After almost four decades, Julia Roberts' Mystic Pizza is making a comeback. People are streaming the romantic comedy-drama on Tubi, which is a free streaming platform supported by ads. Mystic Pizza was directed by Donald Petrie. It featured three young Portuguese-American women starring Julia Roberts, Annabeth Gish, and Lili Taylor. Roberts played the role of Daisy Araújo.
The film has been categorized as a coming-of-age film. American film critic, Roger Ebert, gave a rather predictable review. He said:
"I have a feeling that Mystic Pizza may someday become known for the movie stars it showcased back before they became stars. All of the young actors in this movie have genuine gifts."
Another interesting fact about the film is that it was Matt Damon's debut film. It was released in 1988. Keep reading to learn more about Julia Roberts' complete filmography.
Julia Roberts' complete filmography
Julia Roberts has appeared in almost 50-60 films throughout her entire career. She started her acting career in 1987, debuting in Firehouse as Babs. Here is the complete list of Julia Roberts' films, including the year they were released and the roles she played.
Films
- Firehouse - Babs (1987)
- Satisfaction - Daryle Shane (1988)
- Mystic Pizza - Daisy Araújo (1988)
- Blood Red - Marisa Collogero (1989)
- Steel Magnolias - Shelby Eatenton Latcherie (1989)
- Pretty Woman - Vivian Ward (1990)
- Flatliners - Rachel Mannus (1990)
- Sleeping with the Enemy - Laura Williams Burney / Sara Waters (1991)
- Dying Young - Hilary O'Neil (1991)
- Hook - Tinker Bell (1991)
- The Player - Herself (1992)
- The Pelican Brief - Darby Shaw (1993)
- I Love Trouble - Sabrina Peterson (1994)
- Prêt-à-Porter - Anne Eisenhower (1994)
- Something to Talk About - Grace King Bichon (1995)
- Mary Reilly - Mary Reilly (1996)
- Michael Collins - Kitty Kiernan (1996)
- Everyone Says I Love You - Von Sidell (1996)
- My Best Friend's Wedding - Julianne Potter (1997)
- Conspiracy Theory - Alice Sutton (1997)
- Stepmom - Isabel Kelly, also executive producer (1998)
- Notting Hill - Anna Scott (1999)
- Runaway Bride - Maggie Carpenter (1999)
- Erin Brockovich - Erin Brockovich (2000)
- The Mexican - Samantha Barzel (2001)
- America's Sweethearts - Kiki Harrison (2001)
- Ocean's Eleven - Tess Ocean (2001)
- Grand Champion - Jolene (2002)
- Full Frontal - Francesca / Catherine (2002)
- Confessions of a Dangerous Mind - Patricia Watson (2002)
- Mona Lisa Smile - Katherine Ann Watson (2003)
- Tell Them Who You Are - Herself (2004)
- Closer - Anna Cameron (2004)
- Ocean's Twelve - Tess Ocean (2004)
- The Ant Bully - Hova (voice) (2006)
- Charlotte's Web - Charlotte (voice) (2006)
- Charlie Wilson's War - Joanne Herring (2007)
- Fireflies in the Garden - Lisa Taylor (2008)
- Kit Kittredge: An American Girl - Executive producer (2008)
- Duplicity - Claire Stenwick (2009)
- Valentine's Day - Captain Kate Hazeltine (2010)
- Eat Pray Love - Elizabeth Gilbert (2010)
- Jesus Henry Christ - Executive producer (2011)
- Love, Wedding, Marriage - Ava's Therapist (voice) (2011)
- Larry Crowne - Mercedes Tainot (2011)
- Mirror, Mirror - Queen Clementianna (2012)
- August: Osage County - Barbara Fordham (2013)
- Secret in Their Eyes - Jess Cobb (2015)
- Mother's Day - Miranda Collins (2016)
- Money Monster - Patty Fenn (2016)
- Smurfs: The Lost Village - Smurf Willow (voice) (2017)
- Wonder - Isabel Pullman (2017)
- Ben Is Back - Holly Burns (2018)
- Ticket to Paradise - Georgia Cotton, also executive producer (2022)
- Leave the World Behind - Amanda Sandford, also producer (2023)
- After the Hunt - Alma Olsson (2025)
- Panic Carefully - TBA, also producer (TBA)
Television
These are all the shows and roles Julia Roberts has played on television, including the episodes.
- Miami Vice - Polly Wheeler (1988), Episode: "Mirror Image"
- Baja Oklahoma - Cannot Hutchins (1988)
- Before Your Eyes: Angelie’s Secret - Narrator (1995)
- Friends - Susie Moss (1996), Episode: "The One After the Superbowl"
- Murphy Brown - Herself (1998), Episode: "Never Can Say Goodbye"
- Law & Order - Katrina Ludlow (1999), Episode: "Empire"
- Silent Angels: The Rett Syndrome Story - Narrator (2000)
- Nature - Herself (2000), Episode: "Wild Horses of Mongolia with Julia Roberts"
- Queens Supreme - Executive producer (2003)
- Freedom: A History of US - Virginia Eyewitness / Appleton's Journal (2003), 2 episodes
- Samantha: An American Girl Holiday - Executive producer (2004)
- Felicity: An American Girl Adventure - Executive producer (2005)
- Beslan: Three Days in September - Narrator (2006)
- Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front - Executive producer (2006)
- Extraordinary Moms - Presenter, Executive producer (2011)
- The Normal Heart - Dr. Emma Brookner (2014)
- Makers: Women Who Make America - Narrator (2014), Episode: "Women in Hollywood"
- Running Wild with Bear Grylls - Herself (2017), Episode: "Julia Roberts"
- Homecoming - Heidi Bergman, also executive producer (2018), 10 episodes
- Gaslit - Martha Mitchell, also executive producer (2022), 8 episodes
- Knuckles - Vivian Ward (2024), Episode: "The Shabbat Dinner"
Theater
Julia Roberts has only appeared in one theater production. She played the role of Nan / Lina in Three Days of Rain in 2006.
Julia Roberts' role in Mystic Pizza remains a defining moment in her early career. Years later, the film continues to find new viewers through streaming platforms like Tubi. With more than 50 films under her belt, Roberts has established herself as one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars.
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