Meg Ryan’s 10 Best Movies, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes
Meg Ryan is an American actress who became a household name through the late ’80s and the ’90s. She was often dubbed America’s Sweetheart and was known for her roles in several romantic comedies. Her films have varied in both commercial and critical success. Here, we rank Meg Ryan’s ten best movies according to their Rotten Tomatoes scores, providing a glimpse into her most critically acclaimed work.
1.When Harry Met Sally (1989)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 91%
This iconic romantic comedy about two friends who fear sex would ruin their friendship is often cited as Meg Ryan’s best film. It contains the legendary scene at Katz’s Deli that immortalized Ryan’s character.
2.Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 75%
Another beloved romantic comedy pairing Meg Ryan with Tom Hanks, which has, over time, become a classic in its genre showcasing the actors’ on-screen chemistry.
3.You’ve Got Mail (1998)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 69%
Reuniting with Tom Hanks, this romantic comedy directed by Nora Ephron modernized the love story by integrating the digital age of email correspondence.
4.Courage Under Fire (1996)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 85%
A shift from her usual rom-com roles, Ryan plays a soldier in this Gulf War drama, highlighting her range as an actress.
5.Joe Versus The Volcano (1990)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 61%
The first film to unite Meg Ryan with Tom Hanks, this quirky romantic comedy offers a unique blend of humor and fantasy.
6.Addicted to Love (1997)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 67%
This dark romantic comedy turns the genre on its head with Ryan’s character teaming up with Matthew Broderick to break up their exes’ new relationship.
7.French Kiss (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 45%
A rom-com with international flair, where Ryan’s character travels to France to win back her fiancé but gets entangled with a charming thief played by Kevin Kline.
8.Prelude to a Kiss (1992)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 61%
In this fantasy-infused romance drama based on a play of the same name, Ryan’s character swaps souls with an old man after an unexpected kiss.
9.Kate & Leopold (2001)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 50%
A time-travel romance where Meg Ryan connects with Hugh Jackman’s character from the 19th century showing her comedic timing and chemistry with multiple leading men.
10.Innerspace (1987)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 81%
An earlier comedic role for Ryan alongside Dennis Quaid and Martin Short in this sci-fi adventure where a miniaturized pilot accidentally gets injected into a hypochondriac’s body.
(Note that these scores can change over time and new reviews may alter them after this listing.)