Want a brutally honest, slightly mischievous ranking of Gal Gadot’s top 15 movies from the unintentionally funny to the surprisingly decent? We've got you. Here's our playful roast of her most memorable (and meme-able) performances.
Gal Gadot is one of those actors who somehow keeps landing big roles while the internet collectively squints and wonders, “Wait… was that line delivery on purpose?” Her filmography is a fascinating mix of blockbuster glamour and performances that feel like they were recorded in a single take because everyone was too polite to try another.
That’s exactly why ranking her movies is weirdly fun: you never know whether you’re getting “unintentionally hilarious,” “painfully stiff,” or “actually kind of works?” So here’s the rundown with equal parts admiration, confusion, and friendly roasting. Because if the internet can unite around one thing, it’s that Gal Gadot movies are an experience.
15. Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
The sequel tries really hard to recapture the magic of its predecessor, but Gal Gadot spends half the movie looking like she’s waiting for someone off-camera to signal her next emotion. The film throws neon colors, flying lassos, and philosophical speeches at the audience, hoping something will stick, yet her delivery often lands with the softness of a soap commercial. Even the big dramatic moments feel oddly weightless, as if she’s acting through a fog of polite confusion. Still, her natural charisma keeps the whole thing from tipping into pure disaster, giving the movie a shiny, if slightly hollow, center. It’s the kind of performance that looks great in GIFs but feels thin the moment you listen too closely.
14. Death on the Nile (2022)
There’s something unintentionally amusing about watching her glide around a luxury boat like a glamorous ghost whose only emotion is “wealth.” As the doomed heiress, she delivers lines with a pristine stiffness that almost works for someone this rich – almost. What stands out is less her acting and more the lavish costumes and scenery doing the heavy lifting for her. The film itself is lush and melodramatic, but her moments sometimes feel like rehearsals that made the final cut out of politeness. Even her more emotional scenes slide by with a peculiar flatness, turning what should be high drama into something closer to an expensive screensaver.
13. Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)
Dropped into four hours of brooding epicness, she becomes part of the big, mythic tapestry – though her performance occasionally feels more carved than acted. Her scenes look great, no question, but when she speaks, it’s as if the movie gently taps the brakes. The extended runtime gives her more hero moments, yet most of them rely on slow-motion confidence rather than emotional depth. Still, she fits right into Snyder’s operatic style, where presence can matter more than nuance. It’s a performance that works best when she’s leaping into battle and least when she’s meant to carry the weight of the world with her voice alone.
12. Snow White (2025)
Gadot as the Evil Queen is the kind of casting that sounds fun on paper, yet somehow ends up feeling like a theme-park villain who memorized her lines phonetically. She brings regal posture and killer wardrobe, but the menace sometimes slips through her fingers, replaced by a strangely restrained delivery. Even when the film pushes for classic fairy-tale drama, her scenes hover in that uncanny space between glamorous and emotionally distant. Viewers expecting a deliciously wicked queen might be surprised at how polite her evilness feels. The visuals are big and glossy, but her performance is more polished marble than seething malice.
11. Triple 9 (2016)
Blink, and she might nearly vanish into the background of this gritty crime thriller, though her icy attitude fits the movie’s rough edges. She slips into the story as a stylish accessory to the criminal world rather than a defining force, offering more presence than performance. While the film itself crackles with tension, her moments drift by with a cool detachment, as if she’s observing the chaos rather than participating in it. The rest of the cast chews the scenery like their lives depend on it, making her more subdued approach stand out even more. It’s not bad – just quietly there, and sometimes that’s all the role calls for.
10. Heart of Stone (2023)
This spy thriller tries to position Gadot as a high-tech, born-for-the-job superspy, but her performance lands somewhere between “action figure” and “motivational fitness instructor.” The movie throws drones, gadgets, chases, and world-ending algorithms at her, yet her delivery rarely shifts beyond calm determination. Even when the story pushes for emotional stakes, she plays everything with an almost zen-like detachment, as if deeply committed to never wrinkling her brow. The action sequences are polished and she handles them confidently, but whenever the script asks for a heavier dramatic beat, the momentum suddenly softens. Still, the film’s glossy pace and slick visuals keep her afloat, giving the impression of a star in a role that's meant to fit perfectly – even if the performance itself never quite breaks through the surface.
9. Red Notice (2021)
This globe-hopping heist flick teams Gal Gadot with Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds, but sadly her role feels like polished window dressing more than real grit. She’s meant to be a master thief, yet some moments feel like she’s just reciting her lines in a very expensive green-screen studio. The chemistry is there – Johnson and Reynolds do the heavy lifting – but Gadot’s performance is too cool, too composed, lacking the scrappy edge you’d expect from someone in her line of illicit “art borrowing.” The script gives her clever banter, but the delivery often lands more like corporate sales pitch than cunning criminal mastermind. Visually, the movie is undeniably shiny: big stunts, glossy sets, and CGI overdrive. But for all its budget and star power, her character never quite feels dangerous or layered – just very pretty in a very loud caper.
8. Date Night (2010)
In this suburban date-gone-wrong comedy, Gadot plays a small but memorable role as Netanya – and honestly, she’s fine, if not terribly challenged. While Steve Carell and Tina Fey steal most of the jokes, Gadot’s occasional appearances are graceful, polished, and more ornamental than comedic. Her lines don’t exactly demand dramatic prowess, so there’s little room for her to shine (or stumble), and she doesn’t overreach. That said, she brings a kind of effortless glam that fits right alongside the couple’s chaotic evening – like she just showed up because she was told, “Oh, and the villain’s hot.” It’s not a role that proves she’s an acting powerhouse, but she’s neither distracting nor painfully bad: just… there. In a movie about identity mix-ups and rom-com chaos, she’s the sleek cameo that reminds you she’s capable of more – or maybe just more expensive dinner dates.
7. Fast & Furious (2009)
Coming into the fourth Fast & Furious, Gadot’s presence is surprisingly subtle – she’s part of the iconic street-racing world, but her character doesn’t hog screentime or emotional arcs. The film leans hard into adrenaline-fueled action, and she mostly hovers in that glossy periphery: attractive, composed, and ready when needed, but not exactly carrying a ton of depth. Her moments are more aesthetic than dramatic, which feels like a missed opportunity – she could have easily leaned into that tough, streetwise world. But perhaps because this installment is very much about Dom, Brian, and the racing, she’s kept more as a stylish accessory than a fully realized driver in her own right. Does she vanish into the background? Not really – there’s charisma. But does she elevate the movie? Not in a way that makes you forget the real reason you showed up: the cars.
6. Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016)
Here, Gadot plays a glamorous spy neighbor in this suburban comedy, and it’s the kind of role that lets her look fabulous but not necessarily deliver groundbreaking acting. The movie feels like a rom-com crossed with a caper – her character is mysterious, sleek, and charming, though her performance sometimes feels a touch muted, like she’s guarding her expressions for maximum “spy chic” effect. There are flirtatious moments, comedic timing, and clandestine secrets, but her emotional stakes never quite deepen. She’s good-looking, she’s polished, and she’s competent, but the script doesn’t demand that she burst into Shakespearean tragedy. In short, she’s exactly what the film needs: a pretty, capable, but slightly reserved super-neighbor – not a performance that will win awards, but certainly one that fits.
5. Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
By the time we hit the sixth chapter, the Fast & Furious franchise has fully embraced global spectacle – and Gadot’s character, Gisele, gets a bit more to do. She’s thrown into high-stakes espionage, military-grade chases, and emotional moments, but she still rarely gets to really act so much as pose. There are scenes where she’s supposed to feel conflicted, and she meets that with a sort of elegant stoicism rather than roaring performance – which works to a point, but never convinces you she’s fighting inner demons. On-screen, she remains poised, cool under pressure, and perfectly dressed for high-speed drama. The stunts and action sequences are undeniably thrilling, and her presence adds a dash of glam to the murderous mayhem. But if you’re looking for a showcase of nuanced acting, she doesn’t quite get there – instead, she’s the beautiful, deadly sidekick you enjoy watching, not the one you deeply empathize with.
4. Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
Gadot’s voice performance as Shank adds a cool, street-racer swagger to this animated cyber-adventure, though even in animation you can catch a hint of that trademark smooth-but-slightly-flat delivery. Her character is meant to be effortlessly tough, and she certainly sounds poised enough, though the emotional shading stays pretty light. The film itself is bursting with color and meta-jokes, making her contributions feel more like stylish seasoning than a defining ingredient. Still, she blends nicely into the chaotic energy of the internet world, offering a grounded tone amid the digital madness. And while her vocal range isn’t exactly transformative, she carries herself with enough charisma to make the role memorable.
3. Furious 7 (2015)
Even though her character doesn’t dominate the film’s storyline, her presence adds a touch of elegance to a franchise otherwise fueled by engines, explosions, and heartfelt bromance. The movie ramps up every emotional beat to near-operatic levels, yet she remains a quieter thread woven into the mayhem. Her scenes, brief as they are, give the impression of someone who belongs in this world but isn’t fully unleashed by the script. There’s a stoic charm to her here, the kind that works well for deadly-calm operatives but isn’t exactly a showcase for emotional depth. Still, she plays her part with a sleek edge that fits the franchise’s glossy crime-family aesthetic.
2. Fast Five (2011)
By this point in the franchise, her character finally settles comfortably into the team, showing a sharper edge that hints at a personality beneath the glossy exterior. She moves through the heists and shootouts with cool confidence, even if her emotional range tends to stay within a narrow band of composed seriousness. What makes her stand out here is less her acting and more the way she fits into the high-octane rhythm of the movie – she enhances scenes without overwhelming them. The story gives her more purpose than before, though it still leans on her presence rather than emotional depth. As an ensemble piece, it’s one of the few times her style feels perfectly matched to the movie around her.
1. Wonder Woman (2017)
This is the role that truly cemented her status, even if the acting itself sometimes teeters between earnest charm and school-play sincerity. She embodies the character’s physicality beautifully, and the movie’s hopeful tone plays directly to her strengths. The dramatic scenes, though occasionally stiff, carry a sincerity that’s hard to dislike, giving the film a warmth that offsets her more limited emotional palette. What she lacks in nuance, she compensates with conviction, making Diana both inspiring and gently unpolished. It’s the closest she’s come to a performance that feels naturally aligned with her abilities rather than stretched beyond them.