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The best Jamie Lee Curtis movies:
Halloween
Jamie Lee made her film debut in Halloween as Laurie Strode, a teenage babysitter stalked by masked killer Michael Myers. The seminal slasher film defined the genre and made Jamie Lee a “scream queen” icon.
Where to watch: Stan.
Freaky Friday
In this beloved body-swap comedy (which is getting a sequel in 2025), Jamie Lee plays a strict mother who switches bodies with her rebellious teenage daughter, played by Lindsay Lohan. Her hilarious and heartfelt performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
Where to watch: Disney+.
Stream Freaky Friday on Disney Plus from $15.99/mth. SUBSCRIBE HERE.
A Fish Called Wanda
This British-American heist comedy sees Jamie Lee as Wanda, a seductive con artist who manipulates multiple men to recover stolen diamonds. The hysterical film also stars John Cleese, Kevin Kline, and Michael Palin.
Where to watch: Rent or buy via Apple TV+.
True Lies
Jamie Lee won a Golden Globe for her performance in True Lies. She stars opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger and plays Helen Tasker, a bored housewife who unknowingly gets involved in her husband’s secret spy life.
Where to watch: Disney+.
Stream True Lies on Disney Plus from $15.99/mth. SUBSCRIBE HERE.
Knives Out
In this modern whodunit, Jamie Lee plays the sharp-witted Linda Drysdale, a wealthy suspect in the mysterious death of her father. Knives Out has an incredibly stacked cast – that includes Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, and Christopher Plummer – and received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
Where to watch: Stan.
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Jamie Lee won her first Oscar for playing Deirdre Beaubeirdre, an eccentric IRS auditor in Everything Everywhere All at Once. The genre-bending sci-fi film about multiverses, family, and existential chaos also stars Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan, and won the Oscar for Best Picture – so you know it’s good!
Where to watch: Netflix and Stan.
Trading Places
In Trading Places, Jamie Lee plays Ophelia, a street-smart sex worker who helps an ousted stockbroker. The comedy film – which also stars Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy – was a box office hit upon its release and remains a cult classic today.
Where to watch: Binge and Foxtel Now.
Stream Trading Places on BINGE from $10/mth, with a 7-day free trial. SUBSCRIBE HERE.
Stream Trading Places on Foxtel Now from $35/mth, with a 10-day free trial. SUBSCRIBE HERE.
