Our team compiled the best Amy Adams movies and here is what they came up with
Amy Adams is a highly acclaimed American actress, known for her versatility and range in a variety of roles. She has received several Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild nominations for her performances in films such as Junebug, Doubt, The Fighter, The Master, Her, Arrival, American Hustle and Sharp Objects among others. She has also appeared in popular films like Enchanted, Trouble with the Curve, The Muppets, Big Eyes, Julie & Julia, and The Bourne Legacy. Adams is also known for her performances in TV series like The Last Tycoon. She has a reputation for being hardworking, dedicated and professional in her craft.
Here are the 27 best Amy Adams movies to check out on the streaming service.
1. Junebug (2005)
Rated R, this drama film follows a gallery owner, played by Embeth Davidtz, as she travels to North Carolina to meet her new husband’s family, including his sister, Ashley, played by Adams. The film also starred Alessandro Nivola, Benjamin McKenzie, and Celia Weston. Adams’ performance was praised for its depth and vulnerability, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Box office numbers: $3.7 million
2. Enchanted (2007)
Rated PG, this fantasy-comedy film follows a cartoon princess, played by Adams, as she is transported to the real world and falls in love with a divorce lawyer, played by Patrick Dempsey. The film also starred James Marsden, Susan Sarandon, and Idina Menzel. Adams’ performance was praised for its charm and comedic timing, and she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy. Box office numbers: $340 million
3. Doubt (2008)
Rated PG-13, this drama film is set in the 1960s and follows a Catholic school principal, played by Meryl Streep, as she suspects a priest, played by Philip Seymour Hoffman, of misconduct with a student, played by Joseph Foster. Adams plays Sister James, a young nun who is caught in the middle of the conflict. The film also starred Viola Davis and Amy Adams. Adams’ performance was praised for its emotional depth and nuance, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Box office numbers: $33 million
4. The Fighter (2010)
Rated R, this sports-drama film is based on the true story of boxer Micky Ward, played by Mark Wahlberg, and his half-brother, Dicky Eklund, played by Christian Bale. Adams plays Charlene, Micky’s love interest. The film also starred Melissa Leo and Jack McGee. Adams’ performance was praised for its depth and nuance, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Box office numbers: $129 million
5. The Master (2012)
Rated R, this drama film is set in the 1950s and follows a charismatic leader, played by Philip Seymour Hoffman, as he creates a new religious movement and the relationship with his right-hand man, played by Joaquin Phoenix. Adams plays Peggy Dodd, the leader’s wife. The film also starred Jesse Plemons and Rami Malek. Adams’ performance was praised for its depth and nuance, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Box office numbers: $28 million
6. Her (2013)
Rated R, this science fiction-romantic film is set in the near future and follows a lonely writer, played by Joaquin Phoenix, as he falls in love with a sentient operating system, voiced by Scarlett Johansson. Adams plays Amy, the writer’s ex-wife. The film also starred Olivia Wilde and Chris Pratt. Adams’ performance was praised for its emotional depth and nuance, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Box office numbers: $48 million
7. American Hustle (2013)
Rated R, this crime-drama film is set in the 1970s and follows a con artist, played by Christian Bale, as he is forced to work with an FBI agent, played by Bradley Cooper, to take down corrupt politicians. Adams plays Sydney Prosser, the con artist’s partner. The film also starred Jennifer Lawrence and Jeremy Renner. Adams’ performance was praised for its depth and nuance, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Box office numbers: $251 million
8. Arrival (2016)
Rated PG-13, this science fiction-drama film follows a linguist, played by Adams, as she is recruited by the military to communicate with extraterrestrial visitors. The film also starred Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. Adams’ performance was praised for its emotional depth and nuance, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Box office numbers: $203 million
9. Leap Year (2010)
Rated PG, this romantic-comedy film follows a woman, played by Adams, as she travels to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend on Leap Day, only to find herself stranded with a charming innkeeper, played by Matthew Goode. The film also starred Adam Scott and John Lithgow. Adams’ performance was praised for its charm and comedic timing. Box office numbers: $65 million
10. Nocturnal Animals (2016)
Rated R, this psychological-thriller film follows an art gallery owner, played by Adams, as she receives a manuscript from her ex-husband, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, and becomes drawn into its disturbing story. The film also starred Michael Shannon and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Adams’ performance was praised for its depth and nuance, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Box office numbers: $74 million
11. Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008)
Rated PG-13, this romantic-comedy film set in 1930s London, follows a governess, played by Frances McDormand, as she takes on a new job as a social secretary to a singer, played by Amy Adams. The film also starred Ciarán Hinds and Tom Payne. Adams’ performance was praised for its charm and comedic timing. Box office numbers: $9 million
12. Sharp Objects (2018)
Rated TV-MA, this crime-drama mini-series follows a reporter, played by Adams, as she returns to her hometown to investigate the murders of two young girls. The series also starred Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, and Eliza Scanlen. Adams’ performance was praised for its depth and nuance, earning her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie.
13. Justice League (2017)
Rated PG-13, this superhero film follows a group of DC Comics heroes, including Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, and The Flash as they unite to save the world from a powerful villain. Adams plays Lois Lane, Superman’s love interest. The film also starred Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, and Gal Gadot. Adams’ performance was praised for its emotional depth and chemistry with Cavill. Box office numbers: $657 Million
14. The Muppets (2011)
Rated PG, this musical-comedy film follows the Muppets as they reunite to save their studio from a businessman. Adams plays Mary, the girlfriend of the protagonist. The film also starred Jason Segel, Chris Cooper and Rashida Jones. Adams’ performance was praised for its charm and comedic timing. Box office numbers: $165 Million
15. Big Eyes (2014)
Rated PG-13, this biographical-drama film is based on the true story of Margaret and Walter Keane, a couple who became famous in the 1950s and 1960s for paintings of big-eyed children. Adams plays Margaret and Christoph Waltz plays Walter. The film also starred Krysten Ritter and Terence Stamp. Adams’ performance was praised for its depth and emotional range, earning her Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress. Box office numbers: $31 Million
16. Julie & Julia (2009)
Rated PG-13, this biographical-comedy film is based on the true story of Julia Child and Julie Powell and their love for cooking. Adams plays Julia Child and Meryl Streep plays Julie Powell. The film also starred Chris Messina, Linda Emond, and Helen Carey. Adams’ performance was praised for its charm and comedic timing. Box office numbers: $94 Million
17. The Bourne Legacy (2012)
Rated PG-13, this action-thriller film is a spin-off of the Bourne film series and follows a new protagonist, Aaron Cross, played by Jeremy Renner, as he becomes embroiled in a government conspiracy. Adams plays Dr. Marta Shearing, a scientist who becomes a target of the conspiracy. The film also starred Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz. Adams’ performance was praised for its depth and nuance, and her chemistry with Renner. Box office numbers: $276 Million
18. The Woman in the Window (2022)
Rated R, this psychological-thriller film follows an agoraphobic woman, played by Adams, as she becomes obsessed with her new neighbors, only to witness a murder. The film also starred Julianne Moore, Gary Oldman, and Anthony Mackie. Adams’ performance was praised for its depth and nuance.
19. Charlie Wilson’s War (2007)
Rated R, this political-comedy film is based on the true story of a congressman, played by Tom Hanks, as he becomes involved in a CIA operation to fund Afghan rebels in the 1980s. Adams plays Joanne Herring, a Texas socialite and political activist who helps Wilson. The film also starred Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Adams’ performance was praised for its charm and comedic timing. Box office numbers: $119 Million
20. Trouble with the Curve (2012)
Rated PG-13, this sports-drama film follows an aging baseball scout, played by Clint Eastwood, as he takes his daughter, played by Adams, on a scouting trip. The film also starred Justin Timberlake and John Goodman. Adams’ performance was praised for its depth and chemistry with Eastwood. Box office numbers: $35 Million
21. The Last Tycoon (2016)
Rated TV-MA, this drama series is based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel of the same name and set in 1930s Hollywood. Adams plays Monroe Stahr, a film producer. The series also starred Matt Bomer, Kelsey Grammer, and Rosemarie DeWitt. Adams’ performance was praised for its depth and nuance, earning her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama.
22. Cruel Intentions (1999)
Rated R, this teen-drama film follows the manipulative and wealthy step-siblings Kathryn and Sebastian as they make a bet involving the innocent Cecile Caldwell and new student at their school. Adams plays Cecile Caldwell. The film also starred Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Adams’ performance was praised for its depth and nuance, earning her recognition as a rising star. Box office numbers: $38 Million
23. Standing Still (2005)
Rated R, this romantic-comedy film is about a group of college friends who reunite for a wedding and confront their past relationships. Adams plays Elise, a successful author and the ex-girlfriend of the protagonist. The film also starred Adam Garcia, Amy Adams, and James Van Der Beek. Adams’ performance was praised for its charm and comedic timing. Box office numbers: $32,000
24. The Slaughter Rule (2002)
Rated R, this independent drama film is about a high school football team in rural Montana and their coach. Adams plays a school teacher, who is also the coach’s sister. The film also starred Ryan Gosling, Clea DuVall and David Morse. Adams’ performance was praised for its depth and nuance, earning her recognition as a rising star. Box office numbers: $26,000
25. The Ex (2006)
Rated R, this romantic-comedy film follows a man, played by Zach Braff, as he tries to win back his ex-girlfriend, played by Amanda Peet, while dealing with her new fiancé, played by Jason Bateman. Adams plays Braff’s co-worker, who is also his best friend. The film also starred Amy Adams and Mia Farrow. Adams’ performance was praised for its charm and comedic timing. Box office numbers: $3.3 Million
26. Pumpkin (2002)
Rated R, this independent drama film is about a college fraternity and their treatment of a developmentally disabled student. Adams plays a sorority sister, who is also the love interest of the protagonist. The film also starred Christina Ricci, Hank Harris, and Brenda Blethyn. Adams’ performance was praised for its depth and nuance, earning her recognition as a rising star. Box office numbers: $20,000
27. The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2007)
Rated PG, this fantasy-adventure film is about a young boy, played by Alex Etel, who discovers a mysterious creature, called the Water Horse, in a loch. Adams plays an ornithologist, who helps the boy and his family to protect the creature. The film also starred Emily Watson and Ben Chaplin. Adams’ performance was praised for its charm and comedic timing. Box office numbers: $72 Million