Michelle Monaghan
ActingAbout Michelle Monaghan
Michelle Lynn Monaghan (born March 23, 1976) is an American actress. Her first notable roles were in episodes of Young Americans, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, both in 2001. That year she also her big screen debut in the movie "Perfume" (2001), followed by another small role in "Unfaithful" (2002). Monaghan had her big break in 2002 when she co-starred in the television series Boston Public. She is known for her roles in feature films including Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Gone Baby Gone, Made of Honor, The Heartbreak Kid, Eagle Eye and the Mission: Impossible franchise.
Michelle Monaghan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Michelle Monaghan 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 Michelle Monaghan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Michelle Monaghan'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 Best of Me, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Michelle Monaghan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michelle Monaghan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Michelle Monaghan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Little Brother | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Family Plan 2 | Jessica Morgan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Easy's Waltz | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | MaXXXine | Detective Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Family Plan | Jessica Morgan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Spinning Gold | Beth Weiss | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Blood | Jess | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Nanny | Amy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Black Site | Abby Trent | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Every Breath You Take | Grace | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Craft: Legacy | Helen | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Saint Judy | Judy Wood | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mission: Impossible - Fallout | Julia | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Vanishing of Sidney Hall | Mrs. Hall | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Sleepless | Jennifer Bryant | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Patriots Day | Carol Saunders | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Pixels | Violet | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Best of Me | Amanda Collier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Playing It Cool | Her | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Fort Bliss | Maggie Swann | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Better Living Through Chemistry | Kara Varney | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Justice League: War | Diana Prince / Wonder Woman (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Open | Grace | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Making True Detective | Self / Maggie Hart | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Gus | Andie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Penthouse North | Sara Frost | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Tomorrow You're Gone | Florence Jane | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol | Julia Meade-Hunt (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Machine Gun Preacher | Lynn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Source Code | Christina Warren | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Due Date | Sarah Highman | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Somewhere | Rebecca | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Eagle Eye | Rachel Holloman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Made of Honor | Hannah | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Trucker | Diane Ford | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Farrelly Bros.: In the French Tradition | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Heartbreak Kid | Miranda | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Gone Baby Gone | Angie Gennaro | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Mission: Impossible III | Julia | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Kiss Kiss Bang Bang | Harmony Faith Lane | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mr. & Mrs. Smith | Gwen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | North Country | Sherry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Constantine | Ellie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Bourne Supremacy | Kim | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Winter Solstice | Stacey | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | It Runs in the Family | Peg Maloney | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Unfaithful | Lindsay | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Perfume | Henrietta | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Price of Admission | Eliza Sugar | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Whisper Man | Detective Amanda Beck | Flop | Similar → |
Michelle Monaghan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michelle Monaghan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michelle Monaghan is "The Best of Me" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Michelle Monaghan acted in?
Michelle Monaghan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michelle Monaghan?
Other notable films include "Justice League: War", "Mission: Impossible - Fallout", and "The Bourne Supremacy".