
Helen Hunt
ActingAbout Helen Hunt
Helen Elizabeth Hunt (born June 15, 1963) is an American actress and director. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. Hunt rose to fame in 1992, portraying Jamie Buchman in the sitcom Mad About You which earned her three Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress and four Primetime Emmy Awards for Lead Actress. In 1997, Hunt won the Academy Award for Best Actress for starring as Carol Connelly in the romantic comedy As Good as It Gets, while her portrayal of Cheryl Cohen-Greene in The Sessions (2012), gained her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her other notable films include Twister (1996), Cast Away (2000), What Women Want (2000), Pay It Forward (2000), Bobby (2006), Soul Surfer (2011), and The Miracle Season (2018). Hunt made her directorial film debut with Then She Found Me (2007), and has directed the film Ride (2014), and episodes of television series, including House of Lies, This Is Us, Feud: Bette and Joan, American Housewife, and the premiere episode of the Mad About You revival. Description above from the Wikipedia article Helen Hunt, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Helen Hunt Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Helen Hunt reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Helen Hunt's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Helen Hunt'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 The Miracle of Kathy Miller, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Helen Hunt Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Helen Hunt's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Helen Hunt has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | In Cold Light | Claire | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Untold: The Murder of Air McNair | Kelly Frears, 'Cast Away' (movie footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Night Clerk | Ethel Bromley | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | I See You | Jackie Harper | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | United We Fan | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Candy Jar | Kathy | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Miracle Season | Kathy Bresnahan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | I Love You, Daddy | Aura Topher | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Ride | Jackie | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Decoding Annie Parker | Mary-Claire King | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Wide-Awake | The Yoga Master | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Sessions | Cheryl | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Soul Surfer | Cheri Hamilton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Then She Found Me | April Epner | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Bobby | Samantha Stevens | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | A Good Woman | Mrs. Stella Erlynne | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Curse of the Jade Scorpion | Betty Ann Fitzgerald | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Cast Away | Kelly Frears | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | What Women Want | Darcy McGuire | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Pay It Forward | Arlene McKinney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | As Good as It Gets | Carol Connelly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Twister | Jo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Kiss of Death | Bev Kilmartin | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | In the Company of Darkness | Gina Pulasky | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Trancers III | Lena | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Mr. Saturday Night | Annie Wells | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Bob Roberts | Rose Pondell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Waterdance | Anna | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Trancers II | Lena Deth | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Easter Story | Jerusalem Woman #1 (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Next of Kin | Jessie Gates | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Shooter | Tracey | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Stealing Home | Hope Wyatt | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Trancers: City of Lost Angels | Lena | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Project X | Teri Macdonald | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Peggy Sue Got Married | Beth Bodell | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Frog Prince | Princess Henrietta | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Nativity | Mary (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Girls Just Want to Have Fun | Lynne Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Trancers | Leena | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Sweet Revenge | Debbie Markham | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Choices of the Heart | Cathy | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Quarterback Princess | Tami Maida | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Bill: On His Own | Jenny Wells | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Desperate Lives | Sandy Cameron | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Child Bride of Short Creek | Naomi | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Miracle of Kathy Miller | Kathy Miller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Rollercoaster | Tracy Calder | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Having Babies | Sharon McNamara | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Death Scream | Teila Rodriguez | Hit | Similar → |
Helen Hunt - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Helen Hunt?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Helen Hunt is "The Miracle of Kathy Miller" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Helen Hunt acted in?
Helen Hunt has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Helen Hunt?
Other notable films include "Cast Away", "The Easter Story", and "Pay It Forward".




