My Favourite Demi Moore Films

Not many actresses have made movies audiences adore as much as Demi Moore. Since the 1990’s, Moore has become an icon. Whether it’s drug substance users, dedicated lawyers or ghostly lovers, Moore has portrayed several strong characters. Given the sheer number of movies that she has made, making a top 10 list isn’t easy. Nevertheless, listed below are my picks for the best movies of a star that deserves to be celebrated.

1. The Substance

Body image impacts the lives of women. At an early age, I formed strong bonds with a girl that was deeply concerned about her body image. Called drop-dead gorgeous, she was a girl that my entire school would consider precious. However, she never believed that she was a pretty woman with a bright future. Lacking self-confidence, she was always concerned about what people would think about her public appearance. She yearned to use a substance that could transform her into a younger version of herself changing appearance. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured the experience of women seeking to change their appearance as powerfully as “The Substance”. Released in 2024, Demi Moore’s best movie captured the impact of body image on actresses. In the greatest role of her career, Moore embodies a fading actress that uses a substance to become a younger version of herself causing despair. This is the actress unlike you’ve ever seen her before: intense, emotional and vulnerable in her most memorable role. Moore has spent most of her career playing glamorous women with beauty. With “The Substance”, however, the actress took a step out of her comfort zone by playing an aging woman. Working alongside Margaret Qualley who is also amazing, Moore created a compelling portrait of an actress that’s aging. For instance, the scene in which Elisabeth discovers consequences of using the substance changing her appearance causing despair is one of the greatest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “The Substance” Demi Moore’s best movie is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about body image which would resonate with everyone. A bold portrait of actresses that lack self-confidence using a substance to enhance their appearance, it’s a strong reminder of an actress that has made memorable movies earning a huge audience.

2. Ghost

It’s challenging to face loss. Several years ago, my family’s life hit a sad low when our housekeeper was killed causing sorrow. Stabbed to death in the shower by her lover, she became the victim of murder. Following her sad passing, I would be haunted by ghosts of my housekeeper that were frightening. As someone haunted by a housekeeper that became a sad ghost, I adored “Ghost”. Released in 1990, Demi Moore’s movie captured a woman haunted by ghosts that cause catastrophe. In the most iconic role of her career, Moore embodied a woman haunted by ghosts of her lover causing despair. Moore has always had aptitude for conveying strong emotions through expressions, and “Ghost” demonstrated her strengths as an actress. Working alongside Patrick Swayze who is also amazing, Moore created portraits of a grieving woman that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Molly discovers her boyfriend has been murdered causing despair is one of the greatest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Ghost” a great movie is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about grief which would resonate with everyone. A breathtaking portrait of frightening ghosts causing lovers to experience despair, it’s a strong reminder of an actress manufacturing a career making movies about which audiences care.

3. A Few Good Men

Courtroom dramas are a genre of movies that my uncle loved dearly. I fondly recall with nostalgia heartwarming memories of an uncle appreciating the courtroom drama genre. My uncle grew up to embrace a genre in which 12 angry men faced a case. As someone treasuring an uncle admiring legal movies about a few good men, I adored “A Few Good Men”. Released in 1992, Demi Moore’s movie depicted a female lawyer fighting a case involving Guantanamo Bay. In the most dialogue-driven role of her career, Moore embodies a fierce feminist attorney seeking to fight a courtroom case causing despair. Moore has had an aptitude for delivering monologues, and “A Few Good Men” showcased her strengths as an actress clearly. Working alongside Tom Cruise who is also amazing, Moore created a feminist lawyer that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Lieutenant Galloway makes a request to participate in the courtroom case standing up against sexism showcased the actress at her best. Ultimately, what makes “A Few Good Men” a classic is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about injustice which would resonate with everyone. A bold adaptation of a play about lawyers in Guantanamo Bay, it’s a breathtaking reminder of a commemorated genre that has made movies which deserve to be celebrated today.

4. Margin Call

The financial crisis is a disaster that always fascinated my father. At an early age, I formed a bond with a father that had knowledge about financial damage. A banker by profession, my father took interest in a crisis that caused tension. As someone treasuring a father that would recall the economy’s downfall, I adored “Margin Call”. Released in 2011, Demi Moore’s movie captured factors that caused the financial crisis. In the most professional role of her career, Moore embodies a fierce female investor whose firm becomes victim of a financial disaster causing despair. Moore has always thrived at playing strong women in control of emotions. With “Margin Call”, however, the actress showcased emotional vulnerability she hadn’t shown before. For instance, the scene in which Sarah Robertson expresses her views after discovering the crisis causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Margin Call” a masterpiece is its all-encompassing appeal. Audiences aren’t required to be familiar with finance to appreciate it. A heartbreaking depiction of the economy’s downfall, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actress that hasn’t lost capabilities to enthral whose unforgettable movies are easy to recall.

5. The Hunchback of Notre Dame

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is a classic cartoon that I always loved dearly. I remember an animated cartoon that I grew up to treasure. During my childhood, I grew up watching a beloved cartoon that about hunchbacks that were misunderstood. Nearly 30 years after its release, Demi Moore’s movie has stood the test of time as one of the greatest animated films ever made. In the most joyous role of her career, Moore embodied a larger-than-life woman that engages in a romantic affair in Paris that becomes a burden to bear. Moore has always been one of those actresses with a powerful voice projecting authority, and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” showcased her vocal talents clearly. For instance, the scene in which Esmeralda sings about being an outcast facing fear is one of the greatest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” a classic is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about acceptance which would resonate with everyone. As strong as Quasimodo’s desire to be accepted, it’s a strong reminder of an actress that has made timeless films which deserve to be appreciated.

6. Disclosure

Sexual harassment is a sensitive subject rarely depicted in movies with respect. Hollywood has often avoided telling stories of women that are assaulted. A sensitive subject matter, sexual harassment rarely attracts audiences to the theatre. However, in 1996 Demi Moore successfully tackles the sensitive subject matter in her film “Disclosure”. In the most provocative role of her career, Moore embodies a woman that files sexual harassment against her boss causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to step out of her comfort zone by playing a provocative character. Working alongside Michael Douglas who is also excellent, Moore created a powerful portrait of sexual harassment. A spectacular portrait of sexual harassment, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress with commitment that has become an icon in entertainment.

7. G.I. Jane

Demi Moore has always excelled at playing powerful female characters with authority. Moore has built an image of being an actress that thrives at playing feminist heroes with courage. Moore’s strength for playing feminist heroes that entertain is clearly evident in her movie “G.I. Jane”. Released in 1997, Moore’s movie captured a woman training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. In the most physically demanding role of her career, Moore embodies a fierce feminist solider facing warfare. It gave the actress an opportunity to push herself facing a transformation. With her shaved head, muscular physique and strong body, Moore completely transforms into a soldier in the U.S. Navy. As strong as Jordan’s desire to become a Navy soldier, it’s a riveting reminder of an actress that has made memorable movies which audiences treasure.

8. If These Walls Could Talk

Abortion is a sensitive issue rarely depicted in movies with compassion. Hollywood has often ignored stories of pregnant women that are misunderstood. Due to the sensitive nature of the subject, it’s rarely depicted in movies. In an industry that has refused to talk about abortions, it’s worth praising “If These Walls Could Talk”. Released in 1996, Demi Moore’s movie captured women terminating pregnancies. In the most feminist role of her career, Moore embodies a nurse that has abortions causing despair. It gave the actress a chance to showcase her aptitude for playing conflicted women. Working alongside Sissy Spacek who is also excellent, Moore captured abortion respectfully. A powerful portrait of abortion affecting women, it’s a profound reminder of an actress with dedication whose timeless movies are worthy of celebration.

9. St. Elmo’s Fire

Few groups of actors ever formed in cinematic history are as beloved as the Brat Pack. During the 1980’s, the Brat Pack was a group of actors making teen movies. Demi Moore was one of the main members of a group that made movies about teenagers. In 1985, Demi Moore showcased her strengths making movies about a group audiences admire in her movie “St. Elmo’s Fire”. In the most youthful role of her career, Moore embodies a reckless teenager engaging in a romantic affair that becomes a burden to bear. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to showcase her talent for playing women with fierce personalities. Moore showcased talent in one of her first roles that made her a star. A powerful portrait of teen girls, it’s a terrific reminder of an actress that has made memorable movies which deserve to be seen on the big-screen.

10. Striptease

Demi Moore hasn’t always made great movies audiences adore. While most movies that the actress has made have been appreciated, a few have left audiences disappointed. Unfortunately, “Striptease” falls into the latter category. Released in 1996, Andrew Bergman’s movie was a disaster depicting the life of a stripper. In the most shallow role of her career, Moore embodies a woman that becomes a stripper to take care of a family that’s a burden to bear. Moore brought humanity to the role, standing out as the bright spot of a bad movie. Although “Striptease” has aged poorly as a sexist movie, it honoured Moore’s legacy. As unforgettable as Erin’s striptease, it’s a dazzling reminder of an actress that thrives playing characters with powerful personalities in films that I will forever treasure for inspiring my passion for writing about movies.