The 10 Most Underrated Demi Moore Movies, Ranked (From Least to Most Underrated)

Demi Moore has been part of major hits and smaller gems across drama, thrillers, comedy, and ensemble pieces. Her filmography spans studio blockbusters and intimate stories, with roles that show a wide range of characters in different stages of life and work.

This list looks at ten titles that sometimes get less attention than her biggest smashes. We are counting down to the most acclaimed entry among these picks, focusing on what each film does and where Moore fits in the story and production.

‘The Seventh Sign’ (1988)

Demi Moore plays Abby Quinn, a pregnant woman who becomes tied to a series of apocalyptic events that mirror prophetic signs. The film features Michael Biehn and Jürgen Prochnow and follows a race to understand a mysterious traveler and a set of Biblical portents that begin to unfold around a Los Angeles home.

Directed by Carl Schultz, the movie blends supernatural mystery with a domestic setting and uses practical effects and atmospheric locations to build tension. It was released by Tri Star Pictures and positioned Moore in a lead role that leaned into faith, folklore, and end times lore.

‘G.I. Jane’ (1997)

Moore portrays Jordan O’Neill, a Navy intelligence officer selected for a pilot program that puts a woman through elite special operations training. The story tracks grueling physical tests, water survival, and a demanding instructor played by Viggo Mortensen while highlighting institutional politics inside the military.

Directed by Ridley Scott, the production used extensive boot camp style sequences and military advisors to shape the training on screen. The film came from Scott Free Productions and Hollywood Pictures in the United States and became known for its focus on selection phases and unit culture.

‘Indecent Proposal’ (1993)

Moore stars as Diana Murphy opposite Woody Harrelson and Robert Redford in a drama about a couple facing a life changing offer from a billionaire. The plot follows the consequences that ripple through their relationship after a single decision made during a financial crisis.

Adrian Lyne directed the film and emphasized sleek Las Vegas and coastal settings alongside high end interiors. The movie is based on the Jack Engelhard novel and was released by Paramount Pictures, pairing Moore with a pair of established leads at a time when adult themed dramas were a strong presence in multiplexes.

‘Disclosure’ (1994)

Moore plays Meredith Johnson, a senior executive at a tech firm whose promotion sets off a corporate and legal battle with a colleague played by Michael Douglas. The company story involves next generation hardware, a merger under review, and an internal complaint that places both characters under intense scrutiny.

Directed by Barry Levinson and adapted from the Michael Crichton novel, the movie weaves office politics with a then new visualization of data through a virtual reality file system. Set in Seattle with the fictional Digicom as its center, it was released by Warner Bros. and shot with a sleek corporate look that matched its subject.

‘About Last Night…’ (1986)

Moore appears as Debbie opposite Rob Lowe in a Chicago set relationship story that follows two young professionals from a bar meet to moving in together. The film takes viewers through work schedules, softball games, shared apartments, and conversations with friends who shape the couple’s choices.

Directed by Edward Zwick, it draws on urban locations and ensemble scenes to track the rhythms of dating and commitment. The movie was released by Tri Star Pictures and helped define a slice of mid 80s Chicago on screen with neighborhoods, offices, and hangouts used as everyday backdrops.

‘One Crazy Summer’ (1986)

Moore plays Cassandra Eldridge, a singer who teams up with a group of misfits on Nantucket trying to save her family home from a developer. The story follows a summer of oddball contests, a regatta, and a climactic plan that turns creativity into a solution.

Directed by Savage Steve Holland, the film mixes live action with doodle style animated gags that pop up from the lead character’s sketchbook. Shot with coastal locations and a light tone, it was released by Warner Bros. and pairs Moore with John Cusack and a roster of comedians in a seaside setting.

‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ (1985)

Moore is part of a seven person ensemble that follows recent college graduates navigating work, money, and friendships in Washington. Her character, Jules, works in finance and anchors several of the film’s scenes about lifestyle and responsibility among a tight social circle.

Directed by Joel Schumacher, the movie features Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, and Mare Winningham and uses Georgetown and downtown locations throughout. Columbia Pictures released the film, and its theme song by John Parr became a number one hit, tying the soundtrack closely to the story.

‘Flawless’ (2007)

Moore plays Laura Quinn, an executive at a major diamond firm who becomes involved in a carefully planned heist with a veteran night janitor played by Michael Caine. The plot unfolds inside boardrooms and vaults as the characters exploit routines and security gaps during a period of corporate change.

Directed by Michael Radford, the film builds a period look around London offices and streets while focusing on procedure and timing. The movie was released in the United States by Magnolia Pictures and presents detailed planning scenes, safe logistics, and the movement of small but valuable stones as part of its mechanics.

‘Now and Then’ (1995)

Moore appears as the adult Samantha Albertson in a story that reunites four friends who look back on one pivotal summer from their childhood. The timeline shifts between present day conversations and past events in a small Indiana town where the younger cast experiences family shifts and neighborhood mysteries.

Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, the film features a dual ensemble with Gaby Hoffmann, Christina Ricci, Thora Birch, and Ashleigh Aston Moore matched with Moore, Melanie Griffith, Rosie O’Donnell, and Rita Wilson. It was released by New Line Cinema and uses tree lined streets, cemeteries, and lakes as recurring locations that connect the two eras.

‘Margin Call’ (2011)

Moore plays Sarah Robertson, a risk chief at an investment bank where a junior analyst uncovers a critical problem in the firm’s mortgage securities. The story takes place over a single night as senior leaders and trading desks weigh options and prepare for the market open.

Written and directed by J. C. Chandor, the movie was shot largely in offices and conference rooms and relies on dialogue and data models to track decision points. It was distributed in the United States by Roadside Attractions with Lionsgate and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.

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