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From Valentine’s Day to a Prince William and Kate Middleton rom-com.
After 350+ (and counting) episodes, Shonda Rhimes' much-loved medical drama Grey's Anatomy is about to exit its 17th season with a slew of accrued cast members. Starting way back in 2005 with about nine core members, the show now features over 16 actors making up the main Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital staff. Three of the original characters, including Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo), are still walking the halls, but many have gone on to other shows and even the big screen. For the die-hard and the curious fans, here are 31 movies starring the Grey's Anatomy cast that are available to stream, including titles created well before anyone donned scrubs.
Sandra Oh, who played Cristina Yang from Season 1 to 10, had a rich history in independent film before the show, including the acclaimed 2004 movie Sideways. Meanwhile, Katherine Heigl, aka Izzie, has had more mainstream success, starring in Knocked Up and a number of romantic comedies outside of Grey's. Really, most of the actors on the show have had at least one showcase film, but even for those who typically work in ensemble casts or smaller roles, it's still fun to see their familiar faces in a new setting. Without further ado, it’s time to bolster your streaming watchlists.
1
Made Of Honor
A two-for-one special on Grey’s men, Made of Honor stars Patrick Dempsey as the maid of honor for his best friend’s wedding to a dashing Scot, played by Kevin McKidd himself. Of course, Dempsey’s character, Tom, realizes a little too late that he’s in love with the bride and attempts to stop the wedding to tell her in a speak-now-or-forever-hold-your-peace kind of gesture. Oh yeah, they both wear kilts, too.
2
The Princess Diaries
Sandra Oh appears as Vice Principal Gupta in this beloved tale of an awkward teen turned royal.
3
27 Dresses
Katherine Heigl stars as Jane Nichols, a woman who, after accumulating 27 bridesmaid dresses, isn't sure she wants another as her sister walks down the aisle with her crush.
4
You’ve Got Mail
According to IMDb, You’ve Got Mail was Sara Ramirez’s first role ever. Her appearance as cash-only cashier Rose in the charming Nora Ephron rom-com was brief but memorable.
5
42: The Jackie Robinson Story
T.R. Knight plays Harold Parrott, and James Pickens Jr. is Mr. Brock in this touching retelling of the life of Jackie Robinson, professional baseball's first Black player. Robinson is portrayed by the late Chadwick Boseman.
6
Bridget Jones's Baby
Dempsey is Jack Qwant, one of Bridget's two potential baby dads, in this third entry in the Jones series.
7
Bulworth
Pickens Jr. plays Uncle David, and Isaiah Washington is Darnell in this tale of a politician who hires his own assassin and discovers the freedom his impending death brings makes him one of the most popular candidates.
8
Out Of Sight
Washington is Kenneth in this story of cops and robbers, also starring George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez.
9
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day premiered in 2010, a peak time for Grey’s — so the ensemble film naturally capitalized on the show’s McDreamiest and McSteamiest names. Dempsey, Eric Dane, and Hector Elizondo (Callie’s dad) are among the star-studded cast.
10
Hard Candy
Oh stars as Judy Tokuda, an inadvertent witness to a frightening game of victim and persecutor in this tale of perversion and revenge.
11
Over The Moon
In this sweet, Oscar-nominated story, Oh plays Mrs. Zhong, the soon-to-be-stepmother to a reluctant Fei Fei, who goes on a starry adventure to grapple with the loss of her mom.
12
Double Happiness
Oh stars as Jade Li, a young woman trying to keep her parents happy by going on dates with nice young Chinese men while struggling to stay true to herself.
13
Wish Upon A Star
Heigl stars as Alexia Wheaton, the popular older sister to her smart tomboy younger sister. When the younger sister makes a wish to switch places, it works, and the two have to adapt to their new identities.
14
Catfight
Oh and Anne Heche star as former college frenemies who never really graduated from, well, hating each other.
15
New Year’s Eve
Heigl stars alongside Jon Bon Jovi and a huge, star-studded ensemble à la Valentine’s Day in this film about couples across New York City as they navigate the romantic rush of the last day of the year.
16
Jackie & Ryan
Heigl's Jackie is a single mom struggling to win full custody and who has a meet-cute with a guitar-strumming drifter. Can the two make their relationship work?
17
The Thing About Harry
This When Harry Met Sally-inspired rom-com follows Sam, played by Jake Borelli, as he develops feelings for former classmate Harry on their road trip home from college.
18
Hello Again
Knight is one of many in this musical ensemble comedy about love, sex, and desire across New York history.
19
Life
Kelly McCreary plays Eartha Kitt, one of many famous faces photographer Dennis Stock meets on a cross-country photo assignment.
20
100 Girls
Heigl is Arlene, a strong woman who takes down college doofus Matthew, who's on a search for the mystery woman he had sex with in an elevator during a blackout.
21
Frankie & Alice
Chandra Wilson plays Maxine in this true story film adaptation about a Canadian go-go dancer (Halle Berry) with dissociative identity disorder.
22
Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Long before Owen became a dad on Grey’s, McKidd played Poseidon — father to young demigod Percy Jackson — in this classic fantasy adventure.
23
Jenny's Wedding
Heigl stars as Jenny, a young woman who hasn't come out to her conservative midwestern family. Their pressure to see her start a family convinces her to propose to her girlfriend Kitty, letting the cat out of the bag.
24
Heaven Help Us
A very young Dempsey is Corbet, one of a group of friends pulling pranks and dealing with repression in a 1960s Catholic school.
25
Blue Caprice
Washington is John Allen Muhammad, an older man who finds and trains a boy to become a deadly sniper, in this story based on the terrifying 2002 DC sniper shootings.
26
William & Kate
Based on the royal romance between the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, this Lifetime film follows Prince William and Kate Middleton (played by Camilla Luddington) from their school days together.
27
Scream 3
Dempsey is Mark Kincaid, a detective who reaches out to Gale Weathers and sets an entirely new meta chapter of the self-aware horror franchise in motion.
28
Kicking & Screaming
Will Ferrell is a soccer dad who’s been in fierce competition with his own father all his life. Kate Walsh is his wife, Barbara, an innocent bystander to the mischief that ensues (on and off the field) in this family comedy.
29
#realityhigh
Walsh plays Dr. Fiona Shively in this story of a bright young woman who turns to social media after her rival's crush crushes on her.
30
Sweet Home Alabama
This rom-com follows Reese Witherspoon’s Melanie as she visits her hometown and must choose between two men, including one very charming Dempsey.
31
Race
Giacomo Gianniotti plays Sam Stoller in this story about America allowing Jesse Owens to train for and participate in the 1931 Berlin Olympics.
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