The Best Jennifer Jason Leigh Movies

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

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

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Rush
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Sam Elliott
Released: 1991
Directed by: Lili Fini Zanuck
Rush is a 1991 American crime/drama film directed by Lili Fini Zanuck and based on a novel... more on Wikipedia
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Backdraft
Robert De Niro, Kurt Russell
Released: 1991
Directed by: Ron Howard
Backdraft is a 1991 action thriller film directed by Ron Howard and written by Gregory Widen.... more on Wikipedia
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Bastard out of Carolina
Christina Ricci, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Released: 1996
Directed by: Anjelica Huston
Bastard out of Carolina is a 1996 film made by Showtime Networks, directed by Anjelica Huston.... more on Wikipedia
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Miami Blues
Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Released: 1990
Directed by: George Armitage
Miami Blues is a 1990 action-crime-thriller-film based on the novel of the same name by... more on Wikipedia
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The Machinist
Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Released: 2004
Directed by: Brad Anderson
The Machinist is a 2004 English-language Spanish psychological thriller film directed by Brad... more on Wikipedia
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Road to Perdition
Tom Hanks, Daniel Craig
Released: 2002
Directed by: Sam Mendes
Road to Perdition is a 2002 American thriller film directed by Sam Mendes. The screenplay was... more on Wikipedia
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Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Gwyneth Paltrow, Heather Graham
Released: 1994
Directed by: Alan Rudolph
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle is a 1994 American film scripted by screenwriter/director... more on Wikipedia

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The Anniversary Party
Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Kline
Released: 2001
Directed by: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Alan Cumming
The Anniversary Party is a 2001 American comedy-drama film written, directed, produced by, and... more on Wikipedia
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The Love Letter
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Estelle Parsons
Released: 1998
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Adaptation of the science fiction short story by Jack Finney: Scotty Corrigan, an engaged... more on Wikipedia
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Synecdoche, New York
Michelle Williams, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Released: 2008
Directed by: Charlie Kaufman
Synecdoche, New York is a 2008 American postmodern drama film directed by Charlie Kaufman. An... more on Wikipedia
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Last Exit to Brooklyn
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Sam Rockwell
Released: 1989
Directed by: Uli Edel
Last Exit to Brooklyn is a 1989 German-British drama film directed by Uli Edel and adapted by... more on Wikipedia
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Margot at the Wedding
Nicole Kidman, Jack Black
Released: 2007
Directed by: Noah Baumbach
Margot at the Wedding is a 2007 tragicomedy written and directed by Noah Baumbach. The film... more on Wikipedia
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Kansas City
Steve Buscemi, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Released: 1996
Directed by: Robert Altman
Kansas City is a 1996 crime film, directed by Robert Altman, and featuring numerous jazz... more on Wikipedia
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The Jacket
Keira Knightley, Daniel Craig
Released: 2005
Directed by: John Maybury
The Jacket is a 2005 psychological thriller film directed by John Maybury that is partly based... more on Wikipedia
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The Man Who Wasn't There
Scarlett Johansson, Billy Bob Thornton
Released: 2001
Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
The Man Who Wasn't There is a 2001 British-American neo-noir film written, produced and... more on Wikipedia
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Heart of Midnight
Steve Buscemi, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Released: 1988
Directed by: Matthew Chapman
Heart of Midnight is a 1988 American thriller film written and directed by Matthew Chapman and... more on Wikipedia
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The Hitcher
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Rutger Hauer
Released: 1986
Directed by: Robert Harmon
The Hitcher is a 1986 action horror film directed by Robert Harmon and written by Eric Red.... more on Wikipedia
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Nicolas Cage, Sean Penn
Released: 1982
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a 1982 American coming-of-age teen comedy film written by... more on Wikipedia
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Georgia
Jennifer Jason Leigh, John C. Reilly
Released: 1995
Directed by: Ulu Grosbard
Georgia is a 1995 American independent film starring Jennifer Jason Leigh and Mare Winningham.... more on Wikipedia
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Grandview, U.S.A.
Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cusack
Released: 1984
Directed by: Randal Kleiser
Grandview, U.S.A. is a 1984 American comedy-drama film directed by Randal Kleiser. It stars... more on Wikipedia
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Single White Female
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Bridget Fonda
Released: 1992
Directed by: Barbet Schroeder
Single White Female is a 1992 American thriller film based on John Lutz's novel SWF Seeks... more on Wikipedia
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Short Cuts
Robert Downey Jr., Julianne Moore
Released: 1993
Directed by: Robert Altman
Short Cuts is a 1993 American drama film directed by Robert Altman. Filmed from a screenplay... more on Wikipedia
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Dolores Claiborne
Kathy Bates, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Released: 1995
Directed by: Taylor Hackford
Dolores Claiborne is a 1995 drama thriller film based on the novel of the same name by Stephen... more on Wikipedia
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The Best Little Girl in the World
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Charles Dunning
Released: 1981
Directed by: Sam O'Steen
The Best Little Girl in the World is a 1981 television film directed by Sam O'Steen and... more on Wikipedia
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Washington Square
Jennifer Garner, Maggie Smith
Released: 1997
Directed by: Agnieszka Holland
Washington Square is a 1997 American drama film directed by Agnieszka Holland. The screenplay... more on Wikipedia

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