Sharon Stone made her film debut in the 1980 American comedy-drama ‘Stardust Memories’ directed by Woody Allen. The film currently sits on a 67% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Following her debut, she went on to star in films like ‘Les Uns et les Autres’ (1981), ‘Deadly Blessing’ (1981), ‘Irreconcilable Differences’ (1984), ‘King Solomon's Mines’ (1985), ‘Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold’ (1986), ‘Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol’ (1987), ‘Cold Steel’ (1987), ‘Above the Law’ (1988), ‘Action Jackson’ (1988), ‘Beyond the Stars’ (1989), and ‘Blood and Sand’ (1989). In 1990, she starred as ‘Agent Lori’ in the American science fiction action film, ‘Total Recall’ directed by Paul Verhoeven. The film received a mixed response from critics but managed to perform well at the box office, grossing over $261.4 million on a budget of $48–80 million. The following year, she starred as ‘Alison King’ in the John Frankenheimer-directed American thriller film ‘Year of the Gun.’ The film holds a 29% approval score on Rotten Tomatoes. In 1992, she portrayed ‘Catherine Tramell’ in the neo-noir erotic thriller film ‘Basic Instinct’ directed by Paul Verhoeven. The film, despite opening to a mixed critical reception, was a major commercial success and grossed over $352.9 million on a budget of $49 million. Stone also won 2 ‘MTV Movie Awards’ for the film.
She continued to star in films like ‘Sliver’ (1993), ‘Last Action Hero’ (1993), ‘Intersection’ (1994), ‘The Specialist’ (1994), and ‘The Quick and the Dead’ (1995). Stone received an ‘Academy Award’ nomination along with a ‘Golden Globe Award’ for her portrayal of ‘Ginger McKenna’ in the 1995 American epic crime film ‘Casino’ directed by Martin Scorsese. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $116.1 million on a budget of $40–50 million. She was next seen in films like ‘Diabolique’ (1996), ‘Sphere’ (1998), ‘The Mighty’ (1998), ‘The Muse’ (1999), ‘Simpatico’ (1999), ‘Picking Up the Pieces’ (2000), ‘Cold Creek Manor’ (2003), ‘A Different Loyalty’ (2004), ‘Catwoman’ (2004), ‘Alpha Dog’ (2006), ‘Basic Instinct 2’ (2006), ‘Bobby’ (2006), ‘When a Man Falls in the Forest’ (2007), and ‘The Year of Getting to Know Us’ (2008). In 2009, she starred as ‘Nina Ferraro’ in the Charles Winkler-directed direct-to-video action film ‘Streets of Blood.’ The film holds a 40% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. She next starred in films like ‘Largo Winch II’ (2011), ‘Border Run’ (2012), ‘Lovelace’ (2013), ‘Fading Gigolo’ (2013), ‘Love in Vegas’ (2014), ‘Life on the Line’ (2015), ‘Mothers and Daughters’ (2016), ‘Running Wild’ (2017), ‘The Disaster Artist’ (2017), ‘Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese’ (2019), and ‘Here Today’ (2021). Stone last appeared in the 2022 American film ‘Beauty’ directed by Andrew Dosunmu. The film received a 24% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Based on Nicholas Pileggi’s book Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas, the movie follows the rise of mobster Sam “Ace” Rothstein after he takes charge of Las Vegas’ Tangiers Casino. Complicated personal relationships, corrupt politicians and the ever-changing Las Vegas eventually leads to his fall.
Set in the year 2084, Total Recall involves a construction worker, Douglas Quaid, whose dreams about Mars lead to a startling discovery about his real identity as a secret agent, with information that could get him killed. Quaid, portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, has a virtual vacation on Mars, where a false memory implant reveals dark secrets about his true life.
Aspiring filmmaker and actor, Tommy Wiseau, forms an unlikely friendship with actor, Greg Sestero, and the two move to Los Angeles. Eventually, as Tommy, writes and directs The Room, one of the worst movies ever made, his awful behavior alienates everyone including his friends. The Room is a flop but goes on to become a cult classic.
In this French American comedy drama, a middle aged confirmed bachelor Don Johnston, receives a pink letter informing him that he has a son who is looking for him. Persuaded by his neighbourhood friend Winston, Johnston reluctantly sets out to visit his old girlfriends and figure out who sent him the letter. In process, he discovers few things about himself.
This comedy drama film revolves around the life of Sandy Bates, a famous filmmaker, whose fans want him to go back to making funny movies as they prefer it more to his recent artistic efforts. Meanwhile, he is also trying to sort out his love life.
The Mighty is a comedy drama film which revolves around Kevin, a boy who is smart, but has a weak body. His life takes a turn when he meets Maxwell, a boy who is ridiculed for his huge size. Since they are both outcasts, an unlikely friendship soon develops between the two.
San Francisco police detective Nick Curran is assigned to investigate the brutal murder of rock-star Johnny Boz. A manipulative crime novelist and Boz’s girlfriend, Catherine Tramell, is the prime suspect; however, there is no evidence against her. Curran gets drawn to her and soon he is totally involved with the novelist. This complicates the investigation and also, puts his life in danger.
Bobby is a musical romantic drama film, which tells the story of a Raja, and Bobby, who fall in love. However, Raja, is the son of a rich Hindu businessman, while Bobby is the daughter of a poor Catholic fisherman. Therefore their families try to keep them apart.
Johnny Truelove, a young drug dealer is living the high life, thanks to his supplier dad Sonny. However, when Jake Mazursky, a dangerous junkie fails to pay, Johnny and his right-hand man Frankie, kidnap Jake’s brother, Zack. Tragic consequences await as they find themselves out of their depth.
A mysterious woman named The Lady arrives at Redemption, an Old West town ruled by a merciless outlaw called Herod and announces her participation in a fast-draw single elimination tournament in which the loser dies. Although she insists that she is only interested in the large cash prize she may have some other hidden agenda.
A magic movie ticket transports teenager Danny Madigan into the fictional world of his favorite movie character, the indestructible Los Angeles Cop Jack Slater. When the fictional villain, Mr. Benedict, uses the same ticket to escape into the real world, Danny and Slater must also travel back and team up to stop him.
Ellen and her husband Joe are on a boat trip, but due to an accident, Joe and many others end up drowning. Ellen tries to get compensation for the death of Joe, from the boating company, but she is unable to. She smells a fraud, and starts investigating, which leads her to a pair of lawyers, who is exploiting the financial system.
Fading Gigolo is a comedy film which tells the story of an elderly man Murray, who teams up with his friend Fioravante to open a gigolo business in order to make some money. However, things get complicated when Fioravante finds himself falling for a woman.
When an alien spacecraft is found a thousand feet below the Pacific Ocean, submerged for nearly three hundred years, a group of specialists including a marine biologist, a mathematician, an astrophysicist and a psychologist is sent to investigate. They are astonished to realize that the spacecraft is of American origin and holds a mysterious sphere as its cargo.
Linda Lovelace achieves international stardom as a pornographic actress and a spokeswoman for sexual freedom. However, six years later, she presents a darker side to her story.
Nico Toscani is a former CIA operative who is currently working as a cop in Chicago. During an investigation, he comes across a big sinister plot involving corruption and murder.
The Muse
Dan and Lorie are two rival journalists who have a show titled ‘He Said, She Said’, where the conservative Dan and the liberal Lorie debate on several topics. As they work together, and begin to work with one another, the film explores the events in their lives from both their perspectives. Over the time, the two begin to appreciate one another and an attractions sparks between them as well.
Ray Quick is a former CIA demolition expert, who has left the organization after savagely beating his colleague Ned Trent for killing of an innocent child. Now working as a hit man, he is hired by a young lady, determined to take revenge for her parents’ death at the hands of a mobster family. He does not know that Ned now works for the same family.
Detective Lt. Jericho is demoted to police sergeant due to the excessive use of force in arresting a sociopathic sexual predator named Sean. In addition, Sean's father, who is an industrialist, decides to take revenge against Jericho, and frames him in the murder of his own wife.
Diabolique is a psychological thriller film which tells the story of two women, who decide to murder a schoolmaster, after getting tired of his abusive behavior. The killing goes as planned, but problem arises when his body mysteriously vanishes, and they soon find themselves stalked by someone.
While driving on a remote highway, an architect finds himself in a complicated situation, as he is unable to decide between his wife and his mistress.
An expedition into uncharted African territory is lead by adventurer Allan Quartermain in an attempt to locate an explorer, Henry, who went missing while he was searching King Solomon's legendary treasure. However, when they come across the dangerous tribesmen, they are torn between survival or locating the source of the unimaginable wealth.
Gloria serves three years in prison to save the skin of her selfish boyfriend. After her release, she returns to New York City, and dumps her boyfriend. Her life takes a turn when she meets a seven year old named Nicky, whose family has been murdered.
A woman moves into an exclusive New York City apartment building, but soon she starts panicking after realizing that somebody may be stalking her.
Cold Creek Manor is a horror thriller film which tells the story of a family who moves into a new home. While renovating it, they learn that the house might have a horrific past.
The film tells the story of a few citizen volunteers who are being trained at the Police Academy by graduates, in order to fight crime that is plaguing the streets.
The discovery of a mysterious old gold piece sends Allan Quatermain on a quest to find his long-lost brother, who had gone missing in the wilds of Africa.
After her boyfriend is found murdered, novelist Catherine Tramell becomes the suspect and finds herself in trouble. The Scotland Yard appoints Dr Michael Glass to evaluate her, but Dr Glass himself becomes a victim of her seductive nature and her mind games.
Submissive graphics designer, Patience Phillips, overhears a dark secret about the anti-aging cream developed by the cosmetic company she works in and is pursued by guards ordered to kill her. She gains mysterious abilities after being revived by an Egyptian Mau cat, and as the vigilante 'Catwoman', begins to investigate why she was murdered.
Z, a worker ant striving to break away from his monotonous routine and express his individuality, falls in love with beautiful princess Bala when she visits a bar to escape suffocating royal life. He switches places with soldier friend Weaver to see her again, and unwittingly becomes the colony's only hope against a coup d'état by General Mandible.
Sharon Stone Awards
| Casino | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | 1996 |
| The Practice | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series | 2004 |
| Basic Instinct | Best Female Performance | 1993 |
| Basic Instinct | Most Desirable Female | 1993 |
