Apr 29, 2025
Jolie plays Hannah Faber, a smokejumper with a haunted past, who is tasked with guarding a boy hunted by killers in the wilderness of Montana. The movie has suspenseful action and emotional substance, with Jolie's acting receiving accolades for its ferocity and openness. Streaming on Prime Video.
As Maleficent, Jolie reinvents the traditional villain, layering complexity and sympathy. The sequel delves into her changing dynamic with Aurora and the conflict between fairies and humans. Jolie's rich performance and the film's graphic spectacle attracted box office receipts and a loyal fan base. Stream on Netflix.
Starring Jolie, this intimate drama is directed by her and also features Brad Pitt as a couple struggling with bereavement and marital tension in 1970s France. Jolie gives a raw, introspective performance as Vanessa, a former dancer, and she proves herself in front of and behind the camera. Available on Netflix.
Jolie stars as Evelyn Salt, a CIA operative suspected of working as a Russian spy. In her flight from justice to restore her reputation, the movie brings non-stop action and surprises. Jolie's athleticism and personality propel this action spy thriller that was a commercial success and helped establish her as an action movie star. Watch it on Prime Video.
In this action-packed style thriller, Jolie is Fox, a top-notch assassin who teaches a disenchanted office drone. Praised for its gravity-defying stunts and "bending bullets," the film is fast-paced and visually creative. Jolie's cool, commanding presence kept the film making almost $350 million worldwide. Stream on Prime Video.
From a true story, Jolie is Christine Collins, a mother waging war with a corrupt police department when her son disappears in 1920s Los Angeles. Her brilliant performance won her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. This tense drama is directed by Clint Eastwood and is available on Prime Video.
Jolie plays Mariane Pearl, wife of reporter Daniel Pearl, who was taken captive in Pakistan. The film is a powerful retelling of courage and resilience, and Jolie's performance has been widely praised for its emotional reality. Watch on Prime Video.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie play a seemingly normal married couple who are actually competing assassins. The film's mixture of action and humor, coupled with their incendiary chemistry, made it a global box office smash and pop culture phenomenon. On both Netflix and Prime Video.
Jolie brings the legendary video game character Lara Croft to life in this global adventure quest to retrieve old relics. She lent her athletic ability and charisma to the character, making the film a hit and giving way to a sequel. Stream on Netflix.
Jolie's Best Supporting Actress Academy Award-winning portrayal as Lisa, a charismatic, troubled psychiatric patient, is still one of her highest-rated roles. The film is about friendship and mental illness, with Jolie's volatility and intensity giving her the award. Available to watch on Prime Video.
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