The Best Linda Hamilton Movies

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

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

Items on this list include Mr. Destiny and King Kong Lives.

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

If Linda Hamilton movies are your thing, then check out the greatest movies by Geena Davis and Elisabeth Shue too.

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  • The Terminator
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    The Terminator

    Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn
    43 votes
    • Released: 1984
    • Directed by: James Cameron
    In the heart of the sci-fi action thriller The Terminator, a cyborg assassin known as The Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is sent back in time from 2029 to 1984. His mission? To execute Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), whose unborn son is destined to lead humanity in a war against machines. Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn), a soldier from the same post-apocalyptic future, is also hurled back in time with an assignment to protect Sarah. It's a race against time, technology, and destiny itself. This James Cameron-directed film won several awards for its groundbreaking special effects and gripping narrative.

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  • Terminator 2: Judgment Day
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    Terminator 2: Judgment Day

    Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong
    51 votes
    • Released: 1991
    • Directed by: James Cameron
    Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a gripping sci-fi action thriller. The plot centers on Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) and her son, John (Edward Furlong), who find themselves pursued by an advanced, relentless killing machine, the T-1000 (Robert Patrick). Unexpectedly, their only hope lies with another Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger), reprogrammed to protect them. Directed by James Cameron, this film won multiple awards for its groundbreaking visual effects and sound design. It expertly explores themes of fate, humanity, and technology's potentially destructive power. This sequel surpasses the original in terms of both spectacle and depth, solidifying its place in cinematic history.

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  • Dante's Peak
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    Dante's Peak

    Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton, Charles Hallahan
    35 votes
    • Released: 1997
    • Directed by: Roger Donaldson
    Volcanologist Harry Dalton (Pierce Brosnan) and Mayor Rachel Wando (Linda Hamilton), finally convince the unbelieving populace that the big one is about to hit and that they need to evacuate immediately, only to discover her two children have gone up the mountain to get their grandmother. With Earth's clock racing against them, they must rescue the kids and grandma before the volcano explodes in a fury of flame and ash a million times more powerful than an atomic bomb.

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  • Children of the Corn
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    Children of the Corn

    Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton, R. G. Armstrong
    24 votes
    • Released: 1984
    • Directed by: Fritz Kiersch
    In the heart of rural Nebraska, Burt (Peter Horton) and Vicky (Linda Hamilton) stumble upon a desolate town, Gatlin. This eerie place is inhabited solely by children - a chilling result of a sinister pact made with a demonic entity known as He Who Walks Behind The Rows. As Burt and Vicky unravel the dark secrets that bind these children to the cornfields, they find themselves entangled in a fight for survival. 1984's Children of the Corn, based on Stephen King's short story, weaves together elements of suspense, mystery and supernatural terror.

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  • Terminator: Dark Fate
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    Terminator: Dark Fate

    Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mackenzie Davis
    7 votes
    • Released: 2019
    • Directed by: Tim Miller
    In Mexico City, a newly modified liquid Terminator -- the Rev-9 model -- arrives from the future to kill a young factory worker named Dani Ramos. Also sent back in time is Grace, a hybrid cyborg human who must protect Ramos from the seemingly indestructible robotic assassin. But the two women soon find some much-needed help from a pair of unexpected allies -- seasoned warrior Sarah Connor and the T-800 Terminator.

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  • Batman Beyond: The Movie
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    Batman Beyond: The Movie

    Seth Green, Linda Hamilton, Teri Garr
    7 votes
    • Released: 1999
    • Directed by: Butch Lukic, Yukio Suzuki