2021 was a major year for the talented Rebecca Hall. She appeared in the blockbuster Godzilla vs. Kong in March and made her debut as a director and writer with Passing. That means people have been talking about Hall for most of the year and her name is now popping up in awards season talk.
While 2021 was big for Hall, it certainly wasn't her first notable year. She is a veteran actor who has shown up in some tremendous films and TV shows over the years, spanning almost every genre. That includes great superhero flicks, scary films, intense dramas, heist movies, and more.
Professor Marston And The Wonder Women (2017) - 7.1
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The DCEU's Wonder Woman wasn't the only film released in 2017 about the iconic female superhero. In fact, Professor Marston and the Wonder Women also came out but went a totally different route as it didn't deliver an action-packed tale about Diana Prince.
Instead, it tells the story of William Moulton Marston (Luke Evans) who is the psychologist that actually created the character. Rebecca Hall has a key supporting role as Marston's wife Elizabeth. Most reviews on the movie seemed to praise it and point to the performances of the cast as a major reason why.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) - 7.1
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One of the earliest movies in Rebecca Hall's filmography is Vicky Cristina Barcelona and it's a case where she worked alongside a truly impressive cast of stars. After all, this film is led by Javier Bardem, Patricia Clarkson, Penélope Cruz, and Scarlett Johansson, among others.
The plot centers on two friends, Vicky and Cristina, who both fall for the same artist (Bardem) while on vacation, though his ex-wife also happens to show up at the same time. Hall and Johansson play the titular Vicky and Cristina, respectively, while Cruz is the ex-wife. Hall earned a Golden Globe nomination for her work here.
Iron Man 3 (2013) - 7.1
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These days, it seems as if almost every actor has either already shown up in or is about to appear in the MCU. Rebecca Hall joined that company with her role as Maya Hansen in Iron Man 3. At first, the geneticist seems like an innocent character but she proves to be working with the villain, Aldrich Killian.
Iron Man 3 sees Tony Stark dealing with PTSD from the events of The Avengers as he takes on a terrorist known as the Mandarin, all while not really having access to his trusty suits. Some fans were upset with the twists the film opted for, though reception was strong for the set pieces and charisma of the actors.
Einstein And Eddington (2008) - 7.3
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When some people hear the term "TV movie," they tend to think of something that is lower in quality than what comes to the big screen. However, HBO knows how to make sure that the production value of their original films is up to par and that's the case with Einstein and Eddington.
Premiering in 2008, the film sees David Tennant as scientist Sir Arthur Stanley Eddington and Andy Serkis as Albert Einstein, focusing on their relationship and the legendary theory of relativity. Hall had a supporting turn as Winnifred, Arthur's sister, in this well-received tale.
The Camomile Lawn (1992) - 7.5
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It was way back in 1992 that Rebecca Hall made her acting debut, which came when she was only 10-years-old. She had a supporting part in The Camomile Lawn, a five-episode television adaptation of a novel of the same name and it was directed by her father Peter.
The Camomile Lawn focuses on a group of friends who come together to enjoy their lives before it potentially gets ruined by war and then they join up again years later for a funeral. Hall played Sophy, who goes through some of the story's most intriguing events.
Tales From The Loop (2020) - 7.5
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Rebecca Hall's most recent foray into the world of television came in Tales from the Loop, where she played the lead character of Loretta. Taking place in Mercer, Ohio, the plot centers on the townspeople who live above a machine known as the Loop and begin to experience odd things because of it.
Hall received praise for her work as did Abby Ryder Fortson (Ant-Man and the Wasp) for her take as the young Loretta. The Amazon Prime series wasn't among the streaming service's most popular shows but it did score some Emmy nominations for visual effects and cinematography.
The Town (2010) - 7.5
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Looking at her career, it seems like Rebecca Hall does her best when she's working alongside an incredible cast and that was the situation again in 2010. She appeared in The Town, which also stars Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner, Blake Lively, Chris Cooper, and so many others.
The Town is about a group of bank robbers in Boston who set up a plan for one final score by stealing from Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox. Hall plays Claire Keesey, an assistant manager at a bank the team robs who gets wooed by the group's leader (Affleck), setting up a main point of conflict in the story. Reviews were sparkling, with Renner getting the most praise and an Oscar nod.
Parade's End (2012) - 7.6
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Adapted from a series of novels by Ford Madox Ford, Parade's End proved to be one of the lesser-known but best roles of Rebecca Hall's career. She took on one of the pivotal lead roles here, portraying Sylvia Tietjens, wife of protagonist Christopher (Benedict Cumberbatch).
Set during World War I, the series centers on the love triangle between Christopher, Slyvia, and a young suffragette. The show was critically acclaimed, with most of the cast racking up the accolades. Hall was nominated for Best Leading Actress at the BAFTAs.
Frost/Nixon (2008) - 7.7
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2008 was a great year for Rebecca Hall, as along with her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, she appeared in another movie that received widespread praise. That was Frost/Nixon, which tells the story of the interviews from 1977 between Richard Nixon and David Frost.
Nixon is played by Frank Langella and Frost is portrayed by Michael Sheen. Hall has another supporting role as Caroline Cushing, a woman who begins a relationship with Frost. Frost/Nixon ended up nominated for five Academy Awards and five Golden Globes, though it didn't win any.
The Prestige (2006) - 8.5
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It's clear that The Prestige marked the breakout role for Rebecca Hall and it is apparently still the greatest thing she has been part of. The Christopher Nolan film focuses on the rivalry between two magicians who used to be friends and the way that this feud changes their lives dramatically.
Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale were great as the lead characters but the supporting cast is just as good. Rebecca Hall plays Sarah Borden (wife of Bale's character) and she goes through some harrowing things while trying to deal with her husband's growing ego and the secrets that he keeps.