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Charlize Theron, actor
Actor

Charlize Theron: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
55
on screen
1996–2026
box office
$7.81B
award wins
6
average score
57
Born
August 7, 1975 (age 51)
Birthplace
Benoni, Transvaal, South Africa
Citizenship
South Africa, United States
Occupations
Actress, Producer
Years active
1995-present
Spouses
Stuart Townsend (2001–2009)
Children
2
Known for

The Best Charlize Theron Movies

The highest-rated films Charlize Theron is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Long Shot (2019) scores highest, at 76. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Charlize Theron's Career in Numbers

Charlize Theron's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Charlize Theron works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from That Thing You Do! (1996) to Apex (2026), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Charlize Theron Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 7
  2. 2000s 15
  3. 2010s 15
  4. 2020s 10

The 2000s were Charlize Theron's busiest decade, with 15 films.

Charlize Theron Movies by Genre

  • Action 18
  • Drama 13
  • Adventure 4
  • Comedy 4
  • Biography 2
  • Thriller 2
  • Documentary 1
  • Crime 1
  • Fantasy 1
  • Sci-Fi 1

Action is the genre Charlize Theron has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of drama (13).

Charlize Theron Career Milestones

First film
That Thing You Do! 1996
Biggest box office hit
The Odyssey $1.72B worldwide
Best-rated film
Long Shot Movie Echo Score 76
Newest film
Apex 2026
55 credits

Charlize Theron Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Charlize Theron is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Charlize Theron Movies as an Actor

47
  1. 2026 The Odyssey (2026) movie poster The Odyssey as Calypso · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 70
  2. 2026 Apex (2026) movie poster Apex as Sasha · Action Movie Echo Score: 63
  3. 2025 The Old Guard 2 (2025) movie poster The Old Guard 2 as Andy · Action Movie Echo Score: 35
  4. 2023 Fast X (2023) movie poster Fast X as Cipher · Action Movie Echo Score: 42
  5. 2022 The School for Good and Evil (2022) movie poster The School for Good and Evil Action Movie Echo Score: 67
  6. 2022 Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) movie poster Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness as Clea (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary
  7. 2021 The Addams Family 2 (2021) movie poster The Addams Family 2 as Morticia Addams · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 38
  8. 2021 F9: The Fast Saga (2021) movie poster F9: The Fast Saga as Cipher · Action Movie Echo Score: 61
  9. 2021 F9 (2021) movie poster F9 as Cipher · Crime Movie Echo Score: 54
  10. 2020 The Old Guard (2020) movie poster The Old Guard as Andy · Action Movie Echo Score: 69
  11. 2019 Bombshell (2019) movie poster Bombshell as Megyn Kelly · Biography Movie Echo Score: 62
  12. 2019 The Addams Family (2019) movie poster The Addams Family as Morticia Addams · Fantasy Movie Echo Score: 57
  13. 2019 Long Shot (2019) movie poster Long Shot as Charlotte Field · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 76
  14. 2018 Tully (2018) movie poster Tully as Marlo · Drama Movie Echo Score: 75
  15. 2018 Gringo (2018) movie poster Gringo as Elaine Markinson · Action Movie Echo Score: 51
  16. 2017 The Last Face (2017) movie poster The Last Face Drama Movie Echo Score: 30
  17. 2017 Atomic Blonde (2017) movie poster Atomic Blonde Action Movie Echo Score: 65
  18. 2017 The Fate of the Furious (2017) movie poster The Fate of the Furious Action
  19. 2016 Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) movie poster Kubo and the Two Strings Adventure
  20. 2016 The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016) movie poster The Huntsman: Winter's War Action
  21. 2015 Dark Places (2015) movie poster Dark Places Drama
  22. 2015 Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) movie poster Mad Max: Fury Road Action
  23. 2014 A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) movie poster A Million Ways to Die in the West Comedy
  24. 2012 Prometheus (2012) movie poster Prometheus Action
  25. 2012 Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) movie poster Snow White and the Huntsman Action
  26. 2009 The Road (2009) movie poster The Road Adventure
  27. 2008 Hancock (2008) movie poster Hancock Action
  28. 2008 Sleepwalking (2008) movie poster Sleepwalking Drama
  29. 2007 In the Valley of Elah (2007) movie poster In the Valley of Elah Drama
  30. 2005 Æon Flux (2005) movie poster Æon Flux Action
  31. 2005 North Country (2005) movie poster North Country Drama
  32. 2004 Head in the Clouds (2004) movie poster Head in the Clouds Drama
  33. 2004 The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004) movie poster The Life and Death of Peter Sellers as Britt Ekland · Drama
  34. 2003 Monster (2003) movie poster Monster Biography
  35. 2003 The Italian Job (2003) movie poster The Italian Job Action
  36. 2002 Waking Up in Reno (2002) movie poster Waking Up in Reno Comedy
  37. 2002 Trapped (2002) movie poster Trapped Drama
  38. 2001 Sweet November (2001) movie poster Sweet November Drama
  39. 2000 The Yards (2000) movie poster The Yards Drama
  40. 2000 Reindeer Games (2000) movie poster Reindeer Games Action
  41. 1999 The Cider House Rules (1999) movie poster The Cider House Rules Drama
  42. 1999 The Astronaut's Wife (1999) movie poster The Astronaut's Wife Sci-Fi
  43. 1998 Mighty Joe Young (1998) movie poster Mighty Joe Young Action
  44. 1997 Trial and Error (1997) movie poster Trial and Error as Billie Tyler · Comedy
  45. 1997 Hollywood Confidential (1997) movie poster Hollywood Confidential as Sally · Thriller
  46. 1996 That Thing You Do! (1996) movie poster That Thing You Do! Drama
  47. 1996 2 Days in the Valley (1996) movie poster 2 Days in the Valley Thriller

Charlize Theron in Documentaries & Specials

8
  1. 2023 Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023) movie poster Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love as Self - Guest · Documentary
  2. 2017 Going Mad: The Battle of Fury Road (2017) movie poster Going Mad: The Battle of Fury Road as Self · Documentary
  3. 2015 Take Flight (2015) movie poster Take Flight as Self - Performer
  4. 2015 Maximum Fury: Filming ‘Fury Road’ (2015) movie poster Maximum Fury: Filming ‘Fury Road’ as Self · Documentary
  5. 2012 The Furious Gods: Making Prometheus (2012) movie poster The Furious Gods: Making Prometheus as Self · Documentary
  6. 2010 Wikus and Charlize (2010) movie poster Wikus and Charlize as Self (voice) · Comedy
  7. 2006 Boffo! Tinseltown’s Bombs and Blockbusters (2006) movie poster Boffo! Tinseltown’s Bombs and Blockbusters as Self · Documentary
  8. 2001 Captured on Film: The True Story of Marion Davies (2001) movie poster Captured on Film: The True Story of Marion Davies as Self - Narrator (voice) · Tv movie
6 wins · 24 nominations

Charlize Theron: Awards & Nominations

6 wins from 24 nominations across 8 award bodies, from 2004 to 2021. That includes an Oscar: Best Actress for Monster. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
  • Critics' Choice logo Critics' Choice 2 wins from 7 nominations
  • Golden Globes logo Golden Globes 1 win from 4 nominations
  • Actor Awards (SAG) logo Actor Awards (SAG) 1 win from 4 nominations
  • Oscars logo Oscars 1 win from 3 nominations
  • Spirit Awards logo Spirit Awards 1 win from 1 nomination
  • BAFTA logo BAFTA 3 nominations
  • Saturn Awards logo Saturn Awards 1 nomination
  • AACTA Awards logo AACTA Awards 1 nomination
Biography

Who Is Charlize Theron?

Charlize Theron was born in Benoni, Transvaal, South Africa in 1975 and is 51 years old. Credited on films since 1996, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Charlize Theron, born 7 August 1975, is a critically acclaimed actress and producer hailing from South Africa. Gaining international prominence in the 1990s, Theron starred in blockbuster hits such as 'The Devil's Advocate' (1997), 'Mighty Joe Young' (1998), and 'The Cider House Rules' (1999). She received several awards for her chilling portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in 'Monster' (2003), cementing her place as one of Hollywood's formidable talents. Her roles often involved psychologically complex characters, demonstrating her depth and versatility as an actress. Continuing her prolific career, Theron headlined major action films like 'The Italian Job' (2003), 'Hancock' (2008), 'Mad Max: Fury Road' (2015), and 'Atomic Blonde' (2017) to name a few. Also known for her behind-the-scenes influence, Theron delved into film production, establishing her company Denver and Delilah Productions, which produced many films she starred in. Apart from her artistic pursuits, Theron is recognized for her advocacy. She formed The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project to help African youth combat HIV/AIDS, and she has been honored as a United Nations Messenger of Peace.

Works with

Who Charlize Theron Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Charlize Theron shares the most films with. Nathalie Emmanuel comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Tyrese Gibson (4).

FAQ

Charlize Theron: Questions & Answers

How many movies Charlize Theron has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Charlize Theron been in?

Charlize Theron is credited on 55 films, from 1996 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Charlize Theron's highest-grossing movie?

The Odyssey (2026) is Charlize Theron's biggest box office hit, with $1.72B worldwide, ahead of The Fate of the Furious (2017) ($1.24B). Across every film with box office figures, Charlize Theron's movies have made $7.81B.

Charlize Theron's biggest hits

What is the best Charlize Theron movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Charlize Theron's best-rated film is Long Shot (2019) with a score of 76, followed by Tully (2018) (75).

Best Charlize Theron movies, ranked

Has Charlize Theron won an Oscar?

Charlize Theron has won an Oscar: Best Actress for Monster at the 2004 ceremony. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Charlize Theron has 6 wins from 24 nominations.

How old is Charlize Theron?

Charlize Theron is 51 years old, born on August 7, 1975 in Benoni, Transvaal, South Africa.

What is Charlize Theron's newest movie?

The most recent film on Charlize Theron's filmography is The Odyssey (2026), in the role of Calypso.

Who does Charlize Theron work with most often?

Charlize Theron shares the most films with Nathalie Emmanuel (4 films), Tyrese Gibson (4 films) and Michelle Rodriguez (4 films).

The Best Charlize Theron Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 55 credits.

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