Top 13 Best Movies Starring Kristen Stewart

In Spencer, Kristen Stewart's portrayal of Princess Diana is undoubtedly her most professionally executed and demanding role in her film career. Some even argue that Kristen Stewart was completely 'absorbed' into the role of Princess Diana. They no longer see the controversial image of the actress that has sparked debates over the years.

Through Kristen Stewart's performance, audiences have witnessed the authenticity of the life of a royal bride: painful, exhausted, frustrated, and fragile. Despite being fictionalized and deviating from historical truth, this is also the most beautiful version of Princess Diana in the film.

Set during a Christmas holiday at Sandringham estate, England, Spencer depicts the moment Princess Diana learns about her husband Prince Charles's affair with another woman. Diana feels imprisoned by the royal customs and regulations. The duties of being a daughter-in-law, a mother, and a perfect woman in front of the public have corroded Diana from within. Throughout the film, viewers see her wounds becoming more severe. In the end, Diana makes the decision to end her marriage with her long-standing husband.

IMDb: 6.8/10

Genre: Biography, Drama

Duration: 116 minutes

Director: Pablo Larraín

Cast: Kristen Stewart

Certain Women is a renowned American film released in 2016, edited, directed, and written by Kelly Reichardt. The movie revolves around the lives of three strong-willed women building careers in the vast plains of the American Northwest. They face a myriad of challenges, including gender discrimination at work, a determined wife and mother building a family, and an inexperienced young law student.

If Twilight brought Kristen Stewart to fame and closer to audiences, then Certain Women is the title that earned her critical acclaim. This film is also Stewart's highest-rated work. Her performance in this role earned her the first 'Oscar Gold Statue' in her acting career.

IMDb: 6.4/10

Genre: Drama
Duration: 107 minutes
Director: Kelly Reichardt
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Laura Dern

Happiest season is an American romantic comedy film released in 2020, directed by Clea DuVall, with DuVall and Mary Holland writing the screenplay. The movie follows a long-term lesbian couple, Abby (portrayed by Kristen Stewart) and Harper (Mackenzie Davis), who plan to visit Harper's family after Christmas.

Abby intends to propose to Harper during a family dinner, but she unexpectedly discovers that her girlfriend has not come out to her family as gay. From there, many humorous and touching situations unfold, and the couple must overcome conflicts and obstacles to stay together.

Unlike Mackenzie Davis's performance, Mary Steenburgen, and Dan Levy, actress Kristen Stewart has contributed to making the romantic comedy genre more accessible, visually appealing, and humorous in Happiest season.

Entertainment Weekly once commented, 'This is a film with clever, sincere exploitation, easily overlooked flaws because it is so engaging.'

IMDb: 6.6/10

Genre: Romance, Comedy
Duration: 102 minutes
Director: Clea DuVall
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis

Still Alice revolves around the story of Dr. Alice Howland (played by Julianne Moore), a linguistics professor. Initially leading a perfect life: successful career, happiness with her husband and three children. However, the dream life doesn't last long, one day Alice discovers she has early-onset familial Alzheimer's disease.

From being a linguistics professor, Alice struggles every day with herself to be able to answer questions and perform daily activities due to Alzheimer's disease. Each passing day is a struggle not to forget who she used to be. Consequently, her relationships with family members, especially with her youngest daughter Lydia (played by Kristen Stewart), undergo significant changes. They helplessly watch their once-familiar mother undergo profound changes.

Still Alice, written and directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, is based on the bestselling 2007 novel by Lisa Genova.

IMDb: 7.5/10

Genre: Drama, Family
Duration: 101 minutes
Directors: Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Julianne Moore

Camp X-Ray revolves around a detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, directed and scripted by Peter Sattler.

The film follows young soldier Cole, portrayed by Kristen Stewart, a girl who enlisted in the military to escape her hometown. Cole diligently trains every day, hoping to be deployed to Iraq. However, she is assigned to guard detainees at Guantanamo Bay, a town in Southeast Cuba. Surprisingly, she develops an unlikely friendship with long-term prisoners at her workplace.

Kristen Stewart gained significant attention for her role in the film, especially when it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The movie marked the transformation of a 15-year-old actress with a demanding role.

Despite receiving mixed reviews, Kristen Stewart's performance garnered much praise. The Hollywood Reporter described her role as 'stunning.'

IMDb: 6.0/10

Genre: Action, Drama

Duration: 117 minutes

Director: Peter Sattler

Cast: Kristen Stewart, Peyman Moaadi

The Runaways portrays the legendary rock band that paved the way for future generations of female rockers, along with the relationships revolving around them.

As soon as the film premiered, Kristen Stewart received much praise from fans for her impressive acting skills. Portraying a rebellious, carefree teenager, the actress remarkably embodied the iconic figure of rock vocalist Joan Jett - one of the leading rock voices of the 1990s. The film allowed Kristen Stewart to fully express her rebellious punk rock attitude, mirroring her own personality.

The movie showcased the transformation of the once Bella Swan; Stewart was not only praised for her emotional performances but also for her gritty, charismatic appearance, earning her even more accolades.

Particularly, the bold and daring same-sex kissing scene between Kristen and Dakota Fanning stirred up quite a controversy, making headlines and adding to the film's value.

IMDb: 6.5/10

Genre: Drama

Duration: 96 minutes

Director: Floria Sigismondi

Cast: Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning

Clouds of Sils Maria, written and directed by Olivier Assayas, starring Juliette Binoche, Kristen Stewart, and Chloe Grace Moretz, was released in 2014. The film tells the story of Maria Enders (Binoche), a seasoned stage actress at the peak of her career, who is invited to participate in a play. The storyline of the play revisits her life and the story that brought her fame twenty years ago.

However, instead of reprising the role of the seductive young girl Sigrid, Maria Enders is asked to play the aging Helena. In the play, Helena is the woman who was once pushed into despair by Sigrid, leading to her suicide. Now, the young and scandalous rising star Jo-Ann Ellis is cast as Sigrid.

Portraying Maria Enders' assistant, Kristen Stewart accompanies Ellis to a remote area called Sils Maria, a desolate region in the Swiss Alps. Here, Maria finds herself on the other side of the mirror, facing a young girl, similar to her own past.

IMDb: 6.7/10

Genre: Drama
Duration: 123 minutes
Director: Olivier Assayas
Cast: Juliette Binoche, Kristen Stewart

Snow White and the Huntsman is a famous American film released in 2012. The movie is based on the German fairy tale 'Snow White' by the Brothers Grimm, but this film adaptation is darker and more thrilling than the original.

The story revolves around Queen Ravenna, who seizes control of the kingdom by marrying the king and murdering him. To maintain her youth and beauty, Ravenna needs to consume the life force of young women. However, to achieve true immortality, she must kill Snow White and take her heart.

In Snow White and The Huntsman, Snow White remains innocent and pure, yet she possesses strength and fierce determination rather than waiting for the prince's love as in the fairy tale. With the help of the huntsman Eric, the Seven Dwarfs, and Prince William, Snow White leads the resistance against the evil queen Ravenna to reclaim the kingdom.

Snow White and the Huntsman features renowned names such as Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, and Charlize Theron. Upon its release, the film received praise for its visuals, costumes, and impressive special effects.

IMDb: 6.1/10

Genre: Drama
Duration: 132 minutes
Director: Rupert Sanders
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron

On the Road is a collaborative film involving multiple countries including the United States, England, France, and Brazil. It is an adaptation of the renowned novel of the same name by author Jack Kerouac. This novel was voted by Time magazine as one of the 100 best English-language novels from 1923 to 2005, and it was included in the Modern Library's list of 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century.

On the Road embodies the spirit of freedom and spontaneity while capturing the unique mood and contemplation of the author. Through her confident, captivating, and relaxed performance, Kristen Stewart effectively conveys the message as intended by the original work, portraying sophistication and sensuality that contribute to the film's success. Additionally, the explosive chemistry between the actress and her co-star Garrett Hedlund is regarded as one of the highlights of On the Road.

IMDb: 6.0/10

Genre: Drama

Duration: 124 minutes

Director: Walter Salles

Cast: Sam Riley, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Stewart, Kirsten Dunst, Viggo Mortensen, Amy Adams, Tom Sturridge, Steve Buscemi, Elisabeth Moss, Alice Braga, Danny Morgan, Terrence Howard, Marie-Ginette Guay

Twilight is a romantic fantasy horror film from the United States officially released in 2008. The film is based on the novel of the same name by author Stephenie Meyer and is the first installment in The Twilight Saga film series.

The story follows high school student Bella Swan (portrayed by Kristen Stewart), who is quiet, unremarkable, and doesn't have many hopes for change when she moves from Arizona to Washington state. Here, Bella meets Edward Cullen (played by Robert Pattinson), a handsome yet mysterious young man. Particularly, his eyes seem to see through everything as if peering into the soul of the high school student. Despite being 'captivated' by Bella's beauty, Edward, being a vampire, must conceal his feelings with a cold and aloof demeanor, always avoiding her.

The more Edward avoids her, the more determined Bella is to discover who he really is. Even after discovering that he is a vampire, Bella remains unafraid and willingly dives into a romantic yet perilous love story with her supernatural lover.

IMDb: 5.3/10

Genre: Horror, Fantasy

Duration: 121 minutes

Director: Catherine Hardwicke

Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson

Teenage Romance - Adventureland is an American comedy film that aired in 2009, written and directed by Greg Mottola. The film stars the duo Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart.

Set in the summer of 1987, the story revolves around recent college graduate James Brennan, who is eager for his dream trip to Europe. Unfortunately, his parents cannot financially support this trip. As a result, James takes a job at an amusement park, where he lives and tries to forget about dreams of German beer, famous museums, and beautiful French girls. His summer vacation now consists of working at the amusement park with rowdy kids.

Expecting the summer to be terrible, James unexpectedly finds love with his alluring coworker Em (played by Kristen Stewart). Their love story makes his summer much more exciting than he could have imagined.

IMDb: 6.8/10

Genre: Drama, Teen

Duration: 107 minutes

Director: Greg Mottola

Cast: Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg

In Panic Room, Twilight actress played the role of 11-year-old Sarah Altman, the daughter of a recently divorced mother played by Jodie Foster. From a young age, Kristen Stewart showcased impressive acting skills and quickly caught the attention of many famous directors. In the movie, she portrayed fear and concern with remarkable naturalness in this horror film directed by Fincher.

The film revolves around the story of Meg Altman and her daughter after divorcing her husband. They move to live in an old house, where there is a secret room. On their first night, they encounter three burglars who unexpectedly break in. To protect their lives, Meg and her daughter run into the Panic Room, from which mysterious events begin to unfold.

Panic Room truly paved the way for Kristen Stewart's name to become closer to cinema enthusiasts.

IMDb: 6.8/10

Genre: Drama, Romance, Horror

Duration: 101 minutes

Director: David Fincher

Cast: Jodie Foster, Forest Whitaker

Back to Nature - Into the Wild is an American film written and co-produced by Sean Penn, who also directed it. The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Jon Krakauer written in 1996.

The storyline revolves around Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch), the son of Marcia Gay Harden and William Hurt, a wealthy family. He graduated from Emory University as a top student and athlete. However, instead of pursuing a prestigious career for profit, Christopher chose to donate his savings to charity, gave up all his possessions, and embarked on a new journey to the Alaskan wilderness.

During his journey, Christopher meets Tracy, a 17-year-old girl with an innocent, sweet, and vibrant appearance. Tracy Tatro (portrayed by Kristen Stewart) brings a profound insight into the heart of a man that many of us cannot understand.

IMDb: 8.1/10

Genre: Adventure, Drama
Duration: 124 minutes
Director: Sean Penn
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Emile Hirsch