Best Jessica Lange movies
We present our ranking of the best Jessica Lange 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 Jessica Lange.
TOP 25:
Crimes of the Heart
Jessica Lange as: Meg Magrath
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 1986
Three sisters try to come to grips with the meaning of their mother's suicide.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Diane Keaton movies?
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 1986
Three sisters try to come to grips with the meaning of their mother's suicide.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Diane Keaton movies?
TOP 24:
Wild Oats
Jessica Lange as: Maddie
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 2016
Everything changes for Eva when she receives an insurance settlement check accidentally made out for $5,000,000 instead of the expected $50,000. She and her best friend take the money and head out for the adventure of a lifetime.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Billy Connolly movies?
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 2016
Everything changes for Eva when she receives an insurance settlement check accidentally made out for $5,000,000 instead of the expected $50,000. She and her best friend take the money and head out for the adventure of a lifetime.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Billy Connolly movies?
TOP 23:
In Secret
Jessica Lange as: Madame Raquin
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Romance
Release: 2013
In 1860s Paris, a young woman, Therese, is trapped in a loveless marriage to the sickly Camille by her domineering aunt, Madame Raquin. She spends her days behind the counter of a small shop and her evenings watching Madame play dominos with an eclectic group. After she meets her husband’s alluring friend, Laurent, she embarks on an illicit affair that leads to tragic consequences. Based on Emile Zola’s novel, Thérèse Raquin.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Elizabeth Olsen movies?
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Romance
Release: 2013
In 1860s Paris, a young woman, Therese, is trapped in a loveless marriage to the sickly Camille by her domineering aunt, Madame Raquin. She spends her days behind the counter of a small shop and her evenings watching Madame play dominos with an eclectic group. After she meets her husband’s alluring friend, Laurent, she embarks on an illicit affair that leads to tragic consequences. Based on Emile Zola’s novel, Thérèse Raquin.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Elizabeth Olsen movies?
TOP 22:
King Kong
Jessica Lange as: Dwan
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Release: 1976
An oil company expedition disturbs the peace of a giant ape and brings him back to New York to exploit him.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Colin Hanks movies?
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Release: 1976
An oil company expedition disturbs the peace of a giant ape and brings him back to New York to exploit him.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Colin Hanks movies?
TOP 21:
Don't Come Knocking
Jessica Lange as: Doreen
Genre: Drama, Western
Release: 2005
Howard Spence has seen better days. Once a big Western movie star, he now drowns his disgust for his selfish and failed life with alcohol, drugs and young women. If he were to die now, nobody would shed a tear over him, that's the sad truth. Until one day Howard learns that he might have a child somewhere out there...
Did you know that this movie is also one of best James Roday Rodriguez movies?
Genre: Drama, Western
Release: 2005
Howard Spence has seen better days. Once a big Western movie star, he now drowns his disgust for his selfish and failed life with alcohol, drugs and young women. If he were to die now, nobody would shed a tear over him, that's the sad truth. Until one day Howard learns that he might have a child somewhere out there...
Did you know that this movie is also one of best James Roday Rodriguez movies?
TOP 20:
Neverwas
Jessica Lange as: Katherine Pierson
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
Release: 2005
Zach Riley is a psychiatrist, who leaves a job at a prestigious university, to take up a job at the privately run mental institution, Millwood. What he doesn't reveal at the time of his appointment is that this was the very place where his novelist father, T.L. Pierson, spent many years of his life.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Alan Cumming movies?
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
Release: 2005
Zach Riley is a psychiatrist, who leaves a job at a prestigious university, to take up a job at the privately run mental institution, Millwood. What he doesn't reveal at the time of his appointment is that this was the very place where his novelist father, T.L. Pierson, spent many years of his life.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Alan Cumming movies?
TOP 19:
Prozac Nation
Jessica Lange as: Mrs. Wurtzel
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 2001
When talented young writer Elizabeth Wurtzel earns a scholarship to Harvard, she sees it as her chance to escape the pressures of her working-class background and concentrate on her true talent. But what starts out so promising leads to self-destructive behavior and paralyzing depression that reflects an entire generation's struggle to navigate the effects of divorce, drugs, sex, and high expectations.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Ian Tracey movies?
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 2001
When talented young writer Elizabeth Wurtzel earns a scholarship to Harvard, she sees it as her chance to escape the pressures of her working-class background and concentrate on her true talent. But what starts out so promising leads to self-destructive behavior and paralyzing depression that reflects an entire generation's struggle to navigate the effects of divorce, drugs, sex, and high expectations.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Ian Tracey movies?
TOP 18:
Losing Isaiah
Jessica Lange as: Margaret Lewin
Genre: Drama
Release: 1995
Khaila Richards, a crack-addicted single mother, accidentally leaves her baby in a dumpster while high and returns the next day in a panic to find he is missing. In reality, the baby has been adopted by a warm-hearted social worker, Margaret Lewin, and her husband, Charles. Years later, Khaila has gone through rehab and holds a steady job. After learning that her child is still alive, she challenges Margaret for the custody.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Marc John Jefferies movies?
Genre: Drama
Release: 1995
Khaila Richards, a crack-addicted single mother, accidentally leaves her baby in a dumpster while high and returns the next day in a panic to find he is missing. In reality, the baby has been adopted by a warm-hearted social worker, Margaret Lewin, and her husband, Charles. Years later, Khaila has gone through rehab and holds a steady job. After learning that her child is still alive, she challenges Margaret for the custody.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Marc John Jefferies movies?
TOP 17:
Men Don't Leave
Jessica Lange as: Beth Macauley
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Release: 1990
After her husband John dies unexpectedly, Beth Macauley is unprepared for life without him. She is unemployed with no job skills and $60,000 in debt from on-going renovations to their house located in suburban Bingham. She doesn't know what to do but sell what material possessions she has, such as the family pick-up truck and the house, and move into an apartment in the city, namely Baltimore. Beth just wants to survive by finding a job she doesn't dislike, and keep her family together while trying to maintain her sanity and sense of self-worth
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Chris O'Donnell movies?
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Release: 1990
After her husband John dies unexpectedly, Beth Macauley is unprepared for life without him. She is unemployed with no job skills and $60,000 in debt from on-going renovations to their house located in suburban Bingham. She doesn't know what to do but sell what material possessions she has, such as the family pick-up truck and the house, and move into an apartment in the city, namely Baltimore. Beth just wants to survive by finding a job she doesn't dislike, and keep her family together while trying to maintain her sanity and sense of self-worth
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Chris O'Donnell movies?
TOP 16:
Titus
Jessica Lange as: Tamora
Genre: Drama, History
Release: 1999
Titus Andronicus returns from the wars and sees his sons and daughters taken from him, one by one. Shakespeare's goriest and earliest tragedy.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best James Frain movies?
Genre: Drama, History
Release: 1999
Titus Andronicus returns from the wars and sees his sons and daughters taken from him, one by one. Shakespeare's goriest and earliest tragedy.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best James Frain movies?
TOP 15:
Country
Jessica Lange as: Jewell Ivy
Genre: Drama
Release: 1984
Jewell and Gil are farmers. They seem to be working against the odds, producing no financial surplus. Gil has lost hope of ever becoming prosperous, but Jewell decides to fight for her family.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Allison Hossack movies?
Genre: Drama
Release: 1984
Jewell and Gil are farmers. They seem to be working against the odds, producing no financial surplus. Gil has lost hope of ever becoming prosperous, but Jewell decides to fight for her family.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Allison Hossack movies?
TOP 14:
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Jessica Lange as: Cora Papadakis
Genre: Crime, Romance, Drama, Thriller
Release: 1981
The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Elsa Raven movies?
Genre: Crime, Romance, Drama, Thriller
Release: 1981
The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Elsa Raven movies?
TOP 13:
Sweet Dreams
Jessica Lange as: Patsy Cline
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Release: 1985
The story of Patsy Cline, the velvet-voiced country music singer who died in a tragic plane crash at the height of her fame.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Laura Morante movies?
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Release: 1985
The story of Patsy Cline, the velvet-voiced country music singer who died in a tragic plane crash at the height of her fame.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Laura Morante movies?
TOP 12:
Sybil
Jessica Lange as: Dr. Cornelia Wilbur
Genre: Drama
Release: 2007
A true story of a young woman whose abusive childhood results in her developing a multiple personality disorder.
Genre: Drama
Release: 2007
A true story of a young woman whose abusive childhood results in her developing a multiple personality disorder.
TOP 11:
Rob Roy
Jessica Lange as: Mary MacGregor
Genre: Adventure, History, Drama, Action, War
Release: 1995
In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.
Genre: Adventure, History, Drama, Action, War
Release: 1995
In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.
TOP 10:
Normal
Jessica Lange as: Irma Applewood
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Release: 2003
A Midwestern husband and father announces his plan to have a sex change operation.
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Release: 2003
A Midwestern husband and father announces his plan to have a sex change operation.
TOP 9:
Broken Flowers
Jessica Lange as: Carmen
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance
Release: 2005
As the devoutly single Don Johnston is dumped by his latest girlfriend, he receives an anonymous pink letter informing him that he has a son who may be looking for him.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance
Release: 2005
As the devoutly single Don Johnston is dumped by his latest girlfriend, he receives an anonymous pink letter informing him that he has a son who may be looking for him.
TOP 8:
Frances
Jessica Lange as: Frances Farmer
Genre: Drama
Release: 1982
The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was blacklisted.
Genre: Drama
Release: 1982
The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was blacklisted.
TOP 7:
Grey Gardens
Jessica Lange as: Big Edie
Genre: History, Drama
Release: 2009
Based on the life stories of the eccentric aunt and first cousin of Jackie Onassis raised as Park Avenue débutantes but who withdrew from New York society, taking shelter at their Long Island summer home, "Grey Gardens." As their wealth and contact with the outside world dwindled, so did their grasp on reality.
Genre: History, Drama
Release: 2009
Based on the life stories of the eccentric aunt and first cousin of Jackie Onassis raised as Park Avenue débutantes but who withdrew from New York society, taking shelter at their Long Island summer home, "Grey Gardens." As their wealth and contact with the outside world dwindled, so did their grasp on reality.
TOP 6:
Music Box
Jessica Lange as: Ann Talbot
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Release: 1989
A lawyer defends her father accused of war crimes, but there is more to the case than she suspects.
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Release: 1989
A lawyer defends her father accused of war crimes, but there is more to the case than she suspects.
TOP 5:
Tootsie
Jessica Lange as: Julie Nichols
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Release: 1982
When struggling, out of work actor Michael Dorsey secretly adopts a female alter ego - Dorothy Michaels - in order to land a part in a daytime drama, he unwittingly becomes a feminist icon and ends up in a romantic pickle.
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Release: 1982
When struggling, out of work actor Michael Dorsey secretly adopts a female alter ego - Dorothy Michaels - in order to land a part in a daytime drama, he unwittingly becomes a feminist icon and ends up in a romantic pickle.
TOP 4:
The Vow
Jessica Lange as: Rita Thornton
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 2012
Happy young married couple Paige and Leo are, well, happy. Then a car accident puts Paige into a life-threatening coma. Upon awakening she has lost the previous five years of memories, including those of her beloved Leo, her wedding, a confusing relationship with her parents, or the ending of her relationship with her ex-fiance. Despite these complications, Leo endeavors to win her heart again and rebuild their marriage.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 2012
Happy young married couple Paige and Leo are, well, happy. Then a car accident puts Paige into a life-threatening coma. Upon awakening she has lost the previous five years of memories, including those of her beloved Leo, her wedding, a confusing relationship with her parents, or the ending of her relationship with her ex-fiance. Despite these complications, Leo endeavors to win her heart again and rebuild their marriage.
TOP 3:
Cape Fear
Jessica Lange as: Leigh Bowden
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Release: 1991
Sam Bowden is a small-town corporate attorney. Max Cady is a tattooed, cigar-smoking, Bible-quoting, psychotic rapist. What do they have in common? 14 years ago, Sam was a public defender assigned to Max Cady's rape trial, and he made a serious error: he hid a document from his illiterate client that could have gotten him acquitted. Now, the cagey Cady has been released, and he intends to teach Sam Bowden and his family a thing or two about loss.
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Release: 1991
Sam Bowden is a small-town corporate attorney. Max Cady is a tattooed, cigar-smoking, Bible-quoting, psychotic rapist. What do they have in common? 14 years ago, Sam was a public defender assigned to Max Cady's rape trial, and he made a serious error: he hid a document from his illiterate client that could have gotten him acquitted. Now, the cagey Cady has been released, and he intends to teach Sam Bowden and his family a thing or two about loss.
TOP 2:
All That Jazz
Jessica Lange as: Angelique
Genre: Drama
Release: 1979
Joe Gideon is at the top of the heap, one of the most successful directors and choreographers in musical theater. But he can feel his world slowly collapsing around him - his obsession with work has almost destroyed his personal life, and only his bottles of pills keep him going.
Genre: Drama
Release: 1979
Joe Gideon is at the top of the heap, one of the most successful directors and choreographers in musical theater. But he can feel his world slowly collapsing around him - his obsession with work has almost destroyed his personal life, and only his bottles of pills keep him going.
TOP 1:
Big Fish
Jessica Lange as: Sandra Bloom (senior)
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Drama
Release: 2003
Throughout his life Edward Bloom has always been a man of big appetites, enormous passions and tall tales. In his later years, he remains a huge mystery to his son, William. Now, to get to know the real man, Will begins piecing together a true picture of his father from flashbacks of his amazing adventures.
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Drama
Release: 2003
Throughout his life Edward Bloom has always been a man of big appetites, enormous passions and tall tales. In his later years, he remains a huge mystery to his son, William. Now, to get to know the real man, Will begins piecing together a true picture of his father from flashbacks of his amazing adventures.
If you like the best Jessica Lange movies, then you will also like the best Alan Cumming movies, where many of their films coincide.
