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List of Kelly Preston Movies: Ranked Best To Worst

1. Jerry Maguire (1996)
48
16
Jerry Maguire
TV-14
48
16

When a 35-year-old sports agent working for Sports Management International (SMI) experiences a life-altering epiphany and decides to change the course of his career, all hell breaks loose. Inspired by the real-life story of sports agent Leigh Steinberg, the movie was a critical and commercial hit.

Role:
Avery Bishop
Directed By:
Cameron Crowe
2. From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
53
20
From Dusk Till Dawn
R
53
20

To secure a safe passage over the Mexican border, violent criminals—Seth and Richie Gecko—abduct Jacob Fuller, a pastor and his two children Scott and Kate. After crossing the border, they halt at a bar that turns out to be full of blood sucking vampires. The five now must join hands to survive till it is dawn.

Directed By:
Robert Rodriguez
3. Citizen Ruth (1996)
11
4
Citizen Ruth
R
11
4

Citizen Ruth is a comedy drama film which tells the story of Ruth, a poor, drug-addicted woman whose life gets complicated when she gets pregnant. A judge orders her to get an abortion, but a group of pro-life activists makes things more complicated for her, and she soon attracts national attention from those involved in the abortion debate.  

Role:
Rachel
Directed By:
Alexander Payne
5. Death Sentence (2007)
18
8
Death Sentence
TV-14
18
8

When a family man and insurance executive, Nick Hume, sees his son getting brutally killed before his eyes as a gang initiation ritual, the grief-stricken Nick starts losing faith in justice system and takes law in his hands. As he begins a one-man war against the criminal gang, he is aware that his actions will put his family in peril.

Role:
Helen Hume
Directed By:
James Wan
6. Christine (1983)
21
9
Christine
R
21
9

Based on a novel of the same name by renowned author Stephen King, the film tells the story of Arnie, a nerdy boy who purchases an old car, unaware of the fact that there is an evil presence within it. Anyone who tries to come between Arnie and the car is not spared. 

Starring:
Harry Dean Stanton, Keith Gordon, Robert Prosky, Alexandra Paul
Directed By:
7. Nothing to Lose (1997)
16
6
Nothing to Lose
R
16
6

Nick Beam, an advertising executive, discovers that his wife is having an affair with his boss. He takes his car and sets off on a reckless ride to nowhere, but gets carjacked by a young guy.  However, a friendship slowly develops between the two. 

Role:
Ann Beam
Starring:
Martin Lawrence, Timothy Francis Robbins, Tim Robbins, John C. McGinley, Giancarlo Esposito
Directed By:
Steve Oedekerk
8. For Love of the Game (1999)
16
6
For Love of the Game
PG-13
16
6

At the age of 40, a baseball legend feels that he might have reached the end of his exceptional career. However, he feels that he may have one last chance to prove his capability as well as win the heart of the woman whom he has loved for several years.

Role:
Jane Aubrey
Starring:
Kevin Costner, Jena Malone, Brian Cox, John C. Reilly
Directed By:
9. Eulogy (2004)
9
4
Eulogy
TV-MA
9
4

Eulogy is a black comedy film which revolves around three generations of a dysfunctional family who gather in Rhode Island, in order to attend the funeral of the family patriarch. Things get complicated because each of them are trying to hide secrets of their own.

Starring:
Directed By:
Michael Clancy
10. Secret Admirer (1985)
10
5
Secret Admirer
R
10
5

Michael Ryan, a high school student, finds an unsigned love letter, which leads to a chain of confusion. The letter continues to fall into the wrong hands, and chaos ensues, as each recipient starts thinking that it was meant for them.

Role:
Deborah Anne Fimple
Starring:
Corey Haim, Lori Loughlin, Dee Wallace, Cliff De Young, C. Thomas Howell
Directed By:
David Greenwalt
11. Mischief (1985)
8
5
Mischief
R
8
5
Role:
Marilyn McCauley
Starring:
Doug McKeon, Catherine Mary Stewart, D.W. Brown, Chris Nash
Directed By:
Mel Damski
12. 52 Pick-Up (1986)
7
4
52 Pick-Up
R
7
4

Harry Mitchell is a businessman in Los Angeles, who is living quite a luxurious life. But his life is turned upside down when three masked blackmailers appear with a video tape of Harry with his young mistress. They demand money from Harry, but he instead decides to turn them against one another.

Starring:
Roy Scheider, Ann-Margret, John Glover, Vanity
Directed By:
John Frankenheimer
13. Sky High (2005)
16
10
Sky High
TV-PG
16
10

Set in a universe where superheroes are a common part of society, the film tells us the story of a teenager named William Stronghold, who is the son of two of the world’s most famous superheroes. After being enrolled in Sky High, a school for the children of superheroes, he discovers his true powers as well as the value of trust and friendship. 

Role:
Josie Stronghold / Jetstream
Starring:
Kurt Russell, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Bruce Campbell, Cloris Leachman, Lynda Carter, Patrick Warburton, Tom Kenny
Directed By:
Mike Mitchell
14. 10 to Midnight (1983)
7
4
10 to Midnight
R
7
4

Warren Stacey is a repairman whose attempts at flirting fails, as women view it as creepy, resulting in him getting rejected. Therefore, he eventually decides to kill every woman who rejects his advances. Meanwhile, Detective Kessler, a veteran and his rookie partner Paul is investigating the murders. However, Stacey manages to avoid arrest due to his sound alibis, and the way he assaults his victims without leaving fingerprints.

Starring:
Charles Bronson, Geoffrey Lewis, Lisa Eilbacher, Andrew Stevens, Gene Davis
Directed By:
J. Lee Thompson
15. Return to Sender (2004)
6
5
Return to Sender
R
6
5
Role:
Susan Kennan
Starring:
Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, Tim Daly, Mark Ryan
Directed By:
Bille August
16. Casino Jack (2010)
8
6
Casino Jack
R
8
6

Casino Jack is a biographical crime drama film which tells the story of a lobbyist in Washington DC, who along with his protégé, find themselves going down, after their schemes lead to corruption and murder.

Starring:
Kevin Spacey, Graham Greene, Barry Pepper, Ruth Marshall, Hannah Endicott-Douglas
Directed By:
George Hickenlooper
17. Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
7
6
Amazon Women on the Moon
R
7
6

While airing a science fiction classic named ‘Amazon Women on the Moon’, a TV station starts experiencing problems.  

Starring:
Sybil Danning, Phil Hartman, Ed Begley Jr., Joe Pantoliano, Corey Burton, Carrie Fisher, Michelle Pfeiffer
Directed By:
Joe Dante, Carl Gottlieb, Peter Horton, John Landis, Robert K. Weiss
18. Twins (1988)
21
13
Twins
PG
21
13

Julius Benedict is strong, intelligent and empathic man who was the product of a genetic experiment and was raised by one of the scientists conducting the experiment. After learning that the experiment had an unexpected byproduct, he journeys to Los Angeles to find his twin brother Vincent, who had lesser qualities and grew up to be a lowlife.

Role:
Marnie Mason
Starring:
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, David Caruso, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Tony Jay, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Chloe Webb
Directed By:
19. Addicted to Love (1997)
10
6
Addicted to Love
R
10
6

When mild-mannered astronomer Sam’s childhood sweetheart Linda moves to New York, Sam follows only to find her living with new beau, restaurateur Anton. Sam takes up residence opposite Anton’s to spy on them. Soon, photographer Maggie, seeking revenge on ex-fiancé Anton, joins Sam’s quest to break-up those two with all the possible tricks, but instead of separating Anton-Linda, they slowly start growing closer.

Role:
Linda
Starring:
Meg Ryan, Matthew Broderick, Maureen Stapleton, Tchéky Karyo
Directed By:
Griffin Dunne
20. Run (1991)
6
4
Run
R
6
4
Role:
Karen Landers
Starring:
Patrick Dempsey, Ken Pogue, A.C. Peterson, James Kidnie
Directed By:
Geoff Burrowes
21. The Last Song (2010)
15
11
The Last Song
PG
15
11

17 years old rebellious teenager, Ronnie Miller, is sent along with her brother Jonah to spend the summer with their estranged father Steve Miller in Georgia. Ronnie a piano prodigy hates the place, until a chance encounter with local Will Blakelee. As the two start falling in love, Ronnie mends her relationship with her terminally ill father. 

Starring:
Liam Hemsworth, Greg Kinnear, Miley Cyrus, Bobby Coleman, Hallock Beals
Directed By:
Julie Anne Robinson
22. Curdled (1996)
7
4
Curdled
R
7
4

Gabriela is a Colombian immigrant living in Miami who has always been interested in violent murders ever since she was a child. After quitting her job at a bakery, she accepts a job that involves cleaning up murders committed by a serial killer, who targets wealthy socialite women.

Starring:
Lois Chiles, Quentin Tarantino, Bruce Ramsay, William Baldwin, Barry Corbin
Directed By:
Reb Braddock
23. What a Girl Wants (2003)
13
9
What a Girl Wants
PG
13
9

Teenager Daphne Reynolds, travels to London to find her father, and learns that he is wealthy aristocrat Lord Henry Dashwood. Though arrival of a daughter he was unaware of could prove scandalous for his political aspirations, he welcomes her as her lively spontaneity breaths fresh air in stuffy upper-class events. But while the father-daughter bond together, his social-climbing fiancée glares disapprovingly.    

Role:
Libby Reynolds
Starring:
Colin Firth, Amanda Bynes, Jonathan Pryce, Eileen Atkins, Anna Chancellor
Directed By:
Dennie Gordon
24. Spellbinder (1988)
6
4
Spellbinder
R
6
4
Role:
Miranda Reed
Starring:
Audra Lindley, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Tim Daly, Rick Rossovich, Anthony Crivello
Directed By:
Janet Greek
25. Broken Bridges (2006)
6
4
Broken Bridges
PG-13
6
4
Starring:
Burt Reynolds, Toby Keith, Brian F. Durkin, Jason Leith
Directed By:
Steven Goldmann
26. The Tenth Circle (2008)
6
4
The Tenth Circle
TV-14
6
4
Role:
Laura Stone
Starring:
Britt Robertson, Ron Eldard, Michael Riley, Jamie Johnston
Directed By:
Peter Markle
27. SpaceCamp (1986)
8
6
SpaceCamp
PG
8
6

Andie Bergstrom is an astronaut who is eagerly awaiting her first trip to outer space. She decides to run a summer camp for teenagers with her husband who is employed with NASA. Things get complicated when few of the kids are accidentally shot into space, during an engine test.

Role:
Tish Ambrosei
Starring:
Tom Skerritt, Joaquin Phoenix, Lea Thompson, Kate Capshaw, Larry B. Scott
Directed By:
Harry Winer
28. Daddy and Them (2001)
5
4
Daddy and Them
R
5
4
Role:
Rose
Starring:
Billy Bob Thornton, Jim Varney, Andy Griffith, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Affleck, Diane Ladd, Laura Dern
Directed By:
29. Jack Frost (1998)
10
7
Jack Frost
PG
10
7

Jack Frost is a fantasy comedy drama film which tells the story of a singer Jack Frost, who passes away, leaving his young son Charlie behind. Since he was not very close to his father, Charlie grows up to be a very sad young man. However, Jack gets the chance to return as a snowman, to set things right with his son.

Role:
Gabby Frost
Starring:
Michael Keaton, Henry Rollins, Joseph Cross, Andrew Lawrence
Directed By:
Troy Miller
30. Old Dogs (2009)
9
7
Old Dogs
PG
9
7

Dan and Charlie are best friends, single and co-owner of a successful marketing firm. While they are preparing for an important business deal, Dan’s ex-wife asks him to take care of their two kids while she is away. Dan agrees on the condition that Charlie must help him.  But the problem is, none of them have any idea about child rearing.  

Role:
Vicki
Starring:
Robin Williams, Dylan Sprayberry, Justin Long, Bernie Mac, Seth Green, Amy Sedaris, Matt Dillon
Directed By:
Walt Becker
31. View from the Top (2003)
9
7
View from the Top
PG-13
9
7

View from the Top is a romantic comedy film which revolves around a small-town woman who wants to make it big in the world, and become a flight attendant.  Eventually she finds work with a small airline named Sierra.

Starring:
Gwyneth Paltrow, Mike Myers, Jessica Capshaw, Christina Applegate, Mark Ruffalo, George Harris Kennedy, Jr, Rob Lowe
Directed By:
Bruno Barreto
32. Only You (1992)
5
4
Only You
PG-13
5
4
Starring:
Helen Hunt, Andrew McCarthy, Joel Murray, Daniel Roebuck
Directed By:
Betty Thomas
33. Holy Man (1998)
7
6
Holy Man
PG
7
6

Holy Man is a comedy drama film which revolves around an evangelist who is hired to boost the ratings of a home-shopping channel. He is able to turn television home shopping into a religious experience, and soon takes America by the storm, as the sales go up for the first time after several months.  

Role:
Kate
Starring:
Florence Henderson, Betty White, Eugene Levy, Jeff Goldblum, Eddie Murphy, Patrick Bauchau, Robert Loggia
Directed By:
Stephen Herek
34. The Experts (1989)
5
4
The Experts
PG-13
5
4
Role:
Bonnie
Starring:
Brian Doyle-Murray, John Travolta, Arye Gross, James Keach, Deborah Foreman
Directed By:
Dave Thomas
35. Gotti (2018)
7
5
Gotti
R
7
5

John Gotti, who was raised on the streets of New York, becomes the most well-known mafia and heads the powerful Gambino crime family. However, greed, rule-breaking and suspicion creeps in and that threatens to crumble his high public profile.

Role:
Victoria Gotti
Starring:
John Travolta, Stacy Keach, Chris Mulkey, Pruitt Taylor Vince
Directed By:
Kevin Connolly
36. The Cat in the Hat (2003)
11
13
The Cat in the Hat
TV-PG
11
13

Cat in the Hat is a fantasy comedy film, which revolves around two children who are quite bored with their lives. However, their lives take an interesting turn when they are visited by a talking cat. 

Role:
Mom
Starring:
Dakota Fanning, Alec Baldwin, Paris Hilton, Mike Myers, Spencer Breslin
Directed By:
Bo Welch
37. Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn (1983)
3
5
Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn
PG
3
5
Role:
Dhyana
Starring:
Tim Thomerson, Jeffrey Byron, Michael Preston, Richard Moll
Directed By:
Charles Band
38. Battlefield Earth (2000)
6
15
Battlefield Earth
PG-13
6
15

Based on controversial author and founder of Scientology, Ron Hubbard’s novel, the movie is set in the future where Earth is being ruled by a race of gigantic humanoid aliens called The Psychlos. It is up to human Jonnie Goodboy Tyler to lead a rebellion against the aliens and restore humanity. 

Starring:
Forest Whitaker, Kim Coates, John Travolta, Barry Pepper, Sabine Karsenti
Directed By:
Roger Christian
39. Little Surprises (1996)
8
3
Little Surprises
8
3
Role:
Ginger
Starring:
Rod Steiger, Christine Cavanaugh, Julie Harris, Mark Pellegrino
Directed By:
40. Struck (2008)
8
4
Struck
8
4
Starring:
Beth Riesgraf, Nancy Cartwright, Lynsey Bartilson, Jennifer Aspen, Bodhi Elfman
Directed By:
Taron Lexton
41. Dissonance (2014)
9
3
Dissonance
9
3
Starring:
Lorraine Bracco, Henry Winkler, Leven Rambin, Bryan Fox, Cindy Dolenc
Directed By:
Bryan Fox
42. Cheyenne Warrior (1994)
8
4
Cheyenne Warrior
PG
8
4
Role:
Rebecca Carver
Starring:
Clint Howard, Bo Hopkins, Dan Haggerty, Rick Dean
Directed By:
Mark Griffiths
43. Adopted (2013)
6
4
Adopted
6
4
Role:
Karey
Starring:
Jane Seymour, Rhys Darby, Ashley Williams, Haley Lu Richardson
Directed By:
Gail Mancuso
44. The American Clock (1993)
6
5
The American Clock
6
5
Starring:
Rebecca Miller, James Thomas Patrick Walsh, David Strathairn, J.T. Walsh, Darren McGavin
Directed By:
Bob Clark
45. A Tiger's Tale (1987)
5
4
A Tiger's Tale
R
5
4
Role:
Shirley Butts
Starring:
Charles Durning, Ann-Margret, Ann Wedgeworth, C. Thomas Howell
Directed By:
Peter Douglas
46. The Perfect Bride (1991)
5
4
The Perfect Bride
R
5
4
Role:
Laura
Starring:
Sammi Davis, Linden Ashby, Marilyn Rockafellow, Ashley Tillman
Directed By:
Terrence O'Hara
47. Welcome to Hollywood (1998)
4
4
Welcome to Hollywood
R
4
4
Starring:
Sandra Bullock, Tom Arnold, Angie Everhart, David Hasselhoff, Carmen Electra, Joel Schumacher, Halle Berry
Directed By:
Tony Markes, Adam Rifkin
48. Love at Stake (1987)
5
4
Love at Stake
R
5
4
Role:
Sara Lee
Starring:
Georgia Brown, Bud Cort, Barbara Carrera, Patrick Cassidy
Directed By:
John Moffitt
49. Love Is a Gun (1994)
5
4
Love Is a Gun
R
5
4
Role:
Jean Starr
Starring:
Eric Roberts, R. Lee Ermey, Joseph Sirola, Eliza Roberts
Directed By:
David Hartwell
50. Mrs. Munck (1995)
3
4
Mrs. Munck
R
3
4
Role:
Young Rose
Starring:
Shelley Winters, Bruce Dern, Diane Ladd, Jim Walton
Directed By:
51. Bar Hopping (2000)
2
5
Bar Hopping
2
5
Starring:
Kevin Nealon, Scott Baio, Tom Arnold, Anson Downes
Directed By:
Steve Cohen

TV Shows

The Conversation
9
2
The Conversation
9
2
Role:
Herself (2 episodes, 2012)
Starring:
Amanda De Cadenet
Directed By:
Victoria Mahoney
The Stafford Project
8
2
The Stafford Project
8
2
Starring:
Michelle Stafford, Sevier Crespo, Thorsten Kaye, Robert Filios
Suburban Shootout
8
2
Suburban Shootout
8
2
Role:
Camilla Diamond (2008) (unknown episodes)
Starring:
Judy Greer, Mary Birdsong, Michael Weaver, Katherine Dickson
Hawaii Five-O
12
4
Hawaii Five-O
12
4
Starring:
Ed Asner, William Devane, Sal Mineo, George Chakiris, Slim Pickens, Helen Hayes, Leslie Nielsen
Directed By:
The Renegades
7
3
The Renegades
7
3
Starring:
Patrick Swayze, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Randy Brooks, Paul Mones, Tracy Scoggins
Directed By:
Barbara Peeters
Quincy M.E.
11
4
Quincy M.E.
TV-PG
11
4
Starring:
Bob Crane, Edd Byrnes, Don Ameche, Mako Iwamatsu, Keenan Wynn, Rosey Grier, Adrienne Barbeau
Directed By:
For Love and Honor
8
3
For Love and Honor
8
3
Starring:
Anthony Edwards, Keenen Ivory Wayans, David Caruso, Cliff Potts, Rachel Ticotin, Yaphet Kotto
Directed By:
Harvey S. Laidman, Gary Nelson
Medium
23
9
Medium
TV-14
23
9
Starring:
Tracy Pollan, Jennette McCurdy, Sasha Pieterse, Noel Fisher, Lana Parrilla, Aida Turturro, Alan Ruck
Capitol
7
3
Capitol
7
3
Starring:
Carolyn Jones, Lola Falana, Rory Calhoun, Constance Towers
Maroon 5: She Will Be Loved (2004)
6
3
Maroon 5: She Will Be Loved
G
6
3
Role:
Socialite
Starring:
Corinne Carrey, Maroon 5
Directed By:
Sophie Muller
Riptide
8
4
Riptide
8
4
Starring:
James Whitmore, Richard Lewis, James Cromwell, Steve Allen, Elinor Donahue, George Clooney, Jack Ging
Directed By:
Chuck Bowman, Michael Lange, Ron Satlof, Bruce Kessler, Arnold Laven
CHiPs
11
6
CHiPs
TV-PG
11
6
Starring:
Erik Estrada, Jim Brown, Kim Richards, Joyce Bulifant, Leif Garrett, Cindy Williams, Miguel Ferrer
Directed By:
Christian I. Nyby II, Donald L. Gold, Michael Caffey, Paul Krasny, Don Chaffey
Blue Thunder
7
4
Blue Thunder
7
4
Starring:
Dana Carvey, James Farentino, Dick Butkus, Bubba Smith
Joey
25
17
Joey
TV-14
25
17
Starring:
Christina Ricci, Matt LeBlanc, Adam Goldberg, Peter Stormare, Bob Odenkirk, Jay Leno, Drea de Matteo
Directed By:
Fat Actress
6
3
Fat Actress
TV-MA
6
3
Role:
Quinn Taylor Scott (4 episodes, 2005)
Starring:
Connie Stevens, Kirstie Alley, Melissa Gilbert, Carmen Electra, Kevin Nealon, Bryan Callen, Rachael Harris
Directed By:
Keith Truesdell
CSI: Cyber
9
7
CSI: Cyber
TV-14
9
7
Starring:
Alisha Boe, Ted Danson, Veronica Cartwright, Patricia Arquette, Hayley Kiyoko, Matt Lanter, Kelly Osbourne
Directed By:
Howard Deutch, Alec Smight, Eagle Egilsson, Rob Bailey, Eriq La Salle
Double Cross (1994)
3
4
Double Cross
R
3
4
Role:
Vera Blanchard
Starring:
Jennifer Tilly, Kevin Tighe, Matt Craven, Patrick Bergin
Directed By:
Michael Keusch

Special Appearance/Cameo

From Paris with Love (2010)
13
7
From Paris with Love
R
13
7

James Reese, a personal assistant to the U.S. ambassador in France, is passionate about his side job as a low-level CIA operative and aspires to become a special agent. He finally gets the opportunity when he is asked to accompany hotheaded agent, Charlie Wax, on a mission that also reveals dark secrets about his own personal life.

Role:
Woman on Eiffel Tower (uncredited)
Starring:
John Travolta, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Amber Rose Revah, Kasia Smutniak, Richard Durden, Bing Yin
Directed By:
Pierre Morel
Waiting to Exhale (1995)
7
4
Waiting to Exhale
R
7
4

Based on a best-selling novel of the same name, this romantic comedy drama film tells the story of four different African-American women and their various relationships, as well as the struggles that they face in the modern world.

Role:
Kathleen (uncredited)
Starring:
Angela Bassett, Wesley Snipes, Whitney Houston, Kenya Moore, Donald Faison, Loretta Devine, Lela Rochon
Directed By: