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With over 1,500 movie fans having voted to shape this list of the best Natalie Portman movies, it's a must-see for any fan of the beloved actress. From her Academy Award-winning performance in Black Swan to her scene stealing work in V for Vendetta, Natalie Portman has consistently delivered stunning performances across genres and formats. Her deft ability to capture emotion and nuance onscreen have earned her both critical acclaim and legions of devoted fans.
Portman's range as an actress is unmatched - she can be equally convincing playing a naive ingenue or a hardened veteran - making every one of her films an experience worth watching. From action blockbusters like Thor: Love and Thunder to heartfelt dramas like Closer, there’s truly something here for everyone. And let’s not forget about Annihilation, where Portman gives yet another powerful performance as the lead protagonist.
Whether you’re looking for some inspiration or just want to relive your favorite moments with this remarkable actor, this list has you covered. So why not take a look at these top picks from Natalie Portman's filmography? Don't forget to vote up your favorites before leaving!
- 1Nina (Natalie Portman) is a ballerina whose passion for the dance rules every facet of her life. When the company's artistic director decides to replace his prima ballerina for their opening production of "Swan Lake," Nina is his first choice. She has competition in newcomer Lily (Mila Kunis) however. While Nina is perfect for the role of the White Swan, Lily personifies the Black Swan. As rivalry between the two dancers transforms into a twisted friendship, Nina's dark side begins to emerge.
- Released: 2010
- Directed by: Darren Aronofsky
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- 2Mathilda (Natalie Portman) is only 12 years old, but is already familiar with the dark side of life: her abusive father stores drugs for corrupt police officers, and her mother neglects her. Léon (Jean Reno), who lives down the hall, tends to his houseplants and works as a hired hitman for mobster Tony (Danny Aiello). When her family is murdered by crooked DEA agent Stansfield (Gary Oldman), Mathilda joins forces with a reluctant Léon to learn his deadly trade and avenge her family's deaths.
- Released: 1994
- Directed by: Luc Besson
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- 3V for Vendetta is a provocative dystopian political thriller. In this film, Evey Hammond (Natalie Portman) is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked vigilante known only as V (Hugo Weaving). Set in an alternative future where a totalitarian government has seized control of the United Kingdom, V ignites a revolution when he detonates two London landmarks and takes over the state-run television network, urging his fellow citizens to rise up against oppression and tyranny. As Evey uncovers the truth about V's mysterious past, she also discovers her own path to personal freedom. The film won Saturn Award for Best Actress and Best Horror Film.
- Released: 2006
- Directed by: James McTeigue
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- 4It has been three years since the Clone Wars began. Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) rescue Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) from General Grievous, the commander of the droid armies, but Grievous escapes. Suspicions are raised within the Jedi Council concerning Chancellor Palpatine, with whom Anakin has formed a bond. Asked to spy on the chancellor, and full of bitterness toward the Jedi Council, Anakin embraces the Dark Side.
- Released: 2005
- Directed by: George Lucas
- 5After Tennessee teen Novalee Nation (Natalie Portman) is left literally barefoot and pregnant in a Wal-Mart parking lot by her no-good boyfriend, Willy Jack Pickens (Dylan Bruno), she manages to live within the mammoth megastore until her baby's abrupt arrival makes her a media darling. After this, Good Samaritan nurse Lexie (Ashley Judd) takes in Novalee and her newborn daughter. Before long, Lexie and Novalee form a life-changing bond of friendship and sisterhood.
- Released: 2000
- Directed by: Matt Williams
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- 6In Thor, the titular character, played by Chris Hemsworth, is an arrogant warrior from the realm of Asgard. After his reckless actions reignite an ancient war, Thor is banished to Earth by his father, Odin (Anthony Hopkins). Stripped of his powers and hammer, Thor must learn humility while living among humans. Meanwhile, his brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) seizes the throne in Asgard, leading to a dire situation. This Marvel superhero film blends action, fantasy, and adventure as it charts Thor's journey from fallen god to worthy hero.
- Released: 2011
- Directed by: Kenneth Branagh
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- 7Alice (Natalie Portman), an American stripper who has moved to London, meets Dan (Jude Law) on the street. While looking at him, a taxi hits her. After taking her to the hospital, Dan begins dating Alice. A year later, Dan -- who has written a novel about Alice -- is bored. He flirts with photographer Anna (Julia Roberts). Pretending to be her in a chat room, he leads dermatologist Larry (Clive Owen) to an accidental meeting with Anna. As the years pass, both relationships disintegrate.
- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Mike Nichols
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- 8After many years away, television bit part actor Andrew Largeman (Zach Braff) returns to his small home town in New Jersey to attend his mother's funeral. There he is confronted by various aspects of the life he left behind, including his overbearing father (Ian Holm). Largeman also meets compulsive liar and amateur musician Sam (Natalie Portman), with whom he feels an immediate connection. Together with several other figures from his past, Largeman heals old wounds and forges new friendships.
- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Zach Braff
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- 9The Other Boleyn Girl, a historical drama, unfurls the tantalizing tale of two sisters vying for the affection of King Henry VIII. Mary Boleyn (Scarlett Johansson), the younger sibling, initially catches the monarch's eye. However, it is her ambitious sister Anne (Natalie Portman) who ultimately ascends to the throne as his queen. The film pulls back the royal curtain, revealing a world rife with courtly intrigue, power plays, and familial rivalry. Tensions rise and loyalties fray as the sisters grapple with their love for each other and their duty to their family. Based on Philippa Gregory's best-selling novel, this movie offers a riveting glimpse into one of history's most scandalous royal love triangles.
- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Justin Chadwick
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- 10Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) is a young apprentice Jedi knight under the tutelage of Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) ; Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), who will later father Luke Skywalker and become known as Darth Vader, is just a 9-year-old boy. When the Trade Federation cuts off all routes to the planet Naboo, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are assigned to settle the matter.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: George Lucas
- 11Set ten years after the events of "The Phantom Menace," the Republic continues to be mired in strife and chaos. A separatist movement encompassing hundreds of planets and powerful corporate alliances poses new threats to the galaxy that even the Jedi cannot stem. These moves, long planned by an as yet unrevealed and powerful force, lead to the beginning of the Clone Wars -- and the beginning of the end of the Republic.
- Released: 2002
- Directed by: George Lucas
- 12In the rom-com No Strings Attached, Emma (Natalie Portman) and Adam (Ashton Kutcher) are long-time friends who decide to navigate the treacherous terrain of a casual relationship. The duo makes a pact to keep things purely physical, with no emotional ties. However, love refuses to adhere to their agreement. As they continue their escapades, feelings creep in, testing their resolve and blurring the lines between friendship and romance. Directed by Ivan Reitman, this movie is a light-hearted exploration of modern relationships, filled with humor and unexpected sentimentality.
- Released: 2011
- Directed by: Ivan Reitman
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- 13An all-star cast sparks this captivating comedy about a group of old friends whose 10-year high school reunion creates some hilariously unexpected surprises. Willie (Timothy Hutton), Tommy (Matt Dillon), and Paul may have lost a bit of their youth, but they're still ready to party with Uma Thurman, Rosie O'Donnell, Lauren Holly, and Mira Sorvino -- the beautiful girls who've turned their lives upside down!
- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Ted Demme
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- 14In ancient times, the gods of Asgard fought and won a war against an evil race known as the Dark Elves. The survivors were neutralized, and their ultimate weapon -- the Aether -- was buried in a secret location. Hundreds of years later, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) finds the Aether and becomes its host, forcing Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to bring her to Asgard before Dark Elf Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) captures her and uses the weapon to destroy the Nine Realms -- including Earth.
- Released: 2013
- Directed by: Alan Taylor
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- 15Master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna (Al Pacino) attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life, including the infidelity of his wife (Diane Venora) and the mental health of his stepdaughter (Natalie Portman). McCauley and Hanna discover a mutual respect, even as they try to thwart each other's plans.
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Michael Mann
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- 16After her husband's assassination, Jackie Kennedy's (Natalie Portman) world is completely shattered. Traumatized and reeling with grief, over the course of the next week she must confront the unimaginable: consoling their two young children, vacating the home she painstakingly restored, and planning her husband's funeral. Jackie quickly realizes that the next seven days will determine how history will define her husband's legacy - and how she herself will be remembered.
- Released: 2016
- Directed by: Pablo Larraín
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- 17Mars Attacks! is a sci-fi comedy directed by Tim Burton, featuring a star-studded ensemble cast. The film revolves around Martians invading Earth, starting with a seemingly peaceful approach which quickly deteriorates into chaos and destruction. The President of the United States, James Dale (Jack Nicholson), struggles to maintain peace, while TV journalist Nathalie Lake (Sarah Jessica Parker) reports on the escalating crisis. Meanwhile, in Nevada, a rebellious teenager, Richie Norris (Lukas Haas), becomes an unlikely hero. Famed for its unique blend of humor and horror, Mars Attacks! offers an offbeat take on classic alien invasion narratives.
- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Tim Burton
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- 18In this classic story of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman (Jude Law) deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada (Nicole Kidman), who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistance of Ruby (Renée Zellweger), a mysterious drifter sent to help her by a kindly neighbor.
- Released: 2003
- Directed by: Anthony Minghella
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- 19Siblings Sam (Tobey Maguire) and Tommy Cahill (Jake Gyllenhaal) are as far apart as brothers can be; while Sam serves his country as a Marine, Tommy is a drifter who just got out of prison. When Sam is shot down and presumed dead in Afghanistan, Tommy vows to take care of Sam's wife, Grace (Natalie Portman), and his children. Tommy and Grace become close, and when Sam unexpectedly returns home, the consequences of their actions threaten the foundation of the entire family.
- Released: 2009
- Directed by: Jim Sheridan
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- 20Lena, a biologist and former soldier, joins a mission to uncover what happened to her husband inside Area X -- a sinister and mysterious phenomenon that is expanding across the American coastline. Once inside, the expedition discovers a world of mutated landscapes and creatures, as dangerous as it is beautiful, that threatens both their lives and their sanity.
- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Alex Garland
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- 21In this adaptation of the Mona Simpson novel, single mother Adele August (Susan Sarandon) is bad with money, and even worse when it comes to making decisions. Her straight-laced daughter, Ann (Natalie Portman), is a successful high school student with Ivy League aspirations. When Adele decides to pack up and move the two of them from the Midwest to Beverly Hills, Calif., to pursue her dreams of Hollywood success, Ann grows frustrated with her mother's irresponsible and impulsive ways.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Wayne Wang
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- 22Magic flows freely through the walls and toys within the Wonder Emporium. But when Mr. Magorium (Dustin Hoffman), the store's 243-year-old proprietor, decides to turn the reins over to his manager Molly Mahoney (Natalie Portman), mysterious changes creep over the Emporium. Molly and Henry (Jason Bateman), an accountant, must discover the magic within themselves if they are ever to revive the now-quiet toys.
- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Zach Helm
- 23Vox Lux is a 2018 American music drama film directed by Brady Corbet. The film follows the rise of Celeste (Natalie Portman) from the ashes of a major national tragedy to pop superstardom, spanning 18 years and tracing important cultural moments through her eyes, starting in 1999 and concluding in 2017.
- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Brady Corbet
- 24Thor embarks on a journey unlike anything he's ever faced -- a quest for inner peace. However, his retirement gets interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who -- to his surprise -- inexplicably wields his magical hammer. Together, they set out on a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher's vengeance.
- Released: 2022
- Directed by: Taika Waititi
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- 25Prince Thadeous (Danny McBride) has always lived his life in the shadow of his brother, the heir apparent, Prince Fabious (James Franco). Tired of always being passed over, Thadeous is now content to slack off, drink mead and enjoy the company of a maiden or two, while Fabious has fabulous adventures. But when an evil wizard kidnaps Fabious' fiancee (Zooey Deschanel), Thadeous has no choice but to find his inner hero and join his brother's quest to save her.
- Released: 2011
- Directed by: David Gordon Green
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- 26The Other Woman is a 2009 American drama film written and directed by Don Roos. The film is based on the Ayelet Waldman novel Love and Other Impossible Pursuits, and distributed by Incentive Film Distribution in the US. The film stars Natalie Portman, Lisa Kudrow, Scott Cohen, and Charlie Tahan.
- Released: 2009
- Directed by: Don Roos
- 27Brother Lorenzo (Javier Bardem), a member of the Spanish Inquisition, seeks to curry favor with the Inquisitor General by arresting the muse (Natalie Portman) of artist Francisco Goya (Stellan Skarsgard). Lorenzo's plan backfires when the woman's father, a wealthy merchant, captures and tortures Lorenzo, and he must flee the wrath of his fellow Inquisitors.
- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Milos Forman
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Jane Got a Gun
Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton, Noah EmmerichPanic strikes Jane Hammond (Natalie Portman) when her outlaw husband John returns to their farm with bullet wounds. Expecting the worst, she brings her young daughter to safety and travels to the home of Dan Frost (Joel Edgerton), a boozing ex-lover who may be her only hope. With Dan now on her side, Jane prepares for a showdown with the vengeful John Bishop and his gang of thugs. Looking to settle an old score, Bishop must now contend with the gun-toting Jane and her new partner.- Released: 2015
- Directed by: Gavin O'Connor
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- 29A man (Jason Schwartzman) and a woman (Natalie Portman) converse in a hotel room.
- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Wes Anderson
- 30An anarchist (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) shakes things up after moving -- uninvited -- into the garage of a troubled youth (Devin Brochu) and the kid's father (Rainn Wilson).
- Released: 2010
- Directed by: Spencer Susser
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- 31A collection has 18 vignettes set in Paris. In "Bastille," a man (Sergio Castellitto) considers leaving his wife (Miranda Richardson) for his mistress (Leonor Watling). A cowboy (Willem Dafoe) rides at midnight to comfort a woman (Juliette Binoche) who lost her son in "Place des Victoires." In "Fauborg Saint-Denis," an American actress (Natalie Portman) wants to break off her romance with a blind student.
- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Bruno Podalydès, Gurinder Chadha, Gus Van Sant, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
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- 32The daughter of wealthy Manhattanites Joe (Woody Allen) and Steffi (Goldie Hawn), D.J. (Natasha Lyonne) has to contend with her extended family after her parents' divorce. The entire clan is abuzz about the impending wedding of her half-sister, Skylar (Drew Barrymore), and her fiancé, Holden (Edward Norton). However, when gruff former criminal Charlie (Tim Roth) enters the picture, things take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, the lovelorn Joe pursues the beautiful Von (Julia Roberts) in Europe.
- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Woody Allen
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- 33On the eve of her wedding, a Hasidic woman (Natalie Portman) considers a romance with another man, in one of several love stories set in New York.
- Released: 2009
- Directed by: Fatih Akin, Yvan Attal, Allen Hughes, Shunji Iwai
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- 34After her boyfriend of five years breaks up with her, Elizabeth (Norah Jones) consoles herself by consuming creamy confections at a sympathetic cafe owner's (Jude Law) eatery. She sets out on a road trip, supporting herself as a waitress along the way. Elizabeth meets a host of interesting characters on her journey, including an alcoholic policeman (David Strathairn), his unfaithful wife (Rachel Weisz), and a gambler (Natalie Portman).
- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Kar-Wai Wong
- 35Lucy in the Sky (a.k.a. Pale Blue Dot) is a 2019 American drama film directed by Noah Hawley, loosely based on astronaut Lisa Nowak's alleged criminal activities. An astronaut (Natalie Portman) returns to Earth after a lengthy mission, begins an affair with a fellow astronaut, heads into a downward spiral as she loses her connection to her family, and when her lover begins another affair with an astronaut trainee, the bottom drops out.
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: Noah Hawley
- 36A Los Angeles screenwriter (Christian Bale) indulges his wild side with a stripper (Teresa Palmer), a model (Freida Pinto) and a married woman (Natalie Portman).
- Released: 2015
- Directed by: Terrence Malick
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- 37Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance, a married couple buckle under the pressure when a Hollywood actress meets them to do research for a film about their past.
- Released: 2023
- Directed by: Todd Haynes
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- 38Influenced by his mother's (Natalie Portman) stories and poetry readings, young Amos Oz (Amir Tessler) grows up in 1940s Jerusalem and becomes a famous writer.
- Released: 2015
- Directed by: Natalie Portman
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- Directed by: Tom Tykwer
- 40Song to Song is a 2017 drama film written and directed by Terrence Malick. In this modern love story set against the music scene of Austin, Texas, two entangled couples struggling songwriters Faye (Rooney Mara) and BV (Ryan Gosling), and music mogul Cook (Michael Fassbender) and the waitress whom he ensnares (Natalie Portman) chase success through a rock n roll landscape of seduction and betrayal.
- Released: 2017
- Directed by: Terrence Malick
- 41Three women, an American (Natalie Portman), an Israeli (Hanna Laslo) and a Palestinian (Hiam Abbass), all become traveling companions in a remote part of Jordan.
- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Amos Gitai
