The 10 Highest-Grossing Jodie Foster Movies
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Alicia Christian Foster, known by her stage name Jodie Foster began working from a young age in television commercials. After playing roles in a series of television shows and Disney-produced movies, she transitioned into films with Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver. While Foster had a small role in it, she gave a memorable performance in the critically acclaimed movie. Her mature presence on screen and the ability to give incredible performances from a young age helped her transition into good roles as an adult. Between the late 1980s and early 1990s, she starred in some of her best movies and managed to win two Academy Awards for her powerful portrayals.
From thriller dramas to horror and suspense movies, Jodie Foster has played impactful characters on screen in big-budget and independent films.
The Brave One (2007)
Directed by Neil Jordan, The Brave One is one of the most psychologically demanding performances given by Jodie Foster, who plays the role of radio host Erica Bain. The thriller sees her character turn into a vigilante after the death of her partner. Foster earned a Golden Globe nomination for her portrayal, and the movie gained $69.7 million worldwide.
Nim’s Island (2008)
Nim’s Island got inspired by the children’s adventure book of the same title and starred Abigail Breslin as a child actor alongside Foster and Gerard Butler. The movie grossed $101.8 million in theatres against a $37 million budget, and the actress portrayed the role of Alexandra Rover, a famous author of children’s adventure books, as noted by Rotten Tomatoes.
Sommersby (1993)
A romantic period movie starring Foster alongside Richard Gere, Sommersby based on the 1982 French film, The Return Of Martin Guerre. Made on a $30 million budget; the movie got highly appreciated for the actors’ chemistry on screen, and the direction which helped the movie earn $140 million worldwide.
Contact (1997)
The actress gave a highly acclaimed performance in Contact as a gallant astronomer Eleanor Arroway who wants to make a connection with extraterrestrial life but values her life on Earth. The movie raked $165.9 million at the box office, and Foster earned a Golden Globe nod for her role and won the Saturn Award for Best Lead Actress.
Maverick (1994)
The actress showed off her comedic timing with the western thriller Maverick, a fresh take to see Jodie in the comedic light. As mentioned by IMDB, Brett Maverick, portrayed by Mel Gibson, needs money for a poker tournament and suffers humorous mishaps along the way. The actress was a charming thief in the movie Anabelle Bransford, and the film garnered $183 million worldwide.
Inside Man (2006)
Inside Man, a heist-thriller directed by Spike Lee stars Hollywood A-listers Denzel Washington and Christopher Plummer alongside Foster. The clever movie became successful in theatres and made $185.7 million. The actress portrayed the role of a power broker Madeleine White who is involved in the case upon the insistence of the bank owner played by Plummer.
Panic Room (2002)
One of her most popular movies, Jodie, outsmarts three home-invading thieves in the thriller by acclaimed director David Fincher. Starring as a single mother Meg Altan, Kristen Stewart made her acting debut as her young diabetic daughter, as reported by Screen Rant. Panic Room was a box office triumph and collected $196.3 million worldwide.
Flightplan (2005)
Starring Jodie Foster, Peter Sarsgaard, and Sean Bean, Flightplan is a mystery thriller that garnered $214 million at the box office. The movie revolves around the actress who plays the role of a windowed aircraft engineer Kyle Pratt. Made on a $55 million budget by Touchstone Production, Foster got nominated for a Saturn Award for her stunning performance.
The Silence Of The Lambs (1991)
A horror classic that has become her career-defining performance, The Silence Of The Lambs, is a cinematic masterpiece that is a near-perfect movie in terms of production, casting, storyline, and direction. Being critically acclaimed, it also earned $272.7 million in theatres against a mere $19 million budget. According to Britannica, she won her second Oscar for Best Leading Actress for playing the role of Clarice Starling.
Elysium (2013)
After a long break, Jodie Foster returned to the big screen to star in the dystopian science-fiction movie Elysium. A film that offers commentary on current world issues like overpopulation, work exploitation, and healthcare shows a glimpse into the sociological issues of the future. Playing the role of Defence Secretary Jessica Delacourt, Foster achieved her agenda during the movie and with a $115 million budget, and it raked $286.1 million worldwide.
Her other notable movies include Nell, Taxi Driver, and Little Man Tate. From mysteries to psychological thrillers, Jodie Foster has successfully portrayed various demanding characters through many promising performances. The actress was last seen starring in the legal drama The Mauritanian, which earned her a Golden Globe Award in 2020.
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes, IMDB, Screen Rant, Britannica
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