Keri Russell is a brilliant actress who has wowed everyone by using her acting chops for more than 30 years. Russell made her acting debut with a Disney series The All-New Mickey Mouse Club. Since then she has been a part of many brilliant movies and shows including both indies and blockbusters. So, if you also love Russell’s performances here are the best movies and shows starring Keri Russell you should check out.
10. Antlers (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Antlers is a supernatural horror film directed by Scott Cooper who also co-wrote the screenplay with C. Henry Chaisson and Nick Antosca. Based on the short story The Quiet Boy by Antosca, the 2021 film follows the story of a teacher and her brother, a sheriff discovers that one of her students is harboring a dangerous secret that could have terrifying consequences because of an ancestral creature. Keri Russell stars in the leading role of Julia Meadows. Antlers also stars Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. Thomas, Graham Greene, Scott Haze, Rory Cochrane, and Amy Madigan.
9. The Upside of Anger (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Upside of Anger is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike Binder. The 2005 film follows the story of Terry Wolfmeyer after her husband runs off with his secretary leaving her to fend for herself and their four daughters. She soon finds a drinking buddy in her neighbor Denny but as their relationship grows, Terry’s daughters rely more and more on Denny which causes some concerns for Terry about the future of her relationship with Denny. Keri Russell stars in the supporting role of Emily Wolfmeyer. The Upside of Anger also stars Kevin Costner, Joan Allen, Mike Binder, Erika Christensen, Evan Rachel Wood, Alicia Witt, and Dane Christensen.
7. Cocaine Bear (Starz & Rent on Prime Video)
Cocaine Bear is a comedy horror slasher film directed by Elizabeth Banks from a screenplay by Jimmy Warden. Loosely inspired by the true story of the Cocaine Bear, the 2023 film revolves around a 227kg black bear after it consumes a large amount of cocaine which sends it on a drug-fuelled rampage through a Georgia forest threatening the lives of the people in the area. Keri Russell stars in the role of Sari. Cocaine Bear also stars Ray Liotta, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Christian Covey, Margo Martindale, and Brooklynn Prince.
6. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is an epic space opera sci-fi action drama film directed by J.J. Abrams who also co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Terrio. The 2019 film is the third installment in the Star Wars sequel trilogy and it sees our heroes discovering that evil Emperor Palpatine is still alive as they try to stop the First Order from forming a new Empire. Keri Russell stars in the supporting role of Zorii Bliss. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker also stars Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, and Domhnall Gleeson.
6. Mission: Impossible III (Paramount+, Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Mission: Impossible III is a spy action thriller film directed by J.J. Abrams who also co-wrote the film with Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. Based on the TV series of the same name by Bruce Geller, the 2006 film is the third entry into the Mission: Impossible franchise and it follows Ethan Hunt who comes out of retirement to avenge a dead colleague who was killed because of a ruthless dealer. Keri Russell has the small but effective role of Lindsey Farris. Mission: Impossible III also stars Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Michelle Monaghan, Ving Rhames, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Maggie Q, Laurence Fishburne, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and Bill Crudup.
5. Waitress (Rent on Prime Video)
Waitress is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Adrienne Shelly. The 2007 film follows the story of Jenna Hunterson, a young trapped in a small town and an abusive marriage who works as a waitress when she discovers that she is pregnant, she devises a plan to leave town before anyone finds out but her plan doesn’t work out because she starts an affair with the new town doctor. Waitress stars Kerri Russell in the lead role with Nathan Fillion, Jeremy Sisto, Adrienne Shelly, Andy Griffith, Cheryl Hines, and Eddie Jemison starring in supporting roles.
4. Felicity (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Felicity is a college drama series created by J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves. The WB series follows Felicity Porter, a shy girl as she attends the University of New York where she tries to make the most of life while also following her high school crush Ben Covington, who is also there. Keri Russell stars in the lead role of Felicity Porter with Scott Speedman, Amy Jo Johnson, Tangi Miller, Scott Foley, Greg Grunberg, Amanda Foreman, and Ian Gomez starring in supporting roles.
3. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (Hulu, Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a sci-fi action thriller film directed by Matt Reeves from a screenplay co-written by Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver. The 2014 film is the second entry into the Planet of the Apes reboot film series and it follows the genetically enhanced chimpanzee Caesar who has a big following but then discovers that there is a small group of surviving humans. He becomes conflicted between protecting his people and building a relationship with the surviving humans. Keri Russell stars as Ellie, one of the surviving humans. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes also stars Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Toby Kebbell, and Kodi Smit-McPhee.
2. The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Diplomat is a political thriller drama series created by Debora Cahn. The Netflix series follows the story of Kate Wyler, a career diplomat who is recruited to be the new United States ambassador to the United Kingdom, where she gets embroiled in an international crisis and is forced to make strategic alliances that could become problematic in the future. She also tries to manage her deteriorating marriage to political star Hal Wyler. The Diplomat stars Keri Russell in the lead role of Kate Wyler with Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and Ato Essandoh starring in supporting roles.
1. The Americans (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
The Americans is a period spy thriller drama series created by Joe Weisberg. The FX series is set during the Cold War and it follows the story of two Soviet KGB intelligence officers Elizabeth and Philip Jennings who are recruited to go to Washington D.C., United States of America to pose as U.S. citizens and gather information on the American government. The Americans stars Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys in the lead roles with Maximiliano Hernández, Holly Taylor, Keidrich Sellati, Noah Emmerich, Annet Mahendru, Susan Misner, Alison Wright, Lev Gorn, Costa Ronin, and Richard Thomas starring in supporting roles.