The 10 Most Underrated Jennifer Anniston Movies, Ranked (From Least to Most Underrated)

Jennifer Aniston’s film work stretches across studio comedies, character-driven indies, thrillers, and even voice roles, giving her a résumé with more range than many people realize. This list gathers ten feature films that showcase different sides of her screen career, from sharp ensemble pieces to quieter dramas and high-concept crowd-pleasers.

We’re counting down from ten to one, with the final entry representing the highest audience-scored title among these picks. For each film you’ll find the key creative team, Aniston’s role, and concrete production or release details that help place the movie within her body of work.

‘She’s Funny That Way’ (2014)

Peter Bogdanovich directs this New York set screwball comedy about a stage production thrown into chaos, with Jennifer Aniston playing therapist Jane Claremont opposite Owen Wilson, Imogen Poots, Kathryn Hahn, Rhys Ifans, and Will Forte. The story follows an escort turned actor whose sudden success collides with the lives of a married director and his cast, using overlapping backstage and counseling sessions to drive the farce.

The film was produced with the working title ‘Squirrels to the Nuts’, with Wes Anderson and Noah Baumbach among its producers. U.S. distribution was handled by Lionsgate Premiere and Roadside Attractions, and the production used Manhattan theater locations to anchor its Broadway setting.

‘Management’ (2008)

In ‘Management’ Jennifer Aniston plays corporate art sales rep Sue Claussen, whose roadside motel stop leads to an offbeat pursuit by a small town clerk played by Steve Zahn. Written and directed by Stephen Belber, the story balances cross-country travel and awkward reunion attempts with scenes that place the characters in Arizona and the Pacific Northwest.

The film premiered on the festival circuit before a limited U.S. theatrical rollout through Samuel Goldwyn Films. Principal photography utilized locations in Arizona and Oregon, and the soundtrack leans on understated cues to match the film’s low-key tone and intimate scale.

‘The Object of My Affection’ (1998)

Based on Stephen McCauley’s novel, ‘The Object of My Affection’ casts Jennifer Aniston as Nina Borowski, a New York social worker who forms a family plan with her gay best friend George, played by Paul Rudd. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, the adaptation tracks the shifting boundaries of friendship, romance, and parenthood in a Manhattan setting.

The production was released by 20th Century Fox and shot extensively in New York neighborhoods that mirror the characters’ work and home lives. The screenplay preserves the source material’s focus on chosen family, and the supporting ensemble includes Alan Alda, Allison Janney, and Nigel Hawthorne.

‘Rock Star’ (2001)

‘Rock Star’ follows a tribute band singer, played by Mark Wahlberg, who is unexpectedly recruited to front his favorite heavy metal group, with Jennifer Aniston as Emily, the resourceful girlfriend and manager who navigates the business side of life on tour. Stephen Herek directs a story inspired by real-world fan-to-frontman transitions that occurred in the rock scene.

Warner Bros. released the film, which features performances and cameos from musicians like Zakk Wylde, Jason Bonham, and Jeff Pilson to ground the concert sequences. The soundtrack mixes original tracks recorded for the fictional band with period-appropriate songs, and the production staged arena-size performances to capture the scale of the tour.

‘Cake’ (2014)

In ‘Cake’ Jennifer Aniston plays Claire Bennett, a former lawyer living with chronic pain whose fixation on a support group acquaintance leads her to examine trauma, addiction, and isolation. Daniel Barnz directs, with Adriana Barraza, Sam Worthington, Felicity Huffman, and Anna Kendrick in key roles that intersect with Claire’s recovery and legal backstory.

The film premiered at Toronto before a platform release in North America. Cinelou Releasing handled U.S. distribution, and the production consulted medical advisors on pain management and rehabilitation to shape Claire’s routine, physical therapy scenes, and medication regimen. Aniston received major award nominations for her performance from industry guilds and press organizations.

‘Friends with Money’ (2006)

Nicole Holofcener’s ‘Friends with Money’ centers on a Los Angeles friend group with uneven finances, with Jennifer Aniston as Olivia, a former teacher who cleans houses while navigating work and dating. The ensemble includes Catherine Keener, Frances McDormand, and Joan Cusack, with interlocking vignettes that track each household’s pressures and choices.

Sony Pictures Classics released the film after an opening-night premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Holofcener’s script emphasizes everyday details like charitable galas, school events, and home renovations, and the production was shot on Los Angeles locations that reflect Westside neighborhoods and domestic spaces central to the story.

‘Derailed’ (2005)

‘Derailed’ is a Chicago set thriller directed by Mikael Håfström, starring Clive Owen as an advertising executive whose clandestine meeting with Jennifer Aniston’s Lucinda Harris triggers a violent extortion scheme. The narrative adapts James Siegel’s novel and uses commuter rail routines and corporate schedules as anchors for its plot turns.

The Weinstein Company distributed the film, which shot in Chicago offices, Metra platforms, and city neighborhoods to stage surveillance and chase sequences. The score by Edward Shearmur underscores the cat-and-mouse structure, and the supporting cast includes Vincent Cassel and RZA in pivotal roles linked to the blackmail operation.

‘The Good Girl’ (2002)

Miguel Arteta directs ‘The Good Girl’, with Jennifer Aniston as Justine Last, a discount store clerk in a Texas town whose connection with a younger coworker, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, alters her marriage and work life. The screenplay by Mike White builds its world around retail routines, employee break rooms, and small-town gossip cycles.

Fox Searchlight Pictures released the film after a run on the festival circuit. Production design recreated big-box aisles and stockrooms to reflect Justine’s daily environment, and the cast includes John C. Reilly, Zooey Deschanel, and Tim Blake Nelson. Aniston received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her performance.

‘Marley & Me’ (2008)

Adapted from John Grogan’s memoir, ‘Marley & Me’ stars Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson as Jenny and John Grogan, a couple whose life changes with a high-energy Labrador retriever. David Frankel directs a family narrative that follows the dog’s training, household adjustments, and the way major life events are shaped by pet ownership.

Fox 2000 Pictures released the film, which used multiple trained Labradors to portray Marley at different ages. Location work included Florida and Pennsylvania to mirror the Grogans’ moves, and the production coordinated animal handling, veterinary set pieces, and newsroom scenes that match the source material’s journalism backdrop.

‘Office Space’ (1999)

Mike Judge’s ‘Office Space’ is a workplace comedy set in a Texas software company, with Jennifer Aniston as Joanna, a restaurant server whose encounters with Ron Livingston’s Peter Gibbons highlight service industry pressures outside the cubicle world. The film uses recurring elements like malfunctioning printers, memos, and efficiency consultants to map modern office culture.

20th Century Fox distributed the film, which shot around Austin to capture suburban office parks and chain-restaurant interiors. The production’s set decoration and costuming highlight details like flair buttons and TPS report covers, and the ensemble includes Gary Cole, Stephen Root, Ajay Naidu, and David Herman in roles that have become widely referenced in workplace discussions.

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