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List of Famke Janssen Movies: Ranked Best To Worst

1. X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
44
11
X-Men: Days of Future Past
PG-13
44
11

In 2023, mutants are pushed to the brink of extinction by Sentinels, robotic killing machines programmed to identify and exterminate them, as well as humans helping them. In a desperate attempt, Professor X, Magneto, Storm, and Kitty Pryde send volunteer Wolverine five decades back to stop a younger Mystique from attempting to assassinate Bolivar Trask, who created the Sentinels.

Directed By:
Bryan Singer
2. Taken (2008)
38
11
Taken
38
11

Retired CIA agent Bryan Mills reluctantly allows his 17-year-old daughter Kim, who lives with her mother and wealthy step-father, to travel to Paris with her best friend, but both are kidnapped by sex traffickers. Learning that they will be auctioned off in four days, he rushes to France to rescue them with "his particular set of skills".

Starring:
Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Katie Cassidy, Leland Orser, Jon Gries, David Warshofsky
Directed By:
Pierre Morel
3. X2 (2003)
33
12
X2
TV-G
33
12

After brainwashed mutant Nightcrawler attempts to assassinate the President in the White House, it triggers an all-out military offensive led by fanatic scientist Colonel William Stryker, who abducts Professor Xavier to use him to kill all mutants with the device Cerebro. The rest of the X-Men must work together with arch enemy Magneto to stop Stryker.

Role:
Jean Grey
Directed By:
Bryan Singer
4. X-Men (2000)
36
13
X-Men
PG-13
36
13

Humans have a growing fear of mutants, who are born with unique genetic mutations, and employ various discriminatory practices to keep their powers in check. Professor Xavier advocates peace between the two groups and runs a school for "gifted" mutant children. However, his old colleague Magneto, who detests humans, steals one of Xavier's protégés to destroy humans.

Role:
Jean Grey
Directed By:
Bryan Singer
5. Rounders (1998)
15
5
Rounders
R
15
5

Law student and gifted poker player Mike McDermott loses his entire bankroll of US $30000 to Russian mobster Teddy ‘KGB’. He quits poker but is forced to play again when his childhood friend Lester ‘Worm’ Murphy lands him in debt. When Worm flees, Mike must face Teddy one last time to repay his debts.  

Starring:
Matt Damon, John Malkovich, Edward Norton, Martin Landau, Gretchen Mol, Paul Cicero, Ray Iannicelli
Directed By:
John Dahl
6. GoldenEye (1995)
19
7
GoldenEye
PG-13
19
7

The seventeenth movie in the James Bond franchise sees the iconic English spy go up against his former friend Alec Trevelyan to save the world. Presumed dead, Alec is in possession of the GoldenEye, a satellite-based weapon capable of destroying millions and Bond must stop him and Alec’s ally, assassin Xenia Onatopp. 

Role:
Xenia Onatopp
Directed By:
7. Jack of the Red Hearts (2015)
7
3
Jack of the Red Hearts
PG
7
3
Role:
Kay Adams
Starring:
AnnaSophia Robb, Scott Cohen, Drena De Niro, Israel Broussard
Directed By:
Janet Grillo
8. The Wackness (2008)
8
4
The Wackness
R
8
4

In the summer of 1994 in New York City, a lonely teenager named Luke spends his last summer before university selling marijuana throughout the city. He is also seeing a therapist Dr Squires, due to his self-esteem issues, but the doctor has problems of his own as well.

Role:
Mrs. Squires
Starring:
Ben Kingsley, Aaron Yoo, Mary-Kate Olsen, Josh Peck, Talia Balsam
Directed By:
Jonathan Levine
9. The Wolverine (2013)
26
13
The Wolverine
PG-13
26
13

Logan leads a hermit's life tormented by visions of Jean Grey and struggling against his prolonged life. Yashida, an industrialist in Japan whose life he had saved, offers to cure his superhuman healing by transferring the ability to himself to cure his cancer. Logan declines the offer, but soon finds out that his wounds are not healing anymore.

Directed By:
James Mangold
10. X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
28
14
X-Men: The Last Stand
TV-G
28
14

The third film of the X-Men series, the movie revolves around a 'cure', which can apparently turn any mutant into a regular human being. This leads to outrage, and eventually a war is seen to be imminent. 

Role:
Jean Grey / Phoenix
Directed By:
Brett Ratner
11. Redeeming Love (2022)
7
3
Redeeming Love
PG-13
7
3

Redeeming Love is a romantic drama film which tells the story of a young girl named Angela, who is sold into prostitution at an early age. Many of the local men lust after her, which is why she leads a life of self-loathing. Things take a turn when a farmer named Michael Hosea sees her walking through town, and feels that God wants him to marry her.

Role:
Duchess
Starring:
Eric Dane
12. The Adventures of Sebastian Cole (1998)
7
3
The Adventures of Sebastian Cole
R
7
3
Starring:
Adrian Grenier, Levon Helm, Clark Gregg, John Shea
Directed By:
Tod Williams
13. Monument Ave. (1998)
7
3
Monument Ave.
R
7
3
Starring:
Martin Sheen, Denis Leary, Billy Crudup, Jeanne Tripplehorn
Directed By:
Ted Demme
14. The Faculty (1998)
11
6
The Faculty
R
11
6

In one of Ohio’s high school, teachers and students begin behaving differently and somewhat strangely. Students, Casey and Delilah, witness the assault of the school nurse Harper but very soon, she is all fine. With the help of their chemistry teacher, they conclude that aliens are infecting and controlling the teachers and the only way to stop them is to find their queen.  

Starring:
Josh Hartnett, Elijah Wood, Salma Hayek, Bebe Neuwirth, Jon Stewart, Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall
Directed By:
Robert Rodriguez
15. Eulogy (2004)
8
4
Eulogy
TV-MA
8
4

Eulogy is a black comedy film which revolves around three generations of a dysfunctional family who gather in Rhode Island, in order to attend the funeral of the family patriarch. Things get complicated because each of them are trying to hide secrets of their own.

Role:
Judy Arnolds
Starring:
Ray Romano, Debra Winger, Zooey Deschanel, Kelly Preston, Hank Azaria, Jesse Bradford, Glenne Headly
Directed By:
Michael Clancy
16. The Vault (2021)
7
4
The Vault
R
7
4
Role:
Margaret
17. Don't Say a Word (2001)
8
5
Don't Say a Word
R
8
5

Don’t Say a Word is a psychological thriller film, which tells the story of a psychiatrist, Nathan, who is asked to treat Elisabeth, a victim of post-traumatic stress disorder. However when his daughter gets kidnapped, he is horrified to learn that the abductor’s demand is that he obtain information from Elizabeth about a stolen gemstone. 

Starring:
Michael Douglas, Brittany Murphy, Sean Bean, Jennifer Esposito, Guy Torry, Skye McCole Bartusiak
Directed By:
Gary Fleder
18. Celebrity (1998)
7
4
Celebrity
R
7
4

Celebrity is a comedy-drama film which revolves around a divorce couple, Lee and his insecure wife named Robin. After splitting, their lives change drastically as one’s life becomes a failure and the other one finds happiness and success.

Starring:
Ian Somerhalder, Aida Turturro, Charlize Theron, Melanie Griffith, Wood Harris, Kenneth Branagh, Allison Janney
Directed By:
19. Made (2001)
7
4
Made
R
7
4

Two close friends get involved in a money-laundering scheme and within some time, they both find themselves in the world of organized crime.

Role:
Jessica
Starring:
Jennifer Esposito, Drea de Matteo, Vince Vaughn, Peter Falk, Sam Rockwell, Jon Favreau, Tom Morello
Directed By:
20. Taken 2 (2012)
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11
Taken 2
PG-13
18
11

Retired CIA agent Bryan Mills invites his estranged wife Lennie and teenage daughter Kim to spend time with him in Istanbul, where he trains the latter in self-defense. Murad, the father of Kim's kidnapper in the first film and a mafia leader, sends goons to abduct the family, but Kim escapes and must now lead the rescue initiative.

Role:
Lenore
Starring:
Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Leland Orser, Jon Gries
Directed By:
Olivier Megaton
21. Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
13
9
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
R
13
9

The movie follows Hansel and Gretel who have grown up to become skilled witch hunters after surviving the wicked witch. Now they face the evil witch Muriel and her army of witches who plan to sacrifice twelve children and use Gretel’s heart during the Blood Moon, to gain immunity to fire. 

Role:
Muriel
Starring:
Peter Stormare, Gemma Arterton, Robin Atkin Downes, Jeremy Renner, Derek Mears
Directed By:
Tommy Wirkola
22. City of Industry (1997)
6
4
City of Industry
R
6
4
Role:
Rachel Montana
Starring:
Harvey Keitel, Michael Jai White, Lucy Liu, Timothy Hutton, Stephen Dorff
Directed By:
John Irvin
23. Love & Sex (2000)
6
4
Love & Sex
R
6
4

After her explicit story is rejected, a magazine columnist is assigned to write an article on loving relationships within twenty four hours, which seems to be like an impossible task for her. Thus, she begins to think about her own experiences in her life, and begins to wonder if she might be in a position to write on the subject.

Role:
Kate Welles
Starring:
David Schwimmer, Jon Favreau, Ann Magnuson, Noah Emmerich
Directed By:
Valerie Breiman
24. Taken 3 (2014)
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8
Taken 3
PG-13
13
8

Returning home to meet his ex-wife Lenore, former covert operative Bryan Mills finds her dead body on his bed and is immediately surrounded by LAPD units. He manages to flee from the scene, but must now clear his name and secure the wellbeing of their only daughter Kim, while being chased by the CIA, FBI and the police.

Role:
Lenore St. John
Starring:
Forest Whitaker, Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Dougray Scott
Directed By:
Olivier Megaton
25. Deep Rising (1998)
7
5
Deep Rising
R
7
5
Role:
Trillian St. James
Starring:
Treat Williams, Anthony Heald, Kevin J. O'Connor, Wes Studi
Directed By:
Stephen Sommers
26. Lord of Illusions (1995)
6
4
Lord of Illusions
R
6
4

Detective Harry D’Amour is approached by a mysterious woman who believes her husband to be in danger. His investigation leads him to a dangerous cult.  

Starring:
Scott Bakula, Kevin J. O'Connor, Sheila Tousey, Joseph Latimore
Directed By:
Clive Barker
27. Hide and Seek (2005)
8
6
Hide and Seek
R
8
6

Dr. David Callaway decides to move with his 9-year-old daughter, Emily, to a new house after discovering his wife’s dead body in the bathtub from an apparent suicide. But he becomes worried when Emily and her new imaginary friend Charlie, start causing problems. When Charlie murders a local woman, sinister secrets are revealed. 

Role:
Katherine
Starring:
Dakota Fanning, Robert De Niro, Elisabeth Shue, Amy Irving
Directed By:
John Polson
28. Turn the River (2007)
5
4
Turn the River
R
5
4
Role:
Kailey
Starring:
Marin Hinkle, Rip Torn, Lois Smith, Matt Ross
Directed By:
Chris Eigeman
29. The Gingerbread Man (1998)
5
4
The Gingerbread Man
R
5
4

The Gingerbread Man

Starring:
Tom Berenger, Daryl Hannah, Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Kenneth Branagh, Embeth Davidtz
Directed By:
30. The Postcard Killings (2018)
5
4
The Postcard Killings
Not
5
4
Role:
Valerie Kanon
Starring:
Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Britt Robertson, Patrick Dempsey, Joachim Król, Steven Mackintosh
Directed By:
Janusz Kaminski, Danis Tanovic
31. House on Haunted Hill (1999)
7
5
House on Haunted Hill
R
7
5

An eccentric millionaire offers an amount of 1 million dollars to a group of people to spend a night in a house believed to be haunted and having a horrifying past. 

Role:
Evelyn
Starring:
Ali Larter, Peter Graves, Bridgette Wilson, Taye Diggs, Peter Gallagher, Chris Kattan, Geoffrey Rush
Directed By:
William Malone
32. This Is Your Death (2017)
5
4
This Is Your Death
R
5
4
Role:
Ilana Katz
Starring:
Josh Duhamel, Sarah Wayne Callies, Giancarlo Esposito, Caitlin FitzGerald
Directed By:
Giancarlo Esposito
33. Circus (2000)
5
4
Circus
R
5
4
Role:
Lily
Starring:
Eddie Izzard, Christopher Biggins, Peter Stormare, Fred Ward
Directed By:
Rob Walker
34. The Chameleon (2010)
5
4
The Chameleon
R
5
4
Role:
Jennifer Johnson
Starring:
Ellen Barkin, Tory Kittles, Emilie de Ravin, Marc-André Grondin
Directed By:
Jean-Paul Salomé
35. A Fighting Man (2014)
5
4
A Fighting Man
R
5
4
Starring:
Dominic Purcell, Kim Coates, Adam Beach, Louis Gossett Jr.
Directed By:
Damian Lee
36. I Spy (2002)
6
5
I Spy
PG-13
6
5

Special agent Alex Scott is summoned to retrieve US government’s stolen high tech fighter plane, Switchblade. Illegal arms dealer Arnold Gundars is suspected to be behind this theft, so cocky boxing champion Kelly Robinson is paired with Scott as Gundars is a Kelly-fan. Now, the two most unlikely partners must learn to get along and stop Gundars before he sells the Switchblade

Role:
Rachel
Starring:
Eddie Murphy, Malcolm McDowell, Gary Cole, Owen Wilson, Malcolm McDowell
Directed By:
Betty Thomas
37. 100 Feet (2008)
5
4
100 Feet
R
5
4

Marnie Watson is placed under house arrest with an electronic ankle bracelet as a punishment for killing her abusive husband. However, things take a turn when it turns out that the house is possessed by a malevolent entity, which may be the spirit of her deceased husband.  

Role:
Marnie
Starring:
Ed Westwick, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Paré, Patricia Charbonneau
Directed By:
Eric Red
38. Asher (2018)
4
4
Asher
R
4
4
Starring:
Richard Dreyfuss, Peter Facinelli, Jacqueline Bisset, Nadine Velazquez, Ron Perlman
Directed By:
Michael Caton-Jones
39. Once Upon a Time in Venice (2017)
5
4
Once Upon a Time in Venice
5
4

Steve Ford is a private detective based in Los Angeles, who lives a very care-free life. After performing a favor for a friend, he gets into conflict with a local gang and its boss named Spyder. To take revenge, they steal his dog. They inform Steve that he will have to complete a few tasks, if he wants his dog back.

Starring:
Jason Momoa, David Arquette, Bruce Willis, Stephanie Sigman, Adam Goldberg, Kal Penn, John Goodman
Directed By:
Mark Cullen
40. Dangerous (2021)
4
4
Dangerous
R
4
4

A sociopath named Dylan escapes from prison to attend his brother Sean’s funeral at an island, after learning about the latter’s death. Once there, he tries to deal with his mental health issues, while also investigating his brother’s death. Meanwhile, a determined FBI agent is on his trail. 

Role:
Agent Shaughnessy
Starring:
Scott Eastwood, Kevin Durand, Piper Perabo, Mel Gibson, Tyrese Gibson, Ben Kingsley
41. The Ten (2007)
4
4
The Ten
R
4
4

The Ten is an anthology film which tells us ten short stories, each inspired by one of the Ten Commandments that are mentioned in the Christian Holy book The Bible.

Starring:
Jessica Alba, Adam Brody, Liev Schreiber, Jon Hamm, Winona Ryder, Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis
Directed By:
David Wain
42. Primal (2018)
4
4
Primal
R
4
4
Role:
Dr. Ellen Taylor
Starring:
Nicolas Cage, Kevin Durand, Michael Imperioli, LaMonica Garrett
Directed By:
Nick Powell
43. Bayou Caviar (2018)
3
4
Bayou Caviar
TV-MA
3
4
Role:
Nic
Starring:
Katharine McPhee, Cuba Gooding Jr., Richard Dreyfuss
44. The Poison Rose (2019)
4
4
The Poison Rose
R
4
4
Starring:
Kat Graham, Brendan Fraser, John Travolta, Morgan Freeman, Peter Stormare, Forest Whitaker
Directed By:
George Gallo, Francesco Cinquemani
45. Alibi (2007)
9
2
Alibi
9
2
Role:
Christie Winters
Starring:
Xander Berkeley, Dorian Missick, Barry Shabaka Henley, Sarah Clarke
Directed By:
46. The Farm (2009)
8
3
The Farm
8
3
Role:
Valentina Galindo
Starring:
Laurie Metcalf, Melissa Leo, Sarah Strange, Eve Harlow
47. Down the Shore (2011)
5
4
Down the Shore
R
5
4
Role:
Mary Reed
Starring:
James Gandolfini, Gabrielle Lazure, John Magaro, Maria Dizzia
Directed By:
Harold Guskin
48. The Treatment (2006)
5
4
The Treatment
5
4
Role:
Allegra Marshall
Starring:
Stephanie March, Ian Holm, Chris Eigeman, Peter Vack
Directed By:
Oren Rudavsky
49. Status Update (2018)
5
4
Status Update
PG-13
5
4
Starring:
Ross Lynch, Olivia Holt, Gregg Sulkin, Harvey Guillen
Directed By:
Scott Speer
50. A Little Something for Your Birthday (2017)
4
4
A Little Something for Your Birthday
4
4
Starring:
Sharon Stone, Tony Goldwyn, Ellen Burstyn, Liza Lapira
Directed By:
Susan Walter
51. Fathers & Sons (1992)
4
4
Fathers & Sons
R
4
4
Role:
Kyle Christian
Starring:
Jeff Goldblum, Samuel L. Jackson, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Rory Cochrane
Directed By:
Paul Mones
52. Model by Day (1994)
3
4
Model by Day
R
3
4
Role:
Lex / Lady X
Starring:
Sean Young, Kim Coates, Clark Johnson, Shannon Tweed
Directed By:
Christian Duguay
53. Dead Girl (1996)
3
4
Dead Girl
3
4
Role:
Treasure
Starring:
Val Edward Kilmer, Amanda Plummer, Anne Parillaud, Val Kilmer, Seymour Cassel
Directed By:
Adam Coleman Howard
54. RPM (1998)
2
3
RPM
R
2
3
Role:
Claudia Haggs
Starring:
Emmanuelle Seigner, Jerry Hall, David Arquette, Steve John Shepherd
Directed By:
Ian Sharp

TV Shows

Star Trek: The Next Generation
21
3
Star Trek: The Next Generation
TV-PG
21
3
Starring:
Michelle Phillips, Leonard Nimoy, Jean Simmons, Paul Winfield, Ben Vereen, Wil Wheaton, Mick Fleetwood
How to Get Away with Murder
21
5
How to Get Away with Murder
TV-14
21
5
Starring:
Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, Cicely Tyson, Oded Fehr, Tamlyn Tomita, Billy Brown, Alfred Enoch
Directed By:
The Blacklist
29
7
The Blacklist
TV-14
29
7
Starring:
James Spader, Alan Alda, Margarita Levieva, Krysten Ritter, Isabella Rossellini, Dianne Wiest, Mary-Louise Parker
Directed By:
Puppy Love
8
2
Puppy Love
8
2
Starring:
Sarah Paulson, Bruce Altman, J.T. Arbogast, Mikki Baloy, Heather Burns
Directed By:
Cindy Chupack, Patrice Dinhut, Amy Harris, Jason Reilly, Julie Rottenberg
Nip/Tuck
12
4
Nip/Tuck
TV-MA
12
4
Starring:
Brittany Snow, Marlee Matlin, Richard Chamberlain, Lauren Hutton, Portia de Rossi, Alanis Morissette, Bradley Cooper
Directed By:
The Untouchables
8
2
The Untouchables
8
2
Starring:
John Rhys-Davies, George Dzundza, Paul Regina, William Forsythe
Hemlock Grove
9
4
Hemlock Grove
TV-MA
9
4
Role:
Olivia Godfrey (33 episodes, 2013-2015)
Starring:
Joel de la Fuente, Landon Liboiron, Kaniehtiio Horn, Penelope Mitchell
Directed By:
The Blacklist: Redemption
7
3
The Blacklist: Redemption
TV-14
7
3
Role:
Susan 'Scottie' Hargrave / ... (8 episodes, 2017)
Starring:
Megan Boone, Edi Gathegi, Tawny Cypress, Adrian Martinez
Directed By:
Ally McBeal
9
4
Ally McBeal
TV-PG
9
4
Starring:
Jon Bon Jovi, Fred Willard, Calista Flockhart, Matthew Perry, Regina Hall, Bernadette Peters, Florence Henderson
Directed By:
Mel Damski, Jonathan Pontell, Bill D'Elia, Arlene Sanford, Michael Schultz
Melrose Place
5
4
Melrose Place
5
4
Starring:
Denise Richards, Alyssa Milano, Jennie Garth, Aaron Paul, Rae Dawn Chong, Tori Spelling, Priscilla Presley
Directed By:
Paul Lazarus, Bethany Rooney, Victoria Hochberg, James Frawley, Charles Correll
The Being Experience: The Prologue
4
3
The Being Experience: The Prologue
4
3
Role:
(unknown episodes)
Starring:
Dave Matthews, Rosie Perez, Terrence Howard, Debra Winger, Alan Cumming
Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes (1994)
3
3
Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes
R
3
3
Role:
Dr. Sara Lee Jaffee
Starring:
Lisa Robin Kelly, Leo Rossi, John Scott Clough, Christopher Pettiet
Directed By:
Oley Sassone

Director

Bringing Up Bobby (2011)
8
8
Bringing Up Bobby
PG-13
8
8
Starring:
Milla Jovovich, Marcia Cross, Bill Pullman, Rory Cochrane, Spencer List, Don Kruizinga, Dalton Olive
Directed By:
Famke Janssen

Animation Movies

Robot Chicken
16
5
Robot Chicken
TV-MA
16
5
Starring:
Bryan Cranston, Macaulay Culkin, Jean Smart, Stanley Tucci, Ashton Kutcher, Anna Chlumsky, Hayden Panettiere
Directed By:
SuperMansion
7
2
SuperMansion
7
2
Starring:
Jim Parsons, Seth Green, Chris Pine, Nick Kroll, Jon Bernthal, Donald Faison, Bryan Cranston
Directed By:
Zeb Wells, Nick Simotas, Alex Kamer