Everything Natalie Portman Has Starred In After Star Wars

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• Natalie Portman’s career post-Star Wars has been diverse, ranging from historical dramas to psychological thrillers.
• Portman’s performances in films like “Black Swan” and “Jackie” showcase her incredible range as an actor.
• From rom-coms like “No Strings Attached” to sci-fi thrillers like “Annihilation,” Portman continues to impress audiences.

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Since making her appearance as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Natalie Portman has starred in a wide variety of different movies. It has been nineteen years since her final appearance in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, and since then, she has had an incredibly prolific career. Even before appearing as Padmé, Portman had been acting as early as 1994 in Léon: The Professional.

Ranging in everything from drama to romance and even horror, Natalie Portman is an actor with incredible range. Aside from starting in feature films, she has made appearances in short films and music videos as well. These are the films that she has starred in since her time in Star Wars.

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19 Free Zone Is A Dark Film Set In Israel

It Was Released The Same Year As Revenge Of The Sith

Originally released only a month after Revenge of the Sith, Free Zone is a film about an American woman living in Israel. In this film, Rebecca, who is played by Natalie Portman, meets a woman named Hanna shortly after divorcing her husband. The two plan to pick up a sum of money owed to Rebecca’s husband, located in the Free Zone near the border.

18 V For Vendetta Is A Memorable Cult Classic

Natalie Portman Plays An Important Part In Its Legacy

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Taking place in a dystopian future marked by fascism and oppression, the film follows a freedom fighter named V as he attempts to start a revolution that will overthrow the current regime. Natalie Portman plays the role of Evey Hammond, who is rescued by V from an attack by the secret police. The two get further and further caught up in the fight to save the UK as the film progresses.

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Based on the comic series by Alan Moore, V for Vendetta is directed by James McTeigue with a screenplay by the Wachowskis. The film stars Natalie Portman as Evey Hammond, a young woman living in a dystopian future who becomes involved with the vigilante V, an anarchist working against the Fascist government and attempting to rally support from the general population. Hugo Weaving portrays V, with a further cast that includes Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry, and John Hurt. 

Director James McTeigue Release Date March 17, 2006 Studio(s) Warner Bros. Pictures Distributor(s) Warner Bros. Pictures Writers Lana Wachowski , Lilly Wachowski Cast John Hurt , Hugo Weaving , Stephen Fry , Stephen Rea , Natalie Portman Runtime 132 minutes Budget $54 million

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17 Goya’s Ghosts Is Historical Fiction With A Twist

The Film Is Tense And Deals With Christianity

Revolving entirely around the Spanish Inquisition, Goya’s Ghosts follows the story of the painter Francisco Goya. When his muse Inés, played by Natalie Portman, is arrested for heresy against the church, he attempts to coordinate her release. Despite the fictional nature of the film, it depicts Goya, who was a real artist during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

16 Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium Is A Whimsical Children’s Movie

A Magical Toy Store Comes To Life

Following the story of Molly Mahoney, Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium is a magical toy store run by the eccentric Mr. Magorium. After over two centuries of running the store, he transfers ownership of it to Molly. However, once he retires, the store begins to change in dark and unexpected ways.

15 The Other Boleyn Girl Is Another Piece Of Historical Fiction

And The Film was Based On A Novel

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The Other Boleyn Girl is a fictional account of the lives of historical figures such as Henry VII of England and Anne Boleyn, played by Natalie Portman. Because the king has only produced a daughter as an heir, he takes Anne as a mistress in the hopes of producing a son. When the king eventually falls in love with Mary, who is already married, plenty of drama ensues revolving around the Boleyn family.

14 The Other Woman (2009) Is Hard Hitting And Tragic

The Film Is Based On The Novel Love and Other Impossible Pursuits

In this film, Natalie Portman plays Emilia, a lawyer from New York whose life has been mired in tragedy. After the death of her daughter, Emilia and her husband divorce, only for Emilia to find out that she is sterile. Throughout this tragic process, she is verbally attacked by her husband’s ex-wife, called a homewrecker and taunted about her pregnancy.

13 In Brothers (2009) She Stars Alongside Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal

It Is A Remake Of The Danish Film

Brothers (2009) is a story of war, following a marine named Sam, his wife Maggie, and his brother Tommy. A few days before Sam is sent overseas to Afghanistan, Tommy is released from prison, only for Sam to then be captured by the Taliban and declared killed in action despite still being alive. Once he does return home, the film explores the tension of their new family dynamic and Sam’s trauma.

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Director Jim Sheridan Release Date December 4, 2009 Writers David Benioff , Susanne Bier , Anders Thomas Jensen Cast Jake Gyllenhaal , Natalie Portman , Tobey Maguire , Sam Shepard , Mare Winningham , Bailee Madison , Taylor Geare , Patrick John Flueger Runtime 105 Minutes Main Genre Drama

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12 Black Swan Is Psychological Horror At Its Finest

Natalie Portman’s Performance Is Intense And Cerebral

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Black Swan follows a production of the ballet Swan Lake in which Nina Sayers fights to earn the main role in the production. She is the perfect choice for the innocent White Swan, but her competitor Lily is perfect for the much less innocent Black Swan. One ballerina must play both roles, so the two continue to dive deeper into their obsession and competition until things finally fall apart.

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In Darren Aronofsky’s 2010 psychological thriller Black Swan, talented ballet dancer Nina Sayers struggles with her mental health while preparing for her performance in a production of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. Natalie Portman earned a Best Actress Oscar in the lead role, and the cast made up of Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey, and Winona Ryder received high praise from critics and audiences.

Director Darren Aronofsky Release Date December 3, 2010 Studio(s) Searchlight Pictures Distributor(s) Searchlight Pictures Writers John J. McLaughlin , Andres Heinz , Mark Heyman Cast Natalie Portman , Mila Kunis , Vincent Cassel , Barbara Hershey , Winona Ryder , Benjamin Millepied Runtime 108 minutes Budget $13 million

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11 No Strings Attached Is An Explicit Romantic Comedy

It Is Different From Many Of The Films Portman Starred In Before

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Beginning with a strictly “friends with benefits” relationship, Adam and Emma are going through rough patches in their lives. Adam’s ex-girlfriend is living with his dad and Emma’s father has recently passed away. The two of them try their best to leave emotions out of their relationship, but it isn’t long before the two of them start falling in love.

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Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher star in Ivan Reitman’s rom-com No Strings Attached as Emma and Adam, two friends who decide to start a casual and non-exclusive relationship. As the story progresses, the couple slowly develops real feelings for each other.

Director Ivan Reitman Release Date January 11, 2011 Studio(s) Paramount Pictures Distributor(s) Paramount Pictures , Disney Writers Ivan Reitman Cast Ashton Kutcher , Natalie Portman , Jake Johnson , Lake Bell Runtime 110minutes Budget $25 million

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10 Your Highness Is Equal Parts Fantasy And Raunchy Comedy

Coming From The Director Of Pineapple Express

Thaddeus, the deadbeat younger son of the king, must go on a journey to save his brother’s fiancée from the evil wizard Leezar. Working alongside his brother Fabious and a mysterious warrior named Isabel, who is played by Portman, the group encounters all manner of dangers on their quest to save Fabious’ betrothed. Through these dangers, they also find themselves in several ridiculous scenarios involving plenty of alcohol and even wizard’s weed.

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Your Highness is a fantasy comedy movie that follows slacker prince extraordinaire Thadeous, who lives in pure indulgence while his brother, Prince Fabious, casts an ever-growing shadow over him. However, when an evil sorcerer kidnaps Fabious’ fiancee, Thadeous is given the opportunity to redeem himself by joining the quest to save his brother’s betrothed. Joined by Thadeous’ best friend and servant, Courtney, the three embark on a quest that will inevitably go awry unless Thadeous can keep his slacker nature in check.

Director David Gordon Green Release Date April 8, 2011 Studio(s) Universal Pictures Distributor(s) Universal Pictures , Entertainment One Writers David Gordon Green Cast James Franco , Danny McBride , Natalie Portman Runtime 102minutes Budget $50 million

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9 Jane Foster In The Marvel Cinematic Universe Has Appeared In Several Films

The Role Shot Portman Back To Super Stardom

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Appearing as the love interest of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Natalie Portaman has appeared in a variety of different films in the same role. An incredible scientist in her own right, she discovers Thor as he falls from the Bifrost, which transported him from Asgard to Earth. In the most recent installment in the franchise, Thor: Love and Thunder, she even becomes her own superhero when she picks up the hammer and takes on the mantle of Thor.

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Chris Hemsworth’s MCU debut as the Asgardian God of Thunder saw him navigating the ultimare sibling rivalry and parental expectations. Kenneth Branagh’s theatrical adaptation of the long-running Marvel Comics deals with Thor’s quest to prove himself worthy. Banished to Earth for his impulsiveness and tendency to violence, Thor must earn his destiny, while Tom Hiddleston’s Loki tries to destroy him.

Director Kenneth Branagh Release Date May 6, 2011 Writers Zack Stentz , Ashley Miller , Don Payne Cast Chris Hemsworth , Natalie Portman , Tom Hiddleston , Kat Dennings , Stellan Skarsgård , Idris Elba , Clark Gregg , Colm Feore Runtime 115 minutes Sequel(s) thor 2 , thor 3 , Thor 4 , Thor 5 Budget $150 million

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8 A Tale Of Love And Darkness Is A Dark And True Story

Based On The Memoir Of Amos Oz

Written and directed by Natalie Portman in her directorial debut, A Tale of Love and Darkness explores life during the British Mandate of Palestine and the early years of civil war between Arabs and Jews in Palestine in the 1940s. Natalie Portman plays the mother of Amos Oz, who was the main focus of the film and the memoir upon which it was based. The film follows his life during this tumultuous time, showing what it was like to live through such an important moment in history.

7 Jane Got A Gun Is Full Of Exciting Western Action

The Movie Was Something Different, And It Payed Off

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Constantly harassed by the Bishop Boys gang of outlaws, Jane Hammond is forced into action when her husband is attacked and her family is threatened. With no one else willing to help, Jane goes to her ex-fiancé Dan Frost for help. Together, the two fight against the gang in an effort to save Jane and her family permanently.

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Jane Got a Gun is a Western drama film centering on Jane Hammond, who begrudgingly asks her ex-lover to help her save her new husband from a violent gang. Natalie Portman stars as Jane Hammond alongside Joel Edgerton, Ewan McGregor, and Rodrigo Santoro. The film is directed by Gavin O’Connor, who previously directed the Oscar-nominated film Warrior.

Director Gavin O’Connor Release Date January 29, 2016 Studio(s) The Weinstein Company Distributor(s) The Weinstein Company Writers Brian Duffield , Joel Edgerton , Anthony Tambakis Cast Boyd Holbrook , Ewan McGregor , James Burnett , Joel Edgerton , Todd Stashwick , Rodrigo Santoro , Noah Emmerich , Alex Manette , Natalie Portman Runtime 98minutes Budget $ 25 million

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6 Jackie Is A Powerful Biographical Drama

Natalie Portman’s Performance As The First Lady Is Powerful

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Jackie is the story of Jackie Kennedy, wife of John F. Kennedy and First Lady of the United States. The film documents her life in the White House, but it focuses on the horror and grief of her husband’s assassination. The film is a visceral look at how the assassination has affected her, diving deep into the pain that comes with experiencing something so traumatic.

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Starring Natalie Portman as the iconic political figure Jacqueline “Jackie” Kennedy, Jackie is a 2016 biographical drama directed by Pablo Larraín. Written by Noah Oppenheim, the plot follows an interviewer as they speak with Mrs. Kennedy after the assassination of her husband.

Director Pablo Larrain Release Date December 2, 2016 Studio(s) Searchlight Pictures Distributor(s) Searchlight Pictures Writers Noah Oppenheim Cast Max Casella , Billy Crudup , Corey Johnson , Richard E. Grant , Peter Sarsgaard , Beth Grant , John Hurt , Greta Gerwig , Caspar Phillipson , Sunnie Pelant , Natalie Portman , John Carroll Lynch , Georgie Glen Runtime 100minutes Budget $9million

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5 Planetarium Is A French-Belgian Drama About Sisters

The Film Is Both Thrilling And Haunting

Also known as The Summoning in the UK, Planetarium is about a pair of sisters who work as spiritual mediums in the 1930s. The two catch the attention of a French film producer who is desperate to catch any evidence of the paranormal on film. But are the sisters really contacting the paranormal, or are they simply putting on a performance?

4 Annihilation Is A Haunting Tale Of Environmental Horror

This Science-Fiction Thriller Shows The Destructive Power Of Humanity

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Telling the story of a group of dedicated scientists, Annihilation shows a world haunted by “The Shimmer,” an area that has been quarantined due to rapidly mutating plants and animals. When Lena’s husband disappears in “The Shimmer,” she leads an expedition into the dangerous and mysterious zone. Here, she finds all sorts of terrifying mutations, as well as a world where nature has started to reclaim its territory.

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Alex Garland’s Annihilation is based on the novel of the same name by Jeff VanderMeer. It follows a group of explorers – comprised of biology professor Lena (Natalie Portman), psychologist Dr. Ventress (Jennifer Jason Leigh), physicist Josie Radek (Tessa Thompson), geomorphologist Cassie Sheppard (Tuva Nvotny), and paramedic Anya Thorensen (Gina Rodriguez) – as they enter “the Shimmer”, a quarantined zone of mutated plants and animals caused by an unknown extra-terrestrial phenomenon. Lena agrees to enter the Shimmer in search of her husband, Kane (Oscar Isaac), who was sent in as part of a special forces operation.

Director Alex Garland Release Date February 22, 2018 Studio(s) Paramount Pictures Distributor(s) Paramount Pictures , Netflix Writers Alex Garland , Jeff VanderMeer Cast Sonoya Mizuno , Kola Bokinni , Jennifer Jason Leigh , Gina Rodriguez , Cosmo Jarvis , Oscar Isaac , Tessa Thompson , Tuva Novotny , Natalie Portman , David Gyasi Runtime 2hours Budget 40–55 million

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3 Vox Lux Is A Tale Of The Effects Of Super Stardom

The Film Follows The Life Of Fictional Pop Star, Celeste

After lending her voice to a tragic memorial service, a teenage Celeste quickly shoots to stardom as a pop star. By the time 2017 comes around and Celeste is an adult, she is recovering from a scandal and grappling with the media surrounding her career. The film covers a variety of topics, holding a magnifying glass to see how celebrities are shaped and later treated.

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Director Brady Corbet Release Date December 7, 2018 Writers Brady Corbet Cast Jennifer Ehle , Stacy Martin , Allison Winn , Maria Dizzia , Matt Servitto , Micheál Richardson , Willem Dafoe , Raffey Cassidy , Sophie Lane Curtis , Jude Law , Natasha Romanova , Natalie Portman , Christopher Abbott , Daniel London Runtime 110 minutes Main Genre Musical

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2 Lucy In The Sky Is A Reality-Bending Experience

It Is Inspired By The Life Of Astronaut Lisa Nowak

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Lucy Cola’s story begins with her journey as an astronaut, her entire world changing after her experience in space. But after she returns home, the world feels much too small after feeling the eternity of the galaxy in person. Lucy’s world begins to unravel then, with her reality slowly falling apart.

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After having a transcendent experience on a recent mission, Atstronaut Lucy Cola returns home and has a hard time reconnecting with reality. Despite having huge stars such as Natalie Portman, Jon Hamm, and Zazie Beetz, Lucy in the Sky was mostly negatively received and was also a huge box-office bomb in 2019. 

Director Noah Hawley Release Date October 4, 2019 Studio(s) Searchlight Pictures Distributor(s) Searchlight Pictures Writers Brian C. Brown , Noah Hawley , Elliott DiGuiseppi Cast Dan Stevens , Zazie Beetz , Colman Domingo , Ellen Burstyn , Jon Hamm , Pearl Amanda Dickson , Nick Offerman , Tig Notaro , Natalie Portman Runtime 124 minutes Budget $27 million

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1 May December Is A Modern Dark Comedy

The Film Started Streaming On Netflix In December 2023

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May December sees Natalie Portman starring as an actress named Elizabeth, who has been tasked with portraying a woman embroiled in a controversial scandal. The woman in question is Gracie, who has been in a 24-year-long relationship with her husband, who she met when he was 13 years old, and she was 36 years old. Elizabeth meets with Gracie, wanting to get to know her better before portraying her in a film.

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May December is a drama romance film that follows a married couple who once controlled the headlines with their tabloid romance. Two decades later, the couple’s supposed marital bliss begins to crack under the weight of an actress researching them, preparing to star in a film about their lives.

Director Todd Haynes Release Date December 1, 2023 Studio(s) Gloria Sanchez Productions , Killer Films , MountainA Distributor(s) Netflix Writers Samy Burch , Alex Mechanik Cast Natalie Portman , Julianne Moore , Charles Melton Runtime 113 Minutes

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