
Growing up in a creative family, Anne Hathaway always knew she wanted to pursue a career in theater and film. Nevertheless, this didn’t stop her from studying English literature and political science at university. Hathaway’s career skyrocketed almost immediately in 2001 with the film The Princess Diaries. Since then, her career has flourished, and we have often seen her shine in historical dramas and romantic comedies.
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- The Dark Knight Rises
- Dark Waters
- Les Misérables
- The Intern
- One Day
- Becoming Jane
- The Devil Wears Prada
- Rachel Getting Married
- Love & Other Drugs
- Armageddon Time
The Dark Knight Rises
IMDb: 8.4/10
2012, Action, Drama, Thriller
USA, UK, PG-13
Director: Christopher Nolan
Top Cast: Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway
For eight years, Batman has been a fugitive, hiding after the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent. However, a new enemy, Bane, emerges, his face hidden behind a mask. To defeat him, Bruce Wayne comes out of his self-imposed exile. The problem is that he faces a real possibility of losing to Bane. The only one who can help him is the enigmatic Catwoman.
Dark Waters
IMDb: 7.6/10
2019, Biography, Drama, History, Mystery
USA, PG-13
Director: Todd Haynes
Top Cast: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins
The film reveals the horrifying truth about pollution by a large corporation. For decades, residents of small towns have suffered from severe illnesses due to poisoned water. Robert Bilott becomes their voice as he tries to prove DuPont’s guilt and seek justice. The film raises important questions about the responsibility of business to society and the price we pay for progress.
Les Misérables
IMDb: 7.5/10
2012, Drama, Musical, Romance
UK, USA, PG-13
Director: Tom Hooper
Top Cast: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway
The film is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. The story unfolds in 19th-century France, spanning several decades starting from 1815. Anne Hathaway plays Fantine, a young woman forced into prostitution to provide for her daughter, Cosette. The film intertwines the personal dramas of the characters with the backdrop of an impending uprising.
The Intern
IMDb: 7.1/10
2015, Comedy, Drama
USA, PG-13
Director: Nancy Meyers
Top Cast: Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo
It’s never too late to start a new career. Ben Whittaker is living proof of that. At 70 years old, bored with retirement, he applies to an unusual internship program for senior citizens at an e-commerce startup. The company’s CEO, Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway), brings Ben onto the team. Now, he must adapt to a new corporate world where the average employee is under 30.
One Day
IMDb: 7.0/10
2011, Drama, Romance
USA, UK, PG-13
Director: Lone Scherfig
Top Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess, Patricia Clarkson
Emma Morley (Anne Hathaway) and Dexter Mayhew meet on their graduation day. From that moment on, they reconnected every year on the same day, July 15, over the next 20 years. Viewers follow their friendship, personal crises, romantic relationships, and the intertwining of their fates.
Becoming Jane
IMDb: 7.0/10
2007, Biography, Drama, Romance
UK, Ireland, Japan, USA, PG
Director: Julian Jarrold
Top Cast: Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Julie Walters
The film tells a fictionalized biography of the famous English author Jane Austen. The story follows a young and ambitious woman from a modest family who dreams of becoming a writer — an aspiration quite unusual for the time in which she lives. Jane meets the charismatic lawyer Tom Lefroy, and a romance blossoms between them, challenged by social and financial obstacles.
The Devil Wears Prada
IMDb: 6.9/10
2006, Comedy, Drama
USA, France, PG-13
Director: David Frankel
Top Cast: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Adrian Grenier
This is the story of Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), who dreams of becoming a journalist. By a twist of fate, she lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of the prestigious fashion magazine Runway. Andy has little interest in fashion but tries to adapt to Miranda’s high standards.
Rachel Getting Married
IMDb: 6.7/10
2008, Drama, Romance
USA, R
Director: Jonathan Demme
Top Cast: Anne Hathaway, Rosemarie DeWitt, Debra Winger
Kim Buchman (Anne Hathaway) travels to her sister’s wedding. Kim has been living in a rehabilitation clinic for some time but is forced to interrupt her treatment for the celebration. However, her return brings old family conflicts to the surface, including a past tragedy for which Kim blames herself. Preparing for the role of Kim took Anne Hathaway a significant amount of time, requiring her to meet with former drug addicts to immerse herself deeply in the character. Her hard work earned her three nominations in the Best Actress category: the Academy Award, the Golden Globe, and the BAFTA.
Love & Other Drugs
IMDb: 6.7/10
2010, Comedy, Drama, Romance
USA, R
Director: Edward Zwick
Top Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Judy Greer
Pharmaceutical representative Jamie Randall meets free-spirited artist Maggie Murdock (Anne Hathaway), who has Parkinson’s disease. Their acquaintance evolves into a casual romance and eventually deepens into a profound connection. Together, they navigate the challenges of Maggie’s illness and Jamie’s career ambitions. The role of Maggie was one of the most challenging in Anne Hathaway’s career, earning her a nomination for a Golden Globe.
Armageddon Time
IMDb: 6.5/10
2022, Drama
USA, Brazil, R
Director: James Gray
Top Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, Banks Repeta
In the 1980s, a young New Yorker named Paul Graff lived a happy life in a middle-class Jewish family. Paul tries to find his place in the world and make friends but encounters racial and social prejudices along the way. As a director of “Armageddon Time”, James Gray described the film as semi-autobiographical, based on his own memories of growing up.