Holly Hunter
ActingAbout Holly Hunter
Holly Patricia Hunter (born March 20, 1958) is an American actress. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2008, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. For her performance as Ada McGrath in the 1993 drama film The Piano, Hunter won the Academy Award for Best Actress. She earned three additional Academy Award nominations for Broadcast News (1987), The Firm (1993) and Thirteen (2003). For her roles in the television films Roe vs. Wade (1989), and The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993), she won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie. She also starred in the TNT drama series Saving Grace (2007–2010). Hunter's other film roles include Raising Arizona (1987), Always (1989), Home for the Holidays (1995), Crash (1996), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), The Incredibles (2004), its sequel Incredibles 2 (2018), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and The Big Sick (2017), the latter of which earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Holly Hunter reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Holly Hunter's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Holly Hunter remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Holly Hunter Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Holly Hunter's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Holly Hunter.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Electric State | Madeline Vance | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | My Darling Vivian | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Bergman: A Year in a Life | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Incredibles 2 | Helen Parr / Elastigirl (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Spielberg | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Big Sick | Beth Gardner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Song to Song | Miranda | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Strange Weather | Darcy Baylor | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | Senator Finch | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Manglehorn | Dawn | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Trespassing Bergman | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Won't Back Down | Evelyn Riske | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Jackie | Jackie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Portraits in Dramatic Time | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Big White | Margaret Barnell | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Nine Lives | Sonia | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Incredibles | Helen Parr / Elastigirl (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Thirteen | Melanie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Levity | Adele Easley | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen | Self / Mona Camp | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Moonlight Mile | Mona Camp | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Searching for Debra Winger | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Festival in Cannes | Self (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Down from the Mountain | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Coen Brothers | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | O Brother, Where Art Thou? | Penny | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Jesus' Son | Mira | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her | Rebecca Waynon (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca") | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Harlan County War | Ruby Kincaid | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Timecode | Renee Fishbine | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Woman Wanted | Emma Riley | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Living Out Loud | Judith Moore | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | A Life Less Ordinary | O'Reilly | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Crash | Helen Remington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Home for the Holidays | Claudia Larson | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Copycat | M.J. Monahan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Firm | Tammy Hemphill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Piano | Ada McGrath | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom | Wanda Holloway | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Once Around | Renata Bella | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Always | Dorinda Durston | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Roe vs. Wade | Ellen Russell / Jane Doe | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Miss Firecracker | Carnelle Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Broadcast News | Jane Craig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Gathering of Old Men | Candy Marshall | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Raising Arizona | Ed | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Blood Simple | Helene Trend (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Swing Shift | Jeannie Sherman | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Burning | Sophie | Average | Similar → |
Holly Hunter - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Holly Hunter?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Holly Hunter is "Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen" with a rating of 8.8/10.
How many movies has Holly Hunter acted in?
Holly Hunter has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Holly Hunter?
Other notable films include "Portraits in Dramatic Time", "The Incredibles", and "Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen".