#Best Frances McDormand Movies, Ranked
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“#Best Frances McDormand Movies, Ranked”
Since then, McDormand has received seven Academy Award nominations, winning Best Actress for Fargo (1996), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) and Nomadland (2020). McDormand has also received a Tony Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, four Screen Actors Guild awards and two Golden Globe awards. She also received an Academy Award as one of the producers on Nomadland, thus earning her a fourth Academy Award and making her one of the few performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. With a remarkable resume and high spirit, here are Frances McDormand’s best movies.
7 Burn After Reading
In accordance with her praised performances as a dramatic actor, McDormand has found renowned success when indulging in the realm of comedy, specifically black comedies. Burn After Reading surprised critics and audiences alike with its peculiar comedic twist on the spy genre as a whole. McDormand portrays Linda Litzke, a head-in-the-clouds gym employee who, along with her co-worker Chad (Brad Pitt), stumble upon an ex-CIA operative’s disc which they believe contains classified government information. McDormand absolutely shines in this comedic role as a dimwitted employee with self-absorbed intentions, resulting in one of the finer performances in her versatile career.
6 Mississippi Burning
In one of her earlier roles in a major feature film, McDormand received a well deserved Oscar nomination for her role in Mississippi Burning (1988). McDormand plays Mrs. Fell, the wife of an abusive deputy sheriff involved in a highly-profiled racial crime in a Mississippi town. The film conveys a series of heavy elements, including the dangers of racial discrimination in communities. McDormand’s flawless acting is on incredible display as her character is forced to choose between an apparent decision of right and wrong, all while adhering to her own beliefs and morals. McDormand’s performance is insanely powerful, and one that should not be overlooked.
5 Almost Famous
Cameron Crowe’s autobiographical creation explores the filmmaker’s wild teenage journalism years in the ‘70s rock world. Patrick Fugit stars as the teenage boy while Frances McDormand plays his overprotective mother. Moreover, McDormand’s character strongly forbids the controversy and cultural impact that rock music may have on her impressionable young son. While her presence is incredibly overbearing, her intentions are good at heart, which the actress perfectly portrays. McDormand’s enchanting performance in Almost Famous earned her a Best Supporting Actress nomination (along with co-star Kate Hudson) and remains one of her very best.
4 The Tragedy of Macbeth
Directed by her husband, Joel Coen, Frances McDormand received tremendous praise for her recent portrayal as Lady Macbeth in The Tragedy of Macbeth alongside Denzel Washington. In a Shakespearean tale of utter horror and despair, McDormand beautifully captures the hard-fought determination of Lady Macbeth, with many critics deeming the role as the one that she was undoubtedly “born to play.” Since the film’s limited theatrical release on December 25, 2021, with streaming on Apple TV+ available on January 14, 2022, McDormand’s breathtaking performance has generated a significant amount of Oscar buzz, with many believing the veteran actress will receive yet another Academy Award nomination.
3 Nomadland
Critically praised for its direction and cinematography, Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland was the talk of the town at the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony. McDormand memorably plays Fern, a former plant worker who sells all of her belongings and purchases a van for travel after the loss of both her job and her husband. Through her journey of personal discovery, Fern meets several actual nomads. McDormand’s Fern is an insanely headstrong character with incredible depth, all while learning and understanding the tenderhearted moments that life has to offer. The gripping stand-out performance earned her a third Academy Award for Best Actress.
2 Fargo
Decades after its initial release, Fargo (1996) remains one of the best dark comedies ever created. Additionally, the film serves as another collaboration between Frances McDormand and the Coen Brothers, one of whom she’s married to. McDormand memorably stars as Marge Gunderson, a pregnant police officer engaged in a thorough investigation which includes an unorthodox kidnapping case. The simplistic sweetness and comfort oozes from McDormand’s character, all while implementing a blend of both outright determination as an officer with genuine hilarity. The memorable performance went on to earn McDormand her first Academy Award for Best Actress.
1 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Capturing her second Academy Award for Best Actress, Frances McDormand’s hauntingly-good performance in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri remains arguably the best in her illustrious career. McDormand plays Mildred Hayes, a mother grieving over the recent murder of her young daughter. After several months of no answers and frustrated with the lack of urgency within the local police department, Mildred decides to rent three billboards in an attempt to send a message to the police department. Martin McDonagh delivers an unforgettable tale of a mother on a mission, while subsequently sprinkling elements of dark comedy and understandable sympathy.
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