The 30+ Best Rebecca De Mornay Movies
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- 1Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Bronson PinchotIn the 1983 film Risky Business, high schooler Joel Goodsen (Tom Cruise) resides in affluent, suburban Chicago. Amidst his parents' absence, he invites prostitute Lana (Rebecca De Mornay) into his home, sparking a series of events that threaten to derail his seemingly perfect life. This comedy-drama, directed by Paul Brickman, explores themes of capitalism and materialism. As Joel's world spirals out of control, he learns about risk, reward and the delicate balance between the two. A satirical take on the American dream with a memorable soundtrack to match.More Risky Business
- #45 of 114 onThe 100+ Best Movies About High School
- #104 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
- #628 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- 2Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoyWhen she was assaulted by her doctor, Claire Bartel (Annabella Sciorra) reported him to the police, and rather than go to prison for his crime, he killed himself. The shock of the accusations and suicide caused the doctor's pregnant wife, Peyton (Rebecca De Mornay), to have a miscarriage. Driven mad with rage, Peyton poses as a nanny for the Bartel family. Her plan: to tear Claire's life apart, seduce her husband (Matt McCoy) and eventually murder the woman she blames for ruining her life.
- #182 of 379 onThe Best Movies Of The 1990s
- #359 of 471 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
- #21 of 98 onThe Best Movies of 1992
- 3John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda PeetIn the shadowy recesses of the thriller Identity, ten strangers find themselves marooned in a desolate Nevada motel during a harsh rainstorm. Among them are a limo driver, Ed Dakota (John Cusack), a cop, Officer Rhodes (Ray Liotta), and a convicted murderer, Robert Maine (Jake Busey). As they start to get picked off one by one, the remaining guests must unravel the mystery of their connection. The film's intriguing narrative structure and high-stakes suspense won it critical acclaim. It toys with themes of reality and illusion, keeping viewers on edge till the very end.More Identity
- #29 of 252 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
- #29 of 53 onThe Best Movies Where The Bad Guy Wins
- #97 of 156 onThe Best Ensemble Movies Of All Time
- Robert De Niro, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason LeighIn the scorching heat of Backdraft, two brothers, Stephen (Kurt Russell) and Brian McCaffrey (William Baldwin), navigate the high-stakes world of Chicago firefighting. Raised in the firehouse shadows of their late father, a heroic firefighter who died in action, they now serve in the same department. Stephen is a seasoned veteran while Brian is a rookie with something to prove. When a series of lethal fires hint at arson, shadowy investigator Donald Rimgale (Robert De Niro) steps in. The line between loyalty and truth blurs as they grapple with dangerous flames and unravel the mystery. The film won an Academy Award for Best Sound Editing, underscoring its compelling narrative with powerful audio-visual mastery.More Backdraft
- #561 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #5 of 86 onThe Best Movies Of 1991, Ranked
- #31 of 138 onThe 100+ Best Disaster Movies Of All Time
- 5Rebecca De Mornay, Frank Langella, Vincent SpanoAnd God Created Woman is a 1988 film directed by Roger Vadim and starring Rebecca De Mornay and Vincent Spano. It has the same title as the 1956 French film Et Dieu… créa la femme starring Brigitte Bardot, also directed by Vadim, but has a completely different story.
- 6Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Chris O'DonnellIn The Three Musketeers, young and impetuous D'Artagnan (Chris O'Donnell) joins forces with the legendary trio of Musketeers - Athos (Kiefer Sutherland), Porthos (Oliver Platt), and Aramis (Charlie Sheen). Together, they navigate political intrigues and plots, aiming to thwart the devious Cardinal Richelieu (Tim Curry) and protect France's crown.More The Three Musketeers
- #285 of 379 onThe Best Movies Of The 1990s
- #44 of 99 onThe Best 1990s Action Movies
- #8 of 73 onThe Best Trios Of All Time
- 7Jon Voight, Eric Roberts, Rebecca De MornayEscaped convicts (Jon Voight, Eric Roberts) and a stowaway girl (Rebecca De Mornay) ride an unmanned diesel speeding out of control through Alaska.
- 8Rebecca De Mornay, Jaime King, Shawn AshmoreCrazed members of a sadistic family return to their childhood home to terrorize the new owners.
- Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Christopher WalkenIn the comedy Wedding Crashers, we follow John Beckwith (Owen Wilson) and Jeremy Grey (Vince Vaughn), a pair of committed womanizers who sneak into weddings to take advantage of the romantic ambiance. Their foolproof plan begins to crumble when John falls for Claire Cleary (Rachel McAdams), the bridesmaid at one such wedding, leading to unexpected twists. Isla Fisher shines as Gloria Cleary, an eccentric character that adds another layer of humor. This movie, directed by David Dobkin, won the MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team in 2006.More Wedding Crashers
- #337 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #82 of 136 onThe 100+ Best Movies For Date Night
- #68 of 703 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- 10
Testament
Jane Alexander, William Devane, Roxana ZalIt is just another day in the small town of Hamlin until something disastrous happens. Suddenly, news breaks that a series of nuclear warheads has been dropped along the Eastern Seaboard and, more locally, in California. As people begin coping with the devastating aftermath of the attacks -- many suffer radiation poisoning -- the Wetherly family tries to survive. Led by mom Carol (Jane Alexander), the clan tries to support each other even as they take in other stranded survivors. - 11Emile Hirsch, Victor Rasuk, John RobinsonA drought in 1970s Southern California has an unexpected side effect: as people empty their swimming pools, a group of teen surfers from the Dogtown area of Venice Beach move in with skateboards, and a new sport is born. Based on a true story, this film follows "Z-Boys" skate team members Stacy Peralta (John Robinson), Tony Alva (Victor Rasuk) and Jay Adams (Emile Hirsch), plus manager Skip Engblom (Heath Ledger), as their fearless "pool surfing" leads to fame, fortune -- and misfortune.More Lords of Dogtown
- #103 of 143 onThe Best Movies of 2005
- #148 of 207 onThe Best Sports Movies Ever Made
- #198 of 240 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
- 12Rutger Hauer, Rebecca De Mornay, Ron SilverDoug (Ron Silver) and Lynn Kaines (Rebecca De Mornay) are a happily married couple whose visit to Mexico turns into a nightmare. As they are driving home, Lynn hits a Mexican police officer, killing him. Rather than report the crime, the couple flee the scene. They seem to have escaped judgment -- until a mysterious man, Jack Shell (Rutger Hauer), shows up on their doorstep. He knows all about what they did, and he's going to enjoy making them pay for it.
- 13Rebecca De Mornay, John SavageBeauty and the Beast is a 1987 American/Israeli musical film, part of the 1980 film series Cannon Movie Tales. It is a contemporary version of the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast. The movie was filmed entirely in Israel, and the taglines were: "The monster they feared was the prince she loved" and "The classic fairy tale about seeing with your heart".
- 14Val Kilmer, George C. Scott, Rebecca De Mornay"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a 1986 film adapted from American author and poet Edgar Allan Poe's short story of the same title. Directed by Jeannot Szwarc, the film stars Val Kilmer, George C. Scott, and Rebecca de Mornay.
- 15Powers Boothe, Rebecca De Mornay, James Earl JonesA nuclear warhead launched by Soviet insurgents protesting the waning Cold War destroys the Ukrainian city of Donetsk. The destruction sets off a race between American and Soviet politicians to prevent a nuclear holocaust. While the U.S. president (Martin Landau) feverishly works to keep the military and political machine from going into overdrive, various subordinates panic. When the president is believed to be killed in a helicopter crash, zealous advisers take over.More By Dawn's Early Light
- #30 of 101 onThe 100+ Best James Earl Jones Movies & TV Shows
- #16 of 79 onThe 70+ Best Martin Landau Movies
- #24 of 36 onThe Best '90s Disaster Movies
- 16Rebecca De Mornay, Paul McGann, Paul GuilfoyleDealers is a 1989 British film directed by Colin Bucksey. It stars Paul McGann and Rebecca De Mornay.
- 17
Salem Witch Trials
Kirstie Alley, Shirley MacLaine, Rebecca De Mornay - 18Rebecca De Mornay, Mary Gross, Ken MarshallAs a former Marine, Ellie De Witt (Rebecca De Mornay) is used to pushing herself -- but nothing has prepared her for the challenges of becoming an FBI agent. As she trains at the academy, De Witt encounters rampant sexism among her smarmy, mostly male, classmates. And, while she's a consummate athlete, De Witt's study skills are abysmal. But, with the help of book-smart trainee Janis Zuckerman (Mary Gross), she might just show her macho cohorts the error of their ways.
- 19Rebecca De Mornay, Kiefer Sutherland, Dana DelanyPrivate investigator Derian McCall (Rebecca De Mornay) is hired by Anthea Farrow-Smith (Dana Delany) to shadow her husband, Michael (Kiefer Sutherland), who Anthea suspects is having an affair. The unusual assignment turns downright dangerous when McCall begins her own liaison with the wealthy and seductive Michael. As the illicit relationship progresses, McCall is forced to wonder at Anthea's mysterious and potentially malicious motivations, and to fear for her own safety.
- 20Rebecca De Mornay, Ellen Burstyn, Robert KnepperFreed after serving time for robbery and murder, Arlene Holsclaw (Rebecca De Mornay) meets resistance when she decides to raise the son she had in prison. Arlene's mother (Ellen Burstyn), who sent the boy to live with a foster family, doesn't think her daughter is a suitable parent, and state authorities seem to agree. Along with these challenges, Arlene must contend with the child's father, her abusive ex-boyfriend, Carl (Robert Knepper), as she tries to stay out of trouble.
- 21Geraldine Page, John Heard, Rebecca De MornayCarrie Watts (Geraldine Page) may be old, but she suffers no shortage of spirit. When her carping daughter-in-law (Carlin Glynn) and overprotective son (John Heard) forbid her to travel alone from Houston to her childhood home in Bountiful, she strikes out anyway. Learning that trains no longer stop there, she takes a bus instead and en route meets a young woman (Rebecca De Mornay) with whom she shares both secrets and memories. Little does she know that her family has alerted the police.
- 22Frederic Forrest, Teri Garr, Nastassja KinskiThe romantic encounters of two separated lovers are played out against the backdrop of the Las Vegas Strip.More One from the Heart
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- 23Hilary Duff, Oliver James, David KeithAfter her brother (Jason Ritter) dies in a car accident, Terri (Hilary Duff) wants to leave her small-town life to attend a performing arts school in Los Angeles, but her father (David Keith) forbids her from going. Under the auspices of visiting an aunt, Terri leaves for L.A., but now she has to prepare for the school's talent competition while also keeping her secret from her father. Meanwhile, Terri's singing partner, Jay (Oliver James), is harboring a secret crush.More Raise Your Voice
- #85 of 168 onThe 150+ Best Teen Romance Movies, Ranked
- #300 of 471 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
- #36 of 89 onThe Greatest Teen Movies Of The 2000s
- 24Madeline Carroll, Callan McAuliffe, Rebecca De MornayWhen they meet in second grade, Juli Baker falls instantly in love with her neighbor, Bryce Loski. Bryce, however, does not feel the spark. From that day forward, he (Callan McAuliffe) tries hard to keep brash and unpredictable Juli (Madeline Carroll) at bay. After six years, she begins to feel that she was wrong about him being the love of her life. Unfortunately, that is just about the time that Bryce begins to think he was wrong about Juli, too.More Flipped
- #11 of 168 onThe 150+ Best Teen Romance Movies, Ranked
- #213 of 469 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
- #68 of 87 onThe Best Film Adaptations Of Young Adult Novels
- 25Mischa Barton, Rebecca De Mornay, Julianne MichelleA woman (Mischa Barton) uncovers sinister secrets while investigating the apparent suicide of her sister (Julianne Michelle).
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Thick as Thieves
Alec Baldwin, Andre Braugher, Ricky HarrisMacklin (Alec Baldwin), a hit man with a passion for rare jazz records, accepts what he thinks is a routine job. The hit turns out to be a setup, though, because Pointy (Michael Jai White), an up-and-coming gangster, wants Macklin out of the way. When Macklin realizes who's behind the setup, the two criminals enter into an increasingly deadly cat-and-mouse game. Before long, the feud expands to include tough female cop Petrone (Rebecca De Mornay) and top Mafia bosses. - 27
Downers Grove
Nikki Reed, Rebecca De Mornay - 28Michael O'Keefe, Rebecca De Mornay, Randy QuaidAtlanta Braves outfielder Darryl Palmer (Michael O'Keefe) falls in love with Debby Huston (Rebecca De Mornay) after seeing her perform in a nightclub. Inspired by his new relationship, Darryl begins hitting home runs whenever the singer is in the stands, and soon the pair are married. As Darryl strives to set a new home run record, his constant need for Debby's presence alarms her. Realizing she has to focus on her own career, Debby leaves, causing Darryl's game to suffer.
- 29Ron Livingston, Melissa George, Michael SheenAfter a confrontation with one of his idols dashes his dreams of studying public speaking in college, Richard Pimentel (Ron Livingston) joins the Army and ships off to Vietnam. During his service, Richard loses nearly all of his hearing. Joining a new circle of friends, including a man with cerebral palsy and an alcoholic war veteran, Richard discovers his gift for motivational speaking and becomes an advocate for people with disabilities.
- 30Rebecca De Mornay, Jane McGregor, Matt CravenWhen figure skater Jenna (Jane McGregor) loses a national championship, she decides to quit the sport, infuriating her mother and coach, Celia (Rebecca De Mornay). Unable to handle her mother's controlling and abusive ways, Jenna flees Seattle and goes to Vancouver, British Columbia. Despite her father's best efforts to stop her mother, Celia soon finds out where Jenna has gone, and follows her. When her gun is confiscated at the Canadian border, Celia becomes obsessed with finding new firearms.