17 Keke Palmer films ranked from best to worst, according to critics

Angelica CheyenneAug 26, 2022, 21:14 IST

Keke Palmer.NBC

Keke Palmer is turning 29 on August 26.
Over the last 18 years, Palmer has appeared in many films. These 17 are the ones rated by critics.

In 2014, Palmer co-starred with "Star Wars" actor John Boyega in "Imperial Dreams" as Samaara. It's her best-reviewed film on Rotten Tomatoes.

Keke Palmer behind bars in "Imperial Dreams."Netflix

Palmer played Ramona's scheming protégé Mercedes in the 2019 film "Hustlers."

"Hustlers."STXfilms

Palmer delivered an inspirational, layered performance in the 2006 movie "Akeelah and the Bee," playing an 11-year-old spelling prodigy from a low-income household.

Keke Palmer stars in "Akeelah and the Bee" as Akeelah.Lionsgate

Palmer starred in Jordan Peele's sci-fi horror "Nope" as Emerald Haywood, who returns to her family ranch to help her brother uncover its mysteries.

"Nope."Universal Pictures

Palmer voiced the character Izzy in the 2022 Pixar film "Lightyear."

Palmer voices Izzy in "Lightyear."Pixar

Palmer hilariously portrayed the smart-mouthed neighborhood kid and niece of the neighborhood salon owner Gina, played by Queen Latifah, in the 2004 movie "Barbershop 2: Back in Business."

Keke Palmer in "Barbershop 2."MGM

Palmer hilariously portrayed the smart-mouthed neighborhood kid and niece of the neighborhood salon owner Gina, played by Queen Latifah, in the 2004 movie "Barbershop 2: Back in Business."

Palmer starred in the 2007 Disney Channel movie "Jump In!" as Mary Thomas, a young Double Dutch jump roper who aspires to win a national competition with her crew.

Palmer in "Jump In!"Disney Channel

Palmer portrayed a lesbian pimp named Wednesday in Lee Daniels' 2018 movie "Pimp."

Wednesday (Keke Palmer) playing basketball in "Pimp."Adrenaline Entertainment

Palmer almost achieved final girl status in the 2014 horror movie "Animal."

"Animal."Chiller

Palmer co-starred with Ice Cube again in "The Longshots" as Jasmine Plummer, the talented niece of Cube's character Curtis Plummer.

Keke Palmer and Ice Cube on the field in "The Longshots."MGM

Palmer lent her voice to "Ice Age: Continental Drift" in 2012 as the sassy daughter of Manny (Ray Romano) and Ellie (Queen Latifah), two woolly mammoths.

"Ice Age: Continental Drift."20th Century Fox

Palmer portrayed Olivia, a strong-minded teen with a passion for singing, in the 2012 film "Joyful Noise."

Olivia (Keke Palmer) singing in a "Joyful Noise."Alcon Entertainment

In the 2022 thriller "Alice," Palmer portrayed the titular character, an enslaved woman who escapes a 19th-century plantation only to find out her world wasn't what it seemed.

Keke Palmer and Common in "Alice."Roadside Attractions/Vertical Entertainment

In the 2022 thriller "Alice," Palmer portrayed the titular character, an enslaved woman who escapes a 19th-century plantation only to find out her world wasn't what it seemed.

In the 2009 movie "Shrink," Palmer played Jemma, a troubled high school student who is required to go to therapy after punching a mirror and cutting her hand.

Keke Palmer sits across from Kevin Spacey in "Shrink."Roadside Attractions

In one of her more rebellious roles as a child actor, Palmer portrayed Nikki, a delinquent pre-teen with a flippant attitude, in Tyler Perry's 2006 film "Madea's Family Reunion."

Keke Palmer stands by Madea (Tyler Perry) in "Madea's Family Reunion."Lionsgate Films

In one of her more rebellious roles as a child actor, Palmer portrayed Nikki, a delinquent pre-teen with a flippant attitude, in Tyler Perry's 2006 film "Madea's Family Reunion."

Palmer returned to the "Ice Age" franchise as a more mature Peaches, who is now engaged and planning a wedding, in 2016's "Ice Age: Collision Course."

Peaches and Julian's wedding in "Ice Age: Collision Course."20th Century Fox

Keke Palmer starred alongside heavy-hitter actors like Samuel L. Jackson and Ed Harris in 2007's "Cleaner."

Keke Palmer holds a gun in "Cleaner."Screen Gems

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17 Keke Palmer films ranked from best to worst, according to critics

In 2014, Palmer co-starred with "Star Wars" actor John Boyega in "Imperial Dreams" as Samaara. It's her best-reviewed film on Rotten Tomatoes.

Palmer played Ramona's scheming protégé Mercedes in the 2019 film "Hustlers."

Palmer delivered an inspirational, layered performance in the 2006 movie "Akeelah and the Bee," playing an 11-year-old spelling prodigy from a low-income household.

Palmer starred in Jordan Peele's sci-fi horror "Nope" as Emerald Haywood, who returns to her family ranch to help her brother uncover its mysteries.

Palmer voiced the character Izzy in the 2022 Pixar film "Lightyear."

Palmer hilariously portrayed the smart-mouthed neighborhood kid and niece of the neighborhood salon owner Gina, played by Queen Latifah, in the 2004 movie "Barbershop 2: Back in Business."

Palmer starred in the 2007 Disney Channel movie "Jump In!" as Mary Thomas, a young Double Dutch jump roper who aspires to win a national competition with her crew.

Palmer portrayed a lesbian pimp named Wednesday in Lee Daniels' 2018 movie "Pimp."

Palmer almost achieved final girl status in the 2014 horror movie "Animal."

Palmer co-starred with Ice Cube again in "The Longshots" as Jasmine Plummer, the talented niece of Cube's character Curtis Plummer.

Palmer lent her voice to "Ice Age: Continental Drift" in 2012 as the sassy daughter of Manny (Ray Romano) and Ellie (Queen Latifah), two woolly mammoths.

Palmer portrayed Olivia, a strong-minded teen with a passion for singing, in the 2012 film "Joyful Noise."

In the 2022 thriller "Alice," Palmer portrayed the titular character, an enslaved woman who escapes a 19th-century plantation only to find out her world wasn't what it seemed.

In the 2009 movie "Shrink," Palmer played Jemma, a troubled high school student who is required to go to therapy after punching a mirror and cutting her hand.

In one of her more rebellious roles as a child actor, Palmer portrayed Nikki, a delinquent pre-teen with a flippant attitude, in Tyler Perry's 2006 film "Madea's Family Reunion."

Palmer returned to the "Ice Age" franchise as a more mature Peaches, who is now engaged and planning a wedding, in 2016's "Ice Age: Collision Course."

Keke Palmer starred alongside heavy-hitter actors like Samuel L. Jackson and Ed Harris in 2007's "Cleaner."