This guide will show you the best Sigourney Weaver movies and let you know where they’re all streaming online right now.
Sigourney Weaver has been acting for almost 50 years, starring in everything from horror classics to Oscar-winning dramas, biopics, comedies, and more. She’s one of Hollywood’s most legendary and versatile actresses, and thanks to her role in Avatar, she also has the distinction of saying she’s starred in the highest-grossing movie of all time. But what are Sigourney Weaver’s best movies and where can you watch them? Read on to find out.
10. The Ice Storm
Acclaimed director Ang Lee adapted the 1994 novel The Ice Storm, starring an ensemble cast including Weaver along with Kevin Kline, Christina Ricci, Elijah Wood, and Tobey Maguire. The film centers on two families who become tangled in a web of love, sex, and betrayal over one fateful weekend. The film definitely has some White Lotus vibes and is perfect for anyone who loves salacious drama.
9. Prayers for Bobby
In 2009, Weaver starred in the Lifetime movie Prayers for Bobby. Based on the book of the same name, the film follows a Christian mother (Weaver) who grapples with her son’s sexuality. But after his suicide, she decides she needs to be a better advocate. The film earned Weaver numerous nominations, including a SAG, Golden Globe, and Emmy.
8. Galaxy Quest
Galaxy Quest is a love letter to nerds everywhere. The film follows the cast of an old sci-fi TV show called Galaxy Quest who are unexpectedly rangled into a very real intergalactic battle after aliens mistake them for a real space crew. The film is hilarious, has an epic cast, and pokes lots of fun at the Star Trek fandom and sci-fi as a whole.
7. Ghostbusters
When there’s something strange in the neighborhood, who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters turned supernatural horror films upside down by presenting its story as a comedy. In the film, a team of ghost catchers end up with the biggest job of their lives when they’re tasked with battling the demigod Zuul. Just like Gremlins, Ghostbusters turned what could have been a horrifying story into something hilarious.
6. Avatar
To date, Avatar is the highest-grossing movie of all time, scoring an impressive $2.9 billion at the box office (not to mention that its sequel The Way of Water is the third highest-grossing of all time and also has made over $2 billion). The film’s plot is a little basic – essentially Pocahontas in space – but the stunning visuals, epic world-building, great soundtrack, and fantastic performances make it a true visual spectacle.
5. The Cabin in the Woods
In case you haven't seen The Cabin in the Woods yet, I won’t be giving any spoilers because the twists are half the fun. Just know it’s a horror movie that’s very smart and very funny and does something very unique. That’s all I’m gonna say. If you’ve never seen it, it’s an absolute must-watch.
4. Working Girl
In Working Girl, an underappreciated employee pretends to be her boss to prove she has what it takes to succeed in the world of business. What follows is lots of drama and comedy, and great performances by Weaver, Harrison Ford, and Melanie Griffith. Working Girl earned six Oscar nominations, including Best Supporting Actress for Weaver and even Best Picture.
3. Gorillas in the Mist
Weaver earned herself a Best Actress nomination at the Oscars for her portrayal of real-life gorilla researcher Dian Fossey. Fossey was a very complicated character who studied gorillas in Rwanda and eventually started to see the apes as more worthy than humans. Her passion and anti-poaching efforts also created a laundry list of enemies who wanted her dead for their own personal gains. Gorillas in the Mist is a fantastic biopic that’s both tragic and triumphant.
2. Aliens
James Cameron took over for Ridley Scott and created a sequel to the 1979 sci-fi horror film Alien with Aliens. Instead of being atmospheric, tense, and horrifying, Aliens went a different direction, being more action-focused. To this day, fans constantly debate which is better, but in this ranking, Aliens is coming in at #2. And don’t get me wrong, it’s a fantastically fun film that never gets old. Aliens also earned Weaver her first Oscar nomination for Best Actress.
1. Alien
Listen, Cameron fans…the sequel just doesn’t beat the original. Alien did something unique. It took sci-fi and horror and mashed them together in a way that had never been done before. Yes, alien films existed before then, but they were shlocky and kinda hokey. Alien was the first movie to really use horror elements – the confined spaces, dim interiors, narrow corridors, looming terror, impending doom – and then throw an alien in the mix as the villain. And to this day, it still holds up. It’s still scary, entertaining, and classic.
Where Can I Watch the Best Sigourney Weaver Movies Online?
Check out our guide below to find out where all the best Sigourney Weaver movies are streaming online right now.
