10 best Parker Posey movies and TV shows, ranked

Known for her work in indie cinema, the list of Parker Posey movies and TV shows is huge, as the actress has been entertaining audiences since the 1990s. Whether appearing in classic rom-coms like You’ve Got Mail or superhit shows like Boston Legal, Posey is one of the most popular faces in Hollywood.

From playing a juvenile delinquent, a villain’s sidekick, or being part of a dysfunctional family, Posey has played many different roles in her long career. Let’s have a look at 10 of the best Parker Posey movies and TV shows.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the writer's opinion and contains spoilers. Reader discretion is advised.

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10 best Parker Posey movies and TV shows, ranked

10) Personal Velocity: Three Portraits

This 2002 indie film follows the lives of three women who are struggling at some point in their lives and trying to cope with it. Posey plays Greta, an ambitious editor unhappy in her marriage and determined not to repeat her unfaithful father’s mistakes.

The movie earned numerous accolades for its storytelling, cinematography, and performances, and therefore is a part of the list of best Parker Posey movies and TV shows.

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9) Superman Returns

One of the few films in Posey’s filmography that is a blockbuster type—since the actress works more in indie films—Superman Returns is one of the best in the list due to Posey donning a negative character. The film marks Superman’s return to Earth after five years and his ongoing tussle with Lex Luthor, who tries to steal Kryptonite crystals.

Posey plays Luthor’s sidekick, Kitty, who helps him by creating a diversion that grabs Superman’s attention and gives him time to steal the crystals from the Metropolitan Museum.

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8) Dazed and Confused

This coming-of-age film is one of the most popular 1990s films, which captures the wild times of the 1970s, and is also one of the best in the list of Parker Posey movies and TV shows. It narrates the story of a group of teenagers preparing a hazing party for freshmen at their high school on the last day of school.

Posey plays the character of Darla, which is also one of her most entertaining characters, as she plays the role of the queen bee of the school. She might not have much screen time in the film, but she surely leaves a mark with her performance.

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7) The House of Yes

This dark comedy is regarded as one of the best films of Parker Posey. In this film, Posey plays the character of Jackie O, who has been recently released from a psychiatric hospital and is obsessed with the pink suit that Jackie Kennedy wore on the day John F. Kennedy was shot dead.

The film reveals that she had an incestuous relationship with her brother and now plans to break his engagement to Lesley. In her obsession with the tragic event and refusal to let go of her brother, she kills him with the gun that they both played with since they were teenagers, enacting the death of John F. Kennedy.

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6) The Staircase

Next in the list is the crime drama The Staircase. The drama follows Michael Peterson, who is accused of killing his wife, Kathleen, and is dealing with the brutal court case. Posey plays the character of Freda Black, a county prosecutor, who brings in evidence—pictures of gay p*rn collected from Peterson’s computer and office, and also the autopsy report—which helps in establishing the motive for him to kill Kathleen.

Posey portrayed the determined DA Freda perfectly—someone who wanted Peterson to pay for his crimes and bring justice by solving the cold-blooded murder case.

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5) Mr. & Mrs. Smith

The 2024 Prime Video series is next on the list of Parker Posey movies and TV shows. It revolves around two strangers who begin posing as a married couple and work for an organization, which gives them the aliases of John and Jane. They go undercover and solve high-profile cases, and gradually fall for each other.

Posey appears in a guest role in the series and is also one of the undercover agents for the organization. She also goes by the alias Jane—an efficient and cool spy—whose John alias is played by Wagner Moura.

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4) Scream 3

On of the well-known movies of Parker Posey is Scream 3, which revolves around Ghostface on a killing spree again as he looks for Sidney Prescott. Unlike the previous Scream films, this one in the franchise was funnier, as it had humor and elements of a slasher film.

Posey plays an actress named Jennifer Jolie, who takes on the lead role in the film Stab 3 after the former actress is killed by Ghostface. Although Posey’s character doesn’t survive—just like many other characters in the Scream franchise—it was an entertaining role.

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3) Beau is Afraid

Back to her indie roots, this next film in the list of Parker Posey movies and TV shows is a must-watch if you want to watch something absurd and surreal. The film narrates the story of Beau’s bizarre and equally wild expedition to see his mother.

Posey plays the character of Elaine Bray, the woman Beau is in love with, whom he met when they were teenagers. They reconnect when she attends Beau’s mother’s funeral service, but don’t get to spend much time together, as she dies shortly after.

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2) Lost in Space

This sci-fi series revolves around the Robinson family, who earn their place in Resolute as the survival of humanity looks bleak on their planet. However, they are forced to land on a habitable planet after an alien robot breaches Resolute’s hull. Posey plays a criminal who has disguised herself as her sister, Jessica, and takes her place in Resolute.

However, she doesn’t stop there. She later attacks Zachary and steals his credentials, becoming Dr. Zoe Smith, and takes his place in the Jupiter ship after Resolute is breached. Creating havoc by committing one crime after another, Posey’s character is among the most dangerous in the series, making it a must-watch on the list.

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1) The White Lotus

Posey plays the character of Victoria Ratliff in Season 3 of The White Lotus. Her character is described as someone obsessed with appearance and highly critical.

As the series moves forward, we learn many secrets about the wealthy Ratliff family—and also about Victoria, who became more popular thanks to her unforgettable North Carolina accent. The dark comedy show ranks among the best in the list.

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