
Jacki Weaver
ActingAbout Jacki Weaver
Jacqueline Ruth Weaver AO (born 25 May 1947) is an Australian theatre, film, and television actress. Her accolades include five AACTA Awards(including the Longford Lyell Award), a National Board of Review Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Weaver emerged in the 1970s during the Australian New Wave through her work in Ozploitation films such as Stork (1971), Alvin Purple (1973), and Petersen (1974). She later starred in Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975), Caddie (1976), Squizzy Taylor (1982), and several television films and miniseries. She also starred in Australian productions of plays such as Death of a Salesman and A Streetcar Named Desire. Weaver received international attention and nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performances in the crime film Animal Kingdom (2010) and the comedy-drama film Silver Linings Playbook (2012), the former of which also earned her the National Board of Review Award. This attention led her to receive roles in further Hollywood projects, including the films The Five-Year Engagement (2012), Parkland (2013), Magic in the Moonlight (2014), The Disaster Artist (2017), Bird Box, Widows (both 2018), Poms (2019), Stage Mother (2020), and Father Stu (2022). On television, Weaver starred in the Starz comedy series Blunt Talk (2015–2016), the Fox Showcasepolitical thriller Secret City (2016–2019), the Epix thriller Perpetual Grace, LTD (2019), and the Stanscience fiction series Bloom (2019–2020). Since 2021, she has played a recurring role as Caroline Warner in the Paramount Network neo-Western series Yellowstone. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jacki Weaver, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jacki Weaver Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jacki Weaver 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 Jacki Weaver's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Jacki Weaver'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 Memoir of a Snail, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jacki Weaver Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jacki Weaver's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jacki Weaver has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Holy Days | Sister Mary Clare | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Memoir of a Snail | Pinky (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Wildflower | Loretta | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | American Murderer | Jeanne | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Father Stu | Kathleen Long | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Back to the Outback | Jackie (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Penguin Bloom | Jan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Stage Mother | Maybelline Metcalf | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Never Too Late | Norma McCarthy | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Elsewhere | Mom | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Grudge | Lorna Moody | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Zeroville | Dotty Langer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Poms | Sheryl | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Out of Blue | Miriam Rockwell | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Bird Box | Cheryl | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Widows | Agnieska | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Life of the Party | Sandy Cook | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Irreplaceable You | Estelle | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Small Crimes | Irma Denton | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Disaster Artist | Carolyn / 'Claudette' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | David Stratton: A Cinematic Life | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Polka King | Barb | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sister Cities | Mary Baxter | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Goldstone | Maureen | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Last Cab to Darwin | Dr. Farmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Equals | Bess | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Reclaim | Reigert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Maya the Bee Movie | Buzzlina Von Beena (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Magic in the Moonlight | Grace | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Haunt | Janet Morello | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Voices | Dr. Warren | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Florence Has Left the Building | Florence | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Parkland | Marguerite Oswald | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Stoker | Aunt Gwendolyn 'Gin' Stoker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Silver Linings Playbook | Dolores Solatano | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Five-Year Engagement | Sylvia Dickerson-Barnes | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Summer Coda | Jen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Animal Kingdom | Janine 'Smurf' Cody | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Three Blind Mice | Bernie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Two-Wheeled Time Machine | Older Alice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Cosi | Cherry | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Abra Cadabra | Primrose Buttercup | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Squizzy Taylor | Dolly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Caddie | Josie | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Removalists | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Picnic at Hanging Rock | Minnie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | A Recollection... Hanging Rock 1900 | Self (archive photos) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Alvin Purple | Second Sugar Girl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Stork | Anna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Naked Bunyip | Herself | Flop | Similar → |
Jacki Weaver - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jacki Weaver?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacki Weaver is "Memoir of a Snail" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Jacki Weaver acted in?
Jacki Weaver has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jacki Weaver?
Other notable films include "Back to the Outback", "Wildflower", and "Picnic at Hanging Rock".




