Beyoncé is inarguably one of the most famous and talented singers in the world. With a mountain of Grammy wins, concert tours that gross half a billion dollars, and memorable music videos like “Single Ladies”, Beyoncé is an absolute tour de force in the music world. But beyond her musical accolades, the singer has also starred in nine films throughout her career. From comedies like Austin Powers in Goldmember to thrillers like Obsessed and even animated family films like Epic, Beyoncé proves that her acting talents are just as powerful and diverse as her music career.
In 2006, Beyoncé even earned herself a Golden Globe nomination for her iconic role in the musical Dreamgirls. The movie later went on to win the Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy as well. Check out our streaming guide which ranks all of the movies starring Beyoncé and where to find them streaming on popular platforms like Max, Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video and more!
How Did We Rank This List?
The movies featured on this list are all nine of Beyoncé's acting credits, so it doesn’t include the numerous documentaries, concert films, and extended music videos she’s appeared in. It’s ranked by how strong Beyoncé's performance was in each film combined with how enjoyable that movie is to watch.
Dreamgirls ranked #1 on the list because Beyoncé combined both her acting and musical talents, singing hit songs from the Broadway show and proving that she could ace dramatic and complex roles. Also ranking high on the list is Austin Powers in Goldmember. While the movie might not show off Beyoncé's talents the way Dreamgirls did, it’s an incredibly fun and funny movie, and Beyoncé's kick-ass portrayal of Foxxy Cleopatra made a great co-lead to the International Man of Mystery.
This list is ranked based on a combination of the strength of Beyoncé's roles and how enjoyable the movies are to watch. The good news is that Beyoncé has never been in a bad movie, so you can’t go wrong with any entry on the list.
Where to watch the best Beyoncé movies online
Whether you want a fun, pulpy suspense film like Obsessed, or a powerful biopic like Cadillac Records, check out all of Beyoncé's roles below ranked and where to watch them online in the United States!