79 Diane Ladd Movies & TV Shows, Ranked Best to Worst

Los Angeles private detective Jake Gittes, who specializes in adultery cases, is hired by a woman to spy on her husband, high-profile engineer Hollis Mulwray. However, after he exposes Mulwray's affair with a young blonde woman, he is sued by the real Mrs. Mulwray, and gets further entangled into a conspiracy following the sudden death of Mr. Mulwray.

New Zealander speed biker Burt Munro has spent many years rebuilding his 1920 Indian motorcycle. He now wants to test his machine and his skill at the Bonneville Speedway in Utah, USA. Based on a true story, the film follows his journey to Utah, crossing many hurdles on the way, finally setting a world record that is yet to be broken. 

Clark Griswold begins his plans for a "fun old-fashioned family Christmas" by driving with his wife Ellen and two children Audrey and Rusty to a country farm and securing the biggest tree. However, he struggles to keep his Christmas spirit up after unsophisticated relatives show up at his house and his boss denies his much-awaited bonus.

Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore is a comedy drama film which tells the story of a woman who recently loses her husband. She hits the road with her young son, and is determined to make a new life for herself as a singer.

Sailor Ripley, released from prison after killing in self-defense, breaks his parole to set out for California with girlfriend, Lula Fortune. Lula’s mother, Marietta, sends a private detective and a contract-killer after them to eliminate Sailor. While on the run in a bid to keep one step ahead of Marietta’s plotting, they encounter offensives, and fight through challenges that test their love.

Inland Empire is a 2006 mystery drama film, revolving around an actress who begins to adopt the persona of her character in a film, and meanwhile, her world starts becoming nightmarish and surreal.  

This critically acclaimed film was based on former US President Bill Clinton’s first presidential campaign in 1992. The film tells the story of Henry Burton who joins the presidential campaign of Jack Stanton, Governor of Arkansas, who is running for President.

After a civil rights leader named Medgar Evers is killed by a racist, an assistant district attorney helps his widow to find justice.

Mr. Dark, a villainous carnival owner, preys upon oblivious townsfolk by concurring wishes. But all wishes come with a price.

At the turn of the 20th century in Mississippi, Lucius McCaslin, an 11-year old boy embarks on a journey that will stay with him forever. His grandfather, Boss, buys a car and Boon, a local handyman, is hell-bent on getting behind the wheels. As soon as Boss goes out of town on a trip, Boon approaches pliable Lucius and takes him on a road trip along with Ned. While on the road  that not only face the hazards of driving but also a surge of guilt.

This biographical film depicts the story of brilliant inventor, Joy Mangano, who is financially struggling as a divorced mother of two children with a huge family to support. She designs an innovative self-wringing mop and manages to get a sponsor, but has an excruciating journey through betrayals before she can establish herself as a successful independent businesswoman.

A story set in the Great Depression about a woman who is hired as a housemaid by a rich family. The woman runs into trouble with most men she encounters, who keep falling for her appearance and personality.

Black Widow is a crime drama thriller film which tells the story of a woman named Catherine who marries wealthy men for their money, and murders them. Meanwhile, a federal agent named Alexandra is on her trail for a long time, but she is not able to prove anything due to lack of evidence, and as the latter is a master of disguise.  

Bobby McKlusky is serving time in a prison in Arkansas for his illegal liquor business. However, when he learns that his younger brother Donny was murdered and Sheriff JC Connors was behind it, he manages to get out of prison, and starts to work undercover for a federal agency, in order to expose the sheriff and his wrongdoings.   

Gwen Cummings, who is a columnist for a big newspaper, ruins her sister’s wedding and crashes a stolen limousine, after which she is sent to a rehab center. During this time, she reevaluates her life and works towards becoming a better person and improving her life. 

Jonathan Corliss murders Dorothy, his secret girlfriend, after she tells him that she is pregnant, and stages the murder as suicide. He then moves to New York, where he tries to win over her twin sister Ellen. However, Ellen is not convinced that her sister’s death was a suicide, and therefore, she decides to investigate the matter herself.

Macho Callahan is a Western film which revolves around a civil war prisoner named Macho Callahan who manages to breaks out of his prison. He sets out to punish the man who is responsible for his imprisonment, but unfortunately ends up killing another man on the way, whose widow decides to track down Callahan.

The Steagle is an American comedy film which takes us to the time of the Cuban missile crisis. The story revolves around a mild-mannered professor, who finally decides to live out the life of his dreams. He sets out to travel across the country, and in each city, he adopts a different persona.

Paul wants to talk marriage to his pregnant, but unwilling girlfriend Karen and on their way to the beach they are captured by a motorcycle gang, led by Paul’s high school friend J.J. As the gang vies with each other to decide who will have Karen first, J.J suggests that they have a motorcycle drag race to decide the winner, giving Paul a chance to escape.   

Citizen Ruth is a comedy drama film which tells the story of Ruth, a poor, drug-addicted woman whose life gets complicated when she gets pregnant. A judge orders her to get an abortion, but a group of pro-life activists makes things more complicated for her, and she soon attracts national attention from those involved in the abortion debate.  

Mary Ann, a college student, is brutally raped by an unknown attacker. She returns home and attempts to resume her usual life but she is traumatized. When she fails to find peace, she tries to end her life. Mike, a garage mechanic, saves her and gives her shelter in his own basement house. But is he really trustworthy?

Just Before I Go is a black comedy film which tells the story of Ted, who falls into depression, after his wife leaves him for someone else. He decides to kill himself, but before that he decides that he should tie up some loose ends, and therefore he moves in with his politically incorrect brother.  

A casino manager and his club singer find themselves in a complicated but hilarious situation after they agree to take in a troublesome but lovable little girl.

Rheinhardt, an alcoholic wanderer, accepts an announcer’s job at WUSA, a New Orleans right-wing radio station, although he doesn’t agree with the station’s political views. When friend Geraldine and activist neighbor Rainey question him about WUSA’s involvement in hate propaganda and conspiracy to instigate a riot at a planned rally, Rheinhardt realizes that he can’t insulate himself, and needs to take a stand.