Jennifer Aniston’s film career skyrocketed with the release of Friends. While she risked being typecast as Rachel Green, she went on to star in a wide range of outstanding films, from romantic comedies to gripping thrillers. After Friends ended, Jennifer Aniston's career skyrocketed faster than anyone else's. She primarily focused on film, mostly starring in comedies, some of which became box office hits. In recent years, Aniston has consistently ranked among the top 10 highest-paid actresses according to Forbes. In 2017, she placed second with $25.5 million, in 2018 she was third with $19.5 million, and in 2019 she ranked fifth with $28 million. We've compiled the 7 best Jennifer Aniston movies you can't miss.
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The Morning Show
IMDb: 8.2/10
2019, Drama
USA, TV-MA
Director: Jay Carson, Kerry Ehrin
Top cast: Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup
Popular TV host Alex Levy loses her longtime on-air partner and close friend, Mitch Kessler, after he is fired due to accusations of inappropriate behavior. At the same time, a new figure enters the network — journalist Bradley Jackson, who values truth above corporate ties. The Morning Show is full of intense drama. It's hard to fully sympathize with anyone, as each character pursues their interests, constantly lying and manipulating. This only heightens the tension. Throughout the season, Alex tries to keep her job at The Morning Show while navigating the backfiring of Mitch’s scandal and the internal politics at the network. However, Bradley’s unpredictable nature and drive to reveal the truth create friction with her colleagues and the network execs. The show deals with workplace harassment, power dynamics, and the #MeToo movement and builds itself out in a way that makes it both a compelling and ewer tracking drama.
Marley & Me
IMDb: 7.0/10
2008, Drama, Family
USA, PG
Director: David Frankel
Top cast: Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane
A young journalist and his wife move to a new city for his job, with grand plans: buying a house, starting a family... But first, they decide to get a dog that would become the biggest challenge of their lives. The film is based on John Grogan's autobiographical book Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog (2005). Twenty-two dogs were used during the filming to portray Marley, the main canine character. Interestingly, Owen Wilson's real parents played the role of his character’s parents in the movie.
Horrible Bosses
IMDb: 6.9/10
2011, Comedy, Crime
USA, R
Director: Seth Gordon
Top cast: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis
The only way Nick, Kurt, and Dale could make their workdays more bearable is by finding a way to get rid of their insufferable bosses. Since quitting isn’t an option, the three friends, after a night of heavy drinking and dubious advice from an ex-con, devise an intricate, foolproof scheme to get rid of their horrible bosses once and for all. The catch? No matter how good it seems, a plan isn’t carefully thought out. Their amateur assassination scheme soon goes awry, landing them in ridiculous and over-the-top situations. Nick’s ruthless and manipulative boss, Dave Harken, played by Kevin Spacey, proves to be more dangerous than anticipated. Kurt’s corrupt boss, Bobby Pellitt, is irresponsible and mercurial; Dale’s, Dr. Julia Harris, violates every imaginable professional boundary. Horrible Bosses explodes to irresistible effect as it showcases the raw energy behind this crazy misadventure, blending a look at the workplace-upon-aging phenomena that has shocked society with a good deal of dark comedy, slapstick, and general ridiculousness.
Derailed
IMDb: 6.6/10
2005, Crime, Drama, Thriller
USA, R
Director: Mikael Håfström
Top cast: Clive Owen, Jennifer Aniston, Vincent Cassel
Еvery day feels the same for Charles Schine, an employee at an advertising agency. He has a wife, Deanna, a schoolteacher, and a daughter, Amy, who has diabetes. One morning, after caring for Amy, Charles misses his train and catches the next one. It seems like nothing out of the ordinary, but on that train, he meets a captivating woman named Lucinda, who helps him out by paying for his ticket when he’s short on cash. From that moment on, Charles' life takes a 180-degree turn.
The Good Girl
IMDb: 6.4/10
2001, Drama, Romance
Nederlands, Germany, USA, R
Director: Miguel Arteta
Top cast: Jennifer Aniston, Jake Gyllenhaal, Deborah Rush
Justin feels trapped in a small town, disillusioned with her lazy husband, dull job, and unhappy life. Everything changes when she meets a kindred spirit — the charming and handsome Holden. To portray the role more convincingly, Jennifer Aniston wore weights on her wrists to look more worn out. The film explores the soul-crushing monotony of life, where each day feels like a carbon copy of the last, with no end in sight. It tells the story of someone trying to break free from this cycle and the price they pay for that attempt. The movie encourages deep self-reflection—comparing, searching, and drawing personal conclusions.
Murder Mystery
IMDb: 6.1/10
2019, Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Romance
USA, Italy, Canada, PG-13
Director: Kyle Newacheck
Top cast: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Luke Evans
After 15 years of marriage, American couple Nick and Audrey Spitz — a police officer and a hairdresser — finally take their long-awaited vacation to Europe. On the plane, Audrey talks with an English aristocrat, who invites them to join him on his billionaire uncle’s yacht. The Spitzes are suddenly thrust into a world of luxury and high society, but things take a dark turn when the elderly family patriarch is mysteriously murdered. With everyone on board having a motive, a French detective quickly points to the Americans as the prime suspects. For Audrey, a devoted fan of mystery novels, this becomes the adventure of a lifetime. This lighthearted, fun, and thrilling film is perfect for fans of classic murder mysteries and witty humor.
The Switch
IMDb: 6.1/10
2010, Comedy, Drama, Romance
USA, PG-13
Director: Josh Gordon, Will Speck
Top cast: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Patrick Wilson
Throughout all of New York, no friends were closer than the neurotic realtor Wally and the charismatic Cassie. However, when Cassie opts for artificial insemination, she selects the dependable and married Roland as her donor. To celebrate, the friends throw a party, where Wally ends up embarrassingly drunk. Seven years later, Cassie returns to New York with her 6-year-old son, who looks remarkably like Wally, triggering memories of that fateful night. Now, Wally has to prove to Cassie that their relationship is more than friendship, rival Roland for the title of 'real dad,' and confront his true emotions. The film is based on Jeffrey Eugenides' short story Baster (1996), published in The New Yorker magazine.
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