The Best Julie Andrews Movies

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List of the best Julie Andrews movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Highly esteemed on both screen and stage, Andrews is known for musicals like The Sound of Music and Thoroughly Modern Millie as well as prestigious acting in Victor Victoria and The Princess Diaries. Julie Andrews'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 Julie Andrews movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Julie Andrews movies will be at the top of the list. Julie Andrews has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Julie Andrews movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Julie Andrews films to end the squabble once and for all.

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

List ranges from Mary Poppins to That's Life! and more.

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

Julie Andrews has worked with many famous directors, including big names like Alfred Hitchcock and Garry Marshall. If you're a fan of Julie Andrews, then check out our lists of the best Doris Day and Judy Garland movies as well.

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  • The Sound of Music
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    The Sound of Music

    Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker
    339 votes
    • Released: 1965
    • Directed by: Robert Wise
    In the heart of Austria, Maria (Julie Andrews), a vivacious postulant at Nonnberg Abbey, is sent to serve Captain Von Trapp's (Christopher Plummer) seven children as their governess. A stern widower, Von Trapp runs his home with military discipline. However, Maria's spirited personality and love for music soon win over the children, transforming the gloomy household into a vibrant hub of song and dance. The Sound of Music is a captivating musical drama that won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture in 1965. As political tensions rise in Europe, the family faces tough decisions about their future.

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  • Mary Poppins
    2

    Mary Poppins

    Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, Glynis Johns
    303 votes
    • Released: 1964
    • Directed by: Robert Stevenson
    In the heart-warming musical Mary Poppins, Julie Andrews stars as Mary, an enchanting nanny with magical abilities. She arrives to assist the Banks family of London, comprised of Jane (Karen Dotrice) and Michael (Matthew Garber), their harried father, George (David Tomlinson), and their mother, Winifred (Glynis Johns). As Mary's curious blend of practicality and whimsy transforms the family's life, she introduces the children to a series of fantastical adventures. Co-starring Dick Van Dyke as Bert, a charming chimney sweep, this 1964 film won five Academy Awards including Best Actress for Andrews.

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  • Thoroughly Modern Millie
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    Thoroughly Modern Millie

    Julie Andrews, Mary Tyler Moore, Carol Channing
    157 votes
    • Released: 1967
    • Directed by: George Roy Hill
    In this musical spoof of the roaring '20s, feisty young flapper Millie (Julie Andrews) plans to find a job and marry a wealthy employer. Though fond of penniless paper-clip salesman Jimmy (James Fox), she's determined to marry well-heeled company man Trevor Graydon (John Gavin), who loves Millie's roommate Dorothy Brown (Mary Tyler Moore). As all four try to find love, evil landlady Mrs. Meers (Beatrice Lillie) schemes to sell the orphaned Dorothy into white slavery.
  • Victor Victoria
    4

    Victor Victoria

    Julie Andrews, James Garner, Alex Karras
    209 votes
    • Released: 1982
    • Directed by: Blake Edwards
    Victor Victoria is a 1982 film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and starring Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston, Lesley Ann Warren, Alex Karras, and John Rhys-Davies. The film was produced by Tony Adams, directed by Blake Edwards, and scored by Henry Mancini, with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. It was adapted in 1995 as a Broadway musical. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won the Academy Award for Original Music Score. It is a remake of the 1933 German film Viktor und Viktoria.
  • The Princess Diaries
    5

    The Princess Diaries

    Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Héctor Elizondo
    206 votes
    • Released: 2001
    • Directed by: Garry Marshall
    Stepping into the realm of teenage comedy, The Princess Diaries is a delightful tale that revolves around Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway), a seemingly ordinary high school girl. Unbeknownst to her, she's actually royalty, a fact revealed by her regal grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Julie Andrews). The transformation from clumsy teen to elegant princess isn't smooth sailing, with numerous comedic mishaps along the way. Trapped between two worlds, Mia must choose her path. Directed by Garry Marshall, this light-hearted film is an entertaining mix of comedy and romance, suitable for all ages.

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  • Star!
    6

    Star!

    Julie Andrews, Richard Crenna, Michael Craig
    129 votes
    • Released: 1968
    • Directed by: Robert Wise
    Young British actress Gertrude Lawrence (Julie Andrews) secures a place in a 1920s production penned by soon-to-be legendary playwright Noel Coward. After its opening in England, "London Calling!" moves to New York, and the coveted Lawrence is suddenly a big star and a muse for the era's best-known producers. Though Lawrence's mercurial behavior often makes her tough to handle, her career thrives into the 1940s under the guidance of producer husband Richard Aldrich (Richard Crenna).