Movies with kathy bates

Kathy Bates is a true chameleon of the screen, a versatile actress with an uncanny ability to inhabit a diverse array of roles. From her Oscar-winning turn as the unhinged "number one fan" in Misery to her heartbreaking performance as the mother of the Olympic bombing suspect in Richard Jewell, Bates consistently delivers riveting, nuanced portrayals that linger in the mind. What sets Bates apart is her uncompromising commitment to authenticity. Whether she's playing a larger-than-life Southern belle or a quiet, introspective woman, she infuses each character with a palpable sense of humanity, seamlessly blending humor, pathos, and moral ambiguity. Her filmography is a testament to her versatility, spanning genres from period dramas like Titanic: Stories from the Heart to quirky, offbeat comedies like Home. Bates' talent has been recognized with numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, two Emmys, and two Golden Globes. Yet her greatest achievement may be her ability to continually challenge herself and defy audience expectations, always seeking to push the boundaries of her craft. As a film historian, I am in awe of Bates' remarkable longevity and the indelible mark she has left on the industry, cementing her status as one of the most compelling and captivating actresses of her generation.

Movies with Kathy Bates

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Rob Reiner – Scenes from a Life (2025)

A Family Affair (2024)

Summer Camp (2024)

The Great Lillian Hall (2024)

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023)

The Miracle Club (2023)

Titanic: Stories from the Heart (2023)

Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony (2021)

Home (2021)

Richard Jewell (2019)

The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019)

The Highwaymen (2019)

Krystal (2018)

On the Basis of Sex (2018)

Bad Santa 2 (2016)

Complete Unknown (2016)

The Boss (2016)

Boychoir (2015)

The Great Gilly Hopkins (2015)

Tammy (2014)

Cadaver (2012)

Reflections on Titanic (2012)

A Little Bit of Heaven (2011)

Midnight in Paris (2011)

You May Not Kiss the Bride (2011)

Valentine's Day (2010)

Chéri (2009)

Personal Effects (2009)

The Blind Side (2009)

The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club (2009)

Revolutionary Road (2008)

The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008)

Bee Movie (2007)

Christmas Is Here Again (2007)

Fred Claus (2007)

Guilty Hearts (2007)

P.S. I Love You (2007)

The Golden Compass (2007)

Bonneville (2006)

Charlotte's Web (2006)

Failure to Launch (2006)

Relative Strangers (2006)

Ambulance Girl (2005)

Hansel and Gretel (2005)

Rumor Has It... (2005)

Six Feet Under: In Memoriam (2005)

Warm Springs (2005)

Around the World in 80 Days (2004)

Little Black Book (2004)

Popeye's Voyage: The Quest for Pappy (2004)

The Bridge of San Luis Rey (2004)

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)

Celebrity Naked Ambition (2003)

Declaration of Independence (2003)

Misery Loves Company (2003)

About Schmidt (2002)

Dragonfly (2002)

Love Liza (2002)

Making Rat Race (2002)

My Sister's Keeper (2002)

Unconditional Love (2002)

American Outlaws (2001)

Rat Race (2001)

Bruno (2000)

Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood (2000)

Annie (1999)

Baby Steps (1999)

A Civil Action (1998)

Moments of Discovery: The Making of Fried Green Tomatoes (1998)

Primary Colors (1998)

Swept from the Sea (1998)

The Effects of Magic (1998)

The Waterboy (1998)

Titanic: Breaking New Ground (1998)

Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life (1997)

Titanic (1997)

Diabolique (1996)