Top 10 Nicole Kidman Movies of All Time
Nicole Kidman is a true Hollywood A-lister. This hugely talented actor has embraced horror and drama, period costume and rom coms, all with her natural charm and powerful on-screen presence. With an impressive resume of some of the biggest box-office smashes in recent years, and a cabinet full of Golden Globes and an Oscar, she’s a prolific and highly respected exponent of the acting craft.
That makes it incredibly difficult to narrow down a huge body of work to just ten, but let’s see if we can put together a list of the best Nicole Kidman movies of all time. A Nicole Kidman complete filmography would be a challenge to create, so we’re listing the top 10 Nicole Kidman films ranked on their IMDb score.
Lion 2016 - IMDb score 8.0
Widely regarded as one of the best Nicole Kidman movies of all time, Lion is a true ‘hero’s journey’ film that charts the story of an adopted Indian boy and his struggle to find his roots and his birth family. 1,000 miles from home and adopted by a loving Tasmanian couple, Saroo is haunted by his memories of life as a street child in Kolkata. Nominated for six Oscars, including a Best Actress nomination for Nicole Kidman, it’s an emotional film that deserves the accolades poured on it at the time. Starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, and Rooney Mara.
Dogville 2003 - IMDb score 8.0
One of Nicole Kidman’s highest-rated movies on IMDb is one you probably haven’t seen. Dogville is a disturbing and tense thriller where Kidman’s character goes from victim to accused in short order. On the run from gangsters, Grace arrives in the isolated town of Dogville, where the locals initially agree to shelter her. Things go downhill quickly, with Grace going from welcome guest to slave. Director Lars von Trier turns up the sinister dial, and the film stars Nicole Kidman, Paul Bettany, and the legendary Lauren Bacall.
The Hours 2002 - IMDb score 7.5
The film that finally won Kidman an Oscar is a powerful story of three generations of women and the effect of a novel on their lives as they all struggle to deal with the effects of suicide. Kidman turns in a mesmerising performance as Virginia Woolf, with Meryl Streep as Clarissa Vaughn and Julianne Moore as Laura Brown.
Moulin Rouge! 2001 - IMDb score 7.5
Demonstrating her acting range, Nicole Kidman’s role in Moulin Rouge! lets Kidman kick up her heels and flex her vocal talents too. The year is 1899, and English writer Christian travels to Paris to embrace the wild, bohemian lifestyle. Gravitating towards the epicentre, the Moulin Rouge nightclub, he meets and falls in love with the star of the show, Satine, inadvertently tumbling into a love triangle with the club’s dangerous patron. Starring Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, and John Leguizamo.
The Others 2001 IMDb score 7.6
In 1945, immediately following the end of the Second World War, Grace and her two children move into a mansion in Jersey as they wait for Grace’s husband to return from the war. The children are photosensitive, and the entire film is dark, frightening, and sinister as the lack of sunlight throws shadows on both the house and its occupants. One of the most frightening and tense films in recent years and a must-watch Nicole Kidman movie for horror fans. Also starring Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan, and Alakina Mann.
Eyes Wide Shut 1999 IMDb score 7.5
Focusing on the fantasies of William Harford, Eyes Wide Shut is a rich and indulgent look at the underworld of sex parties and how things can turn sinister very quickly. William Harford goes from one failed encounter to another before running into an old friend, who tells him of bizarre parties where he plays the piano to entertain guests. The twist is that he has to do it blindfold. Things quickly get out of hand when Harford is recognised and warned that he is in terrible danger. Starring Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, and Todd Field.
Cold Mountain 2003 IMDb score 7.2
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Rabbit Hole 2010 IMDb score 6.9
After their young son is killed by a teenage car driver, Becca and Howie Corbett find different ways of coping with their loss. A painful journey takes them in opposite directions, with Becca forming a strange relationship with Jason, the driver who killed her son, and Howie immersing himself in the past. A powerful film that tackles some very sensitive issues with a delicate and sometimes surprising touch. Her flawless performance earned Kidman yet another Oscar nomination. Starring Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, and Miles Teller.
The Railway Man 2013 IMDb score 7.1
Years after surviving the hardship of a POW camp on the Thai/Burma railway during WWII, Eric Lomax is a secretive and traumatised man who has shut himself away from the world. Then he meets Patti on a train and falls in love. She finds that the Japanese soldier who was involved in Eric’s imprisonment and abuse is still alive. Is it time for Eric to confront his demons, both the memories of his torturous time on the railway and the man who caused him so much physical and emotional pain, and is there any chance for forgiveness? This moving film is an emotional rollercoaster and one of Nicole Kidman’s iconic movie roles. Also starring Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, and Jeremy Irvine.
Flirting 1991 IMDb score 7.1
One of Kidman’s early films deserves a mention on our list of Nicole Kidman best performances because this is the one that, alongside Dead Calm, focused attention on this talented actress. Although not the lead, her performance as Nicola, a sexually repressed senior at a girl’s school, shows just how capable an actress she was at a very early stage. Also starring Noah Taylor and Thandiwe Newton.
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