Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesWhat you think are the best Keira Knightley movies, regardless of critic reviews or how big the role was.
The best Keira Knightley movies show that she’s capable of great range. Her filmography includes action blockbusters, historical dramas, heartfelt comedies, and everything in between. Since the 2000s, she has appeared in plenty of critically-acclaimed movies, earning awards and accolades along the way. Her highest grossing movies have been well-received at the box office as well, as her lifetime box office gross exceeds $1.5 billion. She can thank roles in giant blockbusters such as Pirates of the Caribbean for that.
A London native, Keira Knightley is of Scottish, Welsh, and English descent. She was interested in acting from an early age, and started working as a child actor with small roles in films. Throughout the ‘90s, Keira Knightly appeared in several television films and as Queen Amidala’s body double Sabé in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.
Her first starring role was in the television movie Princess of Thieves. The movie that started getting her widespread recognition was the 2002 movie Bend It Like Beckham. Following that movie, she costarred with Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. From that point, she became a global star.
So what are the best Keira Knightley movies of all time? Is it her dramatic turn in Pride & Prejudice or her action trilogy Pirates of the Caribbean? See what fans have ranked as their favorite Keira Knightley movies below. Movie trailers (where available) have been included below if you want a preview of the film. If you think the best Keira Knightley role isn't at the top, then vote it up. Don’t see it listed? Add it so that others may vote for it. After all, this list of the best Keira Knightley movies should be as comprehensive as possible.
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16349Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Johnny Depp, Keira KnightleyReleased: 2003
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a 2003 American fantasy swashbuckler... more2
8915The Imitation Game
Keira Knightley, Benedict CumberbatchReleased: 2014
Directed by: Morten Tyldum
The Imitation Game is a 2014 historical thriller film directed by Morten Tyldum, with a... more3
12946Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Johnny Depp, Keira KnightleyReleased: 2006
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
This film is a 2006 American fantasy swashbuckler film and the second installment of the... more4
10637Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Johnny Depp, Keira KnightleyReleased: 2007
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is a 2007 American fantasy swashbuckler film and the... more5
9939Love Actually
Keira Knightley, Elisha CuthbertReleased: 2003
Directed by: Richard Curtis
Love Actually is a 2003 British Christmas-themed romantic comedy film written and directed by... more6
27146Pride & Prejudice
Keira Knightley, Carey MulliganReleased: 2005
Directed by: Joe Wright
Pride & Prejudice is a 2005 British romance film directed by Joe Wright and based on Jane... more7
18835Atonement
Keira Knightley, Benedict CumberbatchReleased: 2007
Directed by: Joe Wright
Atonement is a 2007 British romantic drama film directed by Joe Wright and based on Ian... more8
8428Bend It like Beckham
Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys MeyersReleased: 2002
Directed by: Gurinder Chadha
Bend It like Beckham is a 2002 British comedy-drama film starring Parminder Nagra, Keira... more9
13519Last Night
Keira Knightley, Eva MendesReleased: 2010
Directed by: Massy Tadjedin
Last Night is a 2010 drama romance film written and directed by Massy Tadjedin. It stars Keira... more10
11123The Duchess
Keira Knightley, Ralph FiennesReleased: 2008
Directed by: Saul Dibb
The Duchess is a 2008 British-American drama film directed by Saul Dibb. It is based on Amanda... more11
6623Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Keira Knightley, Steve CarellReleased: 2012
Directed by: Lorene Scafaria
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is a 2012 comedy-drama film written and directed by... more12
7610Princess of Thieves
Keira Knightley, Malcolm McDowellReleased: 2001
Directed by: Peter Hewitt
Princess of Thieves is a romantic action-adventure TV movie starring Keira Knightley, produced... more13
7514The Hole
Keira Knightley, Thora BirchReleased: 2001
Directed by: Nick Hamm
The Hole is a 2001 psychological horror film directed by Nick Hamm, based on the novel After... more14
11347The Edge of Love
Keira Knightley, Sienna MillerReleased: 2008
Directed by: John Maybury
The Edge of Love is a 2008 John Maybury drama film starring Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller,... more15
619Anna Karenina
Keira Knightley, Jude LawReleased: 2012
Directed by: Joe Wright
Anna Karenina is a 2012 British epic romantic drama film directed by Joe Wright. Adapted by... more16
296Laggies
Keira Knightley, Chloë Grace MoretzReleased: 2014
Directed by: Lynn Shelton
Laggies is a 2014 American romantic comedy film directed by Lynn Shelton and written by Andrea... more17
4121Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Natalie Portman, Keira KnightleyReleased: 1999
Directed by: George Lucas
(32 Years Before Episode IV) Stranded on the desert planet Tatooine after rescuing young Queen... more18
619Begin Again
Keira Knightley, Mark RuffaloReleased: 2014
Directed by: John Carney
Begin Again is a 2014 American musical comedy-drama film written and directed by John Carney... more19
3719Domino
Keira Knightley, Lucy LiuReleased: 2005
Directed by: Tony Scott
Domino is a 2005 American action film directed by Tony Scott and written by Richard Kelly.... more20
9743The Jacket
Keira Knightley, Daniel CraigReleased: 2005
Directed by: John Maybury
The Jacket is a 2005 psychological thriller film directed by John Maybury that is partly based... more21
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5517Never Let Me Go
Keira Knightley, Carey MulliganReleased: 2010
Directed by: Mark Romanek
Never Let Me Go is a 2010 British dystopian science fiction drama film based on Kazuo... more23
5923A Dangerous Method
Keira Knightley, Michael FassbenderReleased: 2011
Directed by: David Cronenberg
A Dangerous Method is a 2011 historical film directed by David Cronenberg and starring Keira... more24
6125King Arthur
Keira Knightley, Clive OwenReleased: 2004
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
King Arthur is a 2004 action adventure film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by David... more25
4313The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Mackenzie Foy, Keira KnightleyReleased: 2018
Directed by: Lasse Hallström
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is a 2018 American fantasy film directed by Lasse... more
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