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Uma Thurman

Actor

Filmography (All Films)

 
Johnny Be GoodJohnny Be Good (1988)
Dir. Bud Smith
Feat. Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey Jnr., Uma Thurman
Woeful comedy with a miscast Hall as a talented high school football player enjoying the perks and pitfalls of college celebrity.
Adventures of Baron MunchausenAdventures of Baron Munchausen (1989) Recommended
Dir. Terry Gilliam
Feat. Oliver Reed, Uma Thurman, Robin Williams
An elaborate and hugely expensive adventure for dir. Gilliam who successfully visualises the fantastic tall–tales of the real–life 18th…
Where the Heart IsWhere the Heart Is (1990)
Dir. John Boorman
Feat. Uma Thurman, Crispin Glover, Dabney Coleman
Trendy New York teens are forced out of their parents house to live in a ramshackle dump, and learn the ways of the real world. Kooky fun.
Henry and JuneHenry and June (1990)
Dir. Philip Kaufman
Feat. Maria de Medeiros, Fred Ward, Uma Thurman
From the diaries of French author Anais Nin, her steamy and stormy adventures with American writer Henry Miller and his wife are lensed to perfection.
Robin HoodRobin Hood (1991)
Dir. John Irvin
Feat. Patrick Bergin, Uma Thurman, Jeroen Krabbe
Bergin inhabits the role of the noble swashbuckler in this modest adaptation of the Anglo legend. 
Final AnalysisFinal Analysis (1991)
Dir. Phil Joanou
Feat. Richard Gere, Kim Basinger, Uma Thurman
Modern attempt at an old–fashioned mystery is more ambitious than it is convincing. Fans of Richard Gere and Kim Basinger may think otherwise.
Mad Dog and GloryMad Dog and Glory (1992)
Dir. John McNaughton
Feat. Robert De Niro, Bill Murray, Uma Thurman
Wimpy cop Robert De Niro saves the life of smarmy mobster Bill Murray who then obliges him with the dubious services of one Uma Thurman for a week.…
Jennifer 8Jennifer 8 (1992)
Dir. Bruce Robinson
Feat. Andy Garcia, Lance Henriksen, Uma Thurman
Dark tale in which cop Andy Garcia falls for blind girl Uma Thurman who may be a serial killer's next victim. Mostly engrossing and often scary. John…
Even Cowgirls Get the BluesEven Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993)
Dir. Gus Van Sant
Feat. Uma Thurman, John Hurt, Sean Young
A joyously ropey adaptation of Tom Robbins beloved 1970s novel in which a big–thumbed hitch–hiker (Uma Thurman) eventually hooks up at a…
Pulp FictionPulp Fiction (1994) Aro Favourite
Dir. Quentin Tarantino
Feat. John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman
With just his second film, Quentin Tarantino not only became a household name but a massive cultural phenomenon. He miraculously surpasses…
Truth About Cats and DogsTruth About Cats and Dogs (1995)
Dir. Michael Lehmann
Feat. Janeane Garofalo, Ben Chaplin, Uma Thurman
Cyrano De Bergerac is reworked for the girls in this highly digestible romantic fable. Fresh faces Janeanne Garofalo and Brit hunk Ben Chaplin…
Beautiful GirlsBeautiful Girls (1996)
Dir. Ted Demme
Feat. Matt Dillon, Timothy Hutton, Uma Thurman
Not about beautiful girls but in fact about almost–thirtysomething blokes who think from between their legs. Lots of beautiful movie stars seem…
Month by the Lake, AMonth by the Lake, A (1996) Recommended
Dir. John Irvin
Feat. Vanessa Redgrave, Edward Fox, Uma Thurman
The second H.E. Bates adaptation of 1996 (after FEAST OF JULY) is a lush autumnal romance set on the shores of Italy's Lake Como. Vanessa Redgrave…
Batman and RobinBatman and Robin (1997)
Dir. Joel Schumacher
Feat. George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Arnold Schwarzenegger
It's George Clooney's turn in the batsuit, with Chris O'Donnell, Arnold, Uma and Alicia all able to indulge the designer fetish–wear, too. A…
GattacaGattaca (1997) Recommended
Dir. Andrew Niccol
Feat. Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman
The big league writer/directing debut of ex–pat Wellingtonian and former London adman Niccol, is a highly intriguing thriller about the scary…
Avengers, TheAvengers, The (1998)
Dir. Jeremiah Chechik
Feat. Uma Thurman, Ralph Fiennes, Sean Connery
Uma Thurman and Ralph Fiennes indulge hip nostalgia in this critically–savaged update on the classic 60s TV series. Replicating the…
Les MiserablesLes Miserables (1998)
Dir. Bille August
Feat. Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman
Victor Hugo's epic tale of France circa 1820 is dusted off once more, Liam Neeson here being forever dogged by Inspector Javert (Geoffrey Rush…
Sweet and LowdownSweet and Lowdown (1999) Recommended
Dir. Woody Allen
Feat. Sean Penn, Samantha Morton, Uma Thurman
Possibly Woody Allen's most critically appreciated film since BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, this mock–u–drama concerns the life, loves and music…
Golden Bowl, TheGolden Bowl, The (2000)
Dir. James Ivory
Feat. Nick Nolte, Uma Thurman, Kate Beckinsale
Ambitious adaptation of Henry James’ most complex novel, Merchant–Ivory recruiting Nick Nolte, Uma Thurman, Kate Beckinsale and Jeremy…
TapeTape (2001) Recommended
Dir. Richard Linklater
Feat. Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Robert Sean Leonard
Three school friends reunite for an evening of reminiscence and recrimination, in this tense, coiled drama filmed in ‘fly on the wall’ style by…
VatelVatel (2002)
Dir. Roland Joffe
Feat. Gerard Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth
Talent–studded drama set in the cuisine–conscious French nobility of Louis XIV’s reign, where master chef Gerard Depardieu must prepare…
Hysterical BlindnessHysterical Blindness (2002)
Dir. Mira Nair
Feat. Uma Thurman, Juliette Lewis, Gena Rowlands
A red–maned Uma Thurman comes to terms with her 'Jersey Girl' existence in this noted telemovie from dir. Mira Nair (MONSOON…
Kill Bill - Vol. 1Kill Bill - Vol. 1 (2003)
Dir. Quentin Tarantino
Feat. Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox
A blunt revenge picture souped up as an over–the–top homage to 70s ‘grindhouse’ flicks, this “fourth film by Quentin Tarantino”…
PaycheckPaycheck (2003)
Dir. John Woo
Feat. Ben Affleck, Aaron Eckhart, Uma Thurman
Action–orientated version of a typically complex Phillip K Dick sci–fi story, in which hero Affleck must contend with wiped memories,…
Kill Bill - Vol. 2Kill Bill - Vol. 2 (2004) Recommended
Dir. Quentin Tarantino
Feat. Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah
The second half of Quentin Tarantino’s revenge saga is an uneven but redeeming affair that brings closure to his magnum opus with more character…
Be CoolBe Cool (2005)
Dir. F. Gary Gray
Feat. John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Vince Vaughn
This sequel to the stylish GET SHORTY has a certain snap in its step, with the resourceful wiseguy Chili Palmer (Travolta) back after almost a…
PrimePrime (2005) Recommended
Dir. Ben Younger
Feat. Uma Thurman, Meryl Streep
Light yet smart New York City comedy in the Woody Allen mode, proposing the cracked fairytale of 30–something Thurman being wooed by a young…
Producers, TheProducers, The (2005)
Dir. Susan Stroman
Feat. Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman
Lively remake of Mel Brooks' classic blackly comedy in which two Jewish Broadway producers (Broderick and Lane) develop a musical which they are sure…
My Super Ex-GirlfriendMy Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006)
Dir. Ivan Reitman
Feat. Uma Thurman, Luke Wilson, Anna Faris
Superheroic romcom sees neurotic superhero 'G–Girl' (Uma Thurman) and a non–powered, somewhat nebbish architect (Luke Wilson) fall in…
Life Before Her Eyes, TheLife Before Her Eyes, The (2007)
Dir. Vadim Perelman
Feat. Uma Thurman, Evan Rachel Wood, Eva Amurri
The seemingly idyllic life of a suburban mother of two (Thurman) is upended by a traumatic event from her past, in this ominous melodrama from the…
Accidental Husband, TheAccidental Husband, The (2008)
Dir. Griffin Dunne
Feat. Uma Thurman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Colin Firth
Romantic comedy stars Uma Thurman as a talk–show host who discovers she is somehow married to a man she has never met, and goes on a mission to…
MotherhoodMotherhood (2009)
Dir. Katherine Dieckmann
Feat. Uma Thurman, Anthony Edwards, Minnie Driver
Uma Thurman is miscast (to amusing effect) as a frumpy, frazzled mommy–of–two juggling the middle–class plight of career aspiration…
Percy Jackson: The Lightning ThiefPercy Jackson: The Lightning Thief (2010) Recommended
Dir. Chris Columbus
Feat. Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario
Striking fantasy that follows a gangly teenager who discovers that he's the son of Poseidon and has inherited some of Dad's powers. Percy soon finds…
Bel AmiBel Ami (2012)
Dir. Declan Donnellan, Nick Ormerod
Feat. Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Kristin Scott Thomas
Parisian set bodice–ripper with Robert Pattinson brooding his way through the boudoirs of the city's wealthy women.
Playing for KeepsPlaying for Keeps (2012)
Dir. Gabriel Muccino
Feat. Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Dennis Quaid
A womanising hunk (Gerard Butler, obviously) allows himself to be objectified by the soccer moms on a junior team he's coaching in order to win back…
Movie 43Movie 43 (2013)
Feat. Dennis Quaid, Greg Kinnear, Common
Hollywood's enthusiasm for large ensemble comedies continues with this star–studded monstrosity, framed around a struggling director (Quaid)…
NymphomaniacNymphomaniac (Nymphomaniac: Vol. I & II) (2013)
Dir. Lars Von Trier
Feat. Charlotte Gainsbourg, Stellan Skarsgard, Stacy Martin
The controversy–baiting director Lars Von Trier's wild and poetic opus detailing a woman’s erotic journey from birth to middle age as told by…
BurntBurnt (2015)
Dir. John Wells
Feat. Sienna Miller, Daniel Bruhl, Omar Sy
Culinary drama with Bradley Cooper as a temperamental chef pushing his staff to the limits as he strives for a third Michelin star.
House That Jack Built, TheHouse That Jack Built, The (2018)
Dir. Lars Von Trier
Feat. Matt Dillon, Bruno Ganz, Uma Thurman
Matt Dillon plays a po–faced serial killer across 12 years, intimately exploring his mental state and beliefs about life and art. From Danish…

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