Katie Holmes is a talented actress best known for her roles in a range of popular movies from Batman Begins to The First Daughter.
She grew up in Toledo, Ohio, and began her acting career in the late 1990s with her first notable role in the TV series Dawson’s Creek. Holmes has had a diverse career over the years, with standout roles in both drama and comedy. Here are 10 of her best movies:
Pieces of April (2003)
Directed by Peter Hedges, Pieces of April stars Katie Holmes as April Burns, the eldest daughter in a highly dysfunctional family. Living in a small apartment on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, she invites her estranged family over for Thanksgiving in an attempt to mend their fractured relationships. As April struggles to prepare the meal and navigate the growing tensions, the film offers a raw, heartfelt, and often funny take on family life.
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Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)
This teen dark comedy thriller is about a high school student, Leigh Ann (played by Katie Holmes), who is falsely accused of cheating by her tyrannical teacher, Mrs. Tingle. To clear her name, Leigh Ann, along with her friends, plots to get revenge on the manipulative teacher. While this is Katie’s lesser-known movie it is definitely a must-watch for fans of 90s teen movies.
The Gift (2000)
The Gift is a supernatural thriller about a woman with psychic abilities who attempts to find Jessica King, a young socialite who has mysteriously disappeared. Katie Holmes plays King, while the film also features a strong cast, including Cate Blanchett and Giovanni Ribisi.
Batman Begins (2005)
As Rachel Dawes, Katie holds her own alongside Christian Bale in this reboot of the iconic franchise. While her character doesn’t carry the same weight as Batman, she plays an important part in his moral journey. Watch on Amazon Prime by signing up for a 30-day trial.
Thank You for Smoking (2005)
Thank You for Smoking (2005) is a satirical comedy-drama that follows Nick Naylor, a smooth-talking spokesman for the tobacco industry. Holmes plays a reporter who challenges the tobacco lobbyist played by Aaron Eckhart. We see Nick grappling with balancing his duties defending a dangerous substance and being a good role to his 12-year-old son. It is overall a good movie with funny moments.
The Romantics (2010)
The Romantics (2010) is a romantic drama about a group of college friends reuniting for a wedding, where old tensions and unresolved emotions resurface. Katie Holmes portrays Laura, a woman with lingering feelings for her best friend’s fiancé, Tom, who is also her ex. As the wedding nears, they are forced to confront their past relationships and love.
Go (1999)
Go (1999) is a fast-paced, quirky film about a group of young Californians just trying to make some quick cash. Katie Holmes plays Claire Montgomery, who gets caught up in a botched drug deal, triggering a series of wild and chaotic events.
First Daughter (2004)
In this teen comedy, Katie plays the daughter of the U.S. President, Samantha Mckenzie. Sam falls for a guy who attends the same college as her. However, she is left feeling betrayed when she finds out he is a security guard who was hired by her dad to watch over her. This film is a light-hearted romance movie with memorable moments.
Logan Lucky (2017)
Logan Lucky is a comedy heist movie directed by Steven Soderbergh, this film follows a group of misfits who plan to rob a NASCAR event. Holmes plays a small but significant role as the ex-wife of one of the main characters. The film has an ensemble cast and plenty of tense movie moments.
All We Had (2016)
All We Had (2016) is a drama directed by Katie herself, where she plays Rita a single mother struggling to make ends meet and support her teenage daughter. The film shares themes of survival, family, and love. It is moving, sad, and feels very real.