Every Jennifer Garner Movie, Ranked

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Vote for your favorite Jennifer Garner movies, regardless of critic reviews or how big the role was.

More than 1,000 movie fans have come together to cast their votes for the best Jennifer Garner movies. Everyone knows that Jennifer Garner is one of Hollywood's most beloved actresses, and it's no surprise why. Her performances in films like Peppermint and Juno show off her incredible range as an actress - she can transition seamlessly between comedy and drama, playing characters ranging from a superhero to a protective single mother with ease.

In addition to those two classics, there are plenty more fantastic films featuring Garner on this list. Fans of romantic comedies will adore 13 Going on 30, while action fans should check out Daredevil or Elektra. Those looking for something more serious can watch The Kingdom or Dallas Buyers Club without fear of disappointment.

So whether you've been a fan since Alias first aired or just discovered her work recently, you're sure to find something engaging here among these ranked titles starring Jennifer Garner. Vote up your favorites today.

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  • 13 Going on 30
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    13 Going on 30

    Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer
    298 votes
    • Released: 2004
    • Directed by: Gary Winick
    13 Going on 30 is a romantic comedy-drama film, a charming tale of childhood fantasies colliding with adult realities. Jenna Rink (Jennifer Garner), an awkward 13-year-old girl, makes a wish to be thirty, flirty, and thriving. To her surprise, she wakes up the next day as a 30-year-old woman living in New York City. Matt Flamhaff (Mark Ruffalo), Jenna's childhood friend, becomes an unexpected yet significant character in her new life. The movie explores Jenna's journey navigating this new world filled with professional success but personal confusion. While grappling with her meteoric rise in a fashion magazine and complex love life, she learns valuable lessons about authenticity and true happiness.

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  • Elektra
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    Elektra

    Jennifer Garner, Terence Stamp, Kirsten Zien
    251 votes
    • Released: 2005
    • Directed by: Rob Bowman
    In the action-packed movie Elektra, Jennifer Garner takes on the role of Elektra Natchios, a lethal synthesis of grace and power. After being resurrected by the blind martial arts master Stick (Terence Stamp), she's sent on a mission to assassinate Mark Miller (Goran Visnjic). However, things take an unexpected twist as she chooses to protect him and his daughter Abby (Kirsten Prout) from The Hand, a group of mystical assassins. Amidst this chaos, Elektra grapples with her past and confronts her deepest fears. This film blends elements of action, fantasy and suspense, making it a mesmerizing watch for all.

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  • Juno
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    Juno

    Elliot Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner
    165 votes
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: Jason Reitman
    Juno is a heartwarming drama-comedy that revolves around the life of Juno MacGuff (Elliot Page), a witty and independent 16-year-old who becomes pregnant by her friend, Paulie Bleeker (Michael Cera). Instead of opting for an abortion, she decides to give the baby up for adoption. The prospective parents are Mark and Vanessa Loring (Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner), a seemingly perfect couple. As the story unfolds, Juno navigates through pregnancy while dealing with school, relationships, and the impending reality of motherhood. The film won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and was nominated for three others including Best Picture.

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  • Pearl Harbor
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    Pearl Harbor

    Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale
    177 votes
    • Released: 2001
    • Directed by: Michael Bay
    Pearl Harbor (2001) is an epic war film that masterfully blends romance and action. Rafe McCawley (Ben Affleck) and Danny Walker (Josh Hartnett), are childhood friends turned Army Air Corps pilots, who find themselves in a love triangle with the beautiful nurse Evelyn Johnson (Kate Beckinsale). As their personal drama unfolds, the harrowing events of December 7, 1941 - the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor - catapult our protagonists into the throes of World War II. Directed by Michael Bay, this film won an Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.

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  • Daredevil
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    Daredevil

    Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Michael Clarke Duncan
    174 votes
    • Released: 2003
    • Directed by: Mark Steven Johnson
    In the heart of New York City, Matt Murdock (Ben Affleck) lives a double life. By day, he's a successful attorney known for his unwavering dedication to justice. But by night, he becomes Daredevil, a vigilante embodying the very essence of retribution. Blinded in an accident as a child, Murdock's other senses are extraordinarily heightened, turning him into a formidable force against crime. The movie Daredevil also features Elektra Natchios (Jennifer Garner), a complex love interest and ally. Their relationship adds another layer to this thrilling superhero film laden with action sequences and moral dilemmas.
  • Catch Me If You Can
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    Catch Me If You Can

    Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken
    146 votes
    • Released: 2002
    • Directed by: Steven Spielberg
    In the thrilling film Catch Me If You Can, we follow the intriguing escapades of Frank Abagnale Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio), a master of deception and a skilled forger. With his cunning, he successfully poses as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer, all while cashing millions in fraudulent checks. Hot on his heels is seasoned FBI agent Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks), who's made it his mission to capture him. Navigating through this cat-and-mouse game, the movie explores themes of identity and deception. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this biographical crime film was nominated for two Academy Awards.

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