Some fans know Elizabeth Hurley from her films from the late 90s and early 2000s. Others know her from roles on TV from series like The Royals, beginning in the mid-2010s. The English actress draws in fans with her comedic acting, as well as spirited dramatic performances.

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Movies like Bedazzled and Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery highlight the actress' career. Some fans say Elizabeth Hurley's Vanessa Kensington is one of the most likable characters in Austin Powers. Fans have taken to IMDb to rate Hurley's best movies.

Rowing With The Wind — 5.9

Split image of Elizabeth Hurley smirking in Rowing With the Wind.

Rowing with the Wind presents a fictionalized telling of Mary Shelley's story. The famous author travels to Switzerland with her partner and a few close associates. Along the way, she writes Frankenstein and several difficulties follow.

Elizabeth Hurley plays Claire Clairmont. Clairemont is Mary's stepsister. Fans of the movie might say it produces an interesting story rooted in historical events. Others perhaps say Hurley shines in her supporting role.

The Weight Of Water — 5.9

Before The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty, Kathryn Bigelow gave audiences The Weight of Water. The early 2000s movie presents a thriller with a small ensemble cast. It concerns a group of people investigating 100-year-old murders on New England's Smuttynose Island.

Some fans say The Weight of Water is one of Kathryn Bigelow's best movies. Elizabeth Hurley plays the sultry Adaline Gunne alongside Sean Penn's Thomas Janes and Catherine McCormack's Jean Janes.

Passenger 57 — 5.9

Wesley Snipes facing the villain in Passenger 57

Wesley Snipes stars in Passenger 57 as John Cutter. The action movie follows Cutter on a flight he is meant to secure. The plane is carrying a terrorist, Charles Rane, to trial and when he tries to hijack the plane, Cutter steps in and kicks off the events of the movie.

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Elizabeth Hurley plays an antagonist in Passenger 57. She takes on the role of Sabrina Ritchie. Richie is Rane's right-hand woman during his take over of the plane. Passenger 57 is an earlier example of an aircraft action thriller, and devotees might say it laid the foundation for flicks like Con-Air and Snakes on a Plane.

The Long Winter — 6.0

Split image of Elizabeth Hurley in The Long Winter.

The Long Winter and Passenger 57 came out during the same year in the early 1990s. The French and Spanish film presents the events of the Spanish Civil War. It focuses on a family during wartime.

Elizabeth Hurley plays Emma Stapleton. Hurley fans might say the movie stands out in her filmography. It is characterized by multiple mainstream American blockbusters, unlike the obscure foreign film.

Bedazzled — 6.0

The Devil lounging on the hood of a car

Some fans of the 2000s comedy Bedazzled might not know it is a remake of a British comedy from the 60s. It follows Elliot Richards, a lonely outcast who takes life by the horns after making a deal with the Devil. He is granted several outlandish wishes in exchange for his soul.

Elizabeth Hurley plays the Devil alongside Brendan Fraser's Elliot. Some audiences don't consider Bedazzled Fraser's best movie. However, to many fans, it gives Elizabeth Hurley an all-time role. She shows off her comedic chops in helping drive the narrative, and some fans might say she and Fraser showcase memorable chemistry.

Edtv — 6.1

Edtv presents a comedy from the late 1990s by director Ron Howard. The narrative focuses on Matthew McConaughey's titular Edward "Ed" Pekurny. Ed is a regular guy who becomes the star of a 24-hour reality show.

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Elizabeth Hurley plays Jill, a popular actress who gets involved with Ed after meeting him on a talk show. Edtv presents a different kind of Truman Show with a lighter story released a year after it. Fans of the film perhaps say it is overlooked.

Then Came You — 6.1

Then Came You - Craig Ferguson & Kathie Lee Gifford - Kitchen

Then Came You is one of Elizabeth Hurley's most recent films. It is a rom-com following protagonists Annabelle and Howard. Howard runs an inn in Scotland, and Annabelle visits after losing her husband. The two soon develop a relationship.

Elizabeth Hurley plays Clare, Howard's fiancée. Then Came You showcases the beauty of Scotland and a simple, pleasant story. Fans of the movie might say it effectively showcases familiar rom-com tropes.

Permanent Midnight — 6.2

Permanent Midnight is an indie movie from the late 1990s. It is based on an autobiography. The story follows Ben Stiller's Jerry Stahl. Stahl is an addict who breaks into the world of television writing in the 1980s.

Elizabeth Hurley plays Sandra Stahl, who Jerry marries so she can get a green card. The film features an ensemble cast of comedic actors including Owen Wilson, Janeane Garofalo, and Fred Willard.

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me — 6.6

Vanessa Kensington Fembot Austin Powers

The cultural impact of the Austin Powers franchise is hard to deny. The second film develops the series further, putting Austin alongside a new leading lady with Heather Graham's Felicity Shagwell. Austin travels back in time to stop Dr. Evil as multiple new characters are introduced.

Elizabeth Hurley returns as Vanessa Kensington for a short scene in the film's beginning. She is revealed to be a fembot in a self-aware gag explaining her absence from the rest of the film. Austin Powers fans might say the second film lands in a sweet spot between straightforward and over-the-top.

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery — 7.0

Mike Myers and Elizabeth Hurley in Austin Powers- International Man of Mystery

Many of Austin Powers' most hilarious quotes come from the first film. It presents the now-iconic story of a 60s secret agent frozen and unthawed in the 1990s to take down his evil nemesis. The satire features Elizabeth Hurley in one of her most famous roles.

Hurley plays Austin's love interest and professional partner as Vanessa Kensington. The high rating of Austin Powers might not be a surprise to fans. Devotees might say Hurley and Mike Myers have palpable chemistry on-screen in one of the late 90s' most memorable comedies.

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