Best Catherine Keener movies
We present our ranking of the best Catherine Keener movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about Catherine Keener.
TOP 25:
Your Friends & Neighbors
Catherine Keener as: Terri
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Release: 1998
This adult comedy follows six characters, three men and three women from a cross-section of social groups, as they play sexual power games. When an affair fires up between 2 of the married characters, it sparks a chain of consequences for all of them, including one of the wives falling for another woman!
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Jason Patric movies?
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Release: 1998
This adult comedy follows six characters, three men and three women from a cross-section of social groups, as they play sexual power games. When an affair fires up between 2 of the married characters, it sparks a chain of consequences for all of them, including one of the wives falling for another woman!
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Jason Patric movies?
TOP 24:
The Interpreter
Catherine Keener as: Dot Woods
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Release: 2005
After Silvia Broome, an interpreter at United Nations headquarters, overhears plans of an assassination, an American Secret Service agent is sent to investigate.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Clyde Kusatsu movies?
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Release: 2005
After Silvia Broome, an interpreter at United Nations headquarters, overhears plans of an assassination, an American Secret Service agent is sent to investigate.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Clyde Kusatsu movies?
TOP 23:
8MM
Catherine Keener as: Amy Welles
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Release: 1999
A small, seemingly innocuous plastic reel of film leads surveillance specialist Tom Welles down an increasingly dark and frightening path. With the help of the streetwise Max, he relentlessly follows a bizarre trail of evidence to determine the fate of a complete stranger. As his work turns into obsession, he drifts farther and farther away from his wife, family and simple life as a small-town PI.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Norman Reedus movies?
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Release: 1999
A small, seemingly innocuous plastic reel of film leads surveillance specialist Tom Welles down an increasingly dark and frightening path. With the help of the streetwise Max, he relentlessly follows a bizarre trail of evidence to determine the fate of a complete stranger. As his work turns into obsession, he drifts farther and farther away from his wife, family and simple life as a small-town PI.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Norman Reedus movies?
TOP 22:
Where the Wild Things Are
Catherine Keener as: Connie
Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Family
Release: 2009
Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts -- Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander -- crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Paul Dano movies?
Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Family
Release: 2009
Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts -- Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander -- crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Paul Dano movies?
TOP 21:
Trust
Catherine Keener as: Lynn Cameron
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Release: 2010
A suburban family is torn apart when fourteen-year-old Annie meets her first boyfriend online. After months of communicating via online chat and phone, Annie discovers her friend is not who he originally claimed to be. Shocked into disbelief, her parents are shattered by their daughter's actions and struggle to support her as she comes to terms with what has happened to her once innocent life.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Dagmara Domińczyk movies?
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Release: 2010
A suburban family is torn apart when fourteen-year-old Annie meets her first boyfriend online. After months of communicating via online chat and phone, Annie discovers her friend is not who he originally claimed to be. Shocked into disbelief, her parents are shattered by their daughter's actions and struggle to support her as she comes to terms with what has happened to her once innocent life.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Dagmara Domińczyk movies?
TOP 20:
Out of Sight
Catherine Keener as: Adele
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Romance
Release: 1998
Meet Jack Foley, a smooth criminal who bends the law and is determined to make one last heist. Karen Sisco is a federal marshal who chooses all the right moves … and all the wrong guys. Now they're willing to risk it all to find out if there's more between them than just the law.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Nancy Allen movies?
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Romance
Release: 1998
Meet Jack Foley, a smooth criminal who bends the law and is determined to make one last heist. Karen Sisco is a federal marshal who chooses all the right moves … and all the wrong guys. Now they're willing to risk it all to find out if there's more between them than just the law.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Nancy Allen movies?
TOP 19:
The Soloist
Catherine Keener as: Mary Weston
Genre: Drama, Music
Release: 2009
A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Ilia Volok movies?
Genre: Drama, Music
Release: 2009
A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Ilia Volok movies?
TOP 18:
Enough Said
Catherine Keener as: Marianne
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release: 2013
Eva is a divorced soon-to-be empty-nester wondering about her next act. Then she meets Marianne, the embodiment of her perfect self. Armed with a restored outlook on being middle-aged and single, Eva decides to take a chance on her new love interest Albert — a sweet, funny and like-minded man. But things get complicated when Eva discovers that Albert is in fact the dreaded ex–husband of Marianne...
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Eve Hewson movies?
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release: 2013
Eva is a divorced soon-to-be empty-nester wondering about her next act. Then she meets Marianne, the embodiment of her perfect self. Armed with a restored outlook on being middle-aged and single, Eva decides to take a chance on her new love interest Albert — a sweet, funny and like-minded man. But things get complicated when Eva discovers that Albert is in fact the dreaded ex–husband of Marianne...
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Eve Hewson movies?
TOP 17:
The Croods
Catherine Keener as: Ugga Crood (voice)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Family
Release: 2013
The Croods is a prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world's first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures -- and their outlook is changed forever.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Cloris Leachman movies?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Family
Release: 2013
The Croods is a prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world's first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures -- and their outlook is changed forever.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Cloris Leachman movies?
TOP 16:
A Late Quartet
Catherine Keener as: Juliette Gelbart
Genre: Music, Drama
Release: 2012
When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet is diagnosed with a life threatening illness, the group’s future suddenly hangs in the balance as suppressed emotions, competing egos and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years of friendship and collaboration. As they are about to play their 25th anniversary concert — quite possibly their last — only their intimate bond and the power of music can preserve their legacy.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Christopher Walken movies?
Genre: Music, Drama
Release: 2012
When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet is diagnosed with a life threatening illness, the group’s future suddenly hangs in the balance as suppressed emotions, competing egos and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years of friendship and collaboration. As they are about to play their 25th anniversary concert — quite possibly their last — only their intimate bond and the power of music can preserve their legacy.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Christopher Walken movies?
TOP 15:
Sicario: Day of the Soldado
Catherine Keener as: Cynthia Foards
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Release: 2018
Agent Matt Graver teams up with operative Alejandro Gillick to prevent Mexican drug cartels from smuggling terrorists across the United States border.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Matthew Modine movies?
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Release: 2018
Agent Matt Graver teams up with operative Alejandro Gillick to prevent Mexican drug cartels from smuggling terrorists across the United States border.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Matthew Modine movies?
TOP 14:
If These Walls Could Talk
Catherine Keener as: Becky Donnelly
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Release: 1996
If These Walls Could Talk follows the plights of three different women and their experiences with abortion. Each of the three stories takes place in the same house in three different years: 1952, 1974, and 1996.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Lee Garlington movies?
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Release: 1996
If These Walls Could Talk follows the plights of three different women and their experiences with abortion. Each of the three stories takes place in the same house in three different years: 1952, 1974, and 1996.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Lee Garlington movies?
TOP 13:
Capote
Catherine Keener as: Harper Lee
Genre: Crime, Drama
Release: 2005
A biopic of the writer, Truman Capote and his assignment for The New Yorker to write the non-fiction book, 'In Cold Blood'.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Chris Cooper movies?
Genre: Crime, Drama
Release: 2005
A biopic of the writer, Truman Capote and his assignment for The New Yorker to write the non-fiction book, 'In Cold Blood'.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Chris Cooper movies?
TOP 12:
Box of Moonlight
Catherine Keener as: Floatie Dupre
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 1996
Al Fountain, a middle-aged electrical engineer, is on the verge of a mid-life crisis, when he decides to take his time coming home from a business trip, rents a car, and heads out looking for a lake he remembers from his childhood. But his wandering takes him into the life of Kid, a free-spirited young man who helps Al escape from the routine of everyday life and find freedom to enjoy himself.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 1996
Al Fountain, a middle-aged electrical engineer, is on the verge of a mid-life crisis, when he decides to take his time coming home from a business trip, rents a car, and heads out looking for a lake he remembers from his childhood. But his wandering takes him into the life of Kid, a free-spirited young man who helps Al escape from the routine of everyday life and find freedom to enjoy himself.
TOP 11:
Begin Again
Catherine Keener as: Miriam Hart
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Release: 2013
Gretta, a budding songwriter, finds herself alone after her boyfriend Dave ditches her. Her life gains purpose when Dan, a record label executive, notices her talent.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Release: 2013
Gretta, a budding songwriter, finds herself alone after her boyfriend Dave ditches her. Her life gains purpose when Dan, a record label executive, notices her talent.
TOP 10:
Elephant Song
Catherine Keener as: Nurse Susan Peterson
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Release: 2014
A psychiatrist is drawn into a complex mind game when he questions a disturbed patient about the disappearance of a colleague.
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Release: 2014
A psychiatrist is drawn into a complex mind game when he questions a disturbed patient about the disappearance of a colleague.
TOP 9:
Living in Oblivion
Catherine Keener as: Nicole Springer
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 1995
Nick is the director of a low-budget indie film. He tries to keep everything together as his production is plagued with an insecure actress, a megalomaniac star, a pretentious, beret-wearing director of photography and lousy catering. Divided in three acts, each representing a different scene to shoot, this film is an essential for amateur filmmakers.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 1995
Nick is the director of a low-budget indie film. He tries to keep everything together as his production is plagued with an insecure actress, a megalomaniac star, a pretentious, beret-wearing director of photography and lousy catering. Divided in three acts, each representing a different scene to shoot, this film is an essential for amateur filmmakers.
TOP 8:
An American Crime
Catherine Keener as: Gertrude Baniszewski
Genre: Crime, Drama
Release: 2007
The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.
Genre: Crime, Drama
Release: 2007
The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.
TOP 7:
Being John Malkovich
Catherine Keener as: Maxine Lund
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Release: 1999
One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for anybody who enters its mad and controlling world of overtaking another human body.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Release: 1999
One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for anybody who enters its mad and controlling world of overtaking another human body.
TOP 6:
Adaptation.
Catherine Keener as: Herself (uncredited)
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Release: 2002
A love-lorn script writer grows increasingly desperate in his quest to adapt the book 'The Orchid Thief'.
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Release: 2002
A love-lorn script writer grows increasingly desperate in his quest to adapt the book 'The Orchid Thief'.
TOP 5:
Get Out
Catherine Keener as: Missy Armitage
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Release: 2017
Chris and his girlfriend Rose go upstate to visit her parents for the weekend. At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he never could have imagined.
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Release: 2017
Chris and his girlfriend Rose go upstate to visit her parents for the weekend. At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he never could have imagined.
TOP 4:
Incredibles 2
Catherine Keener as: Evelyn Deavor (voice)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Family
Release: 2018
Elastigirl springs into action to save the day, while Mr. Incredible faces his greatest challenge yet – taking care of the problems of his three children.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Family
Release: 2018
Elastigirl springs into action to save the day, while Mr. Incredible faces his greatest challenge yet – taking care of the problems of his three children.
TOP 3:
Captain Phillips
Catherine Keener as: Andrea Phillips
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Release: 2013
The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Release: 2013
The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.
TOP 2:
Synecdoche, New York
Catherine Keener as: Adele Lack
Genre: Drama
Release: 2008
A theater director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he attempts to create a life-size replica of New York inside a warehouse as part of his new play.
Genre: Drama
Release: 2008
A theater director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he attempts to create a life-size replica of New York inside a warehouse as part of his new play.
TOP 1:
Into the Wild
Catherine Keener as: Jan Burres
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Release: 2007
After graduating from Emory University in 1992, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity, and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness.
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Release: 2007
After graduating from Emory University in 1992, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity, and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness.
If you like the best Catherine Keener movies, then you will also like the best Ian Bohen movies, where many of their films coincide.
