Top 11 Best Films Starring Jennifer Aniston

Murder Mystery gained attention for featuring two iconic romcom actors, Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. The story revolves around police officer Nick (Adam Sandler) and his hairdresser wife Audrey (Jennifer Aniston). To celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary, the couple embarks on a dream trip to Europe. There, they happen to meet Charles Cavendish, a polite English gentleman who invites the newly acquainted couple to his family's luxurious yacht. For regular folks like Nick and Audrey, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

However, during the yacht party, Charles Cavendish's uncle, the billionaire Quince, is unexpectedly stabbed to death just before he can sign his will, making everyone present at the party, including Nick and Audrey, suspects. With their inner sleuthing instincts ignited, the couple is determined to uncover the truth.

Genre: Action, Comedy

Producers: Happy Madison Productions, Endgame Entertainment, Vinson Films, Tower Hill Entertainment, Mythology Entertainment, Denver and Delilah Productions

Director: Kyle Newacheck

Cast: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Luke Evans, Gemma Arterton, Adeel Akhtar, Terence Stamp

IMDb: 6.0/10

One of the standout films in Jennifer Aniston's acting career is the masterpiece “Mother’s Day.” This movie garnered special attention because it revolves around the theme of a special holiday and also serves as a farewell gift to the audience before the legendary director Garry Marshall passed away at the age of 81. Moreover, the film contains many surprises due to the collaboration between two iconic Hollywood blonde beauties.

The movie “Mother’s Day” was released in 2016, featuring different stories among characters who are interconnected as the holiday approaches. The film conveys a message that emphasizes the importance of family bonds and highlights the role of mothers through both subtle humor and heartwarming moments, bringing tears of both joy and emotion to viewers. It's truly a meaningful piece that you can enjoy with your family, especially on Mother’s Day.

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Director: Garry Marshall
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Shay Mitchell, Julia Roberts, Jason Sudeikis, Britt Robertson, Timothy Olyphant, Héctor Elizondo, Jack Whitehall

IMDb: 5.6/10

Dumplin’ is a film produced based on the novel of the same name by author Julie Murphy. It's a comedy intended for young adults, and it stars Danielle Macdonald, Jennifer Aniston, Rosie Dickson, and Odeya Rush.

In the movie, Danielle Macdonald plays the character Willowdean “Dumplin” Dickson, Jennifer Aniston portrays Dumplin’s mother, Rosie Dickson, and Odeya Rush takes on the role of Dumplin’s best friend, Ellen Dryver.

The film follows the story of a plus-size teenage girl named Willowdean Dickson (portrayed by Danielle Macdonald). Due to her fuller figure, her mother, Rosie (Jennifer Aniston), nicknamed her Dumplin. When Willowdean learns that her mother, a former teen beauty queen, is planning a beauty pageant, she decides to enter in an effort to challenge beauty stereotypes and prove that for a queen, inner beauty matters more than outward appearance.

Genre: Comedy, Musical, Drama

Production: Echo Films, COTA Films

Director: Anne Fletcher

Cast: Danielle Macdonald, Jennifer Aniston, Odeya Rush

IMDb: 6.5/10

Based on Elmore Leonard's novel, 'The Switch' (1978), the film 'Life of Crime' revolves around two nameless criminals who devise a plan to kidnap Mickey Dawson (played by Jennifer Aniston) to extort money from her wealthy husband. They demand one million dollars for the blonde beauty, believing her affluent husband will promptly pay the ransom.

The mastermind behind the kidnapping scheme is a pair of ex-convicts, Ordell Robbie and Louis Gara, both seeking a quick path to riches. However, complications arise when Mickey's husband, Frank, refuses to pay the ransom as he is preparing to divorce her and has a new girlfriend. Now, the kidnappers must quickly devise a plan to turn the tables before their time runs out.

Despite its crime theme, 'Life of Crime' interweaves humorous moments, promising to deliver an entertaining experience for the audience.

Genre: Comedy, Crime
Director: Daniel Schechter
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Yasiin Bey, Isla Fisher, Will Forte, Mark Boone Junior, Tim Robbins, John Hawkes

IMDb: 5.8/10

Cake is a drama film released in 2014. Despite mixed reviews, Jennifer Aniston's impressive acting as Claire Simmons garnered positive acclaim, earning her nominations at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Golden Globe Awards.

The film begins with a support group discussing the recent death of Nina (Anna Kendrick), praising her 'impressive' demise. However, Claire remains silent and contemplative throughout.

In the movie, Jennifer Aniston portrays Claire Simmons, a woman infatuated with a widower. However, upon discovering various mysteries surrounding his wife's death, she becomes emotionally distressed and haunted by the deceased woman's memory.

Genre: Drama
Director: Daniel Barnz
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Adriana Barraza, Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Chris Messina, Anna Kendrick

IMDb: 6.4/10

Cake, released in 2014, received mixed reviews despite its impressive box office earnings. Jennifer Aniston's remarkable performance as Claire Simmons earned her critical acclaim and nominations at prestigious awards shows like the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Golden Globe Awards.

The film begins with a support group discussing the recent death of Nina (Anna Kendrick), with Claire remaining silent and contemplative throughout.

In Cake, Jennifer Aniston portrays Claire Simmons, a woman infatuated with a widower. However, upon discovering various mysteries surrounding his wife's death, she becomes emotionally distressed and haunted by the deceased woman's memory.

Genre: Drama
Director: Daniel Barnz
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Adriana Barraza, Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Chris Messina, Anna Kendrick

IMDb: 6.4/10

Jennifer Aniston showcases her versatile talent not only as an actress but also as a voice actor in the animated film Storks. This 3D animated adventure comedy was produced by Warner Animation Group, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, and Stoller Global Solutions.

In Storks, the main duty of storks is to deliver babies created in a factory to their parents' homes based on orders. This is their only but challenging job. During one delivery, a bizarre accident leads the head stork, Hunter, to decide to stop delivering babies and switch to delivering packages, leading to the birth of cornerstore.com. This company quickly becomes a global retail giant with storks as delivery personnel. Things take a wild turn when Junior, a stork about to be promoted, accidentally produces a baby with Tulip, the only human employee of cornerstore.com. Now, they must swiftly resolve this issue before their boss finds out.

Genre: Animation, comedy, fantasy, children, adventure
Directors: Nicholas Stoller, Doug Sweetland
Cast: Andy Samberg, Katie Crown, Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Aniston, Ty Burrell, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Danny Trejo

IMDb: 6.8/10

Just Go with It is a romantic comedy film from the United States released in 2011 and directed by Dennis Dugan. The film garnered attention for the pairing of Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. Released on February 11, 2011, the storyline of Just Go with It is based on the 1969 film Cactus Flower, adapted from a previous Broadway play, written by Abe Burrows, which was based on the French play Fleur de cactus.

With his comedic charm, actor Adam Sandler plays a plastic surgeon specialized in wooing and seducing women. He always wears a fake wedding ring, pretending to be unhappily married. Things take a turn when he meets the attractive Palmer Dodge. Now, he enlists his best friend Katherine Murphy (played by Jennifer Aniston) to pose as his wife. From there, a series of hilarious and chaotic situations ensue.

Genre: Romantic comedy
Director: Dennis Dugan
Cast: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Nick Swardson, Brooklyn Decker

IMDb: 6.4/10

Continuing in the comedy genre with a hint of crime, Jennifer Aniston stars in the film titled We’re the Millers. The story revolves around a small-time marijuana dealer named David (Jason Sudeikis), who, in order to legitimize his operations at the border and avoid suspicion, devises a plan to create a fake family for a pretend vacation in an RV filled with his illicit goods. The reason he needs a 'fake' family is due to a previous unpleasant experience where the money he earned from prior transactions was stolen by a group of street thugs. This time, the fake family will help him transport a new shipment from Mexico to the US.

In this business venture, David hires Rose, a stripper, to assist him in the crucial mission, and Rose agrees to pose as his wife. Additionally, David recruits two teenagers to disguise themselves as his and Rose's children. From here, a series of hilarious and chaotic situations ensue for the makeshift family.

Genre: Comedy, Crime
Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts, Nick Offerman, Kathryn Hahn, Ed Helms

IMDb: 7.0/10

David Schwimmer stars as Ross Geller, the brother of Monica Geller, a paleontologist working at the American Museum of Natural History and later a professor at New York University. Friends is a famous American sitcom television series created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman. The series first aired on the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) on September 22, 1994. The show primarily revolves around the social lives and relationships of a group of six friends in their 20s living and working in Manhattan, New York City, including: Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green, a fashion enthusiast and childhood friend of Monica Geller; Courteney Cox as Monica Geller, considered the 'mother' of the group and a chef known for her perfectionism, bossiness, competitiveness, and compulsive control; Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay, a self-taught masseuse and musician; Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani, a food lover and struggling actor; Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, a data processing executive for a multinational corporation.

The Friends series received overwhelmingly positive responses throughout its run and became one of the most popular sitcoms of all time along with a series of awards and honors. Specifically, Friends received 62 Primetime Emmy Award nominations; it also achieved success in viewer ratings by consistently maintaining top 10 viewership ratings in the coveted final time slot. After the series ended, the main cast of this sitcom reunited for a special reunion that aired on HBO Max on May 27, 2021.

Genre: Sitcom
Produced by: Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television
Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer

IMDb: 8.9/10

The film begins when Gary Grobowski (Vince Vaughn) and Brooke Meyers (Jennifer Aniston) meet by chance at a Chicago Cubs game. After dating for a while, the two decide to buy a luxurious condo to move in together. Gary runs his family's business with his brothers Lupus and Dennis, while Brooke manages an art gallery owned by an eccentric artist named Marilyn Dean.

The couple's relationship starts to strain after a series of escalating arguments and unresolved conflicts. Brooke feels unappreciated and criticizes Gary for being immature and unwilling to commit. Meanwhile, Gary is deeply frustrated with Brooke's controlling nature, feeling suffocated by her perfectionism.

Although they separate and live apart, both Brooke and Gary secretly hope to reconcile. What will happen next with this couple, will they move forward or stay apart?

Genre: Comedy, romance, drama, dark comedy
Director: Peyton Reed
Cast: Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston, Joey Lauren Adams, Cole Hauser, Jon Favreau, Jason Bateman, Judy Davis

IMDb: 5.8/10