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Best Maya Rudolph movies

We present our ranking of the best Maya Rudolph 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 Maya Rudolph.

TOP 43: Idiocracy

Maya Rudolph as: Rita
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
Release: 2006
To test its top-secret Human Hibernation Project, the Pentagon picks the most average Americans it can find - an Army private and a prostitute - and sends them to the year 2505 after a series of freak events. But when they arrive, they find a civilization so dumbed-down that they're the smartest people around.


TOP 42: Idiocracy

Maya Rudolph as: Rita
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
Release: 2006
To test its top-secret Human Hibernation Project, the Pentagon picks the most average Americans it can find - an Army private and a prostitute - and sends them to the year 2505 after a series of freak events. But when they arrive, they find a civilization so dumbed-down that they're the smartest people around.

TOP 41: Shrek the Third

Maya Rudolph as: Rapunzel (voice)
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Family
Release: 2007
The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, they set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.


TOP 40: Shrek the Third

Maya Rudolph as: Rapunzel (voice)
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Family
Release: 2007
The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, they set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.


TOP 39: The Angry Birds Movie

Maya Rudolph as: Matilda (voice)
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Release: 2016
An island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red, a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck, and the volatile Bomb have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.

TOP 38: The Angry Birds Movie

Maya Rudolph as: Matilda (voice)
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Release: 2016
An island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red, a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck, and the volatile Bomb have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.


TOP 37: Chuck & Buck

Maya Rudolph as: Jamilla
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 2000
A 27-year-old amateur playwright with the maturity level of an adolescent reconnects with a childhood friend, and then proceeds to follow him back to Los Angeles and stalk him.


TOP 36: Chuck & Buck

Maya Rudolph as: Jamilla
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 2000
A 27-year-old amateur playwright with the maturity level of an adolescent reconnects with a childhood friend, and then proceeds to follow him back to Los Angeles and stalk him.

TOP 35: Grown Ups

Maya Rudolph as: Deanne McKenzie
Genre: Comedy
Release: 2010
After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend.


TOP 34: Grown Ups

Maya Rudolph as: Deanne McKenzie
Genre: Comedy
Release: 2010
After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend.


TOP 33: Life of the Party

Maya Rudolph as: Christine Davenport
Genre: Comedy
Release: 2018
Dumped by her husband, longtime housewife Deanna turns regret into reset by going back to college. Winding up at the same school as her daughter, Deanna plunges headlong into the campus experience – embracing fun, freedom and frat boys.

TOP 32: Life of the Party

Maya Rudolph as: Christine Davenport
Genre: Comedy
Release: 2018
Dumped by her husband, longtime housewife Deanna turns regret into reset by going back to college. Winding up at the same school as her daughter, Deanna plunges headlong into the campus experience – embracing fun, freedom and frat boys.


TOP 31: A Prairie Home Companion

Maya Rudolph as: Molly
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Release: 2006
A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court


TOP 30: A Prairie Home Companion

Maya Rudolph as: Molly
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Release: 2006
A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court


TOP 29: Fight for Your Right Revisited

Maya Rudolph as: Girl in Limo 3
Genre: Comedy, Music
Release: 2011
Fight For Your Right Revisited, stars actors like Will Ferrell, Seth Rogen and Elijah Wood playing the roles of the B-Boys three members, Mike D, Ad Rock and MCA. It is a reprisal of the video the trio made for their 1987 single Fight For Your Right, and features music from the band's new album, Hot Sauce Committe Part Two.

TOP 28: Fight for Your Right Revisited

Maya Rudolph as: Girl in Limo 3
Genre: Comedy, Music
Release: 2011
Fight For Your Right Revisited, stars actors like Will Ferrell, Seth Rogen and Elijah Wood playing the roles of the B-Boys three members, Mike D, Ad Rock and MCA. It is a reprisal of the video the trio made for their 1987 single Fight For Your Right, and features music from the band's new album, Hot Sauce Committe Part Two.


TOP 27: Bridesmaids

Maya Rudolph as: Lillian Donovan
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Release: 2011
Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.


TOP 26: Bridesmaids

Maya Rudolph as: Lillian Donovan
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Release: 2011
Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.


TOP 25: Inherent Vice

Maya Rudolph as: Petunia Leeway
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Release: 2014
In Los Angeles at the turn of the 1970s, drug-fueled detective Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of an ex-girlfriend.


TOP 24: Inherent Vice

Maya Rudolph as: Petunia Leeway
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Release: 2014
In Los Angeles at the turn of the 1970s, drug-fueled detective Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of an ex-girlfriend.

TOP 23: Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special

Maya Rudolph as: Herself
Genre: Comedy, Music
Release: 2017
After Santa tells Michael Bolton that he needs 75,000 new babies by Christmas to meet toy supply, Michael Bolton hosts a sexy telethon to get the world to star making love.


TOP 22: Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special

Maya Rudolph as: Herself
Genre: Comedy, Music
Release: 2017
After Santa tells Michael Bolton that he needs 75,000 new babies by Christmas to meet toy supply, Michael Bolton hosts a sexy telethon to get the world to star making love.


TOP 21: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Maya Rudolph as: Deborah
Genre: Comedy, Music
Release: 2016
When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collapse. He'll try anything to bounce back, anything except reuniting with his old rap group The Style Boyz.


TOP 20: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Maya Rudolph as: Deborah
Genre: Comedy, Music
Release: 2016
When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collapse. He'll try anything to bounce back, anything except reuniting with his old rap group The Style Boyz.


TOP 19: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

Maya Rudolph as: Mom
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Family
Release: 2019
It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO® invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.

TOP 18: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

Maya Rudolph as: Mom
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Family
Release: 2019
It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO® invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.


TOP 17: Tour de Pharmacy

Maya Rudolph as: Lucy Flerng
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Release: 2017
A mockumentary that chronicles the prevalence of doping in the world of professional cycling.


TOP 16: Tour de Pharmacy

Maya Rudolph as: Lucy Flerng
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Release: 2017
A mockumentary that chronicles the prevalence of doping in the world of professional cycling.


TOP 15: Strange Magic

Maya Rudolph as: Griselda (voice)
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Music, Family
Release: 2015
A love potion works its devious charms on fairies, elves and the swamp-dwelling Bog King as they all try to possess the potion for themselves.


TOP 14: Strange Magic

Maya Rudolph as: Griselda (voice)
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Music, Family
Release: 2015
A love potion works its devious charms on fairies, elves and the swamp-dwelling Bog King as they all try to possess the potion for themselves.

TOP 13: Away We Go

Maya Rudolph as: Verona De Tessant
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release: 2009
Verona and Burt have moved to Colorado to be close to Burt's parents but, with Veronica expecting their first child, Burt's parents decide to move to Belgium, now leaving them in a place they hate and without a support structure in place. They set off on a whirlwind tour of of disparate locations where they have friends or relatives, sampling not only different cities and climates but also different families. Along the way they realize that the journey is less about discovering where they want to live and more about figuring out what type of parents they want to be.


TOP 12: Away We Go

Maya Rudolph as: Verona De Tessant
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release: 2009
Verona and Burt have moved to Colorado to be close to Burt's parents but, with Veronica expecting their first child, Burt's parents decide to move to Belgium, now leaving them in a place they hate and without a support structure in place. They set off on a whirlwind tour of of disparate locations where they have friends or relatives, sampling not only different cities and climates but also different families. Along the way they realize that the journey is less about discovering where they want to live and more about figuring out what type of parents they want to be.


TOP 11: 50 First Dates

Maya Rudolph as: Stacy
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Release: 2004
Henry is a player skilled at seducing women. But when this veterinarian meets Lucy, a girl with a quirky problem when it comes to total recall, he realizes it's possible to fall in love all over again…and again, and again. That's because the delightful Lucy has no short-term memory, so Henry must woo her day after day until he finally sweeps her off her feet.


TOP 10: 50 First Dates

Maya Rudolph as: Stacy
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Release: 2004
Henry is a player skilled at seducing women. But when this veterinarian meets Lucy, a girl with a quirky problem when it comes to total recall, he realizes it's possible to fall in love all over again…and again, and again. That's because the delightful Lucy has no short-term memory, so Henry must woo her day after day until he finally sweeps her off her feet.


TOP 9: Booksmart

Maya Rudolph as: Motivational Voice (voice)
Genre: Comedy
Release: 2019
Two academic teenage superstars realize, on the eve of their high school graduation, that they should have worked less and played more. Determined to never fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one night.

TOP 8: Booksmart

Maya Rudolph as: Motivational Voice (voice)
Genre: Comedy
Release: 2019
Two academic teenage superstars realize, on the eve of their high school graduation, that they should have worked less and played more. Determined to never fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one night.


TOP 7: The Angry Birds Movie 2

Maya Rudolph as: Matilda (voice)
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Release: 2019
Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and unite to fight a common threat. Aggressive birds from an island covered in ice are planning to use an elaborate weapon to destroy the fowl and swine.


TOP 6: The Way Way Back

Maya Rudolph as: Caitlyn
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 2013
Over the course of his summer break, a teenager comes into his own thanks in part to the friendship he strikes up with one of the park's managers.


TOP 5: The Willoughbys

Maya Rudolph as: Nanny (voice)
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Release: 2020
When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family.


TOP 4: Love, Gilda

Maya Rudolph as: Herself
Genre: Documentary
Release: 2018
Diaries, audiotapes, videotapes and testimonies from friends and colleagues offer insight into the life and career of Gilda Radner -- the beloved comic and actress who became an icon on Saturday Night Live.

TOP 3: As Good as It Gets

Maya Rudolph as: Policewoman
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Release: 1997
New York City. Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when neighboring gay artist Simon is hospitalized and his dog is entrusted to Melvin. In addition, Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.


TOP 2: Gattaca

Maya Rudolph as: Delivery Nurse
Genre: Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller, Romance
Release: 1997
In a future society in the era of indefinite eugenics, humans are set on a life course depending on their DNA. Young Vincent Freeman is born with a condition that would prevent him from space travel, yet is determined to infiltrate the GATTACA space program.


TOP 1: Big Hero 6

Maya Rudolph as: Aunt Cass (voice)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Release: 2014
The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.


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