Summary

• Natalie Portman’s career post-Star Wars has been diverse, ranging from historical dramas to psychological thrillers.
• Portman’s performances in films like “Black Swan” and “Jackie” showcase her incredible range as an actor.
• From rom-coms like “No Strings Attached” to sci-fi thrillers like “Annihilation,” Portman continues to impress audiences.

Since making her appearance as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Natalie Portman has starred in a wide variety of different movies. It has been nineteen years since her final appearance in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, and since then, she has had an incredibly prolific career. Even before appearing as Padmé, Portman had been acting as early as 1994 in Léon: The Professional.

Ranging in everything from drama to romance and even horror, Natalie Portman is an actor with incredible range. Aside from starting in feature films, she has made appearances in short films and music videos as well. These are the films that she has starred in since her time in Star Wars.

19 Free Zone Is A Dark Film Set In Israel

It Was Released The Same Year As Revenge Of The Sith

Originally released only a month after Revenge of the Sith, Free Zone is a film about an American woman living in Israel. In this film, Rebecca, who is played by Natalie Portman, meets a woman named Hanna shortly after divorcing her husband. The two plan to pick up a sum of money owed to Rebecca’s husband, located in the Free Zone near the border.

18 V For Vendetta Is A Memorable Cult Classic

Natalie Portman Plays An Important Part In Its Legacy

Taking place in a dystopian future marked by fascism and oppression, the film follows a freedom fighter named V as he attempts to start a revolution that will overthrow the current regime. Natalie Portman plays the role of Evey Hammond, who is rescued by V from an attack by the secret police. The two get further and further caught up in the fight to save the UK as the film progresses.

17 Goya’s Ghosts Is Historical Fiction With A Twist

The Film Is Tense And Deals With Christianity

Revolving entirely around the Spanish Inquisition, Goya’s Ghosts follows the story of the painter Francisco Goya. When his muse Inés, played by Natalie Portman, is arrested for heresy against the church, he attempts to coordinate her release. Despite the fictional nature of the film, it depicts Goya, who was a real artist during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

16 Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium Is A Whimsical Children’s Movie

A Magical Toy Store Comes To Life

Following the story of Molly Mahoney, Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium is a magical toy store run by the eccentric Mr. Magorium. After over two centuries of running the store, he transfers ownership of it to Molly. However, once he retires, the store begins to change in dark and unexpected ways.

15 The Other Boleyn Girl Is Another Piece Of Historical Fiction

And The Film was Based On A Novel

The Other Boleyn Girl is a fictional account of the lives of historical figures such as Henry VII of England and Anne Boleyn, played by Natalie Portman. Because the king has only produced a daughter as an heir, he takes Anne as a mistress in the hopes of producing a son. When the king eventually falls in love with Mary, who is already married, plenty of drama ensues revolving around the Boleyn family.

14 The Other Woman (2009) Is Hard Hitting And Tragic

The Film Is Based On The Novel Love and Other Impossible Pursuits

In this film, Natalie Portman plays Emilia, a lawyer from New York whose life has been mired in tragedy. After the death of her daughter, Emilia and her husband divorce, only for Emilia to find out that she is sterile. Throughout this tragic process, she is verbally attacked by her husband’s ex-wife, called a homewrecker and taunted about her pregnancy.

13 In Brothers (2009) She Stars Alongside Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal

It Is A Remake Of The Danish Film

Brothers (2009) is a story of war, following a marine named Sam, his wife Maggie, and his brother Tommy. A few days before Sam is sent overseas to Afghanistan, Tommy is released from prison, only for Sam to then be captured by the Taliban and declared killed in action despite still being alive. Once he does return home, the film explores the tension of their new family dynamic and Sam’s trauma.

12 Black Swan Is Psychological Horror At Its Finest

Natalie Portman’s Performance Is Intense And Cerebral

Black Swan follows a production of the ballet Swan Lake in which Nina Sayers fights to earn the main role in the production. She is the perfect choice for the innocent White Swan, but her competitor Lily is perfect for the much less innocent Black Swan. One ballerina must play both roles, so the two continue to dive deeper into their obsession and competition until things finally fall apart.

11 No Strings Attached Is An Explicit Romantic Comedy

It Is Different From Many Of The Films Portman Starred In Before

Beginning with a strictly “friends with benefits” relationship, Adam and Emma are going through rough patches in their lives. Adam’s ex-girlfriend is living with his dad and Emma’s father has recently passed away. The two of them try their best to leave emotions out of their relationship, but it isn’t long before the two of them start falling in love.

10 Your Highness Is Equal Parts Fantasy And Raunchy Comedy

Coming From The Director Of Pineapple Express

Thaddeus, the deadbeat younger son of the king, must go on a journey to save his brother’s fiancée from the evil wizard Leezar. Working alongside his brother Fabious and a mysterious warrior named Isabel, who is played by Portman, the group encounters all manner of dangers on their quest to save Fabious’ betrothed. Through these dangers, they also find themselves in several ridiculous scenarios involving plenty of alcohol and even wizard’s weed.

9 Jane Foster In The Marvel Cinematic Universe Has Appeared In Several Films

The Role Shot Portman Back To Super Stardom

Appearing as the love interest of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Natalie Portaman has appeared in a variety of different films in the same role. An incredible scientist in her own right, she discovers Thor as he falls from the Bifrost, which transported him from Asgard to Earth. In the most recent installment in the franchise, Thor: Love and Thunder, she even becomes her own superhero when she picks up the hammer and takes on the mantle of Thor.

8 A Tale Of Love And Darkness Is A Dark And True Story

Based On The Memoir Of Amos Oz

Written and directed by Natalie Portman in her directorial debut, A Tale of Love and Darkness explores life during the British Mandate of Palestine and the early years of civil war between Arabs and Jews in Palestine in the 1940s. Natalie Portman plays the mother of Amos Oz, who was the main focus of the film and the memoir upon which it was based. The film follows his life during this tumultuous time, showing what it was like to live through such an important moment in history.

7 Jane Got A Gun Is Full Of Exciting Western Action

The Movie Was Something Different, And It Payed Off

Constantly harassed by the Bishop Boys gang of outlaws, Jane Hammond is forced into action when her husband is attacked and her family is threatened. With no one else willing to help, Jane goes to her ex-fiancé Dan Frost for help. Together, the two fight against the gang in an effort to save Jane and her family permanently.

6 Jackie Is A Powerful Biographical Drama

Natalie Portman’s Performance As The First Lady Is Powerful

Jackie is the story of Jackie Kennedy, wife of John F. Kennedy and First Lady of the United States. The film documents her life in the White House, but it focuses on the horror and grief of her husband’s assassination. The film is a visceral look at how the assassination has affected her, diving deep into the pain that comes with experiencing something so traumatic.

5 Planetarium Is A French-Belgian Drama About Sisters

The Film Is Both Thrilling And Haunting

Also known as The Summoning in the UK, Planetarium is about a pair of sisters who work as spiritual mediums in the 1930s. The two catch the attention of a French film producer who is desperate to catch any evidence of the paranormal on film. But are the sisters really contacting the paranormal, or are they simply putting on a performance?

4 Annihilation Is A Haunting Tale Of Environmental Horror

This Science-Fiction Thriller Shows The Destructive Power Of Humanity

Telling the story of a group of dedicated scientists, Annihilation shows a world haunted by “The Shimmer,” an area that has been quarantined due to rapidly mutating plants and animals. When Lena’s husband disappears in “The Shimmer,” she leads an expedition into the dangerous and mysterious zone. Here, she finds all sorts of terrifying mutations, as well as a world where nature has started to reclaim its territory.

3 Vox Lux Is A Tale Of The Effects Of Super Stardom

The Film Follows The Life Of Fictional Pop Star, Celeste

After lending her voice to a tragic memorial service, a teenage Celeste quickly shoots to stardom as a pop star. By the time 2017 comes around and Celeste is an adult, she is recovering from a scandal and grappling with the media surrounding her career. The film covers a variety of topics, holding a magnifying glass to see how celebrities are shaped and later treated.

2 Lucy In The Sky Is A Reality-Bending Experience

It Is Inspired By The Life Of Astronaut Lisa Nowak

Lucy Cola’s story begins with her journey as an astronaut, her entire world changing after her experience in space. But after she returns home, the world feels much too small after feeling the eternity of the galaxy in person. Lucy’s world begins to unravel then, with her reality slowly falling apart.

1 May December Is A Modern Dark Comedy

The Film Started Streaming On Netflix In December 2023

May December sees Natalie Portman starring as an actress named Elizabeth, who has been tasked with portraying a woman embroiled in a controversial scandal. The woman in question is Gracie, who has been in a 24-year-long relationship with her husband, who she met when he was 13 years old, and she was 36 years old. Elizabeth meets with Gracie, wanting to get to know her better before portraying her in a film.