The Best Toni Collette Movies

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Updated July 15, 2023 924 votes 217 voters 20.4K views
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List of the best Toni Collette movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Toni Collette'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 Toni Collette movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Toni Collette movies will be at the top of the list. Toni Collette has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Toni Collette movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Toni Collette films to end the squabble once and for all.

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

Examples of films on this list include Evening and Like Minds.

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

Notable directors that have worked with Toni Collette include names like M. Night Shyamalan, Stephen Daldry and Paul Weitz. If you're a fan of Toni Collette, then check out our lists of the best Patricia Clarkson and Brenda Blethyn movies as well.

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  • Muriel's Wedding
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    Muriel's Wedding

    Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths
    63 votes
    • Released: 1994
    • Directed by: P.J. Hogan
    Socially awkward Muriel Heslop (Toni Collette) wants nothing more than to get married. Unfortunately, due to her oppressive politician father (Bill Hunter), Muriel has never even been on a date. Ostracized by her more socially adept friends, Muriel runs into fellow outcast Rhonda Epinstalk (Rachel Griffiths), and the two move from their small Australian town to the big city of Sydney, where Muriel changes her name and begins the arduous task of redesigning her life to match her fantasies.

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  • Little Miss Sunshine
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    Little Miss Sunshine

    Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Toni Collette
    50 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
    In the indie comedy-drama Little Miss Sunshine, the dysfunctional Hoover family embarks on an unpredictable road trip. Richard (Greg Kinnear), a motivational speaker, his wife, Sheryl (Toni Collette), their rebellious teenage son Dwayne (Paul Dano), and quirky 7-year-old Olive (Abigail Breslin) are joined by Edwin (Alan Arkin), a drug-addicted grandfather, and Frank (Steve Carell), Sheryl's suicidal brother. The ragtag group journey in their VW bus to California for Olive's chance to compete in the Little Miss Sunshine Pageant. This Academy Award-winning film is a poignant exploration of family dynamics and personal ambitions, each character grappling with their own dreams and disappointments.

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  • In Her Shoes
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    In Her Shoes

    Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette, Shirley MacLaine
    42 votes
    • Released: 2005
    • Directed by: Curtis Hanson
    Irresponsible party girl Maggie (Cameron Diaz) is kicked out of her father's (Ken Howard) and stepmother's (Candice Azzara) home, where she lives for free, and is taken in by her hard-working sister, Philadelphia lawyer Rose (Toni Collette). After Maggie's disruptive ways ruin her sister's love life, Rose turns her out as well. But when their grandmother, who they never knew existed, comes into their lives, the sisters face some complicated truths about themselves and their family.

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  • The Sixth Sense
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    The Sixth Sense

    Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette
    51 votes
    • Released: 1999
    • Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
    In the chilling drama The Sixth Sense, young Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) is burdened with an ability to see and interact with the deceased. Struggling to understand his unusual gift, he crosses paths with child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis). The doctor, still reeling from a traumatic incident involving a former patient, invests himself in helping Cole cope with his terrifying experiences. This suspenseful thriller, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, was lauded for its unexpected plot twist and earned six Academy Award nominations, solidifying its place as a standout in the supernatural genre.

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  • About a Boy
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    About a Boy

    Hugh Grant, Rachel Weisz, Toni Collette
    27 votes
    • Released: 2002
    • Directed by: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
    About a Boy is a comedy-drama film that weaves the unlikely friendship between Will Freeman (Hugh Grant), an immature bachelor, and Marcus Brewer (Nicholas Hoult), a peculiar 12-year-old boy. Will, living a carefree life off his father's song royalties, crosses paths with Marcus, who struggles with bullying and his mother's depression. The movie unfolds as they navigate through their intertwined lives, offering a delightful mix of humor and poignant moments. About a Boy, directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2002.

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  • The Hours
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    The Hours

    Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, Nicole Kidman
    36 votes
    • Released: 2002
    • Directed by: Stephen Daldry
    In The Hours, three women from different eras grapple with the complexities of life, linked by the novel Mrs. Dalloway. In 1923, Virginia Woolf (Nicole Kidman) battles mental illness while writing her novel. In 1951, Laura Brown (Julianne Moore), a pregnant housewife, finds solace in Woolf's work. In 2001, Clarissa Vaughan (Meryl Streep), a modern version of Woolf's protagonist, prepares a party for her AIDS-stricken friend. This drama, rich in depth and introspection, won an Academy Award for Best Actress (Kidman). Each timeline unfolds simultaneously, creating a poignant tapestry of human struggle and connection.

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