Every single Anne Hathaway movie, ranked by critics

Rotten Tomatoes score: 5%

Set in 1984, "The Last Thing He Wanted" follows news journalist Elena McMahon (Hathaway) as she fulfills her father's dying wish by brokering an arms deal in Central America. 

Critics felt like the heart of the Netflix drama got lost in translation, leading to a muddled and confusing narrative. 

"How does a director as stellar as Dee Rees go so thunderously wrong adapting a 1996 novel by the great Joan Didion, with a cast headed by Anne Hathaway, Ben Affleck, and Willem Dafoe?" Peter Travers wrote for Rolling Stone.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 7%

Overwhelmed by his coming wedding, Warren Allman (Dan Folger) goes on a drug trip in the celebrity cameo-filled comedy "Don Peyote."

Hathaway appears in the film as the Agent of Truth.

"Don Peyote" was hit with a flurry of bad reviews, centering on its unfocused plot and characters who failed to deliver. 

"All the controlled substances in the world couldn't improve a viewing of the execrable 'Don Peyote,' a tedious, incoherent look at a paranoid stoner's emotional and spiritual unraveling," wrote Gary Goldstein for The Los Angeles Times.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 10%

In the comedy "Bride Wars," best friends Liv (Kate Hudson) and Emma (Hathaway) find their relationship tested when they book their respective weddings for the same day. 

"Bride Wars" failed to win over critics, who said the rom-com felt vapid and did a disservice to its female leads. 

"There's a good deal of potential squandered in this strained comedy, which suffers from lazy writing, miscalculated acting, perfunctory directing, and general bad timing," Eddie Cockrell wrote for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 13%

"The Hustle" centers on con artists Josephine Chesterfield (Hathaway) and Penny Rust (Rebel Wilson), who work together to swindle a clueless billionaire (Alex Sharp). It's a female-centered reboot of the 1988 film "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (which itself is a remake of the 1964 film "Bedtime Story").

Despite the film being branded as a comedy, critics struggled to find many genuinely humorous moments.

Richard Roeper wrote for the Chicago Sun-Times, "Even with a running time of 93 minutes, 'The Hustle' felt about an hour too long."

Rotten Tomatoes score: 18%

In "Valentine's Day," the various lives of people living in Los Angeles come together in surprising ways throughout the romantic holiday.

Some of the characters include a florist (Ashton Kutcher), a businessman (Bradley Cooper), a doctor (Patrick Dempsey), a schoolteacher (Jennifer Garner), and a receptionist (Hathaway), who's living a double life that she feels compelled to hide from her new boyfriend, played by Topher Grace. 

Critics largely felt that "Valentine's Day" suffered under the weight of its expansive ensemble cast. 

"The film is described as 'a day in the life of love' and presents us with a group of beautiful Angelenos striving to justify a screenplay that gives them nothing coherent to do," Derek Malcolm wrote for the London Evening Standard.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 19%

In the dramatic thriller "Passengers," a therapist named Claire Summers (Hathaway) is assigned to counsel five survivors after a horrific plane accident. But as she dives deeper into their cases, she begins to think a larger conspiracy is connected to the flight. 

Although many critics applauded Hathaway for an intense performance, they also felt the movie itself was unsalvageable. 

Adam Markovitz wrote for Entertainment Weekly, "The actors make a noble effort, but Passengers turns out to be just another dud in the genre of revisionist mysteries that have been messing with our heads since Haley Joel Osment saw dead people."

Rotten Tomatoes score: 21%

"Serenity" is a dramatic thriller that follows fishing-boat captain Baker Dill (Matthew McConaughey) down a dark path after his ex-wife (Hathaway) begs him to help her new, abusive husband disappear. 

Although a reunion between "Interstellar" costars sounds like it should've been great, critics were befuddled by "Serenity," calling it a highly illogical and heavy-handed thriller. 

"Both [Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey] are led astray by a wayward script about a fisherman named Dill who's caught in a bit of a pickle... I wouldn't recommend it," wrote Jake Coyle for the Associated Press.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 25%

In "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement," Mia Thermopolis (Hathaway) faces pressure from the parliament of Genovia to marry before taking her place as queen. 

Critics said there were bits and pieces of the sequel that they enjoyed, but overall, many felt like the story was too thin to warrant a second installment in the franchise. 

"Sometimes charming, sometimes a tad too silly and all the time predictable, 'Princess Diaries 2' gives you what you'd expect and doesn't take many chances besides allowing for the possibility that a princess might be okay without a husband," Sara Gebhardt wrote for The Washington Post.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 29%

In the sequel "Alice Through the Looking Glass," Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to Wonderland and travels through time to save the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) from a terrible fate. 

Hathaway reprises her role as the White Queen in the film. 

Short on humor, imagination, and thrills, the plot of "Alice Through the Looking Glass" was stretched far too thin in critics' opinions. 

"I don't remember the last time I saw actors more dispirited and bored than in 'Alice Through the Looking Glass,'" Will Leitch wrote for The New Republic.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 29%

In the adventure film "The Other Side of Heaven," university student John Groberg (Christopher Gorham) leaves his girlfriend Jean (Hathaway) behind when he travels to the South Pacific to spread the message of his Mormon faith. 

Some critics said that, by putting faith in the forefront of the film, "The Other Side of Heaven" let its characters and plot fall to the wayside.

"Handsome and sincere but slightly awkward in its combination of entertainment and evangelical boosterism," The San Francisco Chronicle.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 34%

"Song One" is a musical drama that follows Franny (Hathaway) as she returns home after her brother falls into a coma. Using his journal and music connections, Franny pieces together her brother's life. 

Critics said "Song One" was saccharine and self-indulgent, despite featuring a subtly powerful performance from Hathaway. 

"In her feature debut, writer/director Kate Barker-Froyland tends to tiptoe away from the dramatic high notes that audiences often crave and comes up a stanza or two short from a fulfilling resolution," wrote Susan Wloszczyna for RogerEbert.com.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 36%

In the romantic drama "One Day," Emma (Hathaway) and Dexter (Jim Sturgess) come together and fall apart over the course of two decades, always reconnecting on July 15, the anniversary of when they first connected. 

"One Day" is based on a novel by David Nicholls, and critics who adored the source material felt like the film fell short of capturing the depth and emotional vibrancy of the characters. 

The Netflix adaptation, which was released in 2024, fared much better.

Ty Burr wrote for The Boston Globe, "A miscast, underwritten, drably directed adaptation of a very popular novel, it's the feel-bad film of the summer and an almost perfect example of how not to turn a book into a movie."

Rotten Tomatoes score: 41%

In "Locked Down," Linda (Hathaway) and Paxton (Chiwetel Ejiofor) get stuck at home together during the pandemic right after they decide to separate. In the midst of layoffs and firings, they get swept up in a heist to steal an expensive diamond. 

Many critics thought the pandemic-inspired movie missed the mark, but the lead actors' performances were widely praised. 

"'Locked Down' is inevitably, and intentionally, of the moment. But I hope some of its off-the-cuff spirit lasts after the pandemic," Jake Coyle wrote for AP News.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 45%

In the drama "Havoc," two suburban teenagers named Emily (Bijou Phillips) and Allison (Hathaway) move to East Los Angeles to leave their old lives behind and take on new, gangster-like personas. Needless to say, it has not aged well.

Critics said the film's storyline came across as exploitative and insincere. 

"Despite the high-powered credits...this slight cautionary tale about slumming rich kids is a minor effort," Maitland McDonagh wrote for TV Guide.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 46%

In the animated comedy "Hoodwinked!" a pair of fairy-tale cops look into an altercation between Granny (voiced by Glenn Close), her granddaughter Red (voiced by Hathaway), and the Big Bad Wolf (voiced by Patrick Warburton). 

Positive reviewers pointed toward the talented cast, but others felt the technical aspects of the film came up short. 

"Someone give these folks a real budget so they can make a movie that looks as good as it sounds," wrote Tasha Robinson for the AV Club.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 48%

In this romantic comedy, Hathaway costars with Peter Dinklage as a married couple, while Marisa Tomei plays a romance addict, Katrina, who comes between them.

Gary Goldstein of The Los Angeles Times called out its preposterous plot lines, calling it "a mishmash of flimsy, fanciful and far-fetched notions dressed up as a screwball New York rom-com."

Rotten Tomatoes score: 49%

In "The Princess Diaries," high schooler Mia Thermopolis (Hathaway) is suddenly thrown into the spotlight when her distant grandmother (Julie Andrews) tells her that she is the princess of Genovia. 

Critics were divided over "The Princess Diaries," with some calling it overly formulaic and others praising the chemistry between Hathaway and Andrews.

"The movie is one to savor for its good humor and big heart, despite some hackneyed fairy-tale notions," David Germain wrote for the Associated Press.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 49%

In the romantic drama "Love and Other Drugs," smooth-talking pharmaceutical sales rep Jamie Randall (Jake Gyllenhaal) feels out of his depth when he falls in love with carefree Maggie Murdock (Hathaway) — but Maggie is hiding a secret that threatens to tear them apart.

Although critics praised the natural chemistry between Gyllenhaal and Hathaway, they also felt the movie's romantic elements didn't mesh well with its satirical commentary on healthcare reform. 

"Part romantic comedy, part satire, part disease flick, this is a film that can't seem to decide what it wants to be, and ultimately fails despite two pretty likable leads," Michael Compton wrote for the Bowling Green Daily News.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 50%

In "Rio 2," Blu (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg), Jewel (voiced by Hathaway), and their three children find themselves in the Amazon rainforest with a wide array of colorful feathered friends. 

"Rio 2" earned mixed reviews from critics who felt it was technically superb but lacked narrative complexity. 

"'Rio 2' has a childish, delicious-looking beauty. It's like watching a box of Froot Loops explode just beyond the tip of your nose," Wesley Morris wrote for Grantland.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 50%

Based on the children's book by Roald Dahl and the 1990 film of the same name, "The Witches" follows a group of nefarious witches, led by the Grand High Witch (Hathaway), who turn children into mice.

Although some critics praised the film for its added depth and heart, many reviewers saw it as an unnecessary remake. 

"As great as it can be, 'The Witches' lacks the best world-building and depth of some other Dahl material, and [director Robert] Zemeckis can't quite figure out how to make this story richer," Brian Tallerico wrote for RogerEbert.com.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 51%

Cursed with the gift of "obedience" by her fairy godmother, Ella (Hathaway) struggles to make her way through life in the magical realm as she faces off against forest trolls, villainous plots, and evil stepsisters. 

Some critics enjoyed "Ella Enchanted," based on the iconic YA novel of the same name by Gail Carson Levine, for its simple charm, but others felt like it came across as an imitation of better works. 

"This all makes for good and entertaining fun, from the musical numbers of 1980s pop tunes to the flamboyant fight scenes. For a while. But you've seen this all before," wrote Teresa Wiltz for The Washington Post.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 51%

Based on the 1960s television series of the same name, "Get Smart" centers on Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell), a bumbling spy who teams up with the debonair Agent 99 (Hathaway) to dismantle the evil plans of an enemy.  

"Get Smart" has brief moments of hilarity, but most critics felt the comedy fell flat. 

"There are a few funny moments, mostly courtesy of Carell's natural charm and some surprising cameos that inject some much-needed life into an otherwise generic film," Matthew Lucas wrote for TheDispatch.com.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 51%

In Tim Burton's live-action retelling of "Alice in Wonderland," Alice (Mia Wasikowska) falls down the rabbit hole to Wonderland, or "Underland" as she calls it, and begins a quest to prevent a war between the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter) and the White Queen (Hathaway). 

Critics praised Wasikowska's performance at the heart of the film, with the technical aspects and special effects rendering mixed results. 

"Its single biggest failing — an affront to Lewis Carroll and the charms of nonsense literature — is the fact that it makes sense," wrote Amy Biancolli for the Houston Chronicle.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 55%

Hathaway and Jessica Chastain costar in this psychological thriller as two neighbors and mothers to boys of a similar age. When Céline's (Hathaway) son dies in a freak accident, she grows close to Theo, Alice's (Chastain) son, but boundaries are soon crossed.

Not even the power of two Academy Award winners could make critics appreciate this movie, which many called too self-serious.

"The misconceived but morbidly entertaining 'Mothers' Instinct' is far too slapdash to respect the seriousness of its premise, but at the same time also far too serious to indulge in the campiness of its plot," wrote IndieWire's David Ehrlich.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 58%

"Becoming Jane" is a biographical film that traces the growth of real-life writer Jane Austen (Hathaway) as she encounters a wily London rogue named Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy).

Although critics lamented how often "Becoming Jane" seemed to stretch facts into fiction, many enjoyed Hathaway in the lead role. 

"Its surface is plausible enough, and Hathaway's performance is persuasive enough, for us to indulge in the delusion that we're actually encountering the famously elusive Jane Austen," Robert Gottlieb wrote for The New York Review of Books.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 59%

In the comedy "The Intern," retired businessman Ben (Robert De Niro) unexpectedly lands an internship at a high-profile online fashion retailer run by the ambitious Jules Ostin (Hathaway).  

Despite some narrative missteps, critics found a lot to love in "The Intern," praising the involvement of De Niro and Hathaway. 

"Thanks largely to performances by De Niro and Hathaway, 'The Intern' is a gentle, enjoyable fantasy — and certainly Meyers's best film in more than a decade," wrote David Sims for The Atlantic.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 69%

Following her release from jail, Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) assembles an elite team of con artists to steal a priceless diamond necklace from celebrity Daphne Kluger (Hathaway) at the high-profile Met Gala. 

With a cast of talented women at its helm, "Ocean's 8" was dubbed amiable and fun, if a little over-stuffed.

"As heists go, it's a moderately ingenious idea, and for the most part, the movie floats along amiably on the tide of its stars' charisma and the capable if uninspired direction of [Gary] Ross," wrote Christopher Orr for The Atlantic.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 70%

Based on the novel by Victor Hugo and the award-winning musical, "Les Misérables" follows ex-prisoner Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) as he eludes police officer Javert (Russell Crowe) and tries to build a new life for himself and his adopted daughter Cosette (Amanda Seyfried). 

Hathaway gives an Oscar-winning performance as Cosette's mother, Fantine.

The movie didn't win many converts, but fans of the original musical felt it was worthy of the material.

"Epic in every sense of the word, though occasionally unpolished as an uncut diamond, 'Les Misérables' stirs the heart and soul of every musical fan," Katie Smith-Wong wrote for Flick Fest.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 70%

In this psychological drama, Hathaway plays Mother Mary, a pop star recovering from a traumatic accident from her last tour who makes amends with her old costume designer and close friend (Michaela Coel) while trying to exorcise both literal and figurative demons.

While it might not be for everyone, "Mother Mary" was praised for its lead performances, creepy atmosphere, and music.

"For those who can get on its ethereal wavelength, 'Mother Mary' is an incredibly moving evocation of the horrors and joys of finding a true artistic soulmate," wrote Caroline Siede for Girl Culture.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 72%

In the animated comedy "Rio," a rare, domesticated Macaw named Blu (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg) is driven to Rio de Janeiro by his owners to meet Jewel (voiced by Hathaway), the only female Macaw left of their kind. 

"Rio" didn't win over every critic, but most praised the movie's colorful, dazzling animation and the voice actors' performances. 

"Eisenberg's tremulous, earnest delivery matches Blu's big worrywart eyes perfectly, and he and Hathaway, to their credit, give it their all," Joe Neumaier wrote for The New York Daily News.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 73%

In the science-fiction epic "Interstellar," a team of space explorers — including Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) and Brand (Hathaway) — travel across the galaxy to secure a new home for the people of Earth as the planet reaches its end. 

"Interstellar" was called beautiful, epic, and technically brilliant, but some critics were overwhelmed by its ambitious nature. 

Michael Phillips wrote for The Chicago Tribune, "A knockout one minute, a punch-drunk crazy film the next, 'Interstellar' is a highly stimulating mess."

Rotten Tomatoes score: 75%

In "The Devil Wears Prada," Andy Sachs (Hathaway) finds herself in over her head when she lands a job in the fashion magazine world and competes with her coworker Emily (Emily Blunt) for the attention of their high-powered boss, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). 

Often labeled a "guilty pleasure" film, the comedy has its shortcomings, but critics felt it did best when it let its female-led cast shine. It has since become a seminal film for millennials.

"The real joy is in a smolderingly sinister turn by Meryl Streep as Andy's egomaniacal boss," Stella Papamichael wrote for the BBC.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 76%

Armageddon Time" is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story that follows the Graff family's quest for the American dream.

Hathaway stars as Esther Graff, the mother of director James Gray's onscreen avatar, Paul.

Many critics were moved by the film's depth, honesty, and emotion.

Ann Hornaday wrote for The Washington Post, "An alternately tender and candid glimpse of what it feels like to be told one thing while knowing the opposite is true deep in your bones."

Rotten Tomatoes score: 78%

Decades years after the original film, Andy (Hathaway), Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), Emily (Emily Blunt), and Nigel (Stanley Tucci), reunited for "The Devil Wears Prada 2," in which the crew has to work together to prevent the end of Runaway as they know it.

As legacy sequels go, this one was pretty good.

"'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is a chance to hang out with our old friends and see some great clothing — and little else. For some, that will be enough," wrote Max Weiss for Baltimore Magazine.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 79%

Based on the Charles Dickens story, "Nicholas Nickleby" follows Nicholas (Charlie Hunnam) as he takes his place as head of his family after his father's sudden death. 

Hathaway plays a supporting role as Madeline, a woman who catches Nicholas' affections. 

Overall, "Nicholas Nickleby" was received as a solid adaptation of Dickens, bolstered by its energetic cast. 

"Above all other pleasures it offers, it provides a classic of literature and social criticism with a straight run-through from start to finish," Alexander Walker wrote for the London Evening Standard.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 80%

In the dramedy "Don Jon," Jon (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) struggles to overcome his addiction to pornography as he navigates a new relationship with Barbara Sugarman (Scarlett Johansson). 

Hathaway has a small appearance in the film as a Hollywood actor. 

In general, critics felt that "Don Jon" was a strong effort from actor-director Gordon-Levitt. 

"Despite a contrived and sentimental ending, this is an entertaining riff on men and fantasy," wrote Peter Bradshaw for The Guardian.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 80%

"The Idea of You" follows 40-year-old single mom (Hathaway) as she meets and then falls in love with a younger boy-band star (Nicholas Galitzine). Despite their age gap, the pair proves to have crackling chemistry.

Reviewers praised the lead performances and the music from fictional boy band August Moon.

"Galitzine and Hathaway anchor the film and their chemistry is palpable, making every touch feel electric," wrote The Wrap's Alejandra Martinez.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 81%

Based on the Ottessa Moshfegh novel of the same name, Hathaway stars as Rebecca, a figure of fascination for the titular Eileen (Thomasin Mackenzie), a young employee at a juvenile detention facility, who opens up Eileen's whole world.

Hathaway's performance received praise from critics.

"Anne Hathaway crackles as a psychotic Hitchcockian blonde in this demure, increasingly bizarre psychological melodrama," said YouTuber Nicholas Bell in his review for Fish Jelly Film Reviews.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 82%

A comedy with a science-fiction twist, "Colossal" centers on Gloria (Hathaway), a woman who returns home from New York and discovers she somehow has a telepathic connection to a giant monster that emerged overseas in South Korea. 

Critics thought "Colossal" benefited from a strong central character and a fresh premise, even though it had a hodgepodge of genres. 

"Upbeat, downbeat, whip-smart and spectacular," wrote Kevin Maher for The Times.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 85%

In the drama "Rachel Getting Married," black sheep Kym (Hathaway) comes home for the wedding of her sister Rachel (Rosemarie DeWitt) and trudges up a litany of old wounds in the process. 

The majority of critics only had eyes for Hathaway's performance, which led to her first Oscar nomination, when praising the film.

"Hathaway's performance has been deservedly nominated for an Oscar," Sandra Hall wrote for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 87%

In "The Dark Knight Rises," Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) defends Gotham from Bane (Tom Hardy), its greatest threat yet.

Hathaway has a supporting role in the movie as Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman. 

"The Dark Knight Rises" and the larger Batman trilogy were highly praised for the creative direction of Christopher Nolan — and it was the beginning of a creative partnership between Hathaway and Nolan that's still going on today.

"The biggest surprise may just be how satisfying Nolan has made his farewell to a 'Dark Knight' trilogy that many fans will wish he'd extend to a 10-part series, at least," Bob Mondello wrote for NPR.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 88%

In the romantic drama "Brokeback Mountain," Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) and Jack Twist (Gyllenhaal) fall in love against the backdrop of the Western sky while driving cattle in the 1960s.

In the film, Hathaway plays Lureen Newsome Twist, Jack's wife. 

"The whole movie is a rich, spacious, passionate way of showing, not telling, feelings that dare not speak their name — and doing so with superb intelligence and magnificent candor," Peter Bradshaw wrote for The Guardian.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 88%

In the animated film "The Cat Returns," Haru (voiced by Hathaway in the English-language version) rescues a cat on her way to school and discovers the Cat Kingdom. 

"The Cat Returns" was met with a warm reception from reviewers, who called it a wonderful and enchanting story. 

"While not the greatest Studio Ghibli film by any measure, I was thoroughly entertained by the creative and strange story of a young girl and her adventures in a world of cats," wrote critic Rachel Wagner for her site Rachel's Reviews.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%

Based on a true story, the drama "Dark Waters" centers on Rob Bilott (Mark Ruffalo), a corporate defense attorney who takes on an environmental lawsuit regarding pollution at the hands of a huge chemical company. 

Hathaway costars in the film as Rob's wife, Sarah Barlage Bilott. 

"This one stays with you, tightly coiled and quietly horrifying," Hannah Woodhead wrote for Little White Lies.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 96%

After winning best director and best picture at the 2024 Academy Awards, Christopher Nolan decided to tackle one of the most iconic stories in human history: "The Odyssey," the epic poem telling the story of Odysseus (Matt Damon) and his journey home from the Trojan War.

Hathaway plays Penelope, his loyal wife at home in Ithaca.

Reviews for the film were nearly universally positive, with David Sims of The Atlantic writing, "Nolan delivers that rarest breed of blockbuster with 'The Odyssey' — a visual extravaganza shot entirely in IMAX and best seen projected onto a mountain-size screen. Yet the movie manages to be a challenging, personal work, too."

Note: All scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change. Films without critical scores were not included.

This story was originally published on March 21, 2020, and most recently updated on July 16, 2026.