Julia Stiles
ActingAbout Julia Stiles
Julia O'Hara Stiles (born March 28, 1981) is an American actress. After beginning her career in small parts in a New York City theatre troupe, she has moved on to leading roles in plays by writers as diverse as William Shakespeare and David Mamet. Her film career has included both commercial and critical successes, ranging from teen romantic comedies such as 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) to dark art house pictures such as The Business of Strangers (2001). She's known for playing the supporting character Nicky Parsons in the Bourne film series, the starring role in Save the Last Dance, and for her role in Mona Lisa Smile. She guest starred as Lumen Pierce in the fifth season of the Showtime series Dexter, a role that earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Julia Stiles reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Julia Stiles's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Julia Stiles remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Julia Stiles Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Julia Stiles's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Julia Stiles.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chosen Family | Clio | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Orphan: First Kill | Tricia Albright | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Halftime | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The God Committee | Dr. Jordan Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Hustlers | Elizabeth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Trouble | Rachel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | 11:55 | Janine | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Drowning | Lauren Seymour | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Jason Bourne | Nicky Parsons | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Misconduct | Jane Clemente | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Great Gilly Hopkins | Courtney Rutherford Hopkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Blackway | Lillian | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Out of the Dark | Sarah Harriman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Hits | Woman at Dump | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Closed Circuit | Joanna Reece | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | It's a Disaster | Tracy Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Makeover | Hannah | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Silver Linings Playbook | Veronica | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Stars in Shorts | Young Woman | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Between Us | Grace | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Girl Most Likely | Stage Imogene | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sexting | Young Woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Passage | Ella | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Cry of the Owl | Jenny Thierolf | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Gospel Hill | Rosie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Bourne Ultimatum | Nicky Parsons | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Omen | Katherine Thorn | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | A Little Trip to Heaven | Isold | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Edmond | Glenna | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Bourne Supremacy | Nicky Parsons | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Prince & Me | Paige Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Mona Lisa Smile | Joan Brandwyn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Carolina | Carolina | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | A Guy Thing | Becky Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Bourne Identity | Nicky Parsons | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Concert for New York City | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Business of Strangers | Paula Murphy | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | O | Desi Brable | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Save the Last Dance | Sara Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | State and Main | Carla | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hamlet | Ophelia | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Down to You | Imogen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | 10 Things I Hate About You | Katarina Stratford | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The '60s | Katie Herlihy | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Wide Awake | Neena Beal | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Wicked | Ellie Christianson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Before Women Had Wings | Phoebe Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Devil's Own | Bridget O'Meara | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | I Love You, I Love You Not | Young Nana's Friend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Julia Stiles - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Julia Stiles?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Julia Stiles is "Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Julia Stiles acted in?
Julia Stiles has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Julia Stiles?
Other notable films include "10 Things I Hate About You", "The Bourne Identity", and "The Bourne Ultimatum".