Elisabeth Shue
ActingAbout Elisabeth Shue
Elisabeth Judson Shue (born October 6, 1963) is an American actress, best known for her starring roles in the films The Karate Kid (1984), Adventures in Babysitting (1987), Cocktail (1988), Back to the Future Part II (1989), Back to the Future Part III (1990), Soapdish (1991), Leaving Las Vegas (1995), The Saint (1997), Hollow Man (2000), and Piranha 3D (2010). She has won several acting awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a BAFTA. She starred as Julie Finlay in the CBS procedural forensics crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation from 2012 to 2015. More recently she had supporting roles in Battle of the Sexes (2017) and Death Wish (2018). She was also a series regular in the first season of the Amazon series The Boys (2019).
Elisabeth Shue Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Elisabeth Shue reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Elisabeth Shue's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Elisabeth Shue's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Call to Glory, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Elisabeth Shue Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Elisabeth Shue's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Elisabeth Shue has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Whalefall | Zara Gardiner | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Good Half | Lily Wheeland | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber | Bonnie Kalanick | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Greyhound | Evelyn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Death Wish | Lucy Kersey | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Battle of the Sexes | Priscilla Riggs | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Behaving Badly | Pamela Bender | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Chasing Mavericks | Christy Moriarity | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | House at the End of the Street | Dr. Sarah Cassidy | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Hope Springs | Karen, The Bartender | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Waking Madison | Dr. Elizabeth Barnes | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Janie Jones | Mary Ann Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Piranha 3D | Julie Forester | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Don McKay | Sonny | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Hamlet 2 | Elisabeth Shue | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Gracie | Lindsay Bowen | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | First Born | Laura | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story | Lily | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mysterious Skin | Mrs. McCormick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Hide and Seek | Elizabeth | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Tuck Everlasting | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Leo | Mary Bloom | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The First Year | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Amy & Isabelle | Isabelle Goodrow | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hollow Man | Linda McKay | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Molly | Molly McKay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Cousin Bette | Jenny Cadine | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | City of Angels | Pregnant Woman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Palmetto | Rhea Malroux | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Deconstructing Harry | Fay Sexton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Saint | Emma Russell | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Trigger Effect | Annie | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Leaving Las Vegas | Sera | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Underneath | Susan Crenshaw | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Blind Justice | Caroline | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Radio Inside | Natalie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Twenty Bucks | Emily Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Heart and Souls | Anne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Soapdish | Lori Craven | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Marrying Man | Adele Horner | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Back to the Future Part III | Jennifer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Back to the Future Part II | Jennifer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Cocktail | Jordan Mooney | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Adventures in Babysitting | Chris Parker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Double Switch | Kathy | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Link | Jane Chase | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Call to Glory | Jackie Sarnac | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Karate Kid | Ali Mills | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Somewhere, Tomorrow | Margie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana | Lynn Osborne (as Lisa Shue) | Average | Similar → |
Elisabeth Shue - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Elisabeth Shue?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elisabeth Shue is "Call to Glory" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Elisabeth Shue acted in?
Elisabeth Shue has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Elisabeth Shue?
Other notable films include "Back to the Future Part II", "Mysterious Skin", and "The First Year".