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

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

Items on this list include Signal Lost and The Garden.

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

Notable directors that have worked with Sean Young include names like Joel Schumacher, David Lynch and Ridley Scott.

Most divisive: Fire Birds
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  • Blade Runner
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    Blade Runner

    Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young
    35 votes
    • Released: 1982
    • Directed by: Ridley Scott
    In Blade Runner, Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a seasoned blade runner, undertakes an assignment that plunges him into the dystopian underbelly of future Los Angeles. His mission? To hunt down and retire rogue replicants - bioengineered beings virtually indistinguishable from humans. Amidst this grim task, he encounters Rachael (Sean Young), a special replicant who triggers a spiral of existential questions. Directed by Ridley Scott, this neo-noir science fiction film is acclaimed for its thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human, set against a backdrop of striking visual effects and haunting music. A must-watch classic in the genre.

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  • Stripes
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    Stripes

    Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates
    23 votes
    • Released: 1981
    • Directed by: Ivan Reitman
    In the 1981 comedy film Stripes, John Winger (Bill Murray) is a man who loses everything - his car, apartment, and girlfriend. To escape his misfortune, he convinces his best friend Russell Ziskey (Harold Ramis) to join the Army with him. Their unconventional attitudes often collide with their superiors, particularly hard-nosed Sergeant Hulka (Warren Oates). The pair's hijinks lead them from basic training to an unexpected mission in Europe. Directed by Ivan Reitman, the movie weaves humor and adventure into a memorable tale of friendship and resilience.

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  • Wall Street
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    Wall Street

    Michael Douglas, Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen
    20 votes
    • Released: 1987
    • Directed by: Oliver Stone
    In Oliver Stone's riveting drama, Wall Street, we follow the journey of ambitious stockbroker Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen). Intoxicated by the promise of power and wealth, Fox finds a mentor in the ruthless, yet charismatic, Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas), a titan of high-stakes trading. As Gekko's underhand tactics become clear, Fox is torn between his desire for success and his moral compass. Douglas's riveting performance earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor. The film dissects the greed-infested world of Wall Street, serving as a stark reminder of the dangerous allure of unchecked ambition.

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  • The Boost
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    The Boost

    James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos
    16 votes
    • Released: 1988
    • Directed by: Harold Becker
    Struggling salesman Lenny Brown (James Woods) gets his big break when real estate speculator Max Sherman (Steven Hill) offers him a prime sales position at his Los Angeles firm. The economic boom of the mid-1980s soon has Lenny and his wife, Linda (Sean Young), living in the fast lane, but when a sudden tax-law change causes the real estate bubble to burst, Lenny finds himself unemployed and in debt. At this low point, the couple's once-casual cocaine habit begins to spiral out of control.

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  • Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
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    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

    Jim Carrey, Courteney Cox, Sean Young
    22 votes
    • Released: 1994
    • Directed by: Tom Shadyac
    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective is a comedy film that features Jim Carrey as the quirky and flamboyant character, Ace Ventura. The plot revolves around his mission to recover the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins football team, a dolphin named Snowflake. Courteney Cox co-stars as Melissa Robinson, an employee of the football team who assists Ventura in his investigation. As he navigates a series of comedic escapades and brushes with danger, Ventura uncovers a deeper conspiracy involving a disgraced ex-player (Sean Young). The movie, directed by Tom Shadyac, has become iconic for Carrey's eccentric performance and slapstick humor.

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  • Dune
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    Dune

    Kyle MacLachlan, Sting, Francesca Annis
    20 votes
    • Released: 1984
    • Directed by: David Lynch
    Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Paul Atreides (Kyle MacLachlan) is thrust into a vast political and ecological intrigue. As the native Freman tribes and rivaling great houses fight for control over the planet's invaluable resource, spice, Paul must embrace his destiny amidst visions of an uncertain future.

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