10 Best Molly Parker Movies According To IMDb

10 Best Molly Parker Movies, According To IMDb

Molly Parker is often praised for her performances in films like Wonderland and Marion Bridge, but IMDb considers these to be her best films.

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Molly Parker is a Canadian actress, writer, and director best known for her roles in various television series including Deadwood, House of Cards, and most recently, Lost in Space. Before she reached massive success on the small screen, she was known for her roles in independent British and Canadian films.

Her acting career has spanned three decades, and in that time, she’s been in many films, most of them highly rated. She is often praised for her performances in films like Wonderland and Marion Bridge, but IMDb considers these 10 to be her best.

10 Jockey (2021) – 6.7

The most recent film on this list, Jockey is a drama that premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Clifton Collins Jr. stars as Jackson Silva, an aging jockey aiming for his final championship when a young rookie arrives, claiming to be his son. Parker plays Ruth Wilkes, who helps Jackson prepare for his championship.

User ratings for the film are overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising the performances of its leads, and the cinematography and score also were highlighted. Director Clint Bentley receives plenty of praise for accurately capturing the nature of the hometown horse track scene.

9 Marion Bridge (2002) – 6.7

This 2002 drama follows three estranged sisters as they reunite to care for their dying mother. Soon enough, old conflicts and secrets return to the surface. This film marked a breakthrough role for Parker and was co-star Elliot Page’s debut in a feature film.

Written by Daniel MacIvor, who adapted it from his own play, Marion Bridge has mostly positive reviews from fans who praise the subtlety of this slow-burn drama. This is an underrated independent film that tackles heavy subject matter, such as substance and childhood sexual abuse. It’s an emotional film, boasting beautiful performances from its cast.

8 The War Bride (2001) – 6.8

Set in WW2-era Canada, this romantic drama centers on Londoner Lily, who marries a Canadian soldier before he goes off to war. She and her newborn daughter are invited to move in with his family, where the living conditions aren’t as splendid as he promised. No one knows when or if he’ll return, leaving Lily to deal with his distrusting mother and sister.

Parker and her co-stars, Anna Friel and Brenda Fricker, shine in their roles and the film is praised by fans who call it a touching and powerful drama. While some criticize historical inaccuracies in the movie, overall reviews are positive.

7 Pure (2019) – 6.9

In Pure, a young boy named Paul tries to deal with his mother Mel’s heroin addiction, which began after she became a widow. This British drama also stars Kiera Knightley as Louise, the waitress Paul befriends, who helps him cope with his situation.

The performances of the leads are what really makes this film for fans, who praise Parker’s gut-wrenching performance as struggling widow, Mel. Harry Eden is also a scene-stealer as Paul, and many love Knightley’s role as his would-be savior, who turns out to have the same addiction as Mel. It’s not a film for everyone, but fans consider it an interesting approach to the subject.

6 That’s What I Am (2011) – 7.0

This American comedy-drama is set in California in 1965. A 13-year-old student, Anthony, is unhappy to be paired up with the class geek on a school project but winds up befriending him. When one of the bullies spreads a rumor about a popular teacher, Mr. Simon, Andy learns from the experience. Parker has a supporting role as Andy’s mother, Mrs. Nichols.

Considered preachy by some, most fans find the film to be an inspirational look at how to handle bullies and intolerance. While the adults are worried about Mr. Simon’s sexual orientation, most of the kids are only focused on their usual worries, except for the small handful that initially spread the rumor. This film explores how spreading rumors can lead to major consequences, something that resonates with fans.

5 Wonderland (2003) – 7.1

British drama film Wonderland centers on the lives of a London couple, their three adult daughters, and their absent son. Parker plays Molly, an expecting mother whose husband leaves his job without telling her.

The film received positive reviews from fans who call it a beautiful portrait of a family. While criticized for feeling cliched, in parts, many enjoy the journey each family goes through and how their stories all come together. A snapshot of the new urban working-class, it’s an indie masterpiece that should be watched at least once.

4 Pieces Of A Woman (2020) – 7.1

Pieces of a Woman is a Netflix original that was released in 2020 about a young mother whose home birth ends in an unfathomable tragedy. She begins a year-long journey of mourning that fractures her relationship with her loved ones.

The film is noted for its 20-minute long-take childbirth scene in the opening. Fans refer to it as a masterclass in acting, with star Vanessa Kirby perfectly capturing Martha’s grief following a tragic home birth. Parker does an excellent job as Eva, the midwife who is blamed for the event. Ellen Burstyn also shines as Martha’s mother, who blames both her daughter and the midwife. Emotionally brutal and tough to watch, this film won’t be for everyone, but it’s a solid effort with powerhouse performances.

3 The Road (2009) – 7.2

Based on the book by Cormac McCarthy, The Road follows an ailing father who, along with his son, navigates a dangerous post-apocalyptic world. Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-Phee star in the film, which had a limited release in North America.

Molly Parker doesn’t have much screen time or many lines, but fans love her performance and wish she’d had a bigger role. Critics felt the film’s plot lacked substance in some areas, and certain things could’ve been explored more, but it’s enjoyable nonetheless. The film itself is considered a good yet bleak apocalypse film, with excellent performances from its actors.

2 Words On Bathroom Walls (2020) – 7.2

Released in 2020, Words on Bathroom Walls is an adaptation of Julia Walton’s young adult novel of the same name. Charlie Plummer stars as Adam Petrazelli, a high school senior who is diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through the school year. He struggles to hide it at his new school and falls in love with a brilliant classmate who encourages him to not let himself be defined by his illness.

The film received mostly positive reviews from critics and fans. Fans expecting it to be a typical teen rom-com were pleasantly surprised to find another kind of teen movie that more accurately portrays mental illness. It’s dramatized at times, but fans love Plummer’s performance, as it doesn’t sensationalize mental illness. Parker is also praised as Adam’s mother, who is supportive and encouraging during his treatment. Many consider it eye-opening and powerful, emotional at times, and say its leads do a great job of bringing Walton’s characters to life.

1 Sunshine – 7.5

The historical drama, Sunshine, follows five generations of a Hungarian family, mostly focusing on the three generations from the late 19th to the 20th centuries. The story follows the family through the creation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the 1956 revolution.

Considered by many to be an epic and beautiful view of history, Sunshine has mostly positive reviews and is an underrated film from the ’90s. Some feel the film tries to tackle too much, but fans are pleased with the story it fits in its three-hour runtime. Fans call it a compelling, powerful, and insightful look at Hungarian history, with many crediting it for their knowledge of the country’s history.

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