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15 Underrated Lindsay Lohan Movies Fans Need to See

15 Underrated Lindsay Lohan Movies Fans Need to See
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We all know Lindsay Lohan for her headline-grabbing antics and Mean Girls glory, but, to be fair, there's so much more to her filmography!

Here are 15 underrated Lindsay Lohan movies that have flown under the radar but are definitely worth your time.

1. Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004)

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Mary, aka Lola, moves from New York City to the suburbs and decides she's going to rule the high school stage. The problem? Carla Santini, the school's existing drama queen. These two butt heads over the lead role in the school play, which is just a warm-up for the ultimate showdown: who will get to attend a farewell concert by their fave band, Sidarthur?

2. Freaky Friday (2003)

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Who hasn't wished to swap lives with their parent for a day? Well, Anna and her mom Tess do just that after a fortune cookie works its magic. Anna has to navigate her mom's career as a psychiatrist, while Tess gets a refresher course in high school drama and the woes of being in a rock band. Hilarity ensues as they bungle through each other's lives, leading up to Tess's wedding day.

3. Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005)

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A sentient Volkswagen Beetle in a racing movie. Lindsay plays Maggie Peyton, the latest in a long line of stock car racers. When she finds Herbie in a junkyard, it's love at first honk. Despite her overprotective dad's objections, Maggie fixes up Herbie and enters the NASCAR championships. In the ultimate David vs. Goliath scenario, she goes bumper-to-bumper with racing champ Trip Murphy.

4. Georgia Rule (2007)

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What do you do with a rebellious teenager? Send her to Grandma's, of course! Rachel is shipped off to spend the summer with her stern Grandma Georgia after her latest stunt pushes her mom to the edge. While she's supposed to be learning about hard work and humility, Rachel reveals a family secret that could either mend or shatter her already fractured family.

5. Just My Luck (2006)

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You're the luckiest woman in New York City. Every lottery ticket is a winner, and you can hail a taxi in the rain. That's Ashley Albright in a nutshell. But when she kisses Jake, a chronically unlucky guy, their fortunes reverse. Suddenly, Ashley's life spirals into a series of unfortunate events. She needs to find Jake and reverse the curse, but the dude is hard to track down when he's busy managing a failing British band.

6. Labor Pains (2009)

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Imagine faking a pregnancy to save your job—wild, right? Well, that's exactly what Thea does after her horrible boss threatens to fire her. She sports a fake baby bump and suddenly everyone's treating her like royalty. But there's one catch: she has to keep up the act for nine months. Cue in the faux maternity classes, morning sickness acting, and a host of other bizarre but funny situations.

7. I Know Who Killed Me (2007)

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Lindsay plays dual roles: good girl Aubrey and troubled stripper Dakota. After Aubrey goes missing and resurfaces, Dakota claims she's actually Aubrey's identical twin. This sparks a hunt for Aubrey's kidnapper, and let's just say, the truth is stranger than fiction. It's a surreal mix of horror and mystery where every clue just adds another layer of confusion.

8. A Prairie Home Companion (2006)

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Set around the final broadcast of a long-running radio show, this one's got an ensemble cast to die for: Woody Harrelson, Tommy Lee Jones, Meryl Streep – just to name a few. Lindsay plays Lola, the angsty teenage daughter of the show's producer, who's penning her own suicide note while everyone else is bustling around. The radio station has been bought out and is about to be shut down, but the show must go on.

9. Life-Size (2000)

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Lindsay plays Casey, a young girl who tries to resurrect her dead mother but ends up bringing her doll, Eve (played by Tyra Banks, no less!), to life instead. Now, Eve's navigating the real world with the same charm as a fish out of water, while Casey has to grapple with her mom-sized mistake.

10. Get a Clue (2002)

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Lexy Gold, played by Lindsay, is a wealthy student and amateur reporter who stumbles upon a big story. When one of her teachers vanishes, she takes it upon herself to solve the mystery, dragging her friends into an adventure that includes secret passages, disguises, and even the FBI.

11. Chapter 27 (2007)

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This film centers around the days leading up to John Lennon's assassination, told through the perspective of his killer, Mark David Chapman. Lindsay plays a fictional character named Jude, a devoted Lennon fan who encounters Chapman. This movie is like a slow-burning fuse leading to an explosive ending everyone knows is coming.

12. Scary Movie 5 (2013)

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In a departure from heavier roles, Lindsay joins the Scary Movie franchise. It's a parody, so don't expect anything too serious. She plays herself alongside Charlie Sheen, and the two parody a host of movies, from Paranormal Activity to Black Swan. It's a hot mess of a plot, but in the best way. There's even a dance scene that defies the laws of physics.

13. Bobby (2006)

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Set in the Ambassador Hotel on the day of Robert F. Kennedy's assassination, Lindsay plays Diane, a young woman about to marry her boyfriend to save him from going to Vietnam. Intertwined with multiple storylines, this ensemble movie builds up to the tragic event that rocked America.

14. Machete (2010)

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It's Lindsay in an action-packed grindhouse film. She plays April, the daughter of a corrupt politician. When Machete, an ex-Federale, is double-crossed and seeks revenge, he ends up kidnapping April. This one's filled with bloody confrontations and, well, a lot of machetes.

15. The Canyons (2013)

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In The Canyons, Lindsay Lohan plays Tara, a woman stuck in a toxic relationship with Christian, a controlling movie producer who loves playing mind games. Christian enjoys setting up sexual encounters with strangers online, often roping Tara into his exploits. Meanwhile, Tara has a secret of her own: she's been having an affair with her former flame, Ryan, who also happens to be an actor in Christian's low-budget slasher film.