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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?

  1. 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
  2. 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.
    600pts
  3. 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.
    551pts
  4. 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.
    494pts
  5. Magic — ranked #55
    Magic
    A chilling psychological thriller with Anthony Hopkins about a ventriloquist's obsessive madness that showcased her darker dramatic range.
    428pts
  6. 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.
    350pts
  7. 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.
    350pts
  8. 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.
    350pts
  9. 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.
    350pts
  10. 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.
    350pts
  11. 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.
    257pts
  12. 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.
    257pts
  13. 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.
    0pts
  14. 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.
    0pts
  15. 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.
    0pts

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