The Best Elle Fanning Movies

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List of the best Elle Fanning movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Elle Fanning's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Elle Fanning movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Elle Fanning movies will be at the top of the list. Elle Fanning has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Elle Fanning movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Elle Fanning films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Elle Fanning role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Elle Fanning performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

Examples include Maleficent, The Nutcracker in 3D, and I Am Sam.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Elle Fanning movies?" and "What are the greatest Elle Fanning roles of all time?"

Notable directors that have worked with Elle Fanning include names like Tim Burton, J.J. Abrams and Tony Scott. If Elle Fanning movies are your thing, then check out the greatest movies by Emma Stone and Chlo

  • Maleficent
    1
    Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley
    72 votes
    • Released: 2014
    • Directed by: Robert Stromberg
    Dive into the magical realm of Maleficent, a captivating fantasy film that reimagines a classic fairy tale. The story unveils the untold past of Maleficent (Angelina Jolie), one of Disney's most iconic villains, from the 1959 animation 'Sleeping Beauty'. As a young girl, Maleficent lives in an enchanting forest kingdom until an invading army threatens her tranquility. Betrayed by Stefan (Sharlto Copley), she seeks revenge and places a curse on his newborn daughter, Aurora (Elle Fanning). This twist of fate leads to an unexpected alliance and reveals the true meaning of being evil. The movie is peppered with visually stunning scenes, gripping narratives, and unforgettable performances.

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  • Because of Winn-Dixie
    2
    AnnaSophia Robb, Jeff Daniels, Cicely Tyson
    34 votes
    • Released: 2005
    • Directed by: Wayne Wang
    Abandoned by her mother years ago, Opal (AnnaSophia Robb), a 10-year-old girl, moves with her preacher father (Jeff Daniels) to a small town in Florida. Lonely and missing her old friends, Opal is ecstatic to find companionship with a rambunctious little dog she names Winn-Dixie, after the store where she found the pup. With Winn-Dixie's help, Opal befriends several colorful townsfolk (Cicely Tyson, Eva Marie Saint, Dave Matthews) and even begins mending her relationship with her father.

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  • The Nutcracker in 3D
    3
    Elle Fanning, Nathan Lane, John Turturro
    29 votes
    • Released: 2010
    • Directed by: Andrey Konchalovskiy
    Christmas in Vienna is a dull affair for 9-year-old Mary (Elle Fanning), until her beloved Uncle Albert (Nathan Lane) arrives and gives her a special gift: an enchanted nutcracker. On Christmas night the nutcracker -- named NC -- comes to life and takes Mary to its magical land of sugarplum fairies and talking toys. Mary discovers that the wondrous kingdom faces a dire threat from the evil Rat King, and when the nutcracker is kidnapped, she must rally her new friends to save NC.
  • Frankenweenie
    4
    Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau
    34 votes
    • Released: 2012
    • Directed by: Tim Burton
    In Tim Burton's animated flick Frankenweenie, young Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) navigates the tricky terrain of childhood, friendship, and loss. When his beloved dog Sparky dies, Victor's scientific curiosity leads him to bring Sparky back to life. The result? A revitalized canine that sparks fear and fascination in equal measure among Victor's neighbors in this monochrome suburbia. Catherine O'Hara lends her voice to three characters, including Victor's mother. Winona Ryder voices Elsa Van Helsing, a neighbor girl with an eerie pet. A nod to Mary Shelley's classic tale, this movie mingles horror and comedy with a dash of heartwarming sentimentality. It snagged the BAFTA Children's Award for Best Animated Feature Film in 2013.

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  • We Bought a Zoo
    5
    Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church
    57 votes
    • Released: 2011
    • Directed by: Cameron Crowe
    Following his wife's untimely death, Los Angeles journalist Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon) decides to make a fresh start by quitting his job and moving his children (Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones) to an 18-acre property containing the Rosemoor Wildlife Park. Though closed for years, Rosemoor is still home to many animals, cared for by Kelly Foster (Scarlett Johansson) and her small staff. Mee opens his heart and his checkbook as he, Kelly and the others work to renovate and reopen the zoo.

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  • Super 8
    6
    Kyle Chandler, Elle Fanning, Joel Courtney
    59 votes
    • Released: 2011
    • Directed by: J.J. Abrams
    In Super 8, a group of young friends in a small Ohio town witness a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie. The accident, however, is no mere mishap. Joe Lamb (Joel Courtney), Alice Dainard (Elle Fanning), and their friends soon find themselves grappling with inexplicable events and mysterious disappearances. As they dig deeper into the bizarre occurrences, they stumble upon something much bigger than them - an extraordinary secret that's not of this world. Directed by J.J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg, this science-fiction thriller intertwines friendship, first love, and otherworldly mystery in a nostalgic homage to late-70s suburbia.

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