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List of Courtney Love Movies: Ranked Best To Worst

1. Man on the Moon (1999)
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12
Man on the Moon
R
34
12

The biographical drama tells the story of American comedy legend Andy Kaufman. The movie celebrates Kaufman’s unparalleled talent and enigmatic journey and from a small-time performer to landing the series Taxi, to creating the character of Tony Clifton, to his kayfabe feud with Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler, until his untimely death from lung cancer. 

Directed By:
2. The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
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10
The People vs. Larry Flynt
R
27
10

Based on the real-life case of ‘Hustler Magazine v. Falwell’, the movie finds Hustler magazine’s publisher, Harry Flynt, being dragged to the court by anti-pornography activists. After Flynt and his lawyer are shot by a zealot resulting in Flynt becoming paralyzed, he continues to fight for his rights becoming an unlikely icon for free-speech. 

Role:
Althea Leasure Flynt
Directed By:
3. Sid and Nancy (1986)
13
6
Sid and Nancy
R
13
6

This biography musical romantic drama film tells the story of Sid Vicious, of the British punk group Sex Pistols. The film focuses on his relationship with Nancy Spungen, his girlfriend.

Starring:
Gary Oldman, Debby Bishop, David Hayman, Chloe Webb, Andrew Schofield
Directed By:
Alex Cox
5. Trapped (2002)
10
6
Trapped
R
10
6

A wealthy doctor and his wife tries to save their daughter, who is kidnapped by a mysterious man for unclear reasons. Soon it appears that the kidnappers may have a connection to the doctor’s past.

Role:
Cheryl
Starring:
Directed By:
Luis Mandoki
6. Kurt & Courtney (1998)
7
4
Kurt & Courtney
R
7
4
Role:
Herself
Starring:
Nick Broomfield, Kurt Cobain, Mari Earle, Tracey Marander
Directed By:
Nick Broomfield
8. Straight to Hell (1987)
5
4
Straight to Hell
R
5
4
Role:
Velma
Starring:
Dennis Hopper, Jim Jarmusch, Sy Richardson, Alex Cox
Directed By:
Alex Cox
9. Beat (2000)
5
4
Beat
R
5
4
Role:
Joan Vollmer Burroughs
Starring:
Norman Reedus, Kiefer Sutherland, Lisa Sheridan, Patricia Llaca, Steve Hedden
Directed By:
Gary Walkow
10. Feeling Minnesota (1996)
6
5
Feeling Minnesota
R
6
5

Freddie is a former stripper who is getting married to Sam, in order to repay a debt. However, when she meets Jjaks, Sam’s brother, they fall for each other. Jjack and Freddie decide to run away together, and they soon reach a motel. But things get complicated after Jjack decides to return to his brother again, as they have no money.

Starring:
Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz, Levon Helm, Dan Aykroyd, Vincent D'Onofrio, Delroy Lindo
Directed By:
Steven Baigelman
11. JT Leroy (2018)
3
3
JT Leroy
R
3
3
Starring:
Kristen Stewart, Diane Kruger, Laura Dern
12. A Midsummer's Nightmare (2017)
7
3
A Midsummer's Nightmare
7
3
Starring:
Dominic Monaghan, Eric Balfour, Daisy Head, Paul Walter Hauser
Directed By:
Gary Fleder
13. Needlework Pictures Presents Francesco Vezzoli in Gore Vidal's 'Caligula' (2005)
7
4
Needlework Pictures Presents Francesco Vezzoli in Gore Vidal's 'Caligula'
7
4
Starring:
Milla Jovovich, Helen Mirren, Michelle Phillips, Gerard Butler, Benicio Del Toro, Karen Black, Gore Vidal
Directed By:
Francesco Vezzoli
14. Julie Johnson (2001)
6
4
Julie Johnson
6
4
Role:
Claire
Starring:
Mischa Anne Marsden Barton, Mischa Barton, Lili Taylor, Noah Emmerich, Gideon Jacobs
Directed By:
Bob Gosse
15. Menendez: Blood Brothers (2017)
5
4
Menendez: Blood Brothers
TV-14
5
4
Role:
Kitty Menendez
Starring:
Nico Tortorella, Aliyah O'Brien, Alison Wandzura, Laura Mitchell
Directed By:
Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
16. Straight to Hell Returns (2010)
0
0
Straight to Hell Returns
R
0
0
Role:
Velma
Starring:
Graham Fletcher-Cook, Sy Richardson, Kathy Burke, Elvis Costello
Directed By:
Alex Cox

Special Appearance/Cameo

Tapeheads (1988)
9
6
Tapeheads
R
9
6
Role:
Norman's Spanker (uncredited)
Starring:
John Cusack, Connie Stevens, Timothy Francis Robbins, Clu Gulager, Tim Robbins, Mary Crosby
Directed By:
Bill Fishman

TV Shows

Sons of Anarchy
28
5
Sons of Anarchy
TV-MA
28
5
Starring:
Lea Michele, Tom Arnold, Donal Logue, Kim Coates, Paula Malcomson, Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau
Directed By:
Paris Barclay, Guy Ferland, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Peter Weller, Billy Gierhart
Fall Out Boy: The Young Blood Chronicles (2014)
8
2
Fall Out Boy: The Young Blood Chronicles
8
2
Starring:
Pete Wentz, 2 Chainz, Patrick Stump, Joseph Trohman
Directed By:
Adam Donald, Zaeh Donald, Andrew Zaeh
Hole: Doll Parts (1994)
7
2
Hole: Doll Parts
7
2
Role:
Courtney Love
Starring:
Eric Erlandson, Hole, Jennifer Finch, Patty Schemel
Directed By:
Samuel Bayer
Revenge
14
4
Revenge
TV-PG
14
4
Starring:
Jussie Smollett, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Robbie Amell, Courtney Ford, Hiroyuki Sanada, Margarita Levieva, Veronica Cartwright
Directed By:
Empire
8
3
Empire
TV-14
8
3
Starring:
Jennifer Hudson, Rosie O'Donnell, Vivica A. Fox, Naomi Campbell, Nicole Richie, Joe Keery, Romeo Miller
Directed By:
Sanaa Hamri, Craig Brewer, Danny Strong, Mario Van Peebles, Lee Daniels
Fall Out Boy Save Rock and Roll (2014)
6
2
Fall Out Boy Save Rock and Roll
6
2
Starring:
Elton John, Fall Out Boy, Samuel Caruana
Directed By:
Zaeh Donald