Films:
* The Lost Boys (1987): As Star, the vampire girlfriend of David.
* Thelma & Louise (1991): As the waitress, Darryl, who becomes a crucial figure in the journey of Thelma and Louise.
* The Last of the Mohicans (1992): As Cora Munro, the daughter of a British Colonel who falls in love with Hawkeye.
* The Secret Garden (1993): As Martha, the kind and caring housekeeper who cares for Mary Lennox.
* The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997): As the alluring and dangerous Loretta.
* The Ice Storm (1997): As the troubled and seductive Janey Carver.
* Welcome to Collinwood (2002): As the charming and mischievous Rita.
* The Cooler (2003): As the glamorous and mysterious Shelly.
* Monster-in-Law (2005): As the manipulative and overbearing Viola.
* The L Word (2004-2009): As the sharp-tongued and cynical Alice Pieszecki.
* The Last Exorcism (2010): As the troubled mother of a possessed teenage daughter.
* The Help (2011): As the fierce and opinionated Hilly Holbrook.
* Kill Your Darlings (2013): As the conflicted and protective mother of Allen Ginsberg.
* The Secret Life of Pets (2016): As the voice of the neurotic and anxious Snowball.
* The Devil's Advocate (1997): As Mary Ann, the seductive and mysterious woman who tempts Kevin Lomax.
* The Sixth Sense (1999): As the anxious and overprotective mother, Lisa, who seeks help for her son.
Television:
* The L Word (2004-2009): As Alice Pieszecki (main role)
* The Closer (2005-2012): As the shrewd and cunning Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson.
* The Killing (2011-2014): As the strong and determined Linden.
* Orange Is the New Black (2014-2019): As the cynical and tough inmate, Carol "Big Boo" Denning.
* The Handmaid's Tale (2017-present): As the pragmatic and authoritative Aunt Lydia.
* What/If (2019-present): As the mysterious and manipulative Anne Montgomery.
This is just a selection of Kristine Stanley's many roles. Her versatile performances and strong screen presence have made her a highly respected and beloved figure in the entertainment industry.