10 Most Amazing Movies of Natalie Portman, Plus New Picks

The most amazing movies of Natalie Portman include Black Swan (2010), which won her the Best Actress Oscar, V for Vendetta (2005), Closer (2004), Jackie (2016) and the Thor films. For newer work, add May December (2023) and Fountain of Youth (2025). Below is our refreshed list with years and where to watch in India.

Portman, born on 9 June 1981 in Jerusalem, broke out as a child in Leon: The Professional (1994) and has kept choosing difficult roles since. She also studied psychology at Harvard, graduating in 2003, and in 2021 co-founded the production company MountainA with Sophie Mas. We have kept the films from our original list, corrected a couple of details and added her recent projects.

Natalie Portman movies at a glance

10 most amazing movies of Natalie Portman

1. Black Swan (2010)

Darren Aronofsky’s psychological thriller is the role that defines her career. Portman plays Nina Sayers, a ballet dancer whose grip on reality slips as she prepares for the lead in Swan Lake. The physical and mental strain shows in every scene.

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It won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. As of October 2026, JustWatch lists no streaming option for Black Swan in India.

2. V for Vendetta (2005)

Portman plays Evey Hammond, a young woman in a fascist Britain who is drawn into the plans of a masked vigilante called V. The role won her the Saturn Award for Best Actress.

Our original list called her miscast. Looking back, Evey’s arc from scared bystander to someone who chooses resistance is one of the best parts of the film. In India it is currently available to rent on Amazon.

3. Closer (2004)

Mike Nichols’ drama follows two couples whose lives get tangled through lies and affairs. Portman plays Alice Ayres, a young American whose relationship sits at the centre of the story.

It won her the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and earned her first Oscar nomination. The dialogue is sharp and adult, and her performance holds its own against a strong cast.

4. Jackie (2016)

The film follows Jacqueline Kennedy in the days after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Portman gets the voice, the posture and the grief right without turning it into an impression.

The role brought her a third Oscar nomination. It is a quiet, slow film, so go in expecting a character study rather than a political drama.

5. Thor (2011)

Her entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as astrophysicist Jane Foster. She returned in Thor: The Dark World (2013) and, after a long gap, in Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), where she is credited as Jane Foster / Mighty Thor.

Thor (2011) streams on JioHotstar in India. More superhero picks are in our Hollywood section.

6. Cold Mountain (2003)

This American Civil War drama gives Portman a brief role as Sara, a young mother living alone, and her short section is among the most affecting in the film. Our original article called it “Cold Mountains”; the correct title is Cold Mountain.

7. The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)

Portman plays Anne Boleyn in this Tudor drama about two sisters competing for the king’s attention. The film takes liberties with Tudor history and never fully convinces, but Portman’s ambitious, calculating Anne is worth watching.

8. Everyone Says I Love You (1996)

Woody Allen’s musical comedy has a large ensemble cast. Portman, then a teenager, has a small part as Laura Dandridge. It is light viewing and an early look at her on screen.

9. Anywhere But Here (1999)

Portman plays Ann August, a teenager whose restless mother moves them from Wisconsin to Beverly Hills. It was a lead role, and it earned her a Golden Globe nomination. The mother-daughter fights feel real.

10. Knight of Cups (2015)

Terrence Malick’s drama follows a Hollywood screenwriter drifting through relationships. Portman plays Elizabeth, one part of the ensemble. Malick’s loose, dreamlike style divides viewers, and this one is for fans of his work only.

Newer Natalie Portman films to add

May December (2023)

Directed by Todd Haynes, it casts Portman as Elizabeth Berry, an actress studying the real woman she is about to play, Gracie, played by Julianne Moore. Charles Melton co-stars. Portman also produced it through MountainA.

The film earned four Golden Globe nominations and an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay. In India it streams on Amazon Prime Video.

Fountain of Youth (2025)

Guy Ritchie’s adventure film released on Apple TV+ on 23 May 2025. Portman plays Charlotte Purdue, sister of John Krasinski’s treasure hunter Luke, in a globe-trotting search for the mythical fountain. It is lighter entertainment than most of this list.

Also worth a look

Leon: The Professional (1994) remains her breakout. Annihilation (2018) is a strong science fiction pick. On television she produced and starred in the Apple TV+ miniseries Lady in the Lake (2024).

Frequently asked questions

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Sources: Wikipedia: Natalie Portman, Wikipedia: May December, Wikipedia: Fountain of Youth, JustWatch India.