8 Best Elizabeth Taylor Movies

By Vlad Zakh · March 28, 2027

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Elizabeth Taylor was a movie star from childhood, and her greatest performances traded on a willingness to look genuinely ugly and desperate when the role demanded it.

The Taming of the Shrew (1967) 01

The Taming of the Shrew (1967)

IMDb ★ 7.2

A headstrong woman and a fortune-seeking suitor clash their way into an unlikely, combative romance.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) 02

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)

IMDb ★ 8.0

A bitter, alcohol-fueled late-night gathering exposes the brutal dysfunction of a college professor's marriage.

Cleopatra (1963) 03

Cleopatra (1963)

IMDb ★ 6.6

The Egyptian queen's political alliances and romances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony reshape the ancient world.

Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) 04

Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)

IMDb ★ 7.6

A young woman's account of her cousin's mysterious death is challenged by a family determined to silence her.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) 05

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)

IMDb ★ 7.9

A Southern family's deep resentments and secrets boil over during a tense birthday gathering.

Giant (1956) 06

Giant (1956)

IMDb ★ 7.6

A Texas ranching family's fortunes and rivalries play out across generations as oil transforms their land.

A Place in the Sun (1951) 07

A Place in the Sun (1951)

IMDb ★ 8.0

A poor young man's romance with a wealthy socialite is complicated by the working-class girlfriend he can't escape.

National Velvet (1944) 08

National Velvet (1944)

IMDb ★ 7.3

A determined young girl trains a wild horse to compete in England's prestigious Grand National steeplechase.

Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

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