Emma Watson Movies

Once Emma Watson debuted as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, she became a huge star. She was a fantastic fit for the character of the female magician, and fans were captivated as they saw her mature from a young actress to an ambitious woman. On the other hand, she did a lot more than simply perform magic in the Harry Potter films.

Watson has also made a name as a worldwide human rights campaigner for females and transgender people outside of the performing world. Aside from her primary work, she has now become a high-profile person.

Here are Emma Watson’s finest flicks, whether set in the fantasy universe of Harry Potter or not.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Directed by: Chris Columbus

Cast: Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, Maggie Smith

Release date: 2001

Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Family

IMDB score: 7,6

Summary: Emma Watson(Hermione Granger) was 11 in her first movie about Harry Potter. Adaptation of the first of seven famous children’s books about Harry Potter, a young boy who discovers on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two great magicians and possesses special magical abilities.

He is pulled from his existence as an unwelcome orphan to attend Hogwarts, an English wizarding boarding school. He encounters a group of new companions (played by Emma Watson and Rupert Grint), who will become his greatest allies.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Directed by: Chris Columbus

Cast: Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, Alan Rickman

Release date: 2002

Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Family

IMDB score: 7,4

Summary: In the second film of the Harry Potter series, young magician Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his pals Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) face several challenges during their 2nd year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. They try to uncover a great evil that is incapacitating students at Hogwarts, and the trio of well-intentioned wizards-in-training are unstoppable.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón

Cast: Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman

Release date: 2004

Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Family

IMDB score: 7,9

Summary: Harry Potter’s (Daniel Radcliffe) third year at school begins with a shock when he discovers that psychotic murderer Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) has been freed from Azkaban imprisonment and is on a mission to destroy the teen wizard. A flock of deadly Dementors is dispatched to guard the institution from Black, while Hermione’s (Emma Watson) cat terrorizes Ron’s (Rupert Grint) ailing rat, causing a split among the trio.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Directed by: Mike Newell

Cast: Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Stanislav Yanevski, Robert Pattinson

Release date: 2005

Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Family

IMDB score: 7,7

Summary: The Triwizard Tournament will take place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The tournament features three participants from various schools, one of them, Viktor Krum (Stanislav Yanevski), showing romantic interest in Watson’s Hermione. The competition gives the fourth movie in the series a fresh feel, yet it takes a drastic turn.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Directed by: David Yates           

Cast: Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Ralph Fiennes, Evanna Lynch

Release date: 2007

Genres: Action, Adventure, Family

IMDB score: 7,5

Summary: The trio of protagonists adopt a more mature, determined role in preparing for the approaching darkness in the franchise’s fifth film. Since their incompetent professor fails to train them to battle those mysterious powers adequately, Harry, Hermione, and the others decide to educate themselves in secrecy.

Ballet Shoes

Directed by: Sandra Goldbacher

Cast: Emma Watson, Emilia Fox, Yasmin Paige, Victoria Wood

Release date: 2007

Genres: Drama, Family

IMDB score: 7,5

Summary: “Ballet Shoes,” adapted upon Noel Streatfeild’s book, is set in 1930s London and depicts a trio of orphans — Pauline (Watson), Petrova (Yasmin Paige), and Posy (Lucy Boynton) — who are fostered in a lively mansion full of quirky flatmates by their nanny Nana (Victoria Wood).

The Tale of Despereaux

Directed by: Sam Fell, Robert Stevenhagen

Cast: Emma Watson, Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Tracey Ullman, Kevin Kline

Release date: 2008

Genres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy 

IMDB score: 6,1

Summary: The distant kingdom of Dor, once a vibrant paradise of sunlight and tasty soups, has sunk into despair. Despereaux (Matthew Broderick), a book-loving mouse and Princess Pea’s (Emma Watson) buddy, is brought into this kingdom. Despereaux must discover a knight’s strong heart within his little physique to rescue Pea once kidnapped.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Directed by: David Yates

Cast: Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman

Release date: 2009

Genres: Adventure, Action, Family

IMDB score: 7,6

Summary: As Lord Voldemort (Fiennes) gains strength, Harry (Radcliffe), Hermione (Watson), and Ron (Grint) start their sixth year at Hogwarts, they battle with increasing passion and youthful heartbreak.

The sixth movie in the franchise captivated critics with grandiose set plays, dazzling visual effects, and a great main cast.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

Directed by: David Yates

Cast: Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright, Alan Rickman

Release date: 2010

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery

IMDB score: 7,7

Summary: Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione (Watson), and Ron (Rupert Grint) depart from Hogwarts in quest of a method to defeat Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) in the 7th movie of the Harry Potter film franchise. Even if it felt rather like a prequel than a standalone movie, critics praised the main actors and the movie’s softer scenes.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Directed by: David Yates

Cast: Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman

Release date: 2011

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery

IMDB score: 8,1

Summary: Harry (Radcliffe), Ron (Grint), and Hermione (Watson) returned to Hogwarts to defeat Lord Voldemort (Fiennes) and his troop of Death Eaters in the last “Harry Potter” movie. Part 2 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows exceeded expectations and ended the eight-film series on a touching note.

My Week with Marilyn

Directed by: Simon Curtis         

Cast: Emma Watson, Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Julia Ormond, Kenneth Branagh

Release date: 2011

Genres: Drama, Biography

IMDB score: 6,9

Summary: “My Week with Marilyn,” based on real events, follows stage worker Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne) as he spends 7 days with legendary actress Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams) and then becomes closer to the unexpectedly fragile superstar.

Lucy, a clothing assistant that Colin was seeing, was played by Emma Watson as a minor part of the movie.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Directed by: Stephen Chbosky  

Cast: Emma Watson, Logan Lerman, Dylan McDermott, Johnny Simmons, Ezra Miller

Release date: 2012

Genres: Drama, Romance

IMDB score: 7,9

Summary: “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” adapted from Stephen Chbosky’s coming-of-age novel, features naïve teenager Charlie (Logan Lerman) as he encounters seniors Sam (Watson) and Patrick (Ezra Miller). They expose him to a lifestyle of partying, narcotics, and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” among many other things.

The Bling Ring

Directed by: Sofia Coppola

Cast: Emma Watson, Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Claire Julien, Taissa Farmiga

Release date: 2013

Genres: Drama, Crime, Biography

IMDB score: 5,6

Summary: A youngster (Israel Broussard) and his squad of celebrity-obsessed kids (Katie Chang, Taissa Farmiga) use the Internet to find out superstars’ locations before robbing their houses. The gang spins out of control, motivated by materialism before rebellious Nicki (Watson) is caught red-handed.

Noah

Directed by: Darren Aronofsky

Cast: Emma Watson, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Logan Lerman, Douglas Booth

Release date: 2014

Genres: Drama, Adventure, Action

IMDB score: 5,7

Summary: A man (Russell Crowe) builds a gigantic ark to shelter his wife Naameh (Jennifer Connelly), his foster girl Ila (Watson), and their three sons (Logan Lerman, Douglas Booth, and Leo McHugh Carroll) from a cataclysmic event. Despite some reviewers’ dissatisfaction with the plotline, the majority were pleased by the film’s ability to cover so much biblical material in such a short amount of time.

Colonia

Directed by: Florian Gallenberger

Cast: Emma Watson, Daniel Brühl, Michael Nyqvist, Richenda Carey

Release date: 2015

Genres: Drama, History, Biography

IMDB score: 7,1

Summary: “Colonia,” based on a real incident, portrays Lena (Watson) as she tries to free her lover Daniel (Daniel Brühl) after discovering that he has been kidnapped by the legendary sect Colonia Dignidad, which former Nazis controlled.

Unfortunately, several critics couldn’t get through the film’s tone, which came across as artificial at times.

Regression

Directed by: Alejandro Amenábar

Cast: Emma Watson, Ethan Hawke, David Thewlis, Lothaire Bluteau

Release date: 2015

Genres: Drama, Mystery, Crime, Horror

IMDB score: 5,7

Summary: Horror and scary movie with Emma. “Regression,” which is based in nineties Minnesota, depicts Detective Bruce Kenner (Ethan Hawke) and psychiatrist Kenneth Raines (David Thewlis). They try to solve a horrible crime involving Angela Gray (Watson) and her dad John (David Dencik). Despite a talented cast, “Regression” mainly received poor reviews.

Beauty and the Beast

Directed by: Bill Condon

Cast: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Kevin Kline

Release date: 2017

Genres: Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Romance

IMDB score: 7,1

Summary: A Disney movie is about the romantic journey of Belle(Emma). After capturing her father, Belle (Watson) faces the hideous Beast (Dan Stevens) and asks to play his part. As Belle is imprisoned in a palace packed with magical things, she befriends the Beast and comes to see him for the person he used to be. Until he manages to fall in love, a selfish Prince is destined to be a beast for the rest of his life.

The Circle

Directed by: James Ponsoldt

Cast: Emma Watson, Ellar Coltrane, Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton

Release date: 2017

Genres: Thriller, Drama

IMDB score: 5,4

Summary: “The Circle” chronicles Mae (Watson) as she starts working for Eamon Bailey (Tom Hanks), a computer billionaire. His new technology pushes her to choose between her independence and taking part in a breakthrough trial.

“The Circle” was poorly received by critics because it was based on a fascinating concept but failed to deliver a captivating storyline.

Little Women

Directed by: Greta Gerwig

Cast: Emma Watson, Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Timothée Chalamet

Release date: 2019

Genres: Romance, Drama

IMDB score: 7,8

Summary: Amy (Florence Pugh), Beth (Eliza Scanlen), Jo (Saoirse Ronan), and Meg (Watson) are the March sisters, and their livelihoods alter for good and the worst in the latter years of the American Civil War. Greta Gerwig’s innovative approach lends precision and insight to characters’ growth and interactions, resulting in a more satisfying visual experience.

Upcoming movies:

There has been no precise information released regarding Emma Watson’s next projects. Her disappearance from the Hollywood landscape has been so noticeable that suspicions that she had withdrawn from performing began to circulate early this year. She responded by telling fans that the rumors were untrue. She stated that if she has any updates, she will immediately share them. Like so many others, she also said that she had spent the previous few months doing her best to keep healthy throughout the global pandemic.