Every single Reese Witherspoon movie, ranked by critics

Meghan CookMar 22, 2021, 21:00 IST

Reese Witherspoon is an Academy Award-winning actress.Paramount Pictures; MGM; 20th Century Fox

Reese Witherspoon is best known for her roles in films like "Legally Blonde" and "Wild."
Her best-reviewed movies, per Rotten Tomatoes critics, include "Everything Is Copy" and "Mud."
But others, like "Hot Pursuit" and "S.F.W.," didn't receive the same critical acclaim.

Witherspoon's lowest-rated film is "Hot Pursuit" (2015).

Sofía Vergara and Reese Witherspoon in "Hot Pursuit." Warner Bros. Pictures

The actress starred in "S.F.W." (1994) as Wendy.

Reese Witherspoon in "S.F.W." Gramercy Pictures

She voiced Serena in "The Trumpet of the Swan" (2001).

Reese Witherspoon voiced a character in "The Trumpet of the Swan." Columbia Pictures

In the comedy "Little Nicky" (2000), she appeared as Holly.

Reese Witherspoon in "Little Nicky." New Line Cinema

Witherspoon was Kate in "Four Christmases" (2008).

Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon in "Four Christmases." New Line Cinema

The actress starred in "Devil's Knot" (2014) as Pam Hobbs.

Reese Witherspoon and Alessandro Nivola in "Devil's Knot." RLJ/Image Entertainment

She was Lauren in "This Means War" (2012).

Reese Witherspoon and Chris Pine in "This Means War." 20th Century Fox

In "Jack the Bear" (1993), she played Karen Morris.

Reese Witherspoon and Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. in "Jack the Bear." 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

Witherspoon was Lisa in "How Do You Know" (2010).

Reese Witherspoon in "How Do You Know." Columbia Pictures

The actress starred as Alice in "Home Again" (2017).

Reese Witherspoon in "Home Again." Open Road Films

She returned as Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde" (2003).

Reese Witherspoon in "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde." MGM

In "Sweet Home Alabama" (2002), she played Melanie.

Reese Witherspoon in "Sweet Home Alabama." Buena Vista Distribution Company

She was Mrs. Whatsit in "A Wrinkle in Time" (2018).

Reese Witherspoon in "A Wrinkle in Time." Disney

Witherspoon was Ivy Miller in "Overnight Delivery" (1998).

Reese Witherspoon in "Overnight Delivery." New Line Home Entertainment

The actress starred in "Best Laid Plans" (1999) as Lissa.

Reese Witherspoon in "Best Laid Plans." 20th Century Fox

In "A Far Off Place" (1993), she played Nonnie Parker.

Reese Witherspoon in "A Far Off Place." Buena Vista Pictures

She was Nicole Walker in the thriller "Fear" (1996).

Alyssa Milano and Reese Witherspoon in "Fear." Universal Pictures

Witherspoon was Isabella in "Rendition" (2007).

Reese Witherspoon in "Rendition." New Line Cinema

The actress starred in "Vanity Fair" (2004) as Becky Sharp.

Reese Witherspoon in "Vanity Fair." Focus Features

She was Annie in "Penelope" (2006).

Christina Ricci and Reese Witherspoon in "Penelope." Summit Entertainment

In "Cruel Intentions" (1999), she played Annette Hargrove.

Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe in "Cruel Intentions." Columbia Pictures

Witherspoon was Elizabeth Masterson in "Just Like Heaven" (2005).

Reese Witherspoon in "Just Like Heaven." Dreamworks

She was Cecily in "The Importance of Being Earnest" (2002).

Reese Witherspoon in "The Importance of Being Earnest." Miramax Films

In "Water for Elephants" (2011), she played Marlena.

Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon in "Water for Elephants." 20th Century Fox

Witherspoon was Mel Ames in "Twilight" (1998).

Reese Witherspoon in "Twilight." Paramount Pictures

The actress starred in "American Psycho" (2000) as Evelyn Williams.

Christian Bale and Reese Witherspoon in "American Psycho." Lionsgate

She was Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde" (2001).

Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods. YouTube

In the animated movie "Sing" (2016), she voiced Rosita.

Nick Kroll and Reese Witherspoon voiced characters in "Sing." Illumination Entertainment

She voiced Ginormica in "Monster vs. Aliens" (2009).

Reese Witherspoon voiced a character in "Monsters vs. Aliens." DreamWorks Animation

Witherspoon was Deputy Penny Kimball in "Inherent Vice" (2015).

Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix in "Inherent Vice." Warner Bros

The actress starred in "Freeway" (1996) as Vanessa.

Reese Witherspoon in "Freeway." Republic Features

She portrayed June Carter in "Walk the Line" (2005).

Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix in "Walk the Line." 20th Century Fox

In "Pleasantville" (1998) she played Jennifer Wagner.

Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon in "Pleasantville." New Line Cinema

She played Carrie in "The Good Lie" (2014).

Reese Witherspoon in "The Good Lie." Warner Bros. Pictures

Witherspoon appeared in "This Changes Everything" (2019).

Reese Witherspoon appears as herself in the documentary "This Changes Everything." Good Deed Entertainment

She starred as Cheryl Strayed in "Wild" (2014).

Reese Witherspoon in "Wild." Fox Searchlight Pictures

In "The Man in the Moon" (1991), she played Dani Trant.

Reese Witherspoon in "The Man in the Moon." Metro-Goldwyn Mayer

Witherspoon was Tracy Flick in "Election" (1999).

Reese Witherspoon as Tracy Flick. Paramount

The actress played Juniper in "Mud" (2013).

Reese Witherspoon in "Mud." Roadside Attractions

Her highest-rated film is the documentary "Everything Is Copy" (2016).

"Everything Is Copy" is a documentary about Nora Ephron. 89 minutes

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