Ariana Richards
ActingAbout Ariana Richards
Ariana Clarice Richards is an American award-winning painter and actress. She is best known for her role as Lex Murphy in the blockbuster film Jurassic Park. She won several Young Artist Awards for her acting as a child, but as an adult has focused primarily on her art career.
Ariana Richards Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ariana Richards reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 23 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ariana Richards's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of Ariana Richards's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ariana Richards Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ariana Richards's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ariana Richards has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Legend of Burt Gummer | self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Tremors: Making Perfection | Herself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Battledogs | Donna Voorhees | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Return to Jurassic Park | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Pixar Story | Lex Murphy (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Tremors 3: Back to Perfection | Mindy Sterngood | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Race Against Fear | Mickey Carlyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Princess Stallion | Sarah Stewart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Lost World: Jurassic Park | Lex | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Born Free: A New Adventure | Valerie 'Val' Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Angus | Melissa Lefevre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Making of 'Jurassic Park' | Self / Lex Murphy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Jurassic Park | Lex | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Against Her Will: An Incident in Baltimore | Nancy Cobb | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Timescape | Hillary Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage | Kelly Gallagher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Spaced Invaders | Kathy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Incident | Nancy | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Tremors | Mindy Sterngood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Prancer | Carol Wetherby | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Face of the Enemy | Voice Over (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | Little Girl | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Into the Homeland | Ember Swallow (age 5 & 7) | Average | Similar → |
Ariana Richards - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ariana Richards?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ariana Richards is "Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Ariana Richards acted in?
Ariana Richards has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ariana Richards?
Other notable films include "Jurassic Park", "The Pixar Story", and "The Princess Stallion".