My Favourite Sigourney Weaver Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses have made movies audiences treasure like Sigourney Weaver. Since the 1980’s, Weaver has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s alien survivors, ghost busters or feminist warriors, Weaver has portrayed several characters. Given the number of movies she has made in her career, making a top 10 list isn’t easy. Nevertheless, listed below are my favourite films made by an actress that deserves to be celebrated.

1. Aliens

Aliens causing danger are creatures that always fascinated my grandfather. I remember my grandfather was fascinated with frightening aliens he appreciated. He would embrace aliens roaming space. My grandfather enjoyed seeing movies about aliens causing danger in theatres. He believed movies were art that couldn’t honour aliens holding a precious place in his heart. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured tensions caused by aliens as powerfully as “Aliens”. Released in 1986, Sigourney Weaver’s best movie captured the life of a feminist woman fighting aliens in space. In the greatest role of her career, Weaver portrayed a feminist hero seeking to save her spaceship from aliens causing despair. This is the actress unlike you’ve ever seen her before: intense, charismatic and emotional in her most memorable role. Weaver has spent most of her career playing heroines in romantic comedies. With “Aliens”, however, the actress took a huge step out of her comfort zone by playing the victim of an alien disaster. Working alongside Ian Holm who is also amazing, Weaver created a portrait of aliens that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Ripley first becomes aware that her spaceship is being attacked by aliens causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Aliens” Sigourney Weaver’s best movie is its universal appeal. Unlike most blockbusters manufactured during the 1980’s which tend to be outdated, it has aged beautifully. It delivers a meaningful message about survival which would resonate with everyone. Nearly 40 years following the release of a groundbreaking science-fiction film about frightening aliens causing catastrophe in space, it’s a riveting reminder of a commemorated actress manufacturing memorable movies throughout her long-lasting career which audiences embrace.

2. Alien

Aliens are creepy creatures which have always scared me. At an early age, I developed a fear for aliens that cause damage. With their frightening eyes, painful claws and creepy bodies, aliens have always terrified me. I would often be afraid to sleep alone at night for fear of being attacked by aliens which were a shocking sight. My lifelong fear of aliens first began when I watched “Alien”. Released in 1979, Sigourney Weaver’s movie captured alien species causing catastrophe. In the most anxious role of her career, Weaver portrayed a conflicted woman seeking to overcome aliens on spaceships causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to showcase her talent for playing emotional women under stress. Working alongside John Hurt who is also astonishing, Weaver created a portrait of aliens that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Ripley has her first encounter with aliens causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Alien” a sci-fi classic is its universal appeal. Despite focusing on aliens during the 1970’s, it tackles commemorated themes that remain relevant today. It delivers a meaningful message about survival which would resonate with everyone. As powerful as aliens attacked a spaceship, it’s a riveting reminder of a commemorated actress audiences worship.

3. Avatar: The Way of Water

Avatar is an awe-inspiring franchise that always inspired by mother. I fondly recall with nostalgia memories of a mother that loved the planet of Pandora. She would always speak fondly about a science-fiction series capturing planets facing catastrophe. In 2022, Sigourney Weaver honoured the iconic franchise about planets facing danger in her movie “Avatar: The Way of Water”. In the most technical role of her career, Weaver portrayed a teenage warrior seeking to protect a doomed planet facing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress a rare chance to showcase aptitude for motion-capture work she hadn’t shown before in her career. Working alongside Zoe Saldana who is also amazing, Weaver created a science-fiction blockbuster that’s engaging. For instance, the scene in which Kiri participates in warfare to save her planet from despair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Avatar: The Way of Water” a classic is its universal appeal. Unlike most motion-capture movies, it tackles strong themes everyone would relate to. The film delivers a meaningful message about the environment which would resonate with everyone. As precious as the planet of Pandora, it’s a powerful reminder of a commemorated actress with charisma that has made unforgettable movies attracting audiences to the Cinema.

4. Ghostbusters

Ghosts are supernatural entities causing danger that always terrified my brother. At an early age, my brother developed a lifelong fear of ghosts causing damage. He would often be afraid to sleep at night fearing he would be attacked by ghosts which were a shocking sight. My friend often yearned to see scary ghosts depicted on the big-screen. As someone treasuring memories of a brother that hated ghosts causing disasters, I adored “Ghostbusters”. Released in 1984, Sigourney Weaver’s movie captured scientists battling a ghost catastrophe. In the most comical role of her career, Weaver portrayed a woman that becomes victim of a ghost invasion causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress a rare chance to showcase comedic timing she hadn’t shown before in her career. Working alongside Bill Murray who is also amazing, Weaver created a blockbuster about ghosts that’s engaging. For instance, the scene in which Dana encounters ghosts in her fridge causing fear is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Ghostbusters” a classic is its timeless appeal. Unlike most movies made in the 1980’s which are often outdated, it tackles themes everyone would relate to. It delivers a meaningful message about teamwork which would resonate with everyone. As powerful as ghosts that scare, it’s a riveting reminder of a groundbreaking actress that has made memorable movies in a commemorated career.

5. The Village

The woods have always terrified me. At an early age, I developed a fear of woods that caused damage. My family lived in a small neighbourhood next to the woods. I had a nerve-wracking feeling that there were creatures in the woods. No matter how hard I tried, I could never recover from fear of woods that left me terrified. My fear of the woods I never had courage to enter began when I saw “The Village”. Released in 2004, Sigourney Weaver’s horror movie depicted woods causing catastrophe. In the most frightening role of her career, Weaver portrayed a fearful woman trapped in a doomed village causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to showcase her talent for playing emotional women under stress. Working alongside Adrien Brody who is also amazing, Weaver created a horror movie that’s captivating. For instance, the scene in which Alice becomes aware that her village has been attacked by creatures causing fear is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “The Village” a great horror movie is its appeal. Unlike most Shyamalan movies, it tackles themes everyone would relate to. As powerful as creatures in a village, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress making memorable movies with a message.

6. Working Girl

Sigourney Weaver has often excelled at playing emotional women under pressure. Weaver has built an image of being an actress that thrives at playing emotional heroines facing damage. Weaver’s strength for playing emotional women whose lives unfurl is clearly evident in her movie “Working Girl”. Released in 1988, Mike Nichols’ drama showcased the actress at her best. In the most feminist role of her career, Weaver portrayed a woman seeking success in a competitive organization causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to showcase her talent for playing women under stress. Working alongside Harrison Ford who is also amazing, Weaver created a drama that’s engaging. As strong as Katherine’s desire to run an organization, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress making engaging movies which deserve celebration.

7. Snow Cake

Autism is a sensitive disease that is rarely depicted accurately in movies. Hollywood has often struggled to depict a disorder that’s misunderstood. In an industry avoiding a mental condition causing heartache, it’s worth praising “Snow Cake”. Released in 2006, Sigourney Weaver’s movie offered an authentic depiction of Autism. In the most challenging role of her career, Weaver portrayed an Autistic woman that has a doomed love affair causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to step out of her comfort zone by playing a mentally handicapped character. Working alongside Alan Rickman who is also amazing, Weaver created a disability drama that’s engaging. An astonishing portrait of Autism, it’s a riveting reminder of a commemorated actress with wisdom that has manufactured movies in her career achieving stardom.

8. Gorillas in the Mist

When it comes to the greatest books ever written about gorillas that are missed, it’s worth discussing Gorillas in the Mist. Since its publication in 1983, Dian Fossey’s book has become a literature classic. In 1988, Sigourney Weaver honoured the iconic book in her movie “Gorillas in the Mist”. In the most adventurous role of her career, Weaver portrayed an archaeologist seeking to care for gorillas causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to step out of her comfort zone by playing an archaeologist that’s well-known. Working alongside Bryan Brown who is also amazing, Weaver created a portrait of gorillas that’s compelling. As strong as Dian’s love for gorillas that are dangerous, it’s a fantastic reminder of a commemorated actress that has manufactured movies which audiences consider precious.

9. Copycat

Serial killers are frightening figures that have often made for engaging movies. Since Hannibal Lecter stunned police into silence, movies about serial killers have attracted a huge audience. In 1995, Sigourney Weaver captured the enduring appeal of serial killers committing copycat murders in her movie “Copycat”. In the darkest role of her career, Weaver portrayed a heroic FBI agent seeking to catch serial killers in a town facing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress rare chances to showcase emotional range she hadn’t shown before in her career. Working alongside Holly Hunter who is also outstanding, Weaver created a serial killer thriller that’s engaging. As strong as copycat murders serial killers have committed, it’s a riveting reminder of a commemorated actress manufacturing great movies which deserve to be appreciated.

10. Abduction

Sigourney Weaver hasn’t always made great movies audiences treasure. While most movies the actress has made are appreciated, a few have left audiences disappointed. Unfortunately, “Abduction” falls into the latter category. Released in 2011, John Singleton’s crime thriller was a disaster. In the most shallow role of her career, Weaver portrayed a mother whose son is abducted in crimes causing despair. Weaver brought charisma to the role, standing out as the bright spot of a disastrous movie. Although “Abduction” is a bad movie, it honoured Weaver’s commemorated legacy. As strong as Nathan’s desire to flee from his family, it’s a riveting reminder of a legendary actress that has built a lasting legacy manufacturing memorable movies which I will always treasure for inspiring me to turn my dreams of film criticism into reality.