Drew Barrymore's career is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of. The actress found success very early as a small child, which opened her up to a life of fame that she might not have been ready for. Barrymore is very open about the troubles of her younger days which she managed to put behind her, and reinvent herself as one of Hollywood's most beloved leading ladies.
Barrymore has an effortless charm that radiates in just about every film role she takes, as well as a great sense of humor she has displayed in many comedies. She is the kind of movie star audiences fall in love with, lending an extra spark to any movie she's a part of. Here are Drew Barrymore's best films, according to IMDb.
Miss You Already (2015) - 6.8
Barrymore has had a lot of successful films throughout her career, but sometimes the lesser-known projects deserve to be sought out by fans. Miss You Already is a smaller comedy-drama which stars Barrymore and Toni Collette as inseparable friends undergoing very different life-changing events at the same time.
With actors like Barrymore and Collette as the leads, it would be pretty hard for this movie not to be likable. Fans seem to appreciate the film for its effective mix of humor and sadness in a touching story of friendship.
50 First Dates (2004) - 6.8
Barrymore has been in her fair share of romantic comedies, and she seems to have found a solid partner in the genre with Adam Sandler. 50 First Dates was the pair's second rom-com together, and starred Sandler as a man who falls for a woman (Barrymore) who suffers from short-term memory loss, meaning she forgets who he is at the beginning of each new day.
Barrymore and Sandler as an undeniably fun couple with great chemistry. Though the film's premise is a bit over-the-top, the two stars managed to delight audiences and bring some genuine laughs, making this a worthwhile date movie.
The Wedding Singer (1998) - 6.8
Barrymore and Sandler collaborated for the first time in The Wedding Singer, which showed the world how well they click together on-screen. The movie is a fun throwback, set in the 1980s, and stars Sandler as a talented wedding singer who is heartbroken after being left at the altar. He finds new love in Barrymore's character, a girl preparing for her own upcoming wedding.
The movie is a great way for Sandler to show off his musical talents while also playing the romantic lead. Barrymore is effortlessly charming as well, and the '80s setting provides some great comedic material.
Whip It (2009) - 6.9
In turns out that Barrymore's talents extend behind the camera as well, as proven by her directorial debut, Whip It. The film is set in the exciting world of women's roller derby and stars Ellen Page as a young misfit who finds friends and acceptance in this crazy sport. Barrymore also takes a supporting role as one of Page's teammates.
The movie is a stylish and energetic look at a sport few people know much about. Page makes for a lovable lead while a solid cast backs her up. Barrymore not only handles the light tone well but creates some fun action sequences.
Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind (2002) - 7.0
Barrymore isn't the only A-list actor making their directorial debut as George Clooney took a seat in the director's chair for the first time in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. The movie is the strange story of Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell), host of The Gong Show, who also claimed to have worked as a hitman for the CIA. Barrymore plays Barris' girlfriend whom he hides his secret life from.
As ridiculous as Barris' claims are, the movie has a lot of fun playing with them as if they're is something that actually happened. Rockwell is great in one of his first starring roles, and the movie blends genres together in a very effective way.
Ever After (1998) - 7.0
Barrymore got her chance to play a fairy tale princess in Ever After, a retelling of the story of Cinderella. Barrymore plays a young woman who is forced to act as a servant for her cruel stepmother until she has a chance encounter with a prince.
Though the story has been told countless times, audiences fell in love with the charming and touching romance. The more grounded, female-driven approach to the story is interesting as it does away with the magic we usually associate with the tale.
Everybody's Fine (2009) - 7.1
Barrymore has been the star of many films, but she also seems comfortable as part of an ensemble. In Everybody's Fine, she joined a fantastic cast in the story of a widower (Robert De Niro) who travels to visit all of his adult children for the holidays. Barrymore plays one of De Niro's kids.
The movie is a simple story brought to life by some very talented actors and a charming script. De Niro is solid in a lighter role and the supporting cast is stellar. It's a nice little film that balances humor and heart effectively.
Scream (1996) - 7.2
Barrymore was the biggest name to join Wes Craven's slasher film Scream, which resulted in one of the greatest twists in the genre. The film finds a group of high school students being stalked by a masked killer with Barrymore playing one of the terrorized teens.
The premise might sound like every other slasher movie, but Scream sets itself apart from the incredible opening scene. It cleverly uses the tropes of the genre to create a fresh and entertaining horror film that redefined what these movies could be.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - 7.8
It feels like Barrymore has been around in the movie business for so long, but that's probably because she started acting at such a young age. She stole the hearts of audiences everywhere with one of her earliest roles in Steven Spielberg's E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.
The movie follows a young boy named Elliott, who finds a friendly alien in his backyard and tries to help get him home. Barrymore plays Elliott's adorable little sister, Gertie. The movie is a sweet, funny and touching story that helped cement Spielberg as one of the great storytellers of our time.
Donnie Darko (2001) - 8.0
Barrymore is not only an actor and director but also a successful producer who has helped many phenomenal projects get made, including Donnie Darko. The mystery thriller stars Jake Gyllenhaal as the titular teen who narrowly cheats death, then begins having visions of a figure in a terrifying bunny costume. Barrymore has a supporting role as Donnie's teacher.
The movie is a surreal and mind-bending journey that is hard to pin down. However, Gyllenhaal's great performance and the eerie tone keep you engaged as the pieces come together in a mind-blowing way.