Elisabeth Shue: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 37
- on screen
- 1982–2024
- box office
- $740M
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 65
- Born
- October 6, 1963
- Birthplace
- Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1982-present
- Spouses
- Davis Guggenheim
- Children
- 3
The Best Elisabeth Shue Movies
The highest-rated films Elisabeth Shue is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Battle of the Sexes (2017) scores highest, at 77. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Elisabeth Shue's Career in Numbers
Elisabeth Shue's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Elisabeth Shue works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana (1982) to The Good Half (2024), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Elisabeth Shue Movies by Decade
- 1980s 6
- 1990s 11
- 2000s 9
- 2010s 7
- 2020s 4
The 1990s were Elisabeth Shue's busiest decade, with 11 films.
Elisabeth Shue Movies by Genre
- Drama 14
- Action 6
- Comedy 4
- Thriller 3
- Tv movie 2
- Sci-Fi 1
- Animation 1
- Biography 1
- Mystery 1
- Horror 1
Drama is the genre Elisabeth Shue has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of action (6).
Elisabeth Shue Career Milestones
- First film
- The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana 1982
- Biggest box office hit
- Cocktail $172M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Battle of the Sexes Movie Echo Score 77
- Newest film
- The Good Half 2024
Elisabeth Shue Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Elisabeth Shue is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 65. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
The Good Half as Lily Wheeland · Comedy Worldwide box office: $152K Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2023
Gen V - Prime Premiere as Madelyn Stillwell · Sci-Fi - 2022
The Boys Presents: Diabolical Animation - 2020
Greyhound as Evelyn · Action Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2018
Death Wish as Lucy Kersey · Action Worldwide box office: $49.6M Movie Echo Score: 43 - 2017
Battle of the Sexes as Priscilla Riggs · Biography Worldwide box office: $18.6M Movie Echo Score: 77 - 2012
Chasing Mavericks Drama Worldwide box office: $7.94M - 2012
House at the End of the Street Thriller Worldwide box office: $44.3M - 2011
Waking Madison as Dr. Elizabeth Barnes · Mystery - 2010
Piranha 3-D Action Worldwide box office: $83.2M - 2010
Don McKay Drama Worldwide box office: $13.7K - 2009
Don McKay as Sonny · Thriller Worldwide box office: $13.7K - 2008
Hamlet 2 Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.93M - 2007
Gracie Drama Worldwide box office: $3.83M - 2007
First Born as Laura · Horror - 2005
Mysterious Skin Drama Worldwide box office: $1.53M - 2005
Hide and Seek Drama Worldwide box office: $127M - 2002
Leo as Mary Bloom · Drama - 2001
The First Year as Narrator · Tv movie - 2001
Amy & Isabelle as Isabelle Goodrow · Drama - 1998
Cousin Bette as Jenny Cadine · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.3M - 1998
Palmetto Drama Worldwide box office: $5.88M - 1997
The Saint Action Worldwide box office: $118M - 1996
The Trigger Effect Drama Worldwide box office: $3.62M - 1995
Leaving Las Vegas Drama Worldwide box office: $32M - 1995
The Underneath Drama Worldwide box office: $536K - 1994
Blind Justice as Caroline · Western - 1994
Radio Inside as Natalie · Romance - 1993
Heart and Souls Drama Worldwide box office: $16.6M - 1993
Twenty Bucks as Emily Adams · Drama Worldwide box office: $89.6K - 1991
The Marrying Man as Adele Horner · Action Worldwide box office: $12.5M - 1988
Cocktail Comedy Worldwide box office: $172M - 1987
Adventures in Babysitting Action Worldwide box office: $34.4M - 1987
Double Switch as Kathy · Tv movie - 1986
Link as Jane Chase · Thriller Worldwide box office: $1.72M - 1983
Somewhere, Tomorrow as Margie · Fantasy - 1982
The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana as Lynn Osborne (as Lisa Shue) · Drama
Elisabeth Shue: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 5 nominations across 5 award bodies, from 1996 to 1996. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Spirit Awards 1 win from 1 nomination -
Oscars 1 nomination -
BAFTA 1 nomination -
Actor Awards (SAG) 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
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68th Academy Awards- Elisabeth Shue: Nominated Best Actress Leaving Las Vegas
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49th British Academy Film Awards- Elisabeth Shue: Nominated Best Actress Leaving Las Vegas
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2nd Screen Actors Guild Awards- Elisabeth Shue: Nominated Outstanding Leading Female Actor Leaving Las Vegas
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53rd Golden Globe Awards- Elisabeth Shue: Nominated Best Actress – Drama Leaving Las Vegas
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11th Independent Spirit Awards- Elisabeth Shue: Win Best Female Lead Leaving Las Vegas
Who Is Elisabeth Shue?
Elisabeth Shue was born in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. on October 6, 1963. Credited on films since 1982, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Elisabeth Shue, born October 6, 1963, is an acclaimed American actress who has graced both the big screen and television with her exceptional acting prowess. Her career, spanning from 1982 to the present, has seen her star in numerous successful films and shows. Notable among those are The Karate Kid (1984), Back to the Future Part II (1989), Leaving Las Vegas (1995), and Greyhound (2020). Shue's remarkable performance in Leaving Las Vegas earned her nominations for an Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and SAG Award. On television, Shue delighted audiences with her roles in the CBS procedural crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and the Amazon Prime Video series The Boys.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Shue was raised in South Orange, New Jersey in a family of four children. She pursued acting after attending Wellesley College and then Harvard University. She started her acting journey appearing in commercials and securing small parts before landing her breakout role in The Karate Kid. Shue continued to refine her craft over the years, taking on roles that showcased her versatility across different genres — from the girl-next-door to a film noir-ish femme fatale. In 1995, she starred as a prostitute in Leaving Las Vegas, a role that pivoted her career, earning her multiple prestigious award nominations. In the ensuing years, she landed diverse roles in films like Woody Allen's Deconstructing Harry (1996), The Saint (1997), and Hollow Man (2000). In addition to her film career, Shue also found success on television, notably her roles in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and The Boys.
Who Elisabeth Shue Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Elisabeth Shue shares the most films with. Frances Conroy comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Melissa Leo (3).
Elisabeth Shue: Questions & Answers
How many movies Elisabeth Shue has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Elisabeth Shue been in?
Elisabeth Shue is credited on 37 films, from 1982 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Elisabeth Shue's highest-grossing movie?
Cocktail (1988) is Elisabeth Shue's biggest box office hit, with $172M worldwide, ahead of Hide and Seek (2005) ($127M). Across every film with box office figures, Elisabeth Shue's movies have made $740M.
Elisabeth Shue's biggest hits What is the best Elisabeth Shue movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Elisabeth Shue's best-rated film is Battle of the Sexes (2017) with a score of 77, followed by Greyhound (2020) (75).
Best Elisabeth Shue movies, ranked Has Elisabeth Shue won an Oscar?
Elisabeth Shue has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Elisabeth Shue has 1 win from 5 nominations.
When was Elisabeth Shue born?
Elisabeth Shue was born on October 6, 1963 in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S..
What is Elisabeth Shue's newest movie?
The most recent film on Elisabeth Shue's filmography is The Good Half (2024), in the role of Lily Wheeland.
Who does Elisabeth Shue work with most often?
Elisabeth Shue shares the most films with Frances Conroy (3 films), Melissa Leo (3 films) and Colby Minifie (2 films).
The Best Elisabeth Shue Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 37 credits.
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