Joey Lauren Adams is an American actress and director who has starred in television and films with an enduring career. Throughout her career, her most notable roles have been as part of cult classics so it comes as no surprise that she too has a dedicated fanbase.
She is most known for her role in the 1997 film Chasing Amy, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress. Adams has appeared in over 40 motion pictures and numerous television shows but here is a list of her 10 best movie roles according to IMDb.
21 Years: Richard Linklater 6.6
This 2014 documentary is a mix of animated sequences and celebrity interviews to honor the career of groundbreaking director Richard Linklater. This documentary illustrates the progression of Linklater’s career and directorial style.
Joey Lauren Adams appears in the film to honor the filmmaker who directed films, such as Dazed and Confused. Adams has frequented roles under Linklater’s direction and was interviewed for her take on Richard Linklater.
Trucker 6.7
This Indie-drama follows an independent truck driver named Diane Ford who quickly learns the sacrifices that need to be made when raising a child. Diane has a young son who she never sees, which is how she prefers it, but when the boy’s father becomes ill she is left to care for her son while he undergoes cancer treatment.
The film explores the choices people make, whether for themselves or others while maintaining the complexities of an estranged family dynamic.
Valley Inn 6.8
This 2014 drama is a coming-of-age story about a college student from New Jersey who is selling Christian Books door-to-door in small Southern towns. Along the way, with the help of the people around her, she learns what makes a life worth living. The film brings to life small-town America and demonstrates the journey of finding yourself and your home.
Joey Lauren Adams’s portrayal of a big-city girl who finds her place in a small town demonstrates the process of finding the true value in life.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back 6.8
This 2001 film has become a cult favorite because of the dynamic between Jay and his properly named partner Silent Bob. In this film, Jay and Silent Bob find out that their comic book counterparts, Bluntman and Chronic, will be featured in a major motion picture. The duo is shocked to discover that despite their obvious part in the film they would not be receiving any royalties and they set out to destroy the film.
Joey Lauren Adams reprises her role as Alyssa Jones, from the film Chasing Amy, for her appearance in the film.
Mallrats 7.1
This 1995 romantic comedy follows two best friends, T.S. and Brodie, who were recently dumped by their girlfriends. T.S. and Brodie try to ruin a dating game show, that T.S.’s ex is participating in, all the while trying to get back their girlfriends and avoid the vengeful father.
Adams portrays Gwen Turner, the former girlfriend of T.S., who is ultimately the reason for the film’s triumphant ending.
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot 7.1
In the latest adventure of Jay and Silent Bob, the duo is back at it again. They embark on a mission to stop the Hollywood studios from rebooting the films based on them.
The characters of the film are out to end the reboot in a surprisingly similar manner to the original. Joey Lauren Adams makes a cameo in the film as a nod to her roles alongside Jay and Silent Bob.
Chasing Amy 7.2
The film is about a Holden McNeil, a comic-book writer who falls in love with and pursues a woman, even though she is a lesbian. The strange situation encounters another problem when the man’s best friends and professional partner begins to feel threatened by their budding relationship.
Joey Lauren Adams first appeared as Alyssa Jones in this 1997 flick. Chasing Amy has become her most recognized role to date. Despite the controversy surrounding the film’s approach to Alyssa Jones’ character development, the film has become a cult classic.
Dazed and Confused 7.6
The film where Matthew McConaughey first uttered the words: “Alright, Alright, Alright.“This beloved 1993 coming-of-age film, written and directed by Richard Linklater, has become a classic in the Teen Comedy genre.
The movie is about a group of teenagers in 1976 Austin, Texas as they celebrate their last day of high school and the mayhem that ensues. The teens, whether they are incoming freshmen or outgoing seniors, try to find their way and determine their next steps as they party through the night.
Here Comes Rusty 7.7
This comedy is about a dog track owner, Dicky St. John portrayed by Bruce Hampton, who tries to outrun a lifetime of problems with one ultimate bet. the track owner stakes his business against his nemesis, a used car lot owner named Mak Hoffstadt, to try and make enough money to pay off his debts. The car salesman goes out of his way to make sure that he wins.
Adams plays a dynamic character who is the brains and accountant behind both men’s businesses. Her character, Vicky, is the sister of Dicky and the wife of Mak putting her directly in the middle of the bet and their rivalry.
This film was made possible by audience support because when it came time for the film to be released a crowd-funded account raised the necessary finances.
All the Birds Have Flown South 8.2
This thriller is a turn for the dark and mysterious and follows the life of a very sheltered man named Stephen who, after the death of his controlling mother, attempts to earn the love of a woman by caring for her abusive husband who has become terminally ill. Joey Lauren Adams portrays the tragic character, Tonya. She is a down-on-her-luck waitress trying to care for her husband when she meets Stephen. Tonya becomes the object of Stephen’s affections which results in problems for everyone involved.
Joey Lauren Adams’s bold portrayal of Tonya makes this the best of her movies, according to IMDb.
