Kim Dickens: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 19
- on screen
- 1995–2025
- box office
- $101M
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 66
- Born
- June 18, 1965 (age 61)
- Birthplace
- Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1995-present
The Best Kim Dickens Movies
The highest-rated films Kim Dickens is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Highwaymen (2019) scores highest, at 73. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
-
Movie Echo Score: Score 73 The Highwaymen 2019 · Gladys Hamer -
Movie Echo Score: Score 71 The Good Nurse 2022 · Linda Garran -
Movie Echo Score: Score 65 Land 2021 · Emma -
Movie Echo Score: Score 65 The In Between 2022 · Vickie -
Movie Echo Score: Score 64 Deadwood: The Movie 2019 · Joanie Stubbs -
Movie Echo Score: Score 56 Lizzie 2018 · Emma Borden
Kim Dickens's Career in Numbers
Kim Dickens's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kim Dickens works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Palookaville (1995) to The Better Sister (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Kim Dickens Movies by Decade
- 1990s 6
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 5
- 2020s 5
The 1990s were Kim Dickens's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Kim Dickens Movies by Genre
- Drama 7
- Biography 3
- Comedy 3
- Sci-Fi 1
- Western 1
- Adventure 1
- Action 1
- Mystery 1
Drama is the genre Kim Dickens has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of biography (3).
Kim Dickens Career Milestones
- First film
- Palookaville 1995
- Biggest box office hit
- Mercury Rising $93.1M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Highwaymen Movie Echo Score 73
- Newest film
- The Better Sister 2025
Kim Dickens Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Kim Dickens is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 66. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2025
The Better Sister as Nancy Guidry · Drama - 2023
Fear the Walking Dead: Best of Madison as Madison Clark - 2022
The Good Nurse as Linda Garran · Biography Worldwide box office: $14.9K Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2022
The In Between as Vickie · Sci-Fi Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2021
Land as Emma · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.16M Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2019
Deadwood: The Movie as Joanie Stubbs · Western Movie Echo Score: 64 - 2019
The Highwaymen as Gladys Hamer · Biography Movie Echo Score: 73 - 2018
Lizzie as Emma Borden · Biography Worldwide box office: $845K Movie Echo Score: 56 - 2013
At Any Price Adventure Worldwide box office: $488K - 2010
Reviving Ophelia as Le Anne · Drama - 2009
One Way to Valhalla as Jenny · Drama - 2003
Out of Order as Danni · Comedy - 2001
Things Behind the Sun Drama Worldwide box office: $806K - 1999
The White River Kid as Apple Lisa · Comedy - 1998
Mercury Rising Action Worldwide box office: $93.1M - 1998
Zero Effect as Gloria Sullivan · Mystery Worldwide box office: $2.09M - 1996
Two Mothers for Zachary as Nancy · Drama - 1996
Voice from the Grave as Terry Deveroux · Drama - 1995
Palookaville as Laurie, Russell's Girlfriend · Comedy Worldwide box office: $365K
Kim Dickens: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
-
17th Independent Spirit Awards- Kim Dickens: Nominated Best Female Lead Things Behind the Sun
Who Is Kim Dickens?
Kim Dickens was born in Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. in 1965 and is 61 years old. Credited on films since 1995, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Kim Dickens, an American actress, made her cinematic debut in the comedy film 'Palookaville' in 1995. After which, she played leading roles in 'Truth or Consequences, N.M.' (1997), 'Zero Effect' (1998), and 'Mercury Rising' (1998). Over the years, she appeared in a string of well-known films including 'Great Expectations' (1998), 'Hollow Man' (2000), 'House of Sand and Fog' (2003) amongst others. Additionally, she has made notable appearances in 'Thank You for Smoking' (2005), 'Gone Girl' (2014), and 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' (2016).
On the small screen, Dickens had regular roles in the drama series 'Deadwood' (2004–2006; 2019), 'Treme' (2010–2013), and 'House of Cards' (2015–2017). She is also known for her portrayal of Madison Clark in the AMC horror drama series 'Fear the Walking Dead' (2015–2018; 2022–2023). She had her early education in Huntsville, Alabama, and Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. Post her formal education, she pursued acting studies at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Dickens made her stage debut in a student production at Vanderbilt University. Over the years, she has also made a significant impact in theatre with her performances; making her one of the most versatile actresses of her time.
Kim Dickens: Questions & Answers
How many movies Kim Dickens has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Kim Dickens been in?
Kim Dickens is credited on 19 films, from 1995 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Kim Dickens's highest-grossing movie?
Mercury Rising (1998) is Kim Dickens's biggest box office hit, with $93.1M worldwide, ahead of Land (2021) ($3.16M). Across every film with box office figures, Kim Dickens's movies have made $101M.
Kim Dickens's biggest hits What is the best Kim Dickens movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kim Dickens's best-rated film is The Highwaymen (2019) with a score of 73, followed by The Good Nurse (2022) (71).
Best Kim Dickens movies, ranked Has Kim Dickens won an Oscar?
Kim Dickens has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Kim Dickens has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is Kim Dickens?
Kim Dickens is 61 years old, born on June 18, 1965 in Huntsville, Alabama, U.S..
What is Kim Dickens's newest movie?
The most recent film on Kim Dickens's filmography is The Better Sister (2025), in the role of Nancy Guidry.
Who does Kim Dickens work with most often?
Kim Dickens shares the most films with John Carroll Lynch (2 films) and W. Earl Brown (2 films).
The Best Kim Dickens Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
