Top 15 Best Winona Ryder Movies and TV Shows

In this hugely successful Netflix series, Ryder plays Joyce Byers, a mother whose son mysteriously disappears into a supernatural world. The role revived her career and showed her emotional power, and her frantic but determined search for Will instantly became iconic.

As Lydia Deetz, a goth teenager obsessed with death, Ryder became the ultimate outsider in this bizarre Tim Burton classic. Her mix of sarcasm, intelligence and darkness made Lydia one of the most beloved characters of the eighties.

In this visually enchanting fantasy, Ryder plays Kim Boggs, the blonde, popular girl who falls for the innocent Edward (Johnny Depp). It strengthened her status as Tim Burton's muse.

In this sardonic high school film, Ryder plays Veronica Sawyer, a teen who, with her psychopathic boyfriend (Christian Slater), takes revenge on the popular mean girls. Far ahead of its time, it became a cult classic thanks to Ryder's dry humor.

Ryder plays Susanna Kaysen, a young woman committed to a psychiatric institution who struggles with her identity and mental health. Angelina Jolie got most of the attention, but Ryder's subtle, emotional acting is the true backbone of the story.

As Jo March, the independent, determined writer in this beloved adaptation, Ryder showed she fits perfectly in period dramas. Her powerful, sincere performance earned her an Oscar nomination.

Ryder played Mina Harker, the woman who captivates Gary Oldman's iconic Dracula, in this visually stunning adaptation. Her chemistry with Oldman and her elegant, tragic performance make it a timeless gothic classic.

In this iconic 90s rom-com, Ryder plays Lelaina Pierce, a young woman struggling with love, career and growing up. The film perfectly captured a generation, and Lelaina made Ryder an icon for twenty-somethings in the nineties.

Ryder plays Beth Macintyre, an aging ballerina replaced by Natalie Portman's character in this intense psychological thriller. Her role is small, but she brings pure anger and tragedy to the screen.

In Richard Linklater's psychedelic, rotoscope-animated sci-fi film, Ryder plays Donna, a mysterious woman caught up in a world of drugs and conspiracies. Her elusive performance fits the film's paranoia perfectly.

In Martin Scorsese's romantic drama, Ryder plays May Welland, a seemingly innocent woman engaged to Daniel Day-Lewis's character. Her subtle, intelligent performance won her a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Ryder plays Charlotte Flax, a girl struggling with her eccentric mother (Cher) and her own identity. Heartwarming, funny and deep, with a lovely coming-of-age performance.

Based on the infamous Salem witch trials, Ryder plays Abigail Williams, a young woman who spreads lies to take revenge on her former lover. A manipulative, tragic role showing a completely different side of her acting.

In the fourth Alien film, Ryder plays Call, an android with hidden motives. The film received mixed reviews, but Ryder brought mystery and empathy to her character.

In this quirky romantic comedy, Ryder plays Lindsay, a cynical woman who forms an awkward bond with an equally sarcastic man (Keanu Reeves) at a wedding. The film relies entirely on their sharp dialogue, proving their chemistry still works after Dracula.

Ryder returns as Lydia Deetz in Tim Burton's long-awaited sequel, alongside Michael Keaton and Jenna Ortega.