Vera Farmiga is an Academy Award nominated actress, and is a total bombshell that has appeared in at least one of your all-time favorite flicks. Since the late '90s, this talented woman has appeared in nearly 60 acting projects, and has so many incredible ones to offer to fans.
Fans might just know her best as Norma Bates from Bates Motel, but this actress has definitely proved herself across many genres and many roles. So catch up on this popular actress's best work, or for die-hard fans to celebrate, here are Vera Farmiga's 10 best films, according to IMDb.
Return To Paradise (1998) - 6.9
This was Vera Farmiga's first Hollywood movie role, and while she has a secondary role, it's worth watching for that reason alone. Starring Vince Vaughn, Anne Heche, and Joaquin Phoenix, two friends try to rescue another, who was arrested in Malaysia for drug possession.
This drama thriller has romance, crime, and is packed with action and suspense. Vera Farmiga is a prominent secondary character, playing Kerrie. This 1998 flick is a certainly a hidden gem.
Orphan (2009) - 6.9
Vera Farmiga is popular in the crime genre, but she also has quite the presence in horror flicks. This thriller follows a husband and a wife (Vera Farmiga and Peter Sarsgaard), who after losing their baby, adopt a nine-year-old girl. However, she's not the innocent orphan.
This riveting tale will pull at the heartstrings of all viewers, and leave them terrified to the bone. With captivating performances, this horror flick is a must-see for lovers of the genre and Vera Farmiga.
Nothing But Truth (2008) - 7.2
This flick stars an incredible trio: Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, and Vera Farmiga. This crime drama follows a female reporter in Washington, who is facing prison time after she calls out a CIA agent, and will not share her source.
This mysterious and enthralling flick has a cast that all movie lovers will enjoy, and is an interesting and fresh take on the crime genre. Plus, this movie has a powerful plot about motherhood and honor.
Running Scared (2006) - 7.4
This action crime drama stars Paul Walker and Cameron Bright. A thug, low on the totem pole, is finally asked by his crime boss to dispose of a gun that was used to kill cops. Of course, the gun falls into the hands of a child, aimed to hill his abusive father.
Vera Farmiga is Teresa Gazelle, the child's mother. This flick is full of intensity, revenge, and action. With an impressive 7.4/10, this underrated drama is certainly a must-see.
Up In The Air (2009) - 7.4
This comedy drama stars Vera Farmiga alongside George Clooney. Clooney plays Ryan, a man that travels constantly for his job. However, this becomes difficult when he meets a new love (Farmiga), and is further complicated by a newly hired woman (Anna Kendrick).
This is a refreshing turn away from crime, and is a hilarious and dynamic trio that is definitely underrated. In fact, this flick was nominated for 6 Oscars, including one for Vera Farmiga. Of course, this is a must-see.
The Judge (2014) - 7.4
This crime drama is an Academy Award-nominated film that stars Robert Downey Jr. as a big-city lawyer. He must return to his childhood home, where his father - the town's judge - is a murder suspect. To find out the truth, he must reconvene with his estranged family.
With Robert Duvall, Billy Bob Thornton, Dax Shepard, and Vera Farmiga as Samantha Powell, this drama is a riveting tale about justice, family, and truth.
Source Code (2011) - 7.5
This action drama follows a soldier, who, after waking up in someone else's body, discovers he's part of a government experiment - and he must find the bomber of a commuter train within eight minutes.
With Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, and Vera Farmgia, a 7.5 is incredibly impressive for a mystery action flick, and will keep all viewers on their toes.
The Conjuring (2013) - 7.5
If there's another genre that Vera Farmiga has certainly proved herself in, it's horror. This thrilling flick is one of the most popular horror movies out there to date. Starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as paranormal investigators, they try to help a family who has stumbled across a terrifying presence in their home.
This movie might just give viewers nightmares, but scored seriously impressive ratings for the horror genre. With a captivating performance by Farmiga, fans will never forget this one. Plus, the sequel even received a 7.3, and there's many more in the series.
The Boy In The Striped Pajamas (2008) - 7.8
This war drama is a classic novel by Josh Boyne, and hits the big screen in a beautiful and brilliant way. Starring Asa Butterfield, this flick follows an eight-year-old boy, the son of a commandant at a German concentration camp. However, he befriends a Jewish boy on the other side of the fence.
Vera Farmiga is the mother, and this flick is full of tragedy, friendship, youth, and honesty. This story is iconic, and the film adaptation is one everyone should see.
The Departed (2006) - 8.5
This is another crime drama, but this is one is directed by Martin Scorsese. An undercover cop (Leonardo DiCaprio) and a mole in the police force (Matt Damon) both try to identify each other, while infiltrating an Irish gang in Boston.
With Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, and Vera Farmiga, this flick will keep everyone on the edge of their seats. With twists and turns, this movie is bound to entertain from start to finish. Plus, this cast is impossible to give up, as is a whopping 8.5/10.