The best Joely Richardson movies and TV shows feature roles working with some of the best directors and showrunners working in Hollywood today. Richardson is a legacy actress, the daughter of Tony Richardson and Vanessa Redgrave. Her sister was the late Natasha Richardson, and her brother-in-law is Liam Neeson. While her name might have gotten her some attention, her talent got her some big roles. She got her start when she was three in one of her dad’s movies, and she never looked back.
Over the years, Richardson has appeared in movies starring Mel Gibson and Arnold Schwarzenegger, a hit film by David Fincher, and several groundbreaking and popular television shows. She has earned nominations at the Golden Globes, Satellite Awards, and Independent Spirit Awards. With over 20 different television show credits and almost 50 movies to her name, most fans have seen her in something, from horror movies and historical epics to cult classics and prestige TV shows.
10 The Patriot (2000)
Joely Richardson Played Charlotte Selton
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This historical drama follows Benjamin Martin, a widowed farmer and veteran of the French and Indian War, who is reluctantly drawn into the American Revolutionary War when his family is threatened. The film explores themes of vengeance and redemption as Martin leads a makeshift militia while striving to protect his children.
Director Roland Emmerich Release Date June 30, 2000 Distributor(s) Sony Pictures Releasing Cast Mel Gibson , Heath Ledger , Joely Richardson , Jason Isaacs , Chris Cooper , Tchéky Karyo , Rene Auberjonois , Lisa Brenner Runtime 165 Minutes
Joely Richarson had been acting in movies as an adult for 15 years when Roland Emmerich cast her in his historical epic The Patriot. One of the few films Emmerich made that wasn’t a disaster movie, The Patriot stars Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a French and Indian War veteran with seven children living during the American Revolutionary War. When his oldest son (Heath Ledger) joins the new war, Benjamin is forced to rejoin the fight, which leads to tragedy.
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Joely Richardson stars in The Patriot as Charlotte Selton, Benjamin’s sister-in-law and later his second wife. She looks after his younger children when he returns to fight in the American Revolution against the invading British soldiers, giving her a solid supporting part. Critics gave the movie mixed reviews, receiving a 62% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film also earned three Oscar nominations (cinematography, score, and sound) and won an award from the American Society of Cinematographers.
9 The Tudors (2010)
Joely Richardson Played Catherine Parr
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The Tudors is a historical drama television series that chronicles the reign of King Henry VIII of England, played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers. The show explores his tumultuous relationships, including his marriages to Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, while delving into the intrigue, politics, and drama of the Tudor court.
Cast Jonathan Rhys Meyers , Henry Cavill , Sarah Bolger , Max Brown , David O’Hara Release Date April 1, 2007 Seasons 4 Creator(s) Michael Hirst
In 2010, Showtime began airing the historical epic drama The Tudors. The film was set in 16th-century England and followed the reign of King Henry VIII during the Tudor dynasty. While a historical epic, the show played out as a soap-style drama series, with politics, love, and betrayal throughout the four seasons that the show aired. There were 38 total episodes, and it was one of Showtime’s most successful drama series during its time on the network.
She was the sixth Queen to appear in the series Catherine Parr.
Joeyl Richardson only appeared in season four of the series, but she played an important role. She was the sixth Queen to appear in the series Catherine Parr, a wealthy widow closer to the king’s age. This made her King Henry VIII’s last wife as she survived his death in 1547, although she died just over a year after he did. The Tudors picked up a Golden Globe nomination for Best Drama Series, and Jonathan Rhys Meyers had two nominations for Best Actor.
8 Maggie (2015)
Joely Richardson Played Caroline Vogel
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Written by John Scott 3 and directed by Henry Hobson, Maggie is a post-apocalyptic Drama and Horror film featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Abigail Breslin. The plot sees a father set out to find his daughter after she leaves home when she’s bit during a zombie apocalypse and knows she will soon turn.
Director Henry Hobson Release Date May 8, 2015 Distributor(s) Lionsgate Cast Arnold Schwarzenegger , Abigail Breslin Runtime 95minutes
When Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to acting after serving as Governor of California, few fans expected him to star in a zombie drama movie about a father dealing with the loss of his daughter. However, that is what happened in Maggie in 2015. Maggie starts after a zombie pandemic. The movie sees Schwarzenegger stars as Wade, a father who seeks out his daughter after learning she had been bitten and, therefore, infected. He seeks to care for her until she has to be quarantined.
Joely Richardson stars as Caroline Vogel, Wade’s wife and Maggie’s stepmother…
The film then watches as she slowly succumbs to the infection, and Wade still seeks to protect her. Joely Richardson stars as Caroline Vogel, Wade’s wife and Maggie’s stepmother, who starts off sympathetic but soon realizes that Maggie has to be quarantined before she hurts a member of their family. It gives Richardson something emotional to showcase her talents. Critics gave the movie mixed reviews, with a 60% Rotten Tomatoes rating. However, critics did praise the performances and the thoughtful nature of the script.
7 Color Out Of Space (2019)
Joely Richardson Played Theresa Gardner
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Directed by Richard Stanley, Color Out of Space is a 2019 Horror film starring Nicolas Cage. The film follows a meteorite that strikes the Earth, leading to strange occurrences on a farm. The release features Lovecraftian elements.
Director Richard Stanley Release Date January 24, 2020 Cast Nicolas Cage , Joely Richardson , Madeleine Arthur , Elliot Knight , Tommy Chong , Brendan Meyer , Julian Hilliard , Josh C. Waller Runtime 111 Minutes
Nicolas Cage enjoyed an amazing late-career resurgence with several movies that impressed critics, despite many of their more independent natures. One of these arrived in 2020 with the Richard Stanley-directed Color Out of Space. This is a science fiction horror film with Lovecraftian themes based on a short story by H.P. Lovecraft. Nathan Gardner (Cage) moves his family to his late father’s farm after his wife’s mastectomy, and it is here that a bright meteorite crashes in his front yard.
The film is a body-horror movie with some impressive creature effects and some truly horrifying creatures
This meteor brings bizarre happenings to the farm, to Nathan, and to his family. Joely Richardson stars as Theresa Gardner, Nathan’s wife. The film is a body-horror movie with some impressive creature effects and some truly horrifying creatures. Critics praised the film, including the performances, visual style, and effects, and rated it with an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score. It won awards at the Toronto Film Festival, Fantastic Fest, and the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival.
6 Renegade Nell (2024)
Joely Richardson Played Lady Eularia Moggerhanger
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Renagade Nell is a Disney+ original series created by Sally Wainwright. The series follows a young woman named Nell Jackson who becomes a wanted outlaw after she is framed for murder. During her journey, she encounters a magical spirit named Billy, who reveals her true destiny.
Cast Louisa Harland , Frank Dillane , Alice Kremelberg , Enyi Okoronkwo , Jake Dunn , Bo Bragason , Florence Keen , Pip Torrens , Nick Mohammed , Joely Richardson , Adrian Lester Release Date March 29, 2024 Seasons 1 Directors Ben Taylor , Amanda Brotchie , MJ Delaney Creator(s) Sally Wainwright
Joely Richardson stars in the 2024 TV series Renegade Nell. This historical fantasy series is about Nell Jackson (Louisa Harland), a highwaywoman and one of the most feared people in 18th-century England. The fear comes after someone framed her for murder, so she sets out with a magical sprite named Billy Blind (Nick Mohammed) to find her destiny. This is a Disney+ series, but the streaming service canceled it after just one season and eight episodes.
As the editor-in-chief of the newspaper, she causes many problems for Nell.
Joely Richardson stars as Lady Eularia Moggerhanger, a newspaper magnate in Renegade Nell. As the editor-in-chief of the newspaper, she causes many problems for Nell. However, she is not a complete villain, as she still has morals and will do the right thing when needed. While Disney+ canceled the series, it did receive mostly positive reviews, with an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score. Critics said Renegade Nell has a great hero to cheer for and alternates between family-friendly action and edgy storylines.
5 Event Horizon (1997)
Joely Richardson Played Lieutenant Starck
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Paul W. S. Anderson steps further into the world of sci-fi horror with Event Horizon, a movie set in the future following a crew of Astronauts attempting to locate a missing ship known as the Event Horizon. When the crew finds the ship floating near Neptune, the distress signal relayed is haunting, followed by the discovery what awaits the rescue team isn’t the crew of the missing ship but something far more sinister.
Director Paul W.S. Anderson Release Date August 15, 1997 Distributor(s) Paramount Pictures Cast Jason Isaacs , Kathleen Quinlan , Sean Pertwee , Laurence Fishburne , Richard T. Jones , Joely Richardson , Sam Neill Runtime 96 minutes
Before he started making video game adaptations, Paul W.S. Anderson directed the horror movie Event Horizon. Released in 1997, this was one of Joely Richardson’s early big roles. The film sees a crew of astronauts on a rescue mission to find and rescue anyone onboard a missing spaceship known as Event Horizon. The ship returned from nowhere and has been mysteriously orbiting Neptune ever since. However, when the crew reaches it, they realize something evil is onboard.
It has since become a cult classic thanks to its legacy and re-evaluation
The cast is great, with Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Jason Isaacs, Sean Pertwee, and Joely Richardson among the crew of astronauts heading to the ship. Richardson stars as Lieutenant M. L. Starck, the communications and executive officer of the rescue ship. Critics only gave the movie a 34% rotten rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but it has since become a cult classic thanks to its legacy and re-evaluation, especially among sci-fi horror fans.
4 The Gentlemen (2024)
Joely Richardson Played Sabrina Horniman
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Based on the film of the same name, the Gentlemen is a crime drama series created for Netflix by Guy Ritchie. The series follows Eddie Horniman, who inherits his father’s estate, only to discover he has inherited a vast cannabis empire – and all of the rivals that come with it.
Cast Theo James , Kaya Scodelario , Daniel Ings , Joely Richardson , Giancarlo Esposito , Peter Serafinowicz , Vinnie Jones Release Date March 7, 2024 Seasons 1 Creator(s) Guy Ritchie , Matthew Read
Joely Richarson took on the role of Sabrina Horniman in the Netflix spinoff series of The Gentlemen. The original movie starred Matthew McConaughey as the head of a drug empire that he wants to give up, only to find people willing to kill to take it for themselves. The TV series follows a similar story, with Theo James stepping into the lead role as Edward “Eddie” Horniman, a man who unexpectedly inherited an estate of 15,000 acres and the title of Duke of Halstead. However, his land is part of a weed-growing empire.
As for Richardson, she plays Eddie’s mother, the Duchess of Halstead, and someone who wants to keep her family out of the criminal business.
Kaya Scodelario is Susan “Susie” Glass, the head of the criminal syndicate, while her boss, Bobby Glass, is in prison. As for Richardson, she plays Eddie’s mother, the Duchess of Halstead, and someone who wants to keep her family out of the criminal business. The first season has eight episodes, and the second season of The Gentlemen is on its way. The first season received two Primetime Emmy nominations, winning for Outstanding Stunt Coordination.
3 The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Joely Richardson Played Anita Vanger/Harriet Vanger
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Based on the award-winning novel by Stieg Larsson, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) as he searches for a woman who has been missing for 40 years. Along the way, he makes an unexpected ally in Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), who is a computer hacker and survivor of a traumatic childhood. The film is directed by David Fincher and won an Oscar in 2012 for Best Achievement in Film Editing.
Director David Fincher Release Date December 21, 2011 Distributor(s) 20th Century Cast Christopher Plummer , Robin Wright , Stellan Skarsgård , Rooney Mara , Steven Berkoff , Daniel Craig Runtime 158 minutes
In 2011, David Fincher remade the Swedish crime drama The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Based on the best-selling novels by Stieg Larsson, the movie tells the story of a disgraced journalist named Mikael Blomkvist who is hired to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy man’s grandniece, which is actually a 40-year-old cold case. To do so, Blomkvist hires a hacker named Lisbeth Salander to help him figure out the clues and find out what happened.
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David Fincher was originally going to make two more sequels to his The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo adaptation based on Stieg Larsson’s book trilogy.
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Joely Richardson stars as Harriet Vanger, the long-lost grandniece who was never murdered and instead went into hiding posing as her cousin Anita. While the movie had an uphill battle, thanks to the success of the original Swedish movie, Fincher delivered an amazing film that surpassed the original in many ways. It made $232 million in its theatrical run (via Box Office Mojo), which wasn’t enough to continue the series. However, it has an 86% Rotten Tomatoes fresh rating and earned five Oscar nominations.
2 The Sandman (2022)
Joely Richardson Played Ethel Cripps
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The Sandman is a Supernatural Horror and Superhero television series developed by Neil Gaiman, Allan Heinberg, and David S. Goyer. The series is based on the original Superhero Comic Book series created by Neil Gaiman and follows the fictional Lord Morpheus as he attempts to regain control of his realm.
Cast Sandra James Young , Joely Richardson , Sanjeev Bhaskar , Donna Preston , Charles Dance , Tom Sturridge , Patton Oswalt , Kyo Ra , Asim Chaudhry , Mason Alexander Park , Boyd Holbrook , Stephen Fry Release Date August 5, 2022 Seasons 1 Showrunner Allan Heinberg
In 2022, Netflix brought Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman to the small screen after decades of fan anticipation. The series is based on Gaiman’s groundbreaking comic book series about Morpheus, also known as Dream, the Lord of Dreams, and his family, The Endless. The first season follows the story of the first trade paperback, with someone capturing Dream and holding him captive for years. When Dream escapes, he has to rebuild the dream domain, which had fallen into ruins during his absence.
Joely Richardson stars in the first season as the recurring character Ethel Dee, also known as Madame Daudet. She is a very dangerous woman. Her son, John Dee (David Thewlis), becomes a serial killer, and much of his evil ways come from her actions as he grows up. Released on Netflix, the series was watched for 69.5 million hours in its first three days, and it has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 87% fresh. It also received a BAFTA nomination for its visual effects.
1 Nip/Tuck (2003-2010)
Joely Richardson Played Julia McNamara
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Nip/Tuck is a medical drama series created by Ryan Murphy, focusing on two plastic surgeons, Sean McNamara (Dylan Walsh) and Christian Troy (Julian McMahon), as they navigate the complex world of cosmetic surgery in Miami, Florida. The show explores themes of identity, vanity, and the personal and professional challenges the surgeons face while pushing ethical boundaries.
Cast Dylan Walsh , Julian McMahon , Joely Richardson , John Hensley , Roma Maffia , Linda Klein , Kelly Carlson , Kelsey Batelaan Release Date July 22, 2003 Seasons 6 Creator(s) Ryan Murphy
Easily, the most successful TV show that Joely Richardson ever appeared in was the 2003-2010 drama series Nip/Tuck. The series ran for six seasons and 100 episodes on FX and told the story of a plastic surgeon center and the lives of its founders (Dylan Walsh and Julian McMahon). Each episode deals with graphic depictions of plastic surgery and also focuses on their personal lives and their often sexual escapades, especially for McMahon’s Christian Troy.
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Joely Richardson stars as Julia McNamara, Sean McNamara’s (Walsh) wife. She is one of Nip/Tuck’s main characters for all six seasons and is often jealous of her husband since she wanted to be a doctor, but a pregnancy when she was younger ruined that opportunity. The FX series earned 19 Primetime Emmy nominations and won one for Outstanding Makeup for a Series in 2004. It also had three Golden Globe nominations, winning Best Television Series – Drama in 2005.