The Best Holly Hunter Movies

Updated June 11, 2019 1.3k votes 183 voters 12.8k views38 items

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List of the best Holly Hunter movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Holly Hunter'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 Holly Hunter movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Holly Hunter movies will be at the top of the list. Holly Hunter has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Holly Hunter movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Holly Hunter films to end the squabble once and for all.

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

Everything from Jesus' Son to Searching for Debra Winger is included on this list.

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The Piano
Anna Paquin, Holly Hunter
Released: 1993
Directed by: Jane Campion
The Piano is a 1993 romantic drama film about a mute female piano player and her daughter. Set... more
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Raising Arizona
Nicolas Cage, John Goodman
Released: 1987
Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Raising Arizona is a 1987 American comedy film directed, written, and produced by the Coen... more
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Home for the Holidays
Robert Downey Jr., Claire Danes
Released: 1995
Directed by: Jodie Foster
Home for the Holidays is a 1995 comedy-drama film directed by Jodie Foster and produced by... more
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Blood Simple
Holly Hunter, Frances McDormand
Released: 1984
Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Blood Simple is a 1984 neo-noir film written, produced and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. It... more
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Roe vs. Wade
Holly Hunter, Amy Madigan
Released: 1989
Directed by: Gregory Hoblit
Roe vs. Wade is a film directed by Gregory Hoblit released on May 15, 1989.... more
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Thirteen
Vanessa Hudgens, Evan Rachel Wood
Released: 2003
Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke
Thirteen is a 2003 semi-autobiographical American drama film directed by Catherine Hardwicke,... more
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The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
Holly Hunter, Beau Bridges
Released: 1993
Directed by: Michael Ritchie
This film is a 1993 comedy TV movie produced by and for HBO. It was directed by Michael... more
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A Life Less Ordinary
Cameron Diaz, Ewan McGregor
Released: 1997
Directed by: Danny Boyle
A Life Less Ordinary is a 1997 American-British black comedy film directed by Danny Boyle,... more
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Swing Shift
Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell
Released: 1984
Directed by: Jonathan Demme
Swing Shift is a 1984 feature film directed by Jonathan Demme and produced by and starring... more
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Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
Cameron Diaz, Glenn Close
Released: 2000
Directed by: Rodrigo García
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her is a film written and directed by Rodrigo García... more
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Broadcast News
Jack Nicholson, John Cusack
Released: 1987
Directed by: James L. Brooks
Broadcast News is a 1987 romantic comedy-drama film written, produced and directed by James L.... more
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Living Out Loud
Queen Latifah, Danny DeVito
Released: 1998
Directed by: Richard LaGravenese
Living Out Loud is a 1998 comedy-drama film written and directed by Richard LaGravenese and... more
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Nine Lives
Amanda Seyfried, Dakota Fanning
Released: 2005
Directed by: Rodrigo García
Nine Lives is a 2005 American drama film written and directed by Rodrigo García. The... more
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The Incredibles
Samuel L. Jackson, Holly Hunter
Released: 2004
Directed by: Brad Bird
The Incredibles is a 2004 American computer-animated superhero film directed by Brad Bird. A... more
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Little Black Book
Rashida Jones, Brittany Murphy
Released: 2004
Directed by: Nick Hurran
Little Black Book is a 2004 satirical comedy film directed by Nick Hurran, and starring... more
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Copycat
Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter
Released: 1995
Directed by: Jon Amiel
Copycat is a 1995 American psychological thriller, starring Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter and... more
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Jackie
Holly Hunter, Carice van Houten
Released: 2012
Directed by: Antoinette Beumer
Jackie is a 2012 Dutch comedy-drama film directed by Antoinette Beumer, from an idea by Marnie... more
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Once Around
Holly Hunter, Richard Dreyfuss
Released: 1991
Directed by: Lasse Hallström
Once Around is a 1991 romantic comedy-drama film about a young woman who falls for and... more
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Svengali
Jodie Foster, Peter O'Toole
Released: 1983
Directed by: Anthony Harvey
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Won’t Back Down
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Holly Hunter
Released: 2012
Directed by: Daniel Barnz
Won't Back Down is a drama film directed by Daniel Barnz starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Viola... more
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The Firm
Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman
Released: 1993
Directed by: Sydney Pollack
The Firm is a 1993 American legal thriller film directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Tom... more
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Woman Wanted
Kiefer Sutherland, Holly Hunter
Released: 2000
Directed by: Kiefer Sutherland
Woman Wanted is a 1999 film directed by Kiefer Sutherland. It is based on a novel by Joanna... more
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O Brother, Where Art Thou?
George Clooney, John Goodman
Released: 2000
Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is a 2000 adventure comedy film written, produced, edited, and... more
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Moonlight Mile
Jake Gyllenhaal, Susan Sarandon
Released: 2002
Directed by: Brad Silberling
Moonlight Mile is a 2002 American romantic drama film written and directed by Brad Silberling.... more
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End of the Line
Kevin Bacon, Holly Hunter
Released: 1987
Directed by: Jay Russell
End of the Line is a 1987 drama film directed by Jay Russell. Leo Pickett and Will Haney,... more

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