Filmography

1980s

• 1980Jane Austen in ManhattanAriadne Charltondir. James Ivory

  Film debut, as Ariadne Charlton, for director James Ivory. Contemporary Films

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• 1981StripesLouise Cooperdir. Ivan Reitman
  

  Louise Cooper, opposite Bill Murray in Ivan Reitman's service comedy — the hit that brought Young to a wide audience a year before Blade Runner. Columbia

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• 1982Blade RunnerRachaeldir. Ridley Scott
  

  Rachael, the replicant who believes she is human, opposite Harrison Ford in Ridley Scott's science-fiction landmark. The role remains Young's most celebrated, and the character returned in Blade Runner 2049. Warner Bros.

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• 1982Young Doctors in LoveDr. Stephanie Brodydir. Garry Marshall
  

  Dr. Stephanie Brody in Garry Marshall's hospital farce. Twentieth Century-Fox

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• 1984DuneChanidir. David Lynch
  

  Chani, the Fremen warrior of Frank Herbert's desert epic, in David Lynch's singular adaptation. Universal

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• 1985Baby: Secret of the Lost LegendSusan Matthews-Loomis
  

  Susan Matthews-Loomis, a palaeontologist who discovers a living dinosaur in the Congo. Buena Vista

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• 1987No Way OutSusan Atwelldir. Roger Donaldson
  

  Susan Atwell, at the centre of Roger Donaldson's Pentagon thriller with Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman. Orion

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• 1987Wall StreetKate Gekkodir. Oliver Stone
  

  Kate Gekko in Oliver Stone's Oscar-winning portrait of 1980s excess, opposite Michael Douglas. Twentieth Century-Fox

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• 1987Arena BrainsArtist at Partyshort film

  Artist at the party, in Robert Longo's short film.

• 1988The BoostLinda Browndir. Harold Becker
  

  Linda Brown in Harold Becker's drama of ambition and addiction. Hemdale

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• 1989CousinsTish Kozinskidir. Joel Schumacher
  

  Tish Kozinski opposite Ted Danson in Joel Schumacher's romantic comedy. Paramount

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1990s

• 1990Fire BirdsBillie Lee Guthrie
  

  Billie Lee Guthrie, an Army helicopter pilot trading barbs with Nicolas Cage and Tommy Lee Jones. Buena Vista

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• 1991A Kiss Before DyingDorothy / Ellen Carlssondir. James Dearden
  

  Twin sisters Ellen and Dorothy Carlsson, opposite Matt Dillon, in James Dearden's adaptation of the Ira Levin novel. Universal

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• 1992Love CrimesDana Greenwaydir. Lizzie Borden
  

  Dana Greenway, a district attorney pursuing a predator, in Lizzie Borden's thriller. Millimeter Films

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• 1992Once Upon a CrimePhoebedir. Eugene Levy
  

  Phoebe, in Eugene Levy's ensemble comedy of mistaken identity in Monte Carlo. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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• 1992ForeverMary Miles Minter

  Silent-era star Mary Miles Minter, in a drama built around the unsolved killing of director William Desmond Taylor. Triax Entertainment

• 1992Blue IceStacy Mansdorfdir. Russell Mulcahy
  

  Stacy Mansdorf opposite Michael Caine in Russell Mulcahy's espionage thriller. HBO

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• 1992Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss MeTwinkle

  Twinkle, in Joel Hershman's trailer-park comedy. Mad Dog Pictures

• 1993Even Cowgirls Get the BluesMarie Barthdir. Gus Van Sant

  Marie Barth in Gus Van Sant's adaptation of the Tom Robbins novel. Fine Line

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• 1993Fatal InstinctLola Caindir. Carl Reiner
  

  Lola Cain in Carl Reiner's send-up of the erotic thriller, opposite Armand Assante. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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• 1994Ace Ventura: Pet DetectiveLt. Lois Einhorndir. Tom Shadyac
  

  Lieutenant Lois Einhorn opposite Jim Carrey in the smash-hit comedy — a role that became one of the decade's most quoted. Warner Bros.

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• 1994BoltPatty Deerheart
  

  Patty Deerheart, opposite Richard Grieco and Michael Ironside. Avalanche Home Entertainment

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• 1995MirageJennifer Gale
  

  Jennifer Gale, a woman with a split personality, opposite Edward James Olmos — reuniting two Blade Runner leads. MCA/Universal

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• 1995Dr. Jekyll and Ms. HydeHelen Hyde
  

  Helen Hyde, in the comic reworking of the Stevenson tale. Savoy

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• 1996The ProprietorVirginia Kelly / Sallydir. Ismail Merchant
  

  Virginia Kelly, opposite Jeanne Moreau, in Ismail Merchant's drama of memory and exile. Warner Bros.

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• 1997Exception to the RuleAngela Bayer

  Angela Bayer, in a thriller of a one-night stand gone wrong. HBO

• 1997The InvaderAnnie Neilsen

  Annie Neilsen, in a science-fiction thriller. HBO

• 1997MenStella James

  Stella James, in a comedy of romantic reckoning. A-Pix Entertainment

• 1997The Dog of FlandersSister Aloisvoice

  Voice of Sister Alois in the animated adaptation of the Ouida novel.

• 1998Out of ControlLena
  

  Lena, in a thriller of obsession. Showtime

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• 1999Motel BlueLana Hawking

  Lana Hawking, in a near-future detective thriller. AMCO Entertainment

• 1999Special Delivery

  Feature credit. Mark II Productions

2000s

• 2000Poor White TrashLinda Bronco

  Linda Bronco, a mother who turns burglar to fund her son's college education — a performance awarded Best Actress at the Cleveland Film Festival. Hollywood Independents

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• 2000The Amati GirlsChristinedir. Anne De Salvo

  Christine, in an ensemble with Cloris Leachman, Mercedes Ruehl, Dinah Manoff, Lee Grant, Paul Sorvino and Mark Harmon. Young won the Scarlett Award at the Marco Island Film Festival and Best Actress at the Sarasota Film Festival.

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• 2001Sugar & SpiceMrs. Hill
  

  Mrs. Hill in New Line's cheerleader caper, produced by Oscar winner Wendy Finerman. New Line Cinema

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• 2001Mockingbird Don’t SingDr. Judy Bingham

  Dr. Judy Bingham, in a drama based on a landmark case in the study of language acquisition. Mainline Releasing

• 2001Night ClassClaire Sherwood

  Claire Sherwood. Lifetime

• 2002AftermathRachel Anderson

  Rachel Anderson. Christal Films

• 2002The House Next DoorMonica

  Monica. Trinity Home Entertainment

• 2002Threat of ExposureDr. Daryl Sheleigh

  Dr. Daryl Sheleigh. Waldo West Productions

• 2004A Killer WithinRebecca Terrill

  Rebecca Terrill, in a thriller of a marriage under threat.

• 2004Until the NightCosma

  Cosma. Pathfinder Pictures

• 2004In the Shadow of the CobraSamantha

  Samantha. Showcase Entertainment

• 2005Ghosts Never SleepRebecca

  Rebecca. Kill Switch

• 2005HeadspaceMother

  The Mother, in Andrew van den Houten's horror feature. Moderncié

• 2006The DropIvy
  

  Ivy, opposite John Savage, in a supernatural thriller. Arts and Letters Entertainment

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• 2006The GardenMiss Grace Chapman

  Miss Grace Chapman. Havilah Productions

• 2006Living the DreamBrenda
  

  Brenda. Rover Films

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• 2007Dating in LABrenda
  

  Brenda. Rover Films

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• 2008The Man Who Came BackKate

  Kate, in a Western of retribution in Reconstruction-era Texas. The Company Pictures

• 2008ParasomniaMadeline Volpe
  

  Madeline Volpe, in William Malone's horror feature about a woman trapped in perpetual sleep. Luminous Processes

• 2008Haunted EchoesLaura

  Laura. Dorian Films

• 2008Harvest MoonMeg

  Meg.

• 2009Signal LostLinda Wright
  

  Linda Wright, opposite Tony Denison. DreamSeek Entertainment

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2010s

• 2010Random EncountersTerri Preston

  Terri Preston. Imagination Pictures

• 2011Axe to GrindDebbie Wilkens

  Debbie Wilkens. Americana Films

• 2012The Black DoveBonnie Williams
  

  Bonnie Williams. Bogner Entertainment

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• 2012ComplicityCynthia Tapple, Ph.D.

  Cynthia Tapple, Ph.D. Bogner Entertainment

• 2013Jug FaceLorissdir. Chad Crawford Kinkle

  Loriss, in Chad Crawford Kinkle's backwoods horror, praised on the festival circuit. Moderncine

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• 2013Send No FlowersToni
  

  Toni.

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• 2013GingerclownNelly the Spiderwomanvoice
  

  Voice of Nelly the Spiderwoman in the 3-D horror comedy. Lionsgate Home Entertainment

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• 2013Crazy TownMomma

  Momma. Toad in the Hole Productions

• 2014Charlie MantleMs. Mantle

  Ms. Mantle.

• 2014M.A.R.R.AZoe

  Zoe.

• 2014The Man from the CitySamanthashort film

  Samantha, in a short film.

• 2014My Trip Back to the Dark SideSean Young

  Starring as herself. Visual Arts Entertainment

• 2014My Man Is a LoserTherapist

  The Therapist, in a comedy with John Stamos and Michael Rapaport.

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• 2015Bone TomahawkMrs. Porterdir. S. Craig Zahler

  Mrs. Porter in S. Craig Zahler's acclaimed Western, alongside Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson and Richard Jenkins.

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• 2015DarlingMadamedir. Mickey Keating

  The Madame in Mickey Keating's black-and-white psychological horror.

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• 2015The NetworkerMargie Mangano

  Margie Mangano.

• 2015LegacySusanshort film

  Susan, in a short film.

• 2016Leaves of the TreeSweetness

  Sweetness.

• 2016Confidence GameSylvie

  Sylvie.

• 2017Future ’38Mabel

  Mabel, in a screwball comedy staged as a lost 1938 film about the future.

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• 2017Lost Cat CoronaRoxie

  Roxie, in a Queens-set comedy.

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• 2017Blade Runner 2049Rachaelcharacter return; acting coach — dir. Denis Villeneuve
  

  Rachael returns in Denis Villeneuve's sequel. Young served as acting coach to the performer recreating the role she originated thirty-five years earlier. Warner Bros.

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• 2017Dan & CarlaAngela Ranzoni

  Angela Ranzoni.

• 2017Dark AscensionDana

  Dana.

• 2017Earth AngelJean Holbrook

  Jean Holbrook.

• 2017Fragments from Olympus: The Vision of Nikola TeslaDorothy Skerrit

  Dorothy Skerrit, Tesla's secretary.

• 2017Hart BlvdMarie

  Marie.

• 2018Escape RoomRamona

  Ramona.

• 2018Above All ThingsBarbara

  Barbara.

• 2018Healed by Grace 2Becky Cavanaugh

  Becky Cavanaugh.

• 2018Mea CulpaMiss Sylvianshort film

  Miss Sylvian, in a short film.

• 2018Dark Ascension II: The Journey to HellDana

  Dana.

• 2019In VinoLinda

  Linda.

• 2019AxcelleratorAmanda Graham

  Amanda Graham, in a science-fiction adventure.

2020s

• 2020A Beautiful DistractionBrigid

  Brigid.

• 20205th BoroughSabina

  Sabina.

• 2020Rain Beau’s EndNat Flickerman

  Nat Flickerman.

• 2020Who Wants Dessert?Dr. Sarah Chambersshort film

  Dr. Sarah Chambers, in a short film.

• 2021Planet DuneChase

  Chase — a return to desert science fiction, decades after Chani.

• 2022No VacancyBrandi Michaels

  Brandi Michaels.

• 2023MY-01Dr. Athena Bennett

  Dr. Athena Bennett.

• 2023Ouija WitchLilith

  Lilith.

• 2023DC DownPresident Powell

  President Powell.

• 2023The Activated ManAgnes Gabrielfestival Jury Prize, Best Supporting Actress

  Agnes Gabriel — a performance awarded a festival Jury Prize for Best Supporting Actress.

• 2024HeatherCaitlyn

  Caitlyn.

• 2024Nick and NickyGloria

  Gloria.

• 2024Ape X Mecha Ape: New World OrderLemuria

  Lemuria.

• 2025The Dummy DetectiveHarriet Hubbard

  Harriet Hubbard.

• 2025CraveBrigitte

  Brigitte.

• 2025GuillotineNarratorvoice

  Narrator.