Summary
- Keira Knightley’s versatility shines through diverse roles in genres like romance, drama, and historical pieces.
- Knightley’s standout performances in films like “Atonement” and “The Imitation Game” have garnered critical acclaim.
- Her iconic roles in “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Pride and Prejudice” have solidified her status as a beloved actor.
Keira Knightley has cemented herself as one of the most versatile and renowned actors of her generation, having played exciting and beloved roles her whole adult life. Kiera Knightley’s versatility is most obvious when looking at the variety of genres she has dipped into over the years, from fantastical films like Pirates of the Caribbean to historical pieces like The Imitation Game, as well as romantic comedies like Love Actually and literary dramas such as Atonement and Pride and Prejudice. Knightley’s adaptability has won her fans of all ages, and undoubtedly her most recent roles in Black Doves and The Boston Strangler will continue to do so.
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This list looks at Kiera Knightley’s best movie roles, focusing in particular on her performance within the wider context of the film, and the acclaim she achieved for each particular role.
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Love Actually
Directed By Richard Curtis
Love Actually
R
ComedyDramaHolidayRomance
Release Date
November 14, 2003
Director
Richard Curtis
Cast
Colin Firth
, Emma Thompson
, Liam Neeson
, Keira Knightley
, Chiwetel Ejiofor
, Laura Linney
, Alan Rickman
, Hugh Grant
, Bill Nighy
, Andrew Lincoln
Runtime
135 minutes
Budget
45million
Studio(s)
Universal Pictures
Writers
Richard Curtis
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While filming Richard Curtis’ holiday ensemble romantic-comedy, Keira Knightley was only seventeen. She plays Juliet, a small role that has stood out for its memorable doorstep love-confession scene.
Love Actually explores love and connection in various relationships that span and interconnect across London in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The film featured a number of big names, including Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, and Liam Neeson, to name just a few. In this ensemble cast, Keira Knightley holds her own, coming across as warm and personable.
7
Bend It Like Beckham
Directed By Gurinder Chadha
Bend It Like Beckham
Release Date
April 12, 2002
Director
Gurinder Chadha
Cast
Parminder Nagra
, Keira Knightley
, Jonathan Rhys Meyers
, Anupam Kher
, Archie Panjabi
Runtime
112 min
Bend It Like Beckham follows Jess Bhamra, a football fanatic from a strict Indian family living in Hounslow, London, who isn’t allowed to play the sport. Keira Knightley plays Jules, a fellow female football player who is impressed by Jess’ skills, and invites her to join their local women’s football team.
The film manages to balance a lighthearted and humorous tone with some serious themes, like feminism and intersectionality, cultural prejudice, social pressure, and identity. In 2002, Keira Knightley won the London Film Critics’ Circle award for Best Newcomer for her performance in this film, which is considered her breakout role.
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Anna Karenina
Directed By Joe Wright
Anna Karenina
pg
DramaRomance
Release Date
October 6, 2012
Director
joe wright
Runtime
130minutes
Budget
$40.6 million
Studio(s)
Universal Pictures
Producers
Alexander Korda
Writers
joe wright
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This 2012 film is an adaptation of the Leo Tolstoy novel of the same name. It was also Keira Knightley’s third collaboration with detector Joe Wright, after Pride and Prejudice and Atonement. Starring opposite Knightley are Jude Law and Aaron Taylor Johnson, to name just a few members of this very talented cast.
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The film was noted for its excellent costume design, winning the Academy Award for this, as well as being nominated in three other categories. This is a favorite film among fans of period dramas and classical literature.
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The Duchess
Directed By Saul Dibb
The Duchess
PG-13
DramaHistoryRomance
Release Date
September 5, 2008
Director
Saul Dibb
Runtime
110 minutes
Producers
Cameron McCracken
, Christine Langan
, David M. Thompson
, François Ivernel
, Gabrielle Tana
, Michael Kuhn
Writers
Anders Thomas Jensen
This 2012 film is a historical drama based on the life of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, paying particular attention to her complicated relationships with her husband, played by Ralph Fiennes, and her nobleman lover, Charles Grey, played by Dominic Cooper.
Knightley’s performance in the drama was highly praised, despite the film in general receiving some criticism for its marketing, which compared Georgiana’s life to that of Princess Diana.
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The Imitation Game
Directed By Morten Tyldum
The Imitation Game
PG-13
DramaBiographyThriller
Release Date
November 28, 2014
Director
Morten Tyldum
Cast
Mark Strong
, Matthew Goode
, Keira Knightley
, Benedict Cumberbatch
Runtime
114minutes
Writers
Graham Moore
Studio(s)
The Weinstein Company
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The Imitation Game tells the story of Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch), a mathematician and cryptanalyst, who was highly influential in solving encrypted ciphers between the Axis powers during World War II that helped allied forces beat them. Keira Knightley plays fellow code-breaker Joan Clarke, who worked with Turing during World War II and remained a friend until his death.
For her role in the film, Knightley earned an Academy Award Nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category, while the film was considered to tell one of the most important stories of the twentieth century.
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The Pirates of the Caribbean Series
Directed By Gore Veribinski
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
PG-13
ActionAdventureFantasy
Release Date
July 9, 2003
Director
Gore Verbinski
Cast
Johnny Depp
, Geoffrey Rush
, Orlando Bloom
, Keira Knightley
, Jack Davenport
, Jonathan Pryce
Runtime
143 Minutes
Main Genre
Adventure
Budget
$140 Million
Writers
Ted Elliott
, Terry Rossio
, Stuart Beattie
, Jay Wolpert
Studio(s)
Jerry Bruckheimer Films
, Disney
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Keira Knightley appears primarily in the first three films of the Pirates of the Caribbean series: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Dead Man’s Chest, and At World’s End, with a cameo role at the end of Dead Men Tell No Tales. Knightley plays Elizabeth Swann, a strong and adventurous young woman whose love interest, Will Turner, is played by Orlando Bloom.
Knightley was praised for her portrayal of Elizabeth Swann, both by fellow cast members, who described her work as highly professional, and by fans of the franchise. Knightley, however, feels that the role led her to be typecast as an ‘object of desire’.
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Atonement
Directed By Joe Wright
Atonement
tv-ma
WarRomance
Release Date
September 7, 2007
Director
joe wright
Runtime
123 Minutes
Budget
$30 million
Writers
Ian McEwan
, Christopher Hampton
This war drama based on the novel of the same name by Ian McEwan is certainly one of Knightley’s most engaging and most celebrated roles. Knightley portrays Cecilia Tallis, the eldest daughter of a wealthy family, who has a dramatic affair with the housekeeper’s son Robbie, played by James McAvoy. Often where she isn’t supposed to be, Cecilia’s younger sister Briony, portrayed by Saoirse Ronan, often watches interactions between the pair and comes to the conclusion that Robbie is harassing Cecilia, describing him as a ‘sex maniac’ to one of their relatives. Events spiral out of control and Robbie ends up in prison, released only later to fight in the Second World War. Will Cecilia and Robbie ever be able to be together?
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Knightley has been consistently praised for her role in Atonement, alongside co-star James McAvoy, in what is considered a truly tragic, heart-wrenching, and deeply literary love story.
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Pride and Prejudice
Directed by Joe Wright
Pride and Prejudice
PG
Release Date
November 23, 2005
Director
joe wright
Cast
Keira Knightley
, Matthew Macfadyen
, Brenda Blethyn
, Donald Sutherland
, Rosamund Pike
, Jena Malone
, Simon Woods
, Rupert Friend
Main Genre
Romance
Pride and Prejudice is certainly one of Knightley’s most iconic and recognizable roles and a film that has adopted a cult following over the years since its release. The film follows Elizabeth Bennett, played by Knightley, in Jane Austen’s classic Regency love story, with Matthew Macfadyen taking on the role of Mr Darcy. The five Bennett sisters are searching for husbands because their inheritance requires a male heir, but will the turbulent relationship unfolding between Elizabeth and the wealthy Mr Darcy result in a happily ever after?
This timeless, beautifully shot film has a great cast, including Rosamund Pike, Donald Sutherland, Carey Mulligan, and Judi Dench. The film is also known for its remarkable score, composed by Dario Marianelli and Jean-Yves Thibaudet, which fits perfectly into the romantic Georgian atmosphere of the film.
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