Nicole Kidman Movies: Essential Films
This watch list highlights Nicole Kidman's most significant and acclaimed performances across her career. From her breakthrough in Dead Calm to her Oscar-winning portrayal of Virginia Woolf in The Hours, these films demonstrate her remarkable range and willingness to take creative risks.
The selection includes her collaborations with visionary directors like Kubrick, von Trier, and Lanthimos, alongside more accessible classics like Moulin Rouge! and The Others. Together, these performances showcase why Kidman is considered one of the greatest actresses of her generation, capable of transforming herself completely for each role while maintaining emotional authenticity.
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Dead Calm
An Australian couple on a healing sailing trip encounters a disturbed survivor from a sinking ship, leading to a deadly psychological thriller on the open ocean.
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To Die For
Suzanne Stone is an ambitious woman determined to become a famous news anchor, and she'll stop at nothing to achieve her goal. Her ruthless pursuit of fame leads her to manipulate and destroy anyone who stands in her way.
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Eyes Wide Shut
After his wife confesses to having sexual fantasies about another man, a New York doctor becomes obsessed with exploring his own desires and discovers a mysterious underground world of sexual intrigue.
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Moulin Rouge!
A young poet falls into the glamorous world of Paris's infamous Moulin Rouge nightclub and begins a passionate romance with its most celebrated star. This musical celebration of love and creativity unfolds at the turn of the 20th century.
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The Others
A deeply religious woman living in a darkened house with her two light-sensitive children begins to suspect their home is haunted by mysterious supernatural forces.
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The Hours
Three women from different time periods are connected by their shared struggles with depression and their search for meaning in life. Their stories interweave across decades, exploring themes of identity, creativity, and the impact of Virginia Woolf's novel Mrs. Dalloway.
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Dogville
A woman fleeing from criminals seeks refuge in a small Colorado town, where the residents agree to hide her in exchange for her labor, but their protection comes with unexpected costs.
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Lion
A five-year-old Indian boy becomes lost in Calcutta and is eventually adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, he embarks on a determined quest to find his birth family using modern technology and childhood memories.
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The Killing of a Sacred Deer
A renowned cardiovascular surgeon's perfect family life becomes increasingly disturbed when a mysterious teenager begins inserting himself into their world in unsettling ways.
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Being the Ricardos
A behind-the-scenes look at one tumultuous week in the lives of comedy legends Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz as they navigate professional and personal challenges that threaten both their hit show and their marriage.
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