Demi Moore has an impressive and unique collection of films in which she has starred. In her roles, she received an indecent proposal from Robert Redford, was haunted by Patrick Swayze in ghostly form, served in the army, and even played a villain. This talented actress has been nominated for a Golden Globe twice. We invite you to explore the fascinating world of Demi Moore’s roles, which have left a lasting impact on the film industry and made her an icon of the 1990s. We’ve selected the seven best Demi Moore films you shouldn’t miss.
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St. Elmo’s Fire
IMDb: 6.4/10
1985, Drama, Romance
USA, R
Director: Joel Schumacher
Top cast: Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy
St. Elmo’s Fire is one of the earliest attempts by filmmakers to portray the lives of young people in 1985. A group of university graduates rushes to live, love, and deal with difficulties, never forgetting to discuss it all at the bar St. Elmo’s Fire. Aspiring politician Alec wants to marry his girlfriend Leslie, but she has other plans — she wants to build her career before getting married. Journalist Kevin hides his love, while waiter Kirby and social worker Wendy can’t help but make their relationship public. Billy can’t seem to grow up despite having a child and family, and Jules, played by Demi Moore, wants to take everything from life — working in a bank, living beyond her means, and using cocaine. During the filming, Demi Moore was almost fired when she showed up on set under the influence. In her autobiography, the actress recalls having to undergo a two-week rehab. While the film didn’t become a cult classic, and the characters often speak like they’re quoting social media statuses, it captures the era and the issues faced by privileged white youth.
Margin Call
IMDb: 7.1/10
2011, Drama, Thriller
USA, R
Director: J.C. Chandor
Top cast: Zachary Quinto, Stanley Tucci, Kevin Spacey
Margin Call depicts 24 hours in the life of a fictional investment bank struggling to stay afloat at the onset of the 2008 financial crisis. An analyst spots the early signs of the crisis, and the bank’s top executives scramble to devise a solution by the next day. Demi Moore plays the risk management director, who is being set up as the scapegoat in this situation. Once again, Moore’s character is the only woman among macho men. Just like at the height of her career, the actress holds her own in such a setting. Naturally, her character has no intention of giving in to the other business sharks.
Ghost
IMDb: 7/10
1990, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller
USA, R
Director: Jerry Zucker
Top cast: Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg
Everyone has heard of Ghost. It’s one of those films you want to watch over and over again. In the story, the beloved man of Demi Moore’s character is killed, but he doesn’t move on to the afterlife because he still has unfinished business. Patrick Swayze’s character, from the spirit world, finds a medium played by Whoopi Goldberg and tries to use her help to protect his partner from meeting a similar fate. Despite the rather sad plot, the film is considered a romantic classic. This role is one of the most famous and successful for Demi Moore. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for the first time, but the major awards, including the Oscar, went to Whoopi Goldberg.
Indecent Proposal
IMDb: 5.8/10
1993, Drama, Romance
USA, R
Director: Adrian Lyne
Top cast: Robert Redford, Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson
Indecent Proposal is a film where critics and audiences had differing opinions. Critics weren’t impressed, but audiences appreciated the film’s concept. In the story, Demi Moore receives an indecent proposal — a night of love for one million dollars. Who is the tempter? One of the ‘90s sex symbols — the legendary Robert Redford. Moore and even her husband decided that love cannot be bought for any amount of money, but a million dollars isn’t easy to come by. However, the “foolproof” plan didn’t turn out as expected. There are plenty of intimate scenes in the film. The actors even admitted to feeling awkward, as Demi Moore’s onscreen husband was a good friend of her real-life husband, Bruce Willis.
Disclosure
IMDb: 6.1/10
1994, Drama, Thriller
USA, R
Director: Barry Levinson
Top cast: Michael Douglas, Demi Moore, Donald Sutherland
Disclosure is a film where Demi Moore plays the role of a strong, charismatic, and complex woman. Her character, Meredith, surpasses Michael Douglas’s character and gets a promotion at work. Using her position, she tries to seduce him, but when he refuses, she seeks revenge. The scorned woman accuses her colleague of harassment and feels no regret for what she did. Poor Douglas’s character is forced to defend his honor and dignity, which sometimes appears slightly comical, considering the actor’s usual roles. Moore becomes a fantastic femme fatale in the world of corporate culture and political correctness. This intense erotic thriller manages to be witty, and the virtual reality scene is still impressive today.
Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle
IMDb: 4.9/10
2003, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime
USA, PG-13
Director: McG
Top cast: Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz
The sequel Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle is worth watching, if only for Demi Moore’s role. It features an overly complicated plot, improbable but spectacular stunts, and bright colors — it’s entertaining cinema with great cameos. This time, Demi Moore plays the fallen angel Madison Lee. But be prepared: the world loves Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle not for its outstanding acting but for the revealing outfits. Demi Moore struts in a bikini and furs with a golden gun in each hand, aiming to outshine the younger generation of actresses.
G.I. Jane
IMDb: 5.9/10
1997, Action, Drama, War
USA, R
Director: Ridley Scott
Top cast: Demi Moore, Viggo Mortensen, Anne Bancroft
G.I. Jane is another film almost everyone has heard of. Demi Moore plays Jordan O’Neil, who becomes a test subject in a political experiment. She is the first woman to become a Navy SEAL recruit and must undergo all the rigorous training without any concessions or leniency. Realizing she has become a pawn in a dishonest game, Jordan refuses to give up and continues her arduous journey, earning the respect of her fellow soldiers along the way.
Preparing for the role took a lot of time. Moore trained with a program developed by a former Navy SEAL, performed most of her stunts, and her muscular physique would impress any athlete.
