The 15 Best Ann-Margret Movies of All Time

By YPB Team

From sizzling musicals with Elvis to gritty dramatic triumphs and beloved Hollywood comedies, Ann-Margret's filmography spans five decades and every genre imaginable. Which film is her masterpiece?

Viva Las Vegas — ranked #11
Viva Las Vegas
Her electric on-screen chemistry with Elvis Presley made this musical one of the King's most beloved films.
1000pts
Grumpier Old Men — ranked #22
Grumpier Old Men
The popular sequel continued her charming role opposite Lemmon and Matthau, cementing her place in the beloved franchise.
719pts
Bye Bye Birdie — ranked #33
Bye Bye Birdie
Her breakout musical comedy role launched her to stardom as the small-town girl swept up in a rock star's farewell tour.
685pts
A Pocketful of Miracles — ranked #44
A Pocketful of Miracles
Her charming film debut in Frank Capra's last feature, playing opposite Bette Davis in a feel-good Depression-era comedy.
645pts
Magic — ranked #55
Magic
A chilling psychological thriller with Anthony Hopkins about a ventriloquist's obsessive madness that showcased her darker dramatic range.
599pts
Grumpy Old Men — ranked #66
Grumpy Old Men
A massive career-reviving hit opposite Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau that introduced Ann-Margret to a whole new generation of fans.
545pts
The Train Robbers — ranked #77
The Train Robbers
A classic John Wayne Western in which she holds her own opposite the Hollywood legend in a story of widow, outlaws, and gold.
545pts
Tommy — ranked #88
Tommy
Ken Russell's rock opera adaptation of The Who's album won her a Golden Globe and a second Oscar nomination for her raw, fearless performance.
545pts
The Cincinnati Kid — ranked #99
The Cincinnati Kid
A tense poker drama starring Steve McQueen in which she delivers a memorable and emotionally complex supporting performance.
545pts
52 Pick-Up — ranked #1010
52 Pick-Up
A gritty, darkly entertaining crime thriller based on Elmore Leonard's novel that showed her dramatic chops in a tough, mature role.
545pts
Who Will Love My Children? — ranked #1111
Who Will Love My Children?
An Emmy-nominated TV movie widely praised as one of her finest dramatic performances, playing a terminally ill mother finding homes for her children.
479pts
Carnal Knowledge — ranked #1212
Carnal Knowledge
A Mike Nichols drama that earned Ann-Margret her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress, playing a woman trapped by male desires.
479pts
State Fair — ranked #1313
State Fair
An early musical role that established her as a genuine song-and-dance talent fresh out of the gate in Hollywood.
399pts
Kitten with a Whip — ranked #1414
Kitten with a Whip
A tense noir thriller that showcased her early dramatic range as a manipulative fugitive who takes over a politician's home.
399pts
Any Wednesday — ranked #1515
Any Wednesday
A romantic comedy opposite Jason Robards and Jane Fonda where she held her own in an ensemble of major Hollywood talents.
399pts

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