The Best Jennifer Beals Movies

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

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

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  • Flashdance
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    Flashdance

    Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Cynthia Rhodes
    54 votes
    • Released: 1983
    • Directed by: Adrian Lyne
    Stepping into the spotlight of 1983, Flashdance is a unique blend of drama, romance, and music. The story orbits around our protagonist, Alex Owens (Jennifer Beals), a steel mill worker by day, aspiring dancer by night. Her journey twists through the gritty streets of Pittsburgh, where she dances in a local bar to make ends meet. A chance encounter with her boss, Nick Hurley (Michael Nouri), sparks an unexpected romance and propels her towards her dream: to audition for the prestigious Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance. This film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

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  • My Name is Sarah
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    My Name is Sarah

    Jennifer Beals
    23 votes
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: Paul A. Kaufman
    Sarah is depressed and lonely after her best friend dies. She follows a handsome man, Charlie, into a church where he attends AA meetings. Sarah lets him believe she is an alcoholic too, but when she falls for him, she must come clean and admit that she lied and she's not an alcoholic.
  • The Spree
    3

    The Spree

    Jennifer Beals
    12 votes
    • Released: 1998
    • Directed by: Tommy Lee Wallace
    The Spree is a 1998 TV film directed by Tommy Lee Wallace.
  • The Book of Eli
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    The Book of Eli

    Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis
    28 votes
    • Released: 2010
    • Directed by: Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes
    In the post-apocalyptic thriller The Book of Eli, Denzel Washington stars as Eli, a solitary wanderer in a desolate, scorched landscape. His life revolves around a mysterious book he carries - the last of its kind. Gary Oldman plays Carnegie, an obsessive despot who covets Eli's book for his own nefarious purposes. The film is an intriguing blend of action and drama, punctuated by clashes between Eli's faith-driven mission and Carnegie's ruthless ambition. A unique exploration of morality amid chaos, The Book of Eli offers an engrossing narrative set against the stark backdrop of humanity's aftermath. It's survivalism meets spirituality, underpinned by standout performances from Washington and Oldman.

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  • Devil in a Blue Dress
    5

    Devil in a Blue Dress

    Denzel Washington, Tom Sizemore, Jennifer Beals
    28 votes
    • Released: 1995
    • Directed by: Carl Franklin
    In late 1940s Los Angeles, Easy Rawlins (Denzel Washington) is an unemployed black World War II veteran with few job prospects. At a bar, Easy meets DeWitt Albright (Tom Sizemore), a mysterious white man looking for someone to investigate the disappearance of a missing white woman named Daphne Monet (Jennifer Beals), who he suspects is hiding out in one of the city's black jazz clubs. Strapped for money and facing house payments, Easy takes the job, but soon finds himself in over his head.

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  • Let It Be Me
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    Let It Be Me

    Patrick Stewart, Jennifer Beals, Yancy Butler
    15 votes
    • Released: 1995
    • Directed by: Eleanor Bergstein
    Let It Be Me is a 1995 musical film starring Campbell Scott, Jennifer Beals, Yancy Butler, Leslie Caron, James Goodwin and Patrick Stewart. It was written and directed by Eleanor Bergstein.