Our team compiled the best Nicole Kidman movies and here is what they came up with
Nicole Kidman is one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful actresses in the world. With a career spanning more than thirty years, she has appeared in over fifty films, winning a number of awards including an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards and numerous other accolades. She has also earned critical acclaim for her performances in a variety of genres, from romantic comedies to dark thrillers. Here is a look at some of the most popular Nicole Kidman movies.
Here are the 29 best Nicole Kidman movies to check out on the streaming service.
1. Moulin Rouge (2001)
This romantic musical features Nicole Kidman as Satine, the star of the Parisian nightclub the Moulin Rouge. She is the object of affection of both the rich nobleman Christian, played by Ewan McGregor, and the jealous duke, played by Richard Roxburgh. Her performances in the movie were praised for her singing, dancing and acting abilities, and it won her a third Golden Globe Award. MPAA Movie Rating: PG-13, Box Office: $118.2 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2001, Other Actors Starring: Ewan McGregor, Richard Roxburgh, Jim Broadbent.
2. Dogville (2003)
Nicole Kidman stars as Grace in this 2003 drama set in a small town in the Rocky Mountains. She is pursued by a gang of criminals, and the townsfolk are only too willing to help her. She uses her wit and charm to manipulate them, with Kidman’s performance earning her a fourth Golden Globe Award nomination. MPAA Movie Rating: R, Box Office: $7.2 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2003, Other Actors Starring: Paul Bettany, Lauren Bacall, Ben Gazzara.
3. The Hours (2002)
This 2002 drama tells the story of three women, each in a different time period, whose lives are connected by a Virginia Woolf novel. Nicole Kidman plays the role of Virginia Woolf, with her performance earning her an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award. MPAA Movie Rating: PG-13, Box Office: $64.7 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2002, Other Actors Starring: Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, Ed Harris.
4. The Stepford Wives (2004)
In this 2004 remake of the 1975 classic, Nicole Kidman stars as Joanna, a woman who moves to Stepford with her family, only to discover that the town is populated by robots. She soon learns the secret behind the robotic women and tries to save them from the town’s sinister plot. MPAA Movie Rating: PG-13, Box Office: $87.2 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2004, Other Actors Starring: Matthew Broderick, Bette Midler, Christopher Walken.
5. The Interpreter (2005)
In this 2005 political thriller, Nicole Kidman stars as Silvia Broome, a United Nations interpreter who overhears a plot to assassinate an African leader. She teams up with a Secret Service agent, played by Sean Penn, to prevent the assassination. MPAA Movie Rating: PG-13, Box Office: $77.2 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2005, Other Actors Starring: Sean Penn, Catherine Keener, Jesper Christensen.
6. Australia (2008)
In this 2008 epic, Nicole Kidman stars as Lady Sarah Ashley, a British aristocrat who travels to Australia to save her husband’s cattle station. Along the way, she meets a rugged cattle drover, played by Hugh Jackman, and they soon form an unlikely partnership. MPAA Movie Rating: PG-13, Box Office: $113.9 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2008, Other Actors Starring: Hugh Jackman, David Wenham, Bryan Brown.
7. The Golden Compass (2007)
This 2007 fantasy adventure is based on the popular book series. Nicole Kidman stars as Marisa Coulter, a powerful and manipulative woman who is determined to obtain a powerful artifact known as the Golden Compass. MPAA Movie Rating: PG-13, Box Office: $115.1 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2007, Other Actors Starring: Daniel Craig, Dakota Blue Richards, Eva Green.
8. Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
This 1999 erotic thriller is Stanley Kubrick’s final film. Nicole Kidman stars as Alice Harford, a married woman who embarks on a night of sexual exploration after her husband, played by Tom Cruise, confesses his infidelity. MPAA Movie Rating: R, Box Office: $104.9 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 1999, Other Actors Starring: Tom Cruise, Sydney Pollack, Marie Richardson.
9. Cold Mountain (2003)
Nicole Kidman stars as Ada, the love interest of a Civil War deserter, played by Jude Law, in this 2003 drama. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination and she also received critical acclaim for her singing and acting abilities. MPAA Movie Rating: R, Box Office: $86.2 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2003, Other Actors Starring: Jude Law, Renée Zellweger, Philip Seymour Hoffman.
10. The Paperboy (2012)
This 2012 drama stars Nicole Kidman as Charlotte Bless, a woman who is accused of murdering a sheriff. She is defended by two reporters, played by Zac Efron and Matthew McConaughey, who investigate the case and uncover a web of lies and secrets. MPAA Movie Rating: R, Box Office: $7.3 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2012, Other Actors Starring: Zac Efron, Matthew McConaughey, John Cusack.
11. Just Go with It (2011)
In this 2011 romantic comedy, Nicole Kidman plays the role of Devlin Adams, a woman who hires a plastic surgeon, played by Adam Sandler, to pretend to be her ex-husband. Her performance was praised for its humor and wit, and the movie grossed over $150 million at the box office. MPAA Movie Rating: PG-13, Box Office: $166.4 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2011, Other Actors Starring: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Brooklyn Decker.
12. The Railway Man (2013)
This 2013 war drama stars Nicole Kidman as Patti, the wife of a British soldier, played by Colin Firth, who was taken captive by the Japanese during World War II. Kidman’s performance was praised for its emotional depth and sincerity. MPAA Movie Rating: R, Box Office: $19.3 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2013, Other Actors Starring: Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, Hiroyuki Sanada.
13. Paddington 2 (2017)
In this 2017 family comedy, Nicole Kidman stars as Millicent, an evil taxidermist who is determined to steal a precious pop-up book from the titular bear. Her performance was praised for its comedic timing and ability to make even the most villainous characters likable. MPAA Movie Rating: PG, Box Office: $70.3 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2017, Other Actors Starring: Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw, Sally Hawkins.
14. The Beguiled (2017)
This 2017 remake of the 1971 classic stars Nicole Kidman as Martha Farnsworth, the headmistress of a girls’ school. When a Union soldier, played by Colin Farrell, is taken in by the school, her and the other women are drawn to him with unexpected results. MPAA Movie Rating: R, Box Office: $17.6 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2017, Other Actors Starring: Colin Farrell, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning.
15. Birthday Girl (2001)
In this 2001 romantic comedy, Nicole Kidman stars as Nadia, a Russian mail order bride who moves to England with a man she has never met. Her performance was praised for its comedic timing and charm. MPAA Movie Rating: R, Box Office: $14.3 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2001, Other Actors Starring: Ben Chaplin, Mathieu Kassovitz, Vincent Cassel.
16. The Peacemaker (1997)
In this 1997 action thriller, Nicole Kidman stars as Dr. Julia Kelly, a nuclear expert who must work with a Special Forces colonel, played by George Clooney, to stop a stolen nuclear missile. MPAA Movie Rating: R, Box Office: $68.8 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 1997, Other Actors Starring: George Clooney, Marcel Iures, Armin Mueller-Stahl.
17. Bewitched (2005)
In this 2005 romantic comedy, Nicole Kidman stars as Isabel Bigelow, a witch who attempts to lead a normal life as an actress. Her performance was praised for its charm and wit, and the movie grossed over $100 million at the box office. MPAA Movie Rating: PG-13, Box Office: $101.8 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2005, Other Actors Starring: Will Ferrell, Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine.
18. The Human Stain (2003)
Nicole Kidman stars alongside Anthony Hopkins in this 2003 drama. She plays the role of Faunia Farley, a janitor who is caught in the middle of a scandal involving a prominent professor. MPAA Movie Rating: R, Box Office: $13.1 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2003, Other Actors Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Gary Sinise.
19. Nine (2009)
This 2009 musical stars Nicole Kidman as the muse of a famous film director, played by Daniel Day-Lewis. Her performance was praised for her singing and dancing abilities, and the movie grossed over $100 million at the box office. MPAA Movie Rating: PG-13, Box Office: $106.8 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2009, Other Actors Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Penélope Cruz.
20. Hemingway & Gellhorn (2012)
In this 2012 drama, Nicole Kidman stars as Martha Gellhorn, a journalist and the third wife of Ernest Hemingway. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination. MPAA Movie Rating: TV-MA, Box Office: $15.3 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2012, Other Actors Starring: Clive Owen, David Strathairn, Molly Parker.
21. The Invasion (2007)
In this 2007 sci-fi thriller, Nicole Kidman stars as Carol Bennell, a doctor who discovers that alien spores have infiltrated Earth and are slowly taking over the human race. MPAA Movie Rating: PG-13, Box Office: $36.3 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2007, Other Actors Starring: Daniel Craig, Jeremy Northam, Jeffrey Wright.
22. The Portrait of a Lady (1996)
Nicole Kidman stars as Isabel Archer in this 1996 drama, based on the novel by Henry James. She plays a young woman who is determined to make her own choices in life, despite the attempts of her relatives to control her. MPAA Movie Rating: R, Box Office: $13.1 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 1996, Other Actors Starring: John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker.
23. Stoker (2013)
In this 2013 psychological thriller, Nicole Kidman stars as Evelyn Stoker, a woman whose life is thrown into chaos when her mysterious uncle, played by Matthew Goode, moves in with her and her daughter. MPAA Movie Rating: R, Box Office: $19.3 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2013, Other Actors Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Matthew Goode, Jacki Weaver.
24. The Upside (2017)
In this 2017 comedy-drama, Nicole Kidman stars as Yvonne, a wealthy woman who hires a recently released convict, played by Kevin Hart, to be her caretaker. Her performance was praised for its warmth and humor. MPAA Movie Rating: PG-13, Box Office: $118.3 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2017, Other Actors Starring: Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Julianna Margulies.
25. Destroyer (2018)
In this 2018 crime thriller, Nicole Kidman plays the role of Erin Bell, a detective who is still haunted by the events of a case from her past. Her performance was praised for its intensity and emotional depth. MPAA Movie Rating: R, Box Office: $7.1 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2018, Other Actors Starring: Sebastian Stan, Toby Kebbell, Tatiana Maslany.
26. Fur (2006)
An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus: This 2006 drama stars Nicole Kidman as Diane Arbus, a photographer who is drawn to capturing the strange and bizarre. Her performance was praised for its emotional depth and range. MPAA Movie Rating: R, Box Office: $5.5 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2006, Other Actors Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Ty Burrell, Harris Yulin.
27. The Family Fang (2015)
In this 2015 dark comedy, Nicole Kidman stars as Annie Fang, a woman who returns home to investigate the disappearance of her parents, played by Christopher Walken and Maryann Plunkett. MPAA Movie Rating: R, Box Office: $4.7 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2015, Other Actors Starring: Christopher Walken, Jason Bateman, Maryann Plunkett.
28. Malice (1993)
In this 1993 psychological thriller, Nicole Kidman stars as Tracy Kennsinger, a woman who finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation involving her husband’s old college friend, played by Alec Baldwin. MPAA Movie Rating: R, Box Office: $35.3 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 1993, Other Actors Starring: Alec Baldwin, Bill Pullman, Bebe Neuwirth.
29. The Others (2001)
In this psychological thriller, Nicole Kidman plays the role of Grace, a grieving mother in a remote house on the English coast. She is convinced that the house is haunted and hires a group of servants to investigate. The movie received critical applause for her performance as a woman struggling to come to terms with her past and protect her children. MPAA Movie Rating: PG-13, Box Office: $96.7 million (Adjusted for Inflation), Year of Release: 2001, Other Actors Starring: Fionnula Flanagan, Christopher Eccleston, Eric Sykes.
Nicole Kidman has earned critical acclaim for her performances in a variety of genres, and her most popular movies showcase her acting range and versatility. From romantic comedies to dark thrillers, she has proved time and again that she is one of the most talented actresses in the world.