Renée Zellweger – 10 Best Movies

By Vlad Zakh · December 1, 2025

United States Drama

Bridget Jones’s Diary made Renee Zellweger a global rom-com star almost overnight, and Judy, nearly two decades later, earned her a second Oscar for a completely different transformation. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason leans further into the character’s charm, Down with Love throws back to 60s rom-com wit, New in Town carries a fish-out-of-water comedy on charisma, and The Case for Christ is a quieter supporting role. Chicago, Cold Mountain, Jerry Maguire and Nurse Betty round out the list.

The Case for Christ (2017) 01

The Case for Christ (2017)

TMDB ★ 6.6

Renée Zellweger takes a quieter, more grounded supporting role.

Directed by Jon Gunn · 1h 52m · Rated PG

Where to watch

Stream: Angel Studios · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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New in Town (2009) 02

New in Town (2009)

TMDB ★ 5.6

A polished corporate executive sent to overhaul a small-town factory unexpectedly falls for a local union rep.

Directed by Jonas Elmer · 1h 37m · Rated PG

Where to watch

Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Down with Love (2003) 03

Down with Love (2003)

TMDB ★ 6.2

A pioneering feminist author and a charming ladies' man engage in a battle of wits and hidden attraction.

Directed by Peyton Reed · 1h 42m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) 04

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)

TMDB ★ 6.0

Renee Zellweger returns for a sequel that leans further into the character's particular charm.

Directed by Beeban Kidron · 1h 48m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Starz Apple TV channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Nurse Betty (2000) 05

Nurse Betty (2000)

TMDB ★ 6.7

Renee Zellweger gives a strange, committed performance in an underseen dark comedy.

Directed by Neil LaBute · 1h 48m · Rated R

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Jerry Maguire (1996) 06

Jerry Maguire (1996)

TMDB ★ 7.3

Show me the money, and somehow it still lands every single time.

Directed by Cameron Crowe · 2h 19m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, tru TV · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Cold Mountain (2003) 07

Cold Mountain (2003)

TMDB ★ 7.2

A wounded Confederate deserter makes a perilous journey home to the woman he loves.

Directed by Anthony Minghella · 2h 34m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: fuboTV · Rent: JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Chicago (2002) 08

Chicago (2002)

IMDb ★ 7.2 RT 87% Metacritic 81

Two murderous nightclub performers compete for fame in Jazz Age Chicago's courtroom-as-showbiz circus.

Directed by Rob Marshall · 1h 53m · Rated PG-13

Won 6 Oscars60 wins & 129 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel · Rent: JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) 09

Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)

IMDb ★ 6.8 RT 80% Metacritic 66

A chaotic single woman's New Year's resolutions unravel across a messy love triangle.

Directed by Sharon Maguire · 1h 37m · Rated R

Nominated for 1 Oscar8 wins & 32 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Britbox Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Starz Apple TV channel · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Judy (2019) 10

Judy (2019)

TMDB ★ 7.0

An ageing Judy Garland struggles with exhaustion, addiction and fading fame during a series of London concerts.

Directed by Rupert Goold · 1h 58m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Stream: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Plex · Buy: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home

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Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix. He started the site because most recommendation pages felt like noise. Here, lists are sorted by who's in the film, where it's from and what mood you're in tonight.