10 Most Underrated Angelina Jolie Movies Every Fan Should Watch

10. Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021)

Angelina Jolie plays a smokejumper protecting a boy from killers in this intense survival thriller. It is gritty, full of action, and emotionally real. The role shows off her physical strength and motherly side. The movie came out during the pandemic and did not get much attention, but it still delivers good thrills.

9. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

This retro futuristic adventure features Jolie as a daring pilot in a beautiful looking art deco world. The movie was shot entirely on green screen, which was a bold move at the time. It is underrated even though it has a lot of ambition and charm. The role lets Jolie have fun and show off an adventurous, stylish energy.

8. Pushing Tin (1999)

Jolie steals scenes as the seductive wife in this quirky comedy about air traffic controllers. With John Cusack and Billy Bob Thornton, the movie is sharp, funny, and smart about stress and relationships. It was overlooked when it came out, but it shows off her natural comic timing.

7. Original Sin (2001)

A steamy erotic thriller with Antonio Banderas, Jolie plays a mysterious mail order bride with dark secrets. The movie is sensual, moody, and boldly sexual. It was criticized for going over the top, but it offers pure guilty pleasure entertainment and one of her most seductive roles.

6. A Mighty Heart (2007)

Angelina Jolie gives a quiet and powerful performance as Mariane Pearl in this real life drama about her husband's kidnapping. The film is subtle and emotionally crushing, putting humanity ahead of shock value. It is underrated because of its heavy topic, but it really shows off her serious acting skills.

5. Beyond Borders (2003)

Jolie plays a wealthy woman drawn into humanitarian work across war zones in this passionate drama. The film looks at privilege, love, and global suffering with sincerity. It received mixed reviews from critics and was ignored by audiences. But it reveals her deep interest in real world issues long before her activism became well known.

4. Taking Lives (2004)

Jolie stars as an FBI profiler hunting a serial killer who takes on his victims' identities. The movie is dark, twisty, and stylish, with good suspense and erotic tension. It is often forgotten in her filmography, but it gives one of her most gripping thriller performances.

3. The Bone Collector (1999)

Pairing Jolie with Denzel Washington in this tense crime thriller, she plays a rookie cop helping a paralyzed forensic expert. The movie is gripping and atmospheric, with strong chemistry between the two leads. It was overlooked among bigger hits, but it shows off her dramatic range and intensity in a smart police story.

2. Life or Something Like It (2002)

Jolie shines as a glamorous TV reporter who finds out she has one week to live and starts to rethink her shallow life. This romantic comedy drama mixes humor, heart, and real emotion. Critics did not like it, but audiences love its feel good message and Jolie's vulnerable, charming performance. It is a hidden gem for fans of lighter movies.

1. Hackers (1995)

This stylish 90s cyber thriller gave Jolie one of her breakout roles as Acid Burn. The movie has a cult following with its neon look, hacker culture, and infectious energy that felt ahead of its time. People often dismissed it as cheesy when it first came out, but it has aged into a fun, nostalgic gem. It shows off her charisma and screen presence early in her career.