Julia Roberts Horror Movie Filmography and Roles
Julia Roberts has appeared in a limited number of horror and thriller projects. Her most notable horror-adjacent film is "Sleeping with the Enemy" (1991), a psychological thriller directed by Joseph Ruben and produced by 20th Century Fox. The film grossed over $174 million worldwide against a $6 million budget, ranking among her highest-grossing films at the time Box Office Mojo. Another project is "The Mexican" (2001), a dark comedy thriller distributed by Warner Bros., though it is not classified as a pure horror film.
Roberts has not starred in a traditional slasher or supernatural horror film in recent years. Her horror movie work remains anchored in the 1991 thriller category. Streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime list her thriller titles under psychological thriller and domestic suspense genres JustWatch. No new Julia Roberts horror movie projects have been officially announced by major studios as of the latest public data.
Box Office Performance and Studio Data
According to The Numbers and Box Office Mojo, "Sleeping with the Enemy" earned approximately $174 million globally, with a domestic gross of around $101 million. The production budget was reported at $6 million, making it a high-return project for 20th Century Fox The Numbers. The film's success contributed to Roberts' status as a bankable lead in thriller and drama genres during the early 1990s.
In terms of inflation-adjusted box office, "Sleeping with the Enemy" would rank higher among Roberts' filmography. The film's performance is frequently cited in studio reports when discussing 1990s thriller economics. Warner Bros. and 20th Century Fox remain the primary distributors associated with her thriller releases SEC Filings. No recent Julia Roberts horror movie has entered the top-grossing thriller charts.
Streaming Availability and Audience Metrics
Julia Roberts' horror and thriller titles are available on multiple subscription streaming platforms. "Sleeping with the Enemy" appears on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in several regions, with availability rotating based on licensing agreements JustWatch. Audience scores on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes place the film in the 7.0 and 67 percent ranges respectively, reflecting consistent viewer interest.
Streaming data from JustWatch and Reelgood shows that Roberts' thriller films receive moderate monthly search volume, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The horror movie category on streaming platforms often bundles her titles under psychological thriller and domestic suspense Rotten Tomatoes. No new Julia Roberts horror movie is currently listed on major streaming release calendars.