Susan Sarandon: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 128
- on screen
- 1970–2025
- box office
- $2.03B
- award wins
- 3
- average score
- 54
- Born
- October 4, 1946
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Full name
- Susan Abigail Tomalin
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor, Activist
- Years active
- 1970-present
- Spouses
- Chris Sarandon
- Children
- 3
The Best Susan Sarandon Movies
The highest-rated films Susan Sarandon is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. VHYes (2019) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 75 VHYes 2019 · Tracy Beth -
Movie Echo Score: Score 66 Blue Beetle 2023 · Victoria Kord -
Movie Echo Score: Score 65 The Gutter 2024 · Linda Curson -
Movie Echo Score: Score 65 Nonnas 2025 · Gia -
Movie Echo Score: Score 53 Ride the Eagle 2021 · Honey -
Movie Echo Score: Score 53 Viper Club 2018 · Helen
Susan Sarandon's Career in Numbers
Susan Sarandon's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Susan Sarandon works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Joe (1970) to Nonnas (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Susan Sarandon Movies by Decade
- 1970s 14
- 1980s 15
- 1990s 16
- 2000s 22
- 2010s 29
- 2020s 15
The 2010s were Susan Sarandon's busiest decade, with 29 films.
Susan Sarandon Movies by Genre
- Drama 43
- Comedy 19
- Documentary 11
- Tv movie 7
- Action 5
- Animation 4
- Romance 4
- Fantasy 3
- Thriller 2
- Sci-Fi 2
Drama is the genre Susan Sarandon has worked in most, with 43 films, ahead of comedy (19).
Susan Sarandon Career Milestones
- First film
- Joe 1970
- Biggest box office hit
- Enchanted $340M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror Movie Echo Score 90
- Newest film
- Nonnas 2025
Susan Sarandon Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Susan Sarandon is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 54. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Susan Sarandon Movies as an Actor
111- 2025
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror Documentary Worldwide box office: $140K Movie Echo Score: 90 - 2025 Nonnas as Gia · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 65
- 2024
The Six Triple Eight as Eleanor Roosevelt · Drama Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2024 The Gutter as Linda Curson · Comedy Worldwide box office: $17.8K Movie Echo Score: 65
- 2024
Gracie & Pedro: Pets to the Rescue as Shades · Animation Worldwide box office: $1.63M Movie Echo Score: 48 - 2024
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Documentary Movie Echo Score: 76 - 2024
The Fabulous Four as Lou · Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.54M Movie Echo Score: 50 - 2023 Blue Beetle as Victoria Kord · Action Worldwide box office: $131M Movie Echo Score: 66
- 2023
Maybe I Do as Monica · Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.45M Movie Echo Score: 40 - 2022
Forty Winks as Connie Montoya · Thriller - 2021 Ride the Eagle as Honey · Drama Worldwide box office: $235K Movie Echo Score: 53
- 2021
Jolt as Woman with No Name · Action Worldwide box office: $239K Movie Echo Score: 48 - 2020
Blackbird as Lily · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.83M Movie Echo Score: 23 - 2020
Fearless as Mom · Sci-Fi Movie Echo Score: 50 - 2020
The Jesus Rolls as Jean · Drama Worldwide box office: $64.6K Movie Echo Score: 50 - 2019
The Death and Life of John F. Donovan as Grace Donovan · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.33M Movie Echo Score: 34 - 2019
The Jesus Rolls as Jean · Drama Worldwide box office: $64.6K Movie Echo Score: 27 - 2019 VHYes as Tracy Beth · Comedy Worldwide box office: $47K Movie Echo Score: 75
- 2019
Roger Vivier’s Jewels to Shoes as Drama Teacher · Comedy - 2018
Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas as Aunt Agatha (voice) / Mom Shopper (voice) · Animation - 2018 Viper Club as Helen · Drama Worldwide box office: $60.6K Movie Echo Score: 53
- 2018
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as Grace Donovan · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.33M Movie Echo Score: 27 - 2018
Survivors Guide to Prison as Narrator · Documentary Worldwide box office: $8.98K Movie Echo Score: 73 - 2017
Legacy as Warden Stroud · Music - 2017
A Bad Moms Christmas as Isis · Action Worldwide box office: $131M Movie Echo Score: 49 - 2017
3 Generations Drama Movie Echo Score: 35 - 2016
Ace the Case: Manhattan Mystery as Detective Dottie Wheel · Family - 2016
The Meddler Drama Worldwide box office: $5.43M - 2015
Unity as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2015
The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe as Gladys Mortenson · Drama - 2014
The Calling Thriller Worldwide box office: $189K - 2014
Tammy Comedy Worldwide box office: $100M - 2014
Ping Pong Summer Comedy Worldwide box office: $52.9K - 2013
How to Make Money Selling Drugs Documentary Worldwide box office: $39.2K - 2013
The Company You Keep Drama Worldwide box office: $20M - 2013
Snitch Action Worldwide box office: $57.8M - 2012
Arbitrage Drama Worldwide box office: $35.5M - 2012
Robot and Frank Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $4.81M - 2012
Robot & Frank as Jennifer · Crime Worldwide box office: $4.81M - 2011
Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2011
Fight for Your Right Revisited as Mother · Comedy - 2010
Solitary Man Drama Worldwide box office: $5.68M - 2010
Peacock as Fanny Crill · Mystery - 2010
You Don’t Know Jack as Janet Good · Tv movie - 2009
Solitary Man as Nancy Kalmen · Romance Worldwide box office: $5.68M - 2008
Middle of Nowhere as Rhonda Berry · Comedy - 2007
Enchanted Fantasy Worldwide box office: $340M - 2007
Emotional Arithmetic as Melanie Lansing Winters · Drama Worldwide box office: $887K - 2007
Mr. Woodcock Sport Worldwide box office: $33.7M - 2007
Romance & Cigarettes Comedy - 2006
Bernard and Doris as Doris Duke · Tv movie - 2006
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story as Narrator (voice) · Tv movie - 2006
Irresistible as Sophie Hartley · Mystery - 2006
The Exonerated as Sunny Jacobs · Drama - 2006
Secrets of the Code as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2005
Elizabethtown Drama Worldwide box office: $52.2M - 2004
Noel Drama Worldwide box office: $2.28M - 2004
Shall We Dance? as Beverly Clark · Drama Worldwide box office: $170M - 2003
Ice Bound as Dr. Jerri Nielsen · Tv movie - 2003
Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune as Princess Wensicia Corrino · Drama - 2002
Moonlight Mile Drama Worldwide box office: $10M - 2002
The Banger Sisters Drama Worldwide box office: $38.1M - 2002
Igby Goes Down Drama Worldwide box office: $6.92M - 2001
Ghosts of Attica as Narrator · Documentary - 2001
Goodnight Moon as Narrator (voice) · Animation - 2000
This Is What Democracy Looks Like as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 1999
Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales as Narrator (voice) · Animation - 1999
Anywhere But Here Drama Worldwide box office: $23.6M - 1999
Earthly Possessions as Charlotte Emory · Tv movie - 1999
Our Friend, Martin as Mrs. Clark (voice) · Family - 1998
Stepmom Drama Worldwide box office: $160M - 1996
James and the Giant Peach Adventure Worldwide box office: $28.9M - 1995
Dead Man Walking Drama Worldwide box office: $39.4M - 1995
One Woman, One Vote as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 1994
Little Women Drama Worldwide box office: $50.1M - 1994
Safe Passage as Mag · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.62M - 1994
The Client Drama Worldwide box office: $118M - 1994
School of Assassins as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 1992
Lorenzo's Oil Drama Worldwide box office: $7.29M - 1992
Light Sleeper Drama Worldwide box office: $1.06M - 1991
Thelma & Louise Drama Worldwide box office: $45.5M - 1990
White Palace Drama Worldwide box office: $17.5M - 1989
The January Man Action Worldwide box office: $4.61M - 1988
Sweet Hearts Dance as Sandra "Sandy" Boon · Romance Worldwide box office: $3.79M - 1988
Bull Durham Sport Worldwide box office: $50.9M - 1987
The Witches of Eastwick Fantasy Worldwide box office: $63.8M - 1986
Women of Valor as Col. Margaret Ann Jessup · War - 1985
Compromising Positions Drama Worldwide box office: $12.5M - 1985
A.D. as Livilla · Drama - 1985
Mussolini and I as Edda Mussolini Ciano · Drama - 1984
Beauty and the Beast as Beauty · Fantasy - 1984
The Buddy System as Emily · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.82M - 1983
The Hunger Drama Worldwide box office: $5.99M - 1982
Tempest as Aretha Tomalin · Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.01M - 1982
Who Am I This Time? as Helene Shaw · Tv movie - 1981
Atlantic City Drama Worldwide box office: $12.7M - 1980
Loving Couples as Stephanie · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.81M - 1978
King of the Gypsies Drama Worldwide box office: $7.33M - 1978
Pretty Baby Drama Worldwide box office: $5.79M - 1977
The Great Smokey Roadblock as Ginny · Comedy - 1977
The Other Side of Midnight as Catherine Alexander Douglas · Romance Worldwide box office: $24.7M - 1976
Dragonfly as Chloe · Drama - 1975
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Comedy Worldwide box office: $116M - 1975
The Great Waldo Pepper as Mary Beth · Drama Worldwide box office: $20.6M - 1974
The Front Page as Peggy Grant · Comedy - 1974
Lovin’ Molly as Sarah · Romance - 1974
F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Last of the Belles as Ailie Calhoun · Drama - 1973
The Haunting of Rosalind as Dita · Tv movie - 1971
Lady Liberty as Sally · Comedy - 1971
The Apprentice as Elizabeth Hawkins · Comedy - 1970
Joe as Melissa Compton · Crime Worldwide box office: $19.3M
Susan Sarandon in Documentaries & Specials
17- 2025
Thelma et Louise, un western féministe as Self · Documentary - 2025
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 88 - 2024
De “Matrix” à “Sense8”, la révolution Wachowski as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2023
The Trust Fall: Julian Assange as Self - Narrator · Documentary - 2022
Byron Bowers: Spiritual N***a as Self (uncredited) · Comedy - 2021
Cher: In Her Own Words as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary - 2014
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $20.1K - 2012
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief as Self · Documentary - 2009
PoliWood as Self · Documentary - 2003
The Education of Gore Vidal as Self · Documentary - 2003
Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey as Self · Documentary - 2001
The Concert for New York City as Self · Music - 2000
Broken Child as Self - Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2000
Light Keeps Me Company as Self · Documentary - 2000
Dirty Pictures as Self · Drama - 1995
The Celluloid Closet as Self · History Worldwide box office: $1.4M - 1995
The Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show as Self · Documentary
Susan Sarandon: Awards & Nominations
3 wins from 15 nominations across 4 award bodies, from 1982 to 2003. That includes an Oscar: Best Actress for Dead Man Walking. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Oscars 1 win from 4 nominations -
Actor Awards (SAG) 1 win from 2 nominations -
BAFTA 1 win from 2 nominations -
Golden Globes 7 nominations
- 60th Golden Globe Awards
- Susan Sarandon: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actress) Igby Goes Down
- 56th Golden Globe Awards
- Susan Sarandon: Nominated Best Actress – Drama Stepmom
- 68th Academy Awards
- Susan Sarandon: Win Best Actress Dead Man Walking
- 2nd Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Susan Sarandon: Win Outstanding Leading Female Actor Dead Man Walking
- 53rd Golden Globe Awards
- Susan Sarandon: Nominated Best Actress – Drama Dead Man Walking
- 48th British Academy Film Awards
- Susan Sarandon: Win Best Actress The Client
- 1st Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Susan Sarandon: Nominated Outstanding Leading Female Actor The Client
- 65th Academy Awards
- Susan Sarandon: Nominated Best Actress Lorenzo's Oil
- 50th Golden Globe Awards
- Susan Sarandon: Nominated Best Actress – Drama Lorenzo's Oil
- 64th Academy Awards
- Susan Sarandon: Nominated Best Actress Thelma & Louise
- 45th British Academy Film Awards
- Susan Sarandon: Nominated Best Actress Thelma & Louise
- 49th Golden Globe Awards
- Susan Sarandon: Nominated Best Actress – Drama Thelma & Louise
- 48th Golden Globe Awards
- Susan Sarandon: Nominated Best Actress – Drama White Palace
- 46th Golden Globe Awards
- Susan Sarandon: Nominated Best Actress – Comedy or Musical Bull Durham
- The 54th Academy Awards
- Susan Sarandon: Nominated Best Actress Atlantic City
Who Is Susan Sarandon?
Susan Sarandon was born in New York City, U.S. on October 4, 1946. Credited on films since 1970, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Susan Abigail Sarandon, (/səˈrændən/; née Tomalin; born October 4, 1946), is an acclaimed American actor and activist. Sarandon's breakthrough was with the film 'Joe' in 1970, subsequently featuring on popular soap operas 'A World Apart' and 'Search for Tomorrow'. The spotlight was on her for her role as 'Janet Weiss' in cult classic 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'. Since then, Sarandon has been part of several prestigious films including 'Atlantic City', 'Thelma & Louise', 'Lorenzo's Oil', and 'The Client', earning multiple Oscar nomination and ultimately winning for 'Dead Man Walking'. Other notable films encompass 'The Witches of Eastwick', 'Bull Durham', 'Little Women', and 'Stepmom'. Sarandon is also recognizable for her television work, bagging six Primetime Emmy Awards nominations for guest roles on 'Friends' and 'Malcolm in the Middle', and appearing on noteworthy series like 'Feud'. Sarandon was not just limited to acting but also known for her social and political activism. She was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1999 and received the Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Award in 2006.
Who Susan Sarandon Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Susan Sarandon shares the most films with. Bobby Cannavale comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Tim Curry (4).
Susan Sarandon: Questions & Answers
How many movies Susan Sarandon has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Susan Sarandon been in?
Susan Sarandon is credited on 128 films, from 1970 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Susan Sarandon's highest-grossing movie?
Enchanted (2007) is Susan Sarandon's biggest box office hit, with $340M worldwide, ahead of Shall We Dance? (2004) ($170M). Across every film with box office figures, Susan Sarandon's movies have made $2.03B.
Susan Sarandon's biggest hits What is the best Susan Sarandon movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Susan Sarandon's best-rated film is Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025) with a score of 90, followed by Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025) (88).
Best Susan Sarandon movies, ranked Has Susan Sarandon won an Oscar?
Susan Sarandon has won an Oscar: Best Actress for Dead Man Walking at the 1996 ceremony. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Susan Sarandon has 3 wins from 15 nominations.
When was Susan Sarandon born?
Susan Sarandon was born on October 4, 1946 in New York City, U.S..
What is Susan Sarandon's newest movie?
The most recent film on Susan Sarandon's filmography is Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025).
Who does Susan Sarandon work with most often?
Susan Sarandon shares the most films with Bobby Cannavale (5 films), Tim Curry (4 films) and Danny Glover (4 films).
The Best Susan Sarandon Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 128 credits.
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