01 A cool, capable second-in-command to Sandra Bullock's heist mastermind.
Cate Blanchett – 10 Best Movies
By Vlad Zakh · May 22, 2026
United States Drama thought provoking
Elizabeth’s regal control, Blue Jasmine’s unraveling, Carol’s restrained longing, and Tár’s precision are four completely different registers from one actor. Thor: Ragnarok proves she’s just as sharp chewing scenery in a blockbuster.
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02 One of six actors playing different facets of Bob Dylan, in the film's most acclaimed segment.
03 An Oscar-nominated performance as a teacher caught in a devastating affair.
04 A gleefully theatrical villain as the goddess of death, Hela.
05 An Oscar-nominated performance as a brilliant, morally compromised orchestra conductor.
06 The elf queen Galadriel, a role she carried across three trilogies.
07 A quietly devastating, forbidden 1950s romance opposite Rooney Mara.
08 An Oscar-winning performance as a wealthy woman unraveling after her life collapses.
09 An Oscar-winning turn as Katharine Hepburn opposite Leonardo DiCaprio's Howard Hughes.
10 An Oscar-nominated breakout performance as a young Queen Elizabeth I.