5 Best Anne Hathaway Movies to Watch After 'Mother Mary', Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes
There are grand musicals that brought her an Oscar, and independent dramas where she reveals an unexpected side.
Anne Hathaway remains one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood today. She continues to reinvent her onscreen persona, from a successful career woman to a pop diva.
In honor of the release of David Lowery's Mother Mary and the long-awaited sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2, we take a look back at the actress' best roles.
5. 'One Day', 2011
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 36%
Dexter and Emma (Anne Hathaway) met at their graduation party on July 15, 1988. They almost had a night together, which could have developed into a romance, but they decided to remain friends.
The two young people were very different. Dexter is an energetic troublemaker who is unprepared for serious commitment, while Emma is serious and modest. Nevertheless, they remained close friends over the years, invariably meeting once a year on July 15.
Each of them feels more than friendship for the other, but neither is ready to admit it. Nearly two decades later, one of them finally decides to take the first step.
4. 'Love & Other Drugs', 2010
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 49%
Jamie is a Pfizer sales representative who convinces doctors to prescribe antidepressants for their patients.
At one of these meetings, he meets Maggie (Anne Hathaway), who has sought therapy for depression. A passion quickly blossoms between them, but Maggie immediately warns Jamie that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and that there is no cure.
However, Jamie is not ready to give up and begins persistently searching for suitable medications for Maggie. In the process, he gradually grows distant from her.
3. 'Les Misérables', 2012
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 70%
Jean Valjean spends most of his life in prison for stealing bread. After escaping, he rebuilds his life with the support of a bishop. He becomes mayor and secures a comfortable existence. However, as an escaped convict, the former warden, Javert, continues to search for him.
One day, Valjean rescues Fantine (Anne Hathaway), a woman who has fallen on hard times. Fantine had sold her hair and teeth to support her daughter, whom she had entrusted to an innkeeper's family.
Before she dies, Fantine asks Valjean to take care of her daughter, Cosette, and the mayor intends to keep his promise. However, Javert catches up with him.
2. 'Rachel Getting Married', 2008
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 85%
Kym (Anne Hathaway) left drug rehab for a few days to attend her older sister Rachel's wedding.
Despite being sober for several months, her family distrusts her and showers her with unwanted attention. She is dismayed to learn that Rachel didn't choose her as maid of honor, which widens the gap between them.
As they prepare for Rachel's wedding, childhood traumas, old grudges, and unspoken conflicts come crashing down on Kym and her family.
1. 'Dark Waters', 2019
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 89%
Farmer Wilbur Tennant asks lawyer Rob Bilott to look into the strange deaths of his livestock. Tennant believes that a DuPont chemical plant is responsible for the deaths by poisoning the groundwater near residents' homes.
The corporation's lawyer tries to shut down the case by offering to help the farmer with the investigation. However, Bilott quickly realizes the seriousness of the matter and begins to uncover the causes of the environmental disaster.
Hathaway plays Sarah Bilott, the protagonist's wife, who finds herself in an uphill battle with the corporation.
