The Best Patricia Arquette Movies

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

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

Items include everything from The Secret Agent to Nightwatch.

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Patricia Arquette has worked with many famous directors, including big names like Tim Burton and Martin Scorsese. If Patricia Arquette movies are your thing, then check out the greatest movies by Jennifer Jason Leigh and Mary McDonnell too.

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  • True Romance
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    True Romance

    Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper
    48 votes
    • Released: 1993
    • Directed by: Tony Scott
    In the offbeat crime film True Romance, Clarence Worley (Christian Slater), a comic book store clerk, falls for a call girl named Alabama Whitman (Patricia Arquette). Their whirlwind romance takes a dangerous turn when Clarence confronts and murders Alabama's pimp. Suddenly, they find themselves on the run with a suitcase of cocaine that belongs to the Mob. The duo's desperate bid for freedom leads them from Detroit to Hollywood, pursued by ruthless gangsters and corrupt cops. Directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino, this 1993 movie weaves an unpredictable tale of love and violence against the backdrop of America's underbelly.

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  • Boyhood
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    Boyhood

    Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke
    22 votes
    • Released: 2014
    • Directed by: Richard Linklater
    Boyhood, a coming-of-age drama, is an extraordinary cinematic journey that spans over 12 years in the life of Mason (Ellar Coltrane), starting from age six to eighteen. Directed by Richard Linklater, the film also stars Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke as Mason's parents. Uniquely filmed over a 12-year span, it captures the subtle shifts and seismic upheavals of growing up. Punctuated with life's joys and sorrows, it explores relationships, adolescence, and the passage of time. A winner of multiple awards, including an Oscar for Patricia Arquette's performance, Boyhood stands as a groundbreaking achievement in filmmaking.

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  • Stigmata
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    Stigmata

    Patricia Arquette, Gabriel Byrne, Jonathan Pryce
    24 votes
    • Released: 1999
    • Directed by: Rupert Wainwright
    A young woman with no strong religious beliefs, Frankie Paige (Patricia Arquette) begins having strange and violent experiences, showing signs of the wounds that Jesus received when crucified. When the Vatican gets word of Frankie's situation, a high-ranking cardinal (Jonathan Pryce) requests that the Rev. Andrew Kiernan (Gabriel Byrne) investigate her case. Soon Kiernan realizes that very sinister forces are at work, and tries to rescue Frankie from the entity that is plaguing her.

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  • Lost Highway
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    Lost Highway

    Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, Balthazar Getty
    23 votes
    • Released: 1997
    • Directed by: David Lynch
    In the enigmatic film Lost Highway, Fred Madison (Bill Pullman), a jazz saxophonist, finds himself accused of murder. The narrative plunges into an eerie realm as he transforms into Pete Dayton (Balthazar Getty), a young mechanic drawn into a web of intrigue by femme fatale Alice Wakefield (Patricia Arquette). Directed by David Lynch, this psychological thriller is renowned for its non-linear storyline and atmospheric cinematography. Despite its perplexing plot structure, the movie manages to keep viewers on edge with its blend of noir elements and surreal horror, making it a significant entry in Lynch's filmography.

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  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
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    A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

    Heather Langenkamp, Patricia Arquette, Craig Wasson
    28 votes
    • Released: 1987
    • Directed by: Chuck Russell
    In A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, the infamous Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) returns to torment the youths of Springwood, Ohio. This time, his victims are a group of troubled teens at a psychiatric hospital. The narrative spotlights a young woman, Kristen Parker (Patricia Arquette), who possesses a unique ability to draw others into her dreams. She and the other patients band together under the guidance of returning character Nancy Thompson (Heather Langenkamp). They form the titular Dream Warriors, using their dream powers to battle Krueger in his own realm. This horror flick is known for its inventive dream sequences and creative special effects, adding an extra layer of surreal terror to this third installment of the popular franchise.

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  • Beyond Rangoon
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    Beyond Rangoon

    Patricia Arquette, Frances McDormand, Spalding Gray
    15 votes
    • Released: 1995
    • Directed by: John Boorman
    After the shocking murders of her husband and son, Laura Bowman (Patricia Arquette) travels to Burma with her sister, Andy (Frances McDormand), to find peace. There she witnesses protests against the government and the military's violent response. When Burma enters into military lockdown, Laura loses her passport and is unable to leave the country. A professor (U Aung Ko) helps her, but this makes her a target of the government as she attempts to reach the border and cross into Thailand.

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