The 40+ Best Kate Winslet Movies And TV Shows
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- 1Film (1997)In the 1997 epic romance-disaster film Titanic, Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio), a penniless artist, and Rose Dewitt-Bukater (Kate Winslet), a young upper-class woman, meet aboard the ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic. Their unexpected companionship unfolds into a poignant love story that transcends their starkly different social standings. Directed by James Cameron, the film intertwines their narrative with the historical events of the ship's doomed maiden voyage. The movie won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, underlining its monumental cinematic achievement. Titanic remains an enduring testament to the human spirit amidst catastrophe.More Titanic
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- 2Film (2008)Michael Berg (David Kross), a teen in postwar Germany, begins a passionate but clandestine affair with Hanna Schmitz (Kate Winslet), an older woman who enjoys having classic novels read to her. Then Hanna mysteriously disappears, leaving Michael heartbroken and confused. Years later, Michael, now a law student, gets the shock of his life when he sees Hanna on trial for Nazi war crimes.More The Reader
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- 3Film (1995)Set in the world of English nobility, Sense and Sensibility unfolds the tale of two Dashwood sisters - Elinor (Emma Thompson) and Marianne (Kate Winslet). Their lives take a dramatic turn when their father's sudden demise leaves them financially strained. As they navigate societal norms and personal passions, their contrasting personalities come to light. Elinor, rational and reserved, contrasts with the romantic and impulsive Marianne. The film won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, showcasing director Ang Lee's deft handling of Jane Austen's classic novel. This period drama explores love, loss, and the stark divide between sense and sensibility.
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- 4Film (2008)In the gripping drama Revolutionary Road, Frank Wheeler (Leonardo DiCaprio) and April Wheeler (Kate Winslet), a seemingly perfect couple, grapple with their suburban existence in 1950s America. The film is a stark exploration of marital discontent and unrealized dreams. Directed by Sam Mendes, it's an adaptation of Richard Yates's acclaimed novel. Strikingly, it reunites DiCaprio and Winslet for the first time since Titanic. The movie garnered three Academy Award nominations, testament to its compelling narrative and stellar performances. A tragic tale of illusion versus reality, it delves into the human desire for fulfillment beyond societal norms.More Revolutionary Road
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- 5Film (2004)In the mind-bending drama Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Joel Barish (Jim Carrey) finds his world turned upside down when he learns his ex-girlfriend, Clementine Kruczynski (Kate Winslet), has undergone a medical procedure to erase him from her memory. Struck by despair, he decides to do the same. The movie then takes us on an intricate journey through Joel's mind as his memories with Clementine progressively vanish. Renowned for its unique narrative structure and surreal visuals, this film won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2005. A poignant exploration of love, loss, and memory, it remains a standout in director Michel Gondry's oeuvre.
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- 6TV ProgramMare of Easttown unfolds as a gripping crime drama that delves into the complexities of human relationships and small-town secrets. The HBO limited series, which has received critical acclaim and numerous award nominations, stars Kate Winslet as Detective Mare Sheehan, who is tasked with solving a harrowing murder case while grappling with her personal demons. Set against the backdrop of a tight-knit Pennsylvania community, the show masterfully intertwines elements of mystery, suspense, and emotional depth. The ensemble cast, featuring standout performances from Julianne Nicholson and Jean Smart, elevates the storytelling, resulting in a thought-provoking and compelling viewing experience.
- 7Film (1994)In Heavenly Creatures, a chilling blend of drama and fantasy unfolds. The film centers on two teenage girls, Pauline Parker (Melanie Lynskey) and Juliet Hulme (Kate Winslet), who form an intense bond in 1950s New Zealand. Their shared world, teeming with royal fantasies and mythical creatures, becomes an escape from their mundane lives. However, as their relationship grows, it stirs concern among adults leading to tragic consequences. Directed by Peter Jackson, this film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. It's an intriguing exploration of friendship, imagination, and the dark side of human nature.More Heavenly Creatures
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- 8Film (2006)In The Holiday, Amanda Woods (Cameron Diaz), a successful workaholic from Los Angeles, and Iris Simpkins (Kate Winslet), a lovelorn society columnist from Surrey, England, decide to swap homes for the Christmas season. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they meet and fall in love with two local men: Graham (Jude Law), Iris's brother, and Miles (Jack Black), a film composer. This romantic comedy-drama, directed by Nancy Meyers, weaves together stories of self-discovery and love against the backdrop of two picturesque locations. The movie is celebrated for its heartwarming narrative and charming performances.More The Holiday
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- 9Film (2006)Sarah (Kate Winslet) is a well-educated woman who cannot come to terms with her life as a housewife and mother. Brad (Patrick Wilson), a stay-at-home dad, is married to a beautiful filmmaker (Jennifer Connelly) and goes skateboarding instead of studying for the bar exam. The pair meet at a playground and soon begin having secret trysts while their children nap and their spouses are at work.More Little Children
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- 10Film (2004)In the movie Finding Neverland, we delve into the rich imagination of playwright J.M. Barrie (Johnny Depp). Set in London, 1903, this period drama introduces us to Barrie's extraordinary friendship with the Llewelyn Davies family. This bond fuels his creativity, leading to the creation of his masterpiece: Peter Pan. The film, a seamless blend of reality and fantasy, won an Academy Award for Best Original Score. Notably, Kate Winslet plays Sylvia Llewelyn Davies while Dustin Hoffman portrays Charles Frohman, Barrie's producer. It's a story of inspiration and the power of imagination that refuses to grow old.More Finding Neverland
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- 11Film (2001)Two of the most acclaimed actresses of our time, Judi Dench and Kate Winslet, bring to the screen one of the most extraordinary women of her generation, celebrated author, Iris Murdoch. From her days as a brilliant scholar at Oxford, where she thrilled the world around her with her libertine spirit, through her career as a philosopher and novelist, Iris was truly ahead of her time.More Iris
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- 12Film (2003)David Gale (Kevin Spacey) is a man who has tried hard to live by his principles but in a bizarre twist of fate, this devoted father, popular professor and respected death penalty opponent finds himself on Death Row for the rape and murder of fellow activist Constance Hallaway (Laura Linney). With only three days before his scheduled execution, Gale agrees to give reporter Bitsey Bloom (Kate Winslet) the exclusive interview she's been chasing.
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- 13Film (2011)When some roughhousing between two 11-year-old boys named Zachary and Ethan erupts into real violence, Ethan loses two teeth. Zachary's parents, Alan and Nancy Cowen (Kate Winslet, Christoph Waltz), meet with Ethan's parents, Penelope and Michael Longstreet (Jodie Foster, John C. Reilly), to try to smooth things over. However, what starts as a polite meeting among adults descends into finger-pointing, tantrums and insults. Based on the play "God of Carnage" by Yasmina Reza.
- 14TV ProgramA single mother struggles to earn her daughter's love during the Great Depression in Los Angeles.More Mildred Pierce
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- 15Film (1996)In late 19th-century England, Jude (Christopher Eccleston) aspires to be an academic, but is hobbled by his blue-collar background. Instead, he works as a stonemason and is trapped in an unloving marriage to a farmer's daughter named Arabella (Rachel Griffiths). But when his wife leaves him, Jude sees an opportunity to improve himself. He moves to the city and begins an affair with his married cousin, Sue (Kate Winslet), courting tragedy every step of the way.More Jude
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- 16Film (1999)While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron (Kate Winslet) falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters (Harvey Keitel), a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth!
- The Mountain Between Us is a 2017 American romance-disaster film directed by Hany Abu-Assad. After a plan crash, surgeon Dr. Ben Bass (Idris Elba) and photojournalist Alex Martin (Kate Winslet) find themselves stranded in the wilderness.
- 18Film (2011)In the gripping thriller Contagion, a deadly virus, unknown to mankind, erupts and spreads at an alarming rate. Dr. Ellis Cheever (Laurence Fishburne) leads a team of international scientists in a desperate race against time to find a cure. Meanwhile, everyday life crumbles into chaos as panic ensues globally. Mitch Emhoff (Matt Damon), immune to the disease, navigates through this apocalyptic landscape in search of safety for his daughter. The film is a stark exploration of a world under siege by an invisible enemy, making it both timely and chillingly realistic. Notably, Contagion won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the 17th Screen Actors Guild Awards.More Contagion
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- 19Film (2000)A fictional work that reconstructs the unknown fate of the Marquis de Sade, the writer and sexual deviant who was imprisoned in an insane asylum for the last 10 years of his life. The Marquis de Sade befriends the director of the asylum and shares affections with the asylum laundress. When a doctor is sent in to cure the Marquis of his supposed madness, the Marquis's rebellious character only grows stronger.More Quills
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- 20Film (2015)Accused of murder when she was a child, a dressmaker (Kate Winslet) returns to her small Australian town to seek revenge on the locals who did her wrong.More The Dressmaker
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- 21Film (2015)With public anticipation running high, Apple Inc. co-founders Steve Jobs (Michael Fassbender) and Steve "Woz" Wozniak get ready to unveil the first Macintosh in 1984. Jobs must also deal with personal issues related to ex-girlfriend Chrisann Brennan and their young daughter Lisa. Eventually fired, Jobs launches NeXT Inc. and prepares to release a new computer model in 1988. Ten years later, Jobs is back at Apple Inc. and about to revolutionize the industry once again with the iMac.More Steve Jobs
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- 22Film (2013)At the tender age of 13, Henry Wheeler (Gattlin Griffith) grapples with the pains of adolescence while caring for his troubled, reclusive mother, Adele (Kate Winslet). One day while shopping for school supplies, Henry and Adele encounter Frank Chambers (Josh Brolin), an intimidating man but one who clearly needs their help. Frank convinces the two of them to take him into their home, but later it becomes clear that he is a convict who has escaped. Based on the novel by Joyce Maynard.
- 23FilmA Little Chaos is a 2014 British period drama film directed by Alan Rickman and written by Allison Deegan. The film stars Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Stanley Tucci, Helen McCrory, Matthias Schoenaerts, Steven Waddington and Pauline Moran. The film is financed by the Lionsgate UK and produced by BBC Films. The film had its world premiere at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival as the closing night film on September 13, 2014.
- 24Film (1998)Unsatisfied with her life in England, young mother Julia (Kate Winslet) relocates to Morocco with her small daughters, Lucy (Carrie Mullan) and Bea (Bella Riza). Although the family enjoys various adventures, they struggle to make ends meet. As their carefree mother relies on good fortune and new boyfriends for financial support, the girls find surrogate father figures in the kindly con artist Bilal (Saïd Taghmaoui) and the dapper European Santoni (Pierre Clémenti).
- 25Film (2014)In the action-packed, dystopian world of Divergent, society is divided into five factions, each representing a different virtue. Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley), born into Abnegation, the selfless faction, discovers she's a Divergent - someone who fits into multiple categories. As she uncovers a conspiracy to eliminate all Divergents, she must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it's too late. Alongside her is Four (Theo James), an enigmatic instructor with a past shrouded in mystery. Directed by Neil Burger, this thrilling adventure won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie in 2015.
- 26Film (1996)In the only unabridged film version of the classic play, here updated to the 19th century, Prince Hamlet (Kenneth Branagh) is traumatized by the revelation that his father was murdered by the present king, Claudius (Derek Jacobi), with the aid of Hamlet's mother, Gertrude (Julie Christie). Hamlet considers a plot for revenge and mistakenly kills Polonius (Richard Briers), the father of his love, Ophelia (Kate Winslet), causing a chain reaction that leads to a climactic and tragic ending.More Hamlet
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- 27FilmEnigma is a 2001 film directed by Michael Apted from a screenplay by Tom Stoppard. The script was adapted from the novel Enigma by Robert Harris, about the Enigma codebreakers of Bletchley Park in the Second World War. This was the final film to be scored by John Barry. In 1943 amid the largest convoy deployment from the US to Britain, cryptanalyst Tom Jericho returns to Bletchley Park to help the codebreaking team reacquire their ability to read U-Boats' Enigma communications.
- 28Film (2006)After an ignoble landing in Ratropolis, a pampered rodent (Hugh Jackman) enlists the help of a sewer scavenger (Kate Winslet) in finding his way back to his posh London flat. Getting home is not the only problem, however; a rodent-hating toad (Ian McKellen) wants his notorious cousin, Le Frog (Jean Reno), to exterminate the pair.More Flushed Away
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- 29Film (2005)In this musical that features characters lip-synching to classic songs, Nick (James Gandolfini), a Queens, N.Y.-based ironworker, lives with his wife, Kitty (Susan Sarandon), and three daughters. When Nick meets a significantly younger woman, Tula (Kate Winslet), he starts an affair with her, much to the chagrin of his wife, and his life is thrown into upheaval. Kitty kicks Nick out of the house, and he is forced to make some difficult decisions.More Romance & Cigarettes
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- 30Film (2006)Charismatic Southern politician Willie Stark's (Sean Penn) idealism and good intentions give way to corruption after he becomes governor of Louisiana. Unfortunately for Stark, his right-hand man (Jude Law) retains the same good moral fibre he had when the men both entered the political arena.More All the King's Men
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