The Best Kristen Stewart Movies

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With more than 1,400 votes cast by movie fans, this list of the best Kristen Stewart movies is a must-have for any fan of the actress. From her role as Bella Swan in the The Twilight Saga to her breakout performance in Adventureland, Kristen Stewart has established herself as one of Hollywood's go-to leading ladies.

But it's not just blockbusters that have earned her accolades—Stewart has also starred in critically acclaimed indie films such as Still Alice and Clouds Of Sils Maria. These performances showcase her range and depth as an actor, bringing complexity to characters with seemingly effortless ease. She truly deserves every bit of praise she receives.

Whether you're looking for a heartwarming coming-of-age story or an action packed blockbuster, there's something on this list for everyone. Take a look at some of the top ranked Kristin Stewart films and upvote your favorite ones while you’re at it.

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  • Spencer
    1

    Spencer

    Kristen Stewart, Sally Hawkins, Timothy Spall
    17 votes
    Spencer is a cinematic deep dive into the psyche of Princess Diana (Kristen Stewart). The biographical drama, set during the Christmas festivities at the Queen's Sandringham Estate, imagines a pivotal moment in Diana's life as she grapples with the decision to end her marriage to Prince Charles. Directed by Pablo Larraín, the film spotlights themes of identity and isolation. The suffocating nature of life within the royal family is emphasized. With a focus on the disintegration of Diana's fairy-tale image, Spencer offers a speculative, intimate look at a beloved public figure's crisis and desire for freedom. Stewart's performance earned her critical acclaim and generated awards season buzz.
  • Twilight
    2
    Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Billy Burke
    455 votes
    Twilight, a captivating blend of romance and fantasy genres, introduces us to Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), a high school student who relocates to the small, gloomy town of Forks. This seemingly mundane move sets the stage for a life-altering encounter with Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), her enigmatic classmate. Unbeknownst to Bella, Edward is a vampire, turning their budding romance into an enthralling saga of love and danger. As their relationship evolves, they're thrust into a world where vampires and humans coexist precariously, leading to an escalating series of events. The film's unique narrative earned it a nomination for Best Fantasy Film at the Saturn Awards.
  • The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
    3
    Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner
    413 votes
    The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2, a romantic fantasy film, marks the conclusion of Edward Cullen's (Robert Pattinson) and Bella Swan's (Kristen Stewart) enthralling saga. Now a vampire herself, Bella adapts to her new life with Edward and their daughter Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy). However, their tranquil existence is threatened when the Volturi, the powerful vampire council led by Aro (Michael Sheen), are misled into thinking that Renesmee poses a danger to their secretive world. As the Cullens gather allies to protect their family, a final battle looms on the horizon.
  • Adventureland
    4
    Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Martin Starr
    254 votes
    In the comedic drama Adventureland, James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg) finds himself working at a rundown amusement park after his post-college plans are derailed. Alongside him is Em Lewin (Kristen Stewart), a captivating yet complicated co-worker. Set in the summer of 1987, this film explores their budding relationship amidst the backdrop of arcade games, rickety rides and questionable corn dogs. Directed by Greg Mottola, Adventureland provides a quirky look at young adulthood, love, and the often bumpy ride towards self-discovery. A unique blend of humor and heartache, it's an engaging portrayal of life's unexpected twists and turns.
  • Speak
    5
    Kristen Stewart, Michael Angarano, Robert John Burke
    219 votes
    Freshman high-school student Melinda (Kristen Stewart) has refused to speak ever since she called the cops on a popular summer party. With her old friends snubbing her for being a rat, and her parents (Elizabeth Perkins, D.B. Sweeney) too busy to notice her troubles, she folds into herself, trying to hide her secret: that star senior Andy (Eric Lively) raped her at the party. But Melinda does manage to find solace in her art class headed by Mr. Freeman (Steve Zahn).
  • The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
    6
    Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner
    349 votes
    In The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1, newlyweds Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) are catapulted into unforeseen complications following their honeymoon. Bella's unexpected pregnancy triggers a series of events that puts the couple, as well as their family and friends, in grave danger. The movie, fourth in the riveting Twilight Saga, weaves together elements of romance, fantasy, and supernatural drama. Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), a key character caught in the lovers' triangle, faces a difficult choice that could shift the balance among vampire and werewolf clans. This film is yet another chapter in the saga that keeps fans on edge with its suspenseful storytelling.
  • Panic Room
    7
    Jodie Foster, Forest Whitaker, Dwight Yoakam
    249 votes
    Trapped in their New York brownstone's panic room, a hidden chamber built as a sanctuary in the event of break-ins, newly divorced Meg Altman (Jodie Foster) and her young daughter Sarah (Kristen Stewart) play a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with three intruders - Burnham (Forest Whitaker), Raoul (Dwight Yoakam) and Junior (Jared Leto) - during a brutal home invasion. But the room itself is the focal point because what the intruders really want is inside it.
  • The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
    8
    Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner
    347 votes
    In the third installment of the Twilight Saga, Eclipse, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) finds herself entangled in a supernatural love triangle. Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), her vampire boyfriend, proposes marriage, while her werewolf best friend, Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), declares his own feelings for her. As these personal tensions escalate, a more dangerous threat emerges: an army of newborn vampires, led by vengeful Victoria (Bryce Dallas Howard), is headed their way. Set against the gloomy backdrop of Forks, Washington, this film combines elements of romance, fantasy and action to create a captivating narrative.
  • Snow White and the Huntsman
    9
    Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth
    323 votes
    In Snow White and the Huntsman, Snow White (Kristen Stewart) is a princess whose beauty incurs the wrath of her wicked stepmother, Queen Ravenna (Charlize Theron). The Queen's obsession with immortality drives her to consume the heart of Snow White who escapes into the Dark Forest. A rugged Huntsman (Chris Hemsworth), initially on a mission to capture Snow White, becomes her unlikely protector against Queen Ravenna's sinister forces. A dark interpretation of the classic fairy tale, this movie won Costume Designers Guild Awards for Excellence in Fantasy Film. It's a story of survival, betrayal, and an unexpected alliance.
  • The Runaways
    10
    Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Alia Shawkat
    181 votes
    Joan Jett (Kristen Stewart) and Cherie Currie (Dakota Fanning), two rebellious teenagers from Southern California, become the frontwomen for the Runaways -- the now-legendary group that paved the way for future generations of female rockers. Under the Svengalilike influence of impresario Kim Fowley, the band becomes a huge success, with Joan as the band's hard-rocking heart, and Cherie as the sex kitten. However, the teens' stormy relationship threatens the band's future.
  • The Twilight Saga: New Moon
    11
    Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner
    336 votes
    In The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) finds herself plunged into despair following the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson). But her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), a werewolf. Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of werewolves, ancestral enemies of vampires, and finds her loyalties tested. This second installment in the Twilight series continues to explore the deep bond between mortal and immortal, while also introducing new supernatural elements. Directed by Chris Weitz, this fantasy romance movie offers an intriguing blend of human and supernatural love triangles.
  • Into the Wild
    12
    Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt
    191 votes
    Into the Wild is a riveting biographical drama that chronicles the life of Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch), a young man who abandons societal norms to embark on an odyssey into nature. Directed by Sean Penn, this cinematic masterpiece scooped up numerous awards for its poignant depiction of human longing for freedom and truth. The film's narrative unfolds in the wild expanses of Alaska, where McCandless seeks solace and self-discovery. Along his journey, he encounters a series of characters that shape his understanding of life and survival. His quest is not merely physical; it's a deep spiritual journey into the unknown. Into the Wild, while being a tale of adventure, also explores themes of solitude, identity, and the human relationship with nature.
  • Welcome to the Rileys
    13
    Kristen Stewart, James Gandolfini, Ally Sheedy
    165 votes
    "Trauma transforms us. Years after their teenage daughter’s death, Lois and Doug Riley, an upstanding Indiana couple, are frozen by estranging grief. She isolates herself in their immaculate suburban home. He philanders with a local waitress, anesthetizing pain with easy passion. When he loses his mistress to cancer, Doug, beset by further heartache, escapes to New Orleans on a business trip. Compelled by urgencies he doesn’t understand, he insinuates himself into the life of an underage hooker, becoming her platonic guardian. Meanwhile, Lois summons all of her remaining force to overcome agoraphobia and venture south to reclaim her marriage. Exacting performances from three consummate actors (James Gandolfini, Melissa Leo, and Kristen Stewart) infuse this emotionally raw, gently humorous drama with penetrating humanity. Director Jake Scott’s debut refuses to flinch from uncomfortable moments or tie neat bows around its characters. Instead, it reveals how taking risks and leaving our comfort zone can become a profound path to healing the human heart." Quoting the description from the 2010 Sundance Film Festival site.
  • On the Road
    14
    Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, Kristen Stewart
    155 votes
    An aspiring writer (Sam Riley), his new friend (Garrett Hedlund) and his friend's seductive wife (Kristen Stewart) heed the call of the open road.
  • Zathura
    15
    Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard
    148 votes
    In the heart-throbbing adventure movie Zathura, two young brothers, Danny (Jonah Bobo) and Walter (Josh Hutcherson), discover an old space-themed board game. Intrigued, they begin to play, only to find their house magically hurtled through space. Joined by their older sister Lisa (Kristen Stewart), they must overcome cosmic challenges while navigating a perilous universe to finish the game and return home. Directed by Jon Favreau, this film is a wild interstellar ride filled with suspense, action, and whimsical elements of science fiction.
  • The Messengers
    16
    Kristen Stewart, Dylan McDermott, Penelope Ann Miller
    119 votes
    When the Solomons trade in the craziness of big-city life for the quiet of a North Dakota farm, little do they expect the nightmare that follows. Soon after arriving, teenage Jess (Kristen Stewart) and her younger brother see terrifying apparitions and endure attacks from a supernatural source. Jess must warn her disbelieving family before it is too late to save them.
  • Catch That Kid
    17
    Kristen Stewart, Corbin Bleu, Max Thieriot
    105 votes
    Athletic 12-year-old Maddy (Kristen Stewart) shares an enthusiasm for mountain climbing with her father, Tom (Sam Robards). Unfortunately, Tom suffers a spinal injury while scaling Mount Everest, and his family is unable to afford the surgery that can save him. Maddy decides to get the money for her father's operation by robbing a high-security bank. She relies on her climbing skills and help from her geeky friends (Max Thieriot, Corbin Bleu) to pull it off successfully.
  • In the Land of Women
    18
    Adam Brody, Meg Ryan, Kristen Stewart
    106 votes
    After a bad breakup with his girlfriend leaves him heartbroken, Carter Webb (Adam Brody) moves to Michigan to take care of his ailing grandmother (Olympia Dukakis). Once there, he gets mixed up in the lives of the mother (Meg Ryan) and daughters who live across the street.
  • The Yellow Handkerchief
    19
    William Hurt, Maria Bello, Kristen Stewart
    105 votes
    Former con man Brett Hanson (William Hurt) is imprisoned for six years before finally being released on parole. Now he needs to get back home to Louisiana and the ex-wife (Maria Bello) he left there, so when he meets Gordy (Eddie Redmayne) and Martine (Kristen Stewart) on a road trip south, he accepts their offer to give him a ride. While Brett wonders whether his ex-wife will want to see him again, Gordy harbors a crush on Martine, who is trying to recover from her painful past.
  • The Cake Eaters
    20
    Elizabeth Ashley, Talia Balsam, Jayce Bartok
    90 votes
    The death of the Kimbrough family matriarch affects the three male survivors of the clan. Widower Easy (Bruce Dern) tries to reconnect with his old flame, Marg (Elizabeth Ashley). Eldest son and struggling musician Guy (Jayce Bartok) moves back to town, feeling guilty that he missed the funeral. His brother, Beagle (Aaron Stanford), who was his mother's caretaker, falls for Marg's granddaughter, Georgia (Kristen Stewart), a chronically ill girl who fears her time is growing short.
  • Jumper
    21
    Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell, Samuel L. Jackson
    100 votes
    In the fast-paced science fiction thriller Jumper, David Rice (Hayden Christensen) discovers his extraordinary ability to teleport anywhere in the world. Initially exploiting this power for personal gain, he soon realizes that he's not alone. Roland Cox (Samuel L. Jackson), part of a secret group sworn to kill Jumpers, is hot on David's trail. With fellow Jumper Griffin (Jamie Bell) and childhood love Millie (Rachel Bilson), David fights to survive amidst a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. Despite its fantastical premise, Jumper remains grounded in reality, offering viewers an exciting blend of action-packed sequences and thought-provoking themes.
  • Seberg
    22

    Seberg

    Starring Kristen Stewart, Jack O'Connell, Anthony Mackie
    22 votes
    Seberg is a 2019 political thriller film directed by Benedict Andrews, from a screenplay by Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse. The F.B.I.'s surveillance program COINTELPRO begins to target actress Jean Seberg (Kristen Stewart) due to her associations with Hakim Jamal (Anthony Mackie).
  • Underwater
    23

    Underwater

    Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel, Mamoudou Athie
    25 votes
    Disaster strikes more than six miles below the ocean surface when water crashes through the walls of a drilling station. Led by their captain, the survivors realize that their only hope is to walk across the sea floor to reach the main part of the facility. But they soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they come under attack from mysterious and deadly creatures that no one has ever seen.
  • Fierce People
    24
    Diane Lane, Donald Sutherland, Anton Yelchin
    72 votes
    Finn (Anton Yelchin) is a teenager trying to escape his drug-addicted mother (Diane Lane) by going to study tribal people. His hopes are dashed when he gets caught scoring drugs for her, and she decides to start their lives over by moving them in with her massage client, billionaire Ogden (Donald Sutherland). At first, Finn indulges in the luxury around him and falls for Ogden's granddaughter (Kristen Stewart), but he soon finds that the rich can be more savage than any group in the wild.
  • Cold Creek Manor
    25
    Dennis Quaid, Sharon Stone, Stephen Dorff
    87 votes
    When filmmaker Cooper Tilson (Dennis Quaid) and his wife, Leah (Sharon Stone), tire of life in New York City, they buy a decrepit house in rural Cold Creek, N.Y., and move their family up there. However, soon the former owner, a menacing local named Dale Massie (Stephen Dorff), arrives. When Dale, who has just been released from prison, asks to be hired to help repair the house, the Tilsons agree. But soon Cooper starts believing that Dale may be even more dangerous than he seems.
  • Charlie's Angels
    26
    Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska
    36 votes
    Elena Houghlin is a scientist, engineer and inventor of Calisto -- a sustainable energy source that will revolutionize the way people use power. But when the cutting edge technology falls into the wrong hands, Elena turns to the Townsend Agency for help. Now, it's up to the Angels -- Jane, Sabina and the newly recruited Elena -- to retrieve Calisto before it can be transformed into a weapon of mass destruction.
  • The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
    27
    Mark Addy, Stephen Baldwin, Kristen Johnston
    78 votes
    Fred Flintstone, the boy from the wrong side of the rocks, courts the beautiful, young heiress Wilma Slaghoople. Along with best friend Barney Rubble, and his future fiancee Betty, Fred and Wilma head off for a romantic weekend in Rock Vegas, the hottest rock resort on the continent.
  • Invincible
    28
    Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks
    70 votes
    Invincible, a sports drama, is based on the true story of Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg), a 30-year-old bartender who defies all odds. Set in the 1970s Philadelphia, Papale, devoid of any professional football training, auditions for his beloved NFL team - the Philadelphia Eagles. With Coach Dick Vermeil (Greg Kinnear) at the helm, Papale's dream takes flight. The movie chronicles Papale's journey from an underdog to a celebrated footballer while exploring themes of perseverance and determination. Directed by Ericson Core, this biographical gem won accolades for its compelling portrayal of an ordinary man's extraordinary leap of faith.
  • Lizzie
    29

    Lizzie

    Chloë Sevigny, Kristen Stewart, Jamey Sheridan
    21 votes
    In 1892 Lizzie Borden lives a quiet life in Massachusetts under the strict rules established by her father. Lizzie finds a kindred spirit in the live-in maid, Bridget, and friendship soon blossoms into a secret romance. But tension mounts in the Borden household, leading to a violent breaking point.
  • Cutlass
    30
    Kristen Stewart, Chevy Chase, Dakota Fanning
    61 votes
    Cutlass is a short drama film which was filmed in 2007, written and directed by Kate Hudson.