Jennifer Aniston movies and shows have become an integral part of every millennial's life ever since she made her appearance as the iconic Rachel Green on the former NBC series Friends. Aniston has travelled a long way since her Friends days and has converted her Hollywood it-girl phase into a lucrative career spanning three decades.
The 54-year-old American actress, producer, and businesswoman has appeared in Bruce Almighty (2003), and Marley & Me (2008) among a couple dozen other films, and is part of the cast of the currently airing Apple TV+ drama series The Morning Show.
Let us take a look at some of the best Jennifer Aniston movies that earned Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild awards and put her in the forefront.
Best Jennifer Aniston movies ranked by Tomatometer ratings
1) Horrible Bosses (2011)
Tomatometer Rating: 69%
The 2011 American comedy film helmed by Seth Gordon (The Office, Parks and Recreation, Modern Family) made it to most young adults' watchlists owing to the nasty comedy but relatable premise. Horrible Bosses has been watched and rewatched over time, making it a classic 2000s movie. The movie's IMDb description reads:
"Three friends conspire to murder their awful bosses when they realize they are standing in the way of their happiness."
Aniston played the role of Dr. Julia Harris, D.D.S. – a character that was flirtatious yet scary in her own way.
2) Friends with Money (2006)
Tomatometer Rating: 72%
Friends with Money features strong lead performances from Jennifer Aniston, Joan Cusack (Shameless), Catherine Keener (Capote) and Frances McDormand (Nomadland). Here's the plot of the movie, as described by IMDb:
"After she quits her lucrative job, Olivia finds herself unsure about her future and her relationships with her successful and wealthy friends."
The Nicole Holofcener movie opened at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival and was then released for limited screenings over North America.
3) Office Space (1999)
Tomatometer Rating: 80%
Office Space is one of those typical Jennifer Aniston movies that have witty one-liners and quick dialogues, making it a fun watch. Directed by Mike Judge who also helmed projects like Silicon Valley and King of the Hill, Office Space features Aniston as Joanna beside Loudermilk actor Ron Livingston, Stephen Root (Succession), and Gary Cole (Family Guy). The premise of the film (via IMDb) is:
"Three company workers who hate their jobs decide to rebel against their greedy boss."
Office Space was distributed by 20th Century Fox and produced by Daniel Rappaport and Michael Rotenberg.
4) The Good Girl (2002)
Tomatometer Rating: 82%
In The Good Girl, Jennifer Aniston challenged herself with a different kind of role than she is used to and was widely praised for it. Justine Last (Aniston) shares a dead married life with her husband Phil Last (John C. Reilly) and the story begins from there. The Good Girl synopsis by IMDb is given below.
"A discount store clerk strikes up an affair with a stock boy who considers himself the incarnation of Holden Caulfield."
Her role as Justine earned Aniston the Choice Movie Actress for Drama/Action-Adventure category at the Teen Choice Awards and Actress of the Year at the Hollywood Film Awards.
5) Dumplin' (2018)
Tomatometer Rating: 87%
This coming-of-age comedy-drama has been directed by the person behind Step Up, 27 Dresses, and The Proposal, Anne Fletcher. Fletcher puts Aniston in a role that requires gentleness – something that Aniston delivers brilliantly. The story is based on a novel which has the same name. The official synopsis reads:
"Willowdean ('Dumplin'), the plus-size teenage daughter of a former beauty queen, signs up for her mom's Miss Teen Bluebonnet pageant as a protest that escalates when other contestants follow her footsteps, revolutionizing the pageant and their small Texas town."
Out of all the Jennifer Aniston movies, Dumplin' is the highest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes with a horde of award nominations to back up the reviews.
