Melissa McCarthy

Thunder Force (2021)

As: Lydia Berman

In a world where supervillains are commonplace, two estranged childhood best friends reunite after one devises a treatment that gives them powers to protect their city.

Runtime: 107 min.

Directed by: Ben Falcone

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Octavia Spencer | Bobby Cannavale | Jason Bateman | Pom Klementieff

Superintelligence (2020)

As: Carol Peters

When an all-powerful Superintelligence chooses to study the most average person on Earth, Carol Peters, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. As the A.I. decides to enslave, save or destroy humanity, it’s up to Carol to prove that people are worth saving.

Directed by: Ben Falcone

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Bobby Cannavale | James Corden | Sam Richardson | Brian Tyree Henry

FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America (2020)

As: Self

Elton John hosts the one-hour benefit special in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; performers include Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, and Billie Eilish.

Runtime: 60 min.

Stars: Elton John | Nick Carter | Alicia Keys | Brian Littrell | A.J. McLean

The Kitchen (2019)

As: Kathy

An Irish mob story set in 1970s Hell's Kitchen. After the mobsters are sentenced to jail, their wives take their place — and do as good of a job, if not better.

Directed by: Andrea Berloff

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Domhnall Gleeson | James Badge Dale | Elisabeth Moss | Tiffany Haddish

Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)

As: Lee Israel

When bestselling celebrity biographer Lee Israel is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception, abetted by her loyal friend Jack.

Runtime: 106 min.

Directed by: Marielle Heller

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Richard E. Grant | Jane Curtin | Dolly Wells | Ben Falcone

The Happytime Murders (2018)

As: Detective Connie Edwards

When the puppet cast of an '80s children's TV show begins to get murdered one by one, a disgraced LAPD detective-turned-private eye puppet takes on the case.

Runtime: 91 min.

Directed by: Brian Henson

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Maya Rudolph | Elizabeth Banks | Joel McHale | Leslie David Baker

Life of the Party (2018)

As: Deanna Miles

Dumped by her husband, longtime housewife Deanna turns regret into reset by going back to college. Winding up at the same school as her daughter, Deanna plunges headlong into the campus experience – embracing fun, freedom and frat boys.

Runtime: 105 min.

Directed by: Ben Falcone

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Maya Rudolph | Gillian Jacobs | Julie Bowen | Molly Gordon

Love, Gilda (2018)

As: Herself

Love, Gilda is a true autobiography of a pioneering woman, told in her own voice and through her own words. It weaves together audiotapes, rare home movies, diary entries, and interviews with her friends and those inspired by her.

Runtime: 84 min.

Directed by: Lisa Dapolito

Stars: Maya Rudolph | Bill Hader | Amy Poehler | Chevy Chase | Gilda Radner

Ghostbusters (2016)

As: Abby Yates

Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.

Runtime: 116 min.

Directed by: Paul Feig

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Kristen Wiig | Chris Hemsworth | Kate McKinnon | Leslie Jones

Central Intelligence (2016)

As: Darla (uncredited)

After he reunites with an old pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.

Runtime: 107 min.

Directed by: Rawson Thurber

Stars: Kevin Hart | Dwayne Johnson | Aaron Paul | Amy Ryan | Danielle Nicolet

The Boss (2016)

As: Michelle Darnell

A titan of industry is sent to prison after she's caught for insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America's latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget.

Runtime: 99 min.

Directed by: Ben Falcone

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Peter Dinklage | Kristen Schaal | Kathy Bates | Kristen Bell

Must See TV: A Tribute to James Burrows (2016)

As: Self

The stars of America's greatest comedies - like Cheers, Friends, Taxi and The Big Bang Theory - get together for one night only to honor Director James Burrows. Watch Must See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows.

Runtime: 87 min.

Stars: Jennifer Aniston | David Schwimmer | Lisa Kudrow | Courteney Cox | Matt LeBlanc

Take Flight - The New York Times (2015)

As: Herself

2015's best actors lift off in a series of tributes to the ultimate Hollywood magic trick.

Runtime: 10 min.

Directed by: Daniel Askill

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Rooney Mara | Charlize Theron | Lily Tomlin | Jacob Tremblay

Spy (2015)

As: Susan Cooper

A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.

Runtime: 119 min.

Directed by: Paul Feig

Stars: Jason Statham | Melissa McCarthy | Jude Law | Miranda Hart | Rose Byrne

St. Vincent (2014)

As: Maggie Bronstein

A young boy whose parents just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic, war veteran who lives next door.

Runtime: 102 min.

Directed by: Theodore Melfi

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Bill Murray | Naomi Watts | Chris O'Dowd | Jaeden Lieberher

Tammy (2014)

As: Tammy

After losing her job and learning that her husband has been unfaithful, a woman hits the road with her profane, hard-drinking grandmother.

Runtime: 97 min.

Directed by: Ben Falcone

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Susan Sarandon | Kathy Bates | Dan Aykroyd | Allison Janney

The Heat (2013)

As: Shannon Mullins

Uptight and straight-laced, FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn is a methodical investigator with a reputation for excellence--and hyper-arrogance. Shannon Mullins, one of Boston P.D.'s "finest," is foul-mouthed and has a very short fuse, and uses her gut instinct and street smarts to catch the most elusive criminals. Neither has ever had a partner, or a friend for that matter. When these two ...

Runtime: 117 min.

Directed by: Paul Feig

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Marlon Wayans | Michael Rapaport | Sandra Bullock | Demián Bichir

The Hangover Part III (2013)

As: Cassie

This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off.

Runtime: 100 min.

Directed by: Todd Phillips

Stars: Zach Galifianakis | Bradley Cooper | Ken Jeong | Ed Helms | Justin Bartha

Identity Thief (2013)

As: Diana

When a mild-mannered businessman learns his identity has been stolen, he hits the road in an attempt to foil the thief -- a trip that puts him in the path of a deceptively harmless-looking woman.

Runtime: 111 min.

Directed by: Seth Gordon

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Amanda Peet | T.I. | Jason Bateman | Jon Favreau

This Is 40 (2012)

As: Catherine

Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.

Runtime: 134 min.

Directed by: Judd Apatow

Stars: Megan Fox | Leslie Mann | John Lithgow | Maude Apatow | Paul Rudd

Bridesmaids (2011)

As: Megan Price

Annie’s life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian’s maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.

Runtime: 125 min.

Directed by: Paul Feig

Stars: Kristen Wiig | Maya Rudolph | Ellie Kemper | Wendi McLendon-Covey | Rose Byrne

Love and Distrust (2010)

As: Tonnie (Segment 5: Auto Motives)

This collection of five short films artfully portrays desire's ability to both empower and destroy those who encounter it. In "The Summer House," sultry teen Jane (Talulah Riley) is courted by a former beau, Richard (Robert Pattinson), during the chaotic summer of 1969. Other tales revolve around a waitress (Amy Adams) desperate to rescue her young daughter, and a techie (James Franco) who uses gadgets ...

Runtime: 94 min.

Directed by: Lorraine Bracco

Stars: Talulah Riley | Robert Pattinson | Marianne Borgo | Anna Calder-Marshall | David Burke

Life as We Know It (2010)

As: DeeDee

After a distastrous first date for caterer Holly and network sports director Messer, all they have is common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling careers and social calendars, they'll have to find common ground while living under the same roof.

Runtime: 114 min.

Directed by: Greg Berlanti

Stars: Josh Lucas | Josh Duhamel | Hayes MacArthur | Katherine Heigl | Christina Hendricks

The Back-Up Plan (2010)

As: Carol

When Zoe tires of looking for Mr. Right, she decides to have a baby on her own. But on the day she's artificially inseminated, she meets Stan, who seems to be just who she's been searching for all her life. Now, Zoe has to figure out how to make her two life's dreams fit with each other.

Runtime: 104 min.

Directed by: Alan Poul

Stars: Jennifer Lopez | Alex O'Loughlin | Eric Christian Olsen | Anthony Anderson | Danneel Ackles

Pretty Ugly People (2009)

As: Becky

The grass might not be as green as one might think on the other side of obesity. Pretty Ugly People takes a wickedly comedic look at body image, self-loathing and sex within a group of estranged friends in their mid-30s. Lucy was obese her entire life and had always longed to be a thin so she could finally lose her virginity.

Runtime: 99 min.

Directed by: Tate Taylor

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Missi Pyle | Octavia Spencer | Jack Noseworthy | Josh Hopkins

Just Add Water (2008)

As: Selma

An offbeat romantic comedy about a decent guy, Ray Tuckby, with a dead-end life in the dead-end town of Trona, CA. After encouragement from a stranger whom he happens upon, Ray begins to dream again. He sheds the parasites in his life, musters the nerve to pursue his childhood love, and finally takes back his community by toppling the local teenage Meth-baron.

Runtime: 95 min.

Directed by: Hart Bochner

Stars: Dylan Walsh | Justin Long | Danny DeVito | Brad Hunt | Anika Noni Rose

Cook-Off! (2007)

As: Amber Strang

Amateur 'chefs' from around the country compete for a million dollar prize in the ultimate food fight.

Runtime: 98 min.

Directed by: Cathryn Michon | Guy Shalem

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Wendi McLendon-Covey | Stephen Root | Diedrich Bader | Ben Falcone

The Nines (2007)

As: Margaret / Melissa / Mary

A troubled actor, a television show runner, and an acclaimed videogame designer find their lives intertwining in mysterious and unsettling ways.

Runtime: 100 min.

Directed by: John August

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Elle Fanning | Ryan Reynolds | David Denman | Hope Davis

Chicken Party (2003)

As: Tot Wagner

A comedic look at crime, love, tolerance and fried chicken.

Runtime: 29 min.

Directed by: Tate Taylor

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Octavia Spencer | Tate Taylor | Allison Janney | John Wesley

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)

As: Bystander (uncredited)

The Angels are charged with finding a pair of missing rings that are encoded with the personal information of members of the Witness Protection Program. As informants are killed, the ladies target a rogue agent who might be responsible.

Runtime: 106 min.

Directed by: McG

Stars: Lucy Liu | Cameron Diaz | Demi Moore | Drew Barrymore | Bernie Mac

The Life of David Gale (2003)

As: Nico the Goth Girl

A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row.

Runtime: 130 min.

Directed by: Alan Parker

Stars: Kevin Spacey | Kate Winslet | Laura Linney | Gabriel Mann | Rhona Mitra

White Oleander (2002)

As: Paramedic

A teenager journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother goes to prison for committing a crime of passion.

Runtime: 109 min.

Directed by: Peter Kosminsky

Stars: Robin Wright | Renée Zellweger | Michelle Pfeiffer | Cole Hauser | Alison Lohman

Pumpkin (2002)

As: Cici Pinkus

When perfect, perky Carolyn (Christina Ricci) and her Alpha Omega Pi sisters decide to coach mentally challenged athletes for the regional Challenged Games, Carolyn's assigned to coach Pumpkin (Hank Harris), a young disabled man who touches her heart. She's terrified at first, but to the horror of her friends -- and Pumpkin's overprotective mother (Brenda Blethyn) -- Carolyn starts to falls in love.

Runtime: 113 min.

Directed by: Anthony Abrams | Adam Larson Broder

Stars: Dominique Swain | Christina Ricci | Brenda Blethyn | Hank Harris

The Third Wheel (2002)

As: Marilyn

The clumsy and shy Stanley is a nice fellow, beloved by his colleagues in the office. He has a crush on the gorgeous new-hire Diana, but he has difficulties to get close to her. When Stanley finally invites Diana for a date, he hits the homeless Phil with his Taurus, and his planned night turns upside down.

Runtime: 91 min.

Directed by: Jordan Brady

Stars: Ben Affleck | Meredith Salenger | Denise Richards | Luke Wilson | Jay Lacopo

Charlie's Angels (2000)

As: Doris

Three women, detectives with a mysterious boss, retrieve stolen voice-ID software, using martial arts, tech skills, and sex appeal.

Runtime: 98 min.

Directed by: McG

Stars: Lucy Liu | Bill Murray | Sam Rockwell | Cameron Diaz | Drew Barrymore

The Kid (2000)

As: Waitress

Powerful businessman Russ Duritz is self-absorbed and immersed in his work. But by the magic of the moon, he meets Rusty, a chubby, charming 8-year-old version of himself who can't believe he could turn out so badly -- with no life and no dog. With Rusty's help, Russ is able to reconcile the person he used to dream of being with the man he's actually become.

Runtime: 104 min.

Directed by: Jon Turteltaub

Stars: Chi McBride | Spencer Breslin | Bruce Willis | Emily Mortimer | Lily Tomlin

Drowning Mona (2000)

As: Shirley

The recently deceased Mona Dearly (Bette Midler) was many things: an abusive wife, a domineering mother, a loud-mouthed neighbor and a violent malcontent. So when her car and corpse are discovered in the Hudson River, police Chief Wyatt Rash (Danny DeVito) immediately suspects murder rather than an accident. But, since the whole community of Verplanck, N.Y., shares a deep hatred for ...

Runtime: 96 min.

Directed by: Nick Gomez

Stars: Casey Affleck | Danny DeVito | Jamie Lee Curtis | Bette Midler | Neve Campbell

Go (1999)

As: Sandra

Told from three perspectives, a story of a bunch of young Californians trying to get some cash, do and deal some drugs, score money and sex in Las Vegas, and generally experience the rush of life.

Runtime: 102 min.

Directed by: Doug Liman

Stars: William Fichtner | Jay Mohr | Timothy Olyphant | Katie Holmes | Sarah Polley

God (1998)

As: Margaret

Talking to the camera, Margaret tells us about her friendship with God. "We talk every day," she explains. And at that moment, her phone rings, and it's God on the line. God's gossip is the best, Margaret tells us. Then, we see what happens to her when she and God have a falling out. Can they patch it up? Is she sane?

Runtime: 11 min.

Directed by: John August

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Sam Pancake

The Little Mermaid ()

As: Ursula

A live action remake of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' (1989).

Directed by: Rob Marshall

Stars: Jacob Tremblay | Awkwafina | Jonah Hauer-King | Daveed Diggs | Halle Bailey

Untitled Stanley Cup Project ()

A wife schemes to steal the Stanley Cup as a gift for her terminally ill husband.

Stars: Melissa McCarthy

The Starling ()

A man grieves over the death of his baby daughter while trying to hold on to his strained relationship with his suicidal wife.

Directed by: Theodore Melfi

Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Kevin Kline | Timothy Olyphant | Chris O'Dowd | Daveed Diggs