The Best Julia Roberts Movies

Julia Fiona Roberts is an American actress and producer. She became a Hollywood sensation after headlining the romantic comedy Pretty Woman. The film grossed US $464 million worldwide.

Below are 20 of her best movies thus far

Pretty Woman

Pretty Woman is a 1990 American romantic comedy film set in Los Angeles. It was written by J. F. Lawton and directed by Garry Marshall. It stars Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, & features Hector Elizondo, Laura San Giacomo, Ralph Bellamy and Jason Alexander in supporting roles.

Erin Brockovich

Erin Brockovich is a 2000 biographical film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Susannah Grant. It is a dramatization of the true story of Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts, who fought against the energy corporation Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Notting Hill

Notting Hill is a 1999 British romantic comedy film acted in Notting Hill, London, and released on 21st May 1999. The screenplay was by Richard Curtis and the film was produced by Duncan Kenworthy and directed by Roger Michell.

Steel Magnolias

Steel Magnolias is a 1989 theater act of the play by Robert Harling.

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My Best Friend’s Wedding

My Best Friend’s Wedding is a 1997 American romantic comedy film directed by P.J. Hogan, starring Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz, Dermot Mulroney, Philip Bosco, Carrie Preston, Rupert Everett, M. Emmet Walsh, Rachel Griffiths and Susan Sullivan.

Sleeping with the Enemy

Sleeping with the Enemy is a 1991 thriller film directed by Joseph Ruben and starring Julia Roberts and Patrick Bergin. The film is based on Nancy Price’s 1987 novel of the same name.

Runaway Bride

Runaway Bride is a 1999 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall, and stars Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.The screenplay was written by Josann McGibbon, Sara Parriott and Audrey Wells.

Stepmom

Stepmom is a 1998 comedy-drama directed by Chris Columbus and starring Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, and Ed Harris. Sarandon won the San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress and Harris won the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor, sharing the win with his role in The Truman Show.

The Pelican Brief

The Pelican Brief is a 1993 legal crime thriller based on the novel of the by John Grisham (had the same name). It was directed by Alan J. Pakula and it stars Julia Roberts in the role of young law student Darby Shaw and Denzel Washington as Washington Herald reporter Gray Grantham.

Ocean’s Eleven

Ocean’s Eleven is a 2001 American comedy heist film and the remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film of the same name. The 2001 film was directed by Steven Soderbergh and casts Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Andy García.

Mystic Pizza

Mystic Pizza is a 1988 American coming-of-age film directed by Donald Petrie. It stars Annabeth Gish, Julia Roberts, and Lili Taylor.

Mona Lisa Smile

Mona Lisa Smile is a 2003 drama film produced by Revolution Studios and Columbia Pictures in association with Red Om Films Productions. It was directed by Mike Newell, written by Lawrence Konner and Mark Rosenthal. It stars Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Conspiracy Theory

Conspiracy Theory is a 1997 American action thriller film directed by Richard Donner. The original screenplay by Brian Helgeland centers on an eccentric taxi driver who believes many world events are triggered by government conspiracies, and the U.S. Justice Department attorney who becomes involved in his life.

Hook

Hook is a 1991 American fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by James V. Hart and Malia Scotch Marmo. It stars Robin Williams as Peter Pan/Peter Banning, Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook, Julia Roberts as Tinker Bell, Bob Hoskins as Smee, Maggie Smith as Granny Wendy, Caroline Goodall as Moira Banning, and Charlie Korsmo as Jack Banning.

Ocean’s Twelve

Ocean’s Twelve is a 2004 American comedy heist film, which acts as the sequel to 2001’s Ocean’s Eleven. Like its predecessor, the film was directed by Steven Soderbergh and used an ensemble cast. It was released in the United States on December 10, 2004.

Eat Pray Love

Eat Pray Love is a 2010 American romantic comedy-drama film starring Julia Roberts as Elizabeth Gilbert. It is based on Gilbert’s best-selling memoir of the same name.

America’s Sweethearts

America’s Sweethearts is a 2001 romantic comedy film directed by Joe Roth and written by Billy Crystal and Peter Tolan. It stars Julia Roberts, Billy Crystal, John Cusack and Catherine Zeta-Jones among others.

Flatliners

Flatliners is a 1990 American sci-fi horror thriller film directed by Joel Schumacher, starring Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, William Baldwin and Oliver Platt. 5 medical students try to discover what lies beyond death by conducting clandestine experiments that produce near-death experiences.

Dying Young

Dying Young is a 1991 American romance film, directed by Joel Schumacher. It is based on a novel of the same name by Marti Leimbach, and stars Julia Roberts and Campbell Scott among others.

Charlotte’s Web

Charlotte’s Web is a 2006 American live-action/computer-animated feature film based on the popular book of the same name by E. B. White. It’s directed by Gary Winick and produced by Paramount Pictures, Walden Media, The K Entertainment Company, and Nickelodeon Movies.