01 A late-career comic role that shows she's still finding interesting work.
Susan Sarandon – 10 Best Movies
By Vlad Zakh · October 20, 2025
Thelma & Louise gave her one of the most iconic endings in modern film, and Dead Man Walking, a few years later, earned her the Oscar for a completely different, quieter kind of intensity.
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02 A sharp supporting turn in an underseen coming-of-age dramedy.
03 A genuinely difficult, emotional dramatic role about illness and family.
04 A steady, protective lawyer role in a solid legal thriller.
05 A warm, grounding maternal presence in a well-cast adaptation.
06 A fiercely committed performance as a mother fighting for her son's life.
07 One of the more genuinely charming sports-romance leads made.
08 An early cult role that's followed her entire career since.
09 A quiet, controlled performance that finally earned her the Oscar.
10 One of the most iconic endings in modern film, and she earns every bit of it.
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