This list will determine the best Karen Gillan movies. Most likely, best known for her role as Nebula in The Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers franchises. With that said, the best Karen Gillan performances will not necessarily come from the greatest movies but most of the time the answer is the same. Therefore, vote up the movies where Karen Gillan acted her best, no matter how big or small the role. Outcast is Karen Gillan’s first movie but she has since been in much larger movies such as Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
This list of Karen Gillan movies also includes The Big Short, Oculus, and The Party’s Just Beginning, which she also wrote and directed.
With so many great Karen Gillan films to choose from, vote up the ones where you enjoyed Karen Gillan the most to make sure it makes it to the top of the list. Her filmography consists of both dramatic and comedic roles so vote up the movies on the list below not based on how good the movie is but based on how good Karen Gillan is in the role. Check back in for new and upcoming movies starring Karen Gillan as they come out so you can vote on those as well.
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- 1When Spencer goes back into the fantastical world of Jumanji, pals Martha, Fridge and Bethany re-enter the game to bring him home. But the game is now broken -- and fighting back. Everything the friends know about Jumanji is about to change, as they soon discover there's more obstacles and more danger to overcome.
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: Jake Kasdan
- 2In the heart of Marvel's cinematic universe, Guardians of the Galaxy introduces us to a new breed of heroes. Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), a rogue adventurer turned unlikely hero, finds himself in possession of a coveted orb. This catapults him into an intergalactic manhunt led by the villainous Ronan (Lee Pace). Enlisting a ragtag group of cosmic misfits: Rocket (Bradley Cooper), a gun-toting raccoon; Groot (Vin Diesel), a tree-like humanoid; the deadly Gamora (Zoe Saldana); and Drax the Destroyer (Dave Bautista), they must thwart Ronan's sinister plan. A blend of comedy, action, and space opera, this film won two Academy Awards nominations and launched an epic franchise.
- Released: 2014
- Directed by: James Gunn
The Greatest Guardians of the Galaxy VillainsSee all
- 1Thanos1,265 Votes
- 2Galactus1,059 Votes
- 3Adam Warlock978 Votes
- 3In Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, four high school students (Alex Wolff, Madison Iseman, Ser'Darius Blain, and Morgan Turner) stumble upon an old video game console with a game they've never heard of - Jumanji. They are immediately thrust into the game's jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. The nerdy Spencer becomes a fearless explorer Dr. Smolder Bravestone (Dwayne Johnson), football jock Fridge is transformed into diminutive zoologist Moose Finbar (Kevin Hart), popular girl Bethany turns into middle-aged professor Sheldon Oberon (Jack Black), and wallflower Martha evolves into deadly warrior Ruby Roundhouse (Karen Gillan). To survive, they'll play as characters from the game, navigating treacherous terrain and battling dangerous creatures. The twist? You don't just play Jumanji - Jumanji plays you. To return to the real world, they must finish the game which turns out to be a quest of self-discovery for each of them.
- Released: 2017
- Directed by: Jake Kasdan
- 4Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill must rally his team to defend the universe and protect one of their own. If the mission is not completely successful, it could possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
- Released: 2023
- Directed by: James Gunn
- 5Peter Quill and his fellow Guardians are hired by a powerful alien race, the Sovereign, to protect their precious batteries from invaders. When it is discovered that Rocket has stolen the items they were sent to guard, the Sovereign dispatch their armada to search for vengeance. As the Guardians try to escape, the mystery of Peter's parentage is revealed.
- Released: 2017
- Directed by: James Gunn
- 6In Avengers: Infinity War, an action-packed superhero film, an array of Marvel's finest faces a formidable foe. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), and the rest of the Avengers unite to battle their most powerful enemy yet - Thanos (Josh Brolin). The despot of intergalactic infamy, Thanos, is on a mission to collect all six Infinity Stones. His aim? To inflict his twisted will on reality. The survival of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain. As stakes reach sky-high, sacrifices must be made. This film is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 91st Academy Awards.
- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
- 7
The Party's Just Beginning
Karen Gillan, Lee Pace, Matthew BeardThe Party's Just Beginning is a 2018 British-American comedy drama film, written and directed by Karen Gillan.
- 8Haunted by the violent demise of their parents 10 years earlier, adult siblings Kaylie (Karen Gillan) and Tim (Brenton Thwaites) are now struggling to rebuild their relationship. Kaylie suspects that their antique mirror, known as the Lasser Glass, is behind the tragedy. The seemingly harmless reflections contain a malevolent, supernatural force that infects the mind of anyone who gazes into it. As Kaylie gets closer to the truth, the siblings become caught in the mirror's evil spell.
- Released: 2013
- Directed by: Mike Flanagan
- 9Mae Holland (Emma Watson) seizes the opportunity of a lifetime when she lands a job with the world's most powerful technology and social media company. Encouraged by the company's founder (Tom Hanks), Mae joins a groundbreaking experiment that pushes the boundaries of privacy, ethics and personal freedom. Her participation in the experiment, and every decision she makes soon starts to affect the lives and futures of her friends, family and that of humanity.
- Released: 2017
- Directed by: James Ponsoldt
- 10All Creatures Here Below is a 2019 American drama film directed by Collin Shiffli. A young couple on the run head to Kansas City while also trying to care for a new child.
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: Collin Schiffli
- 11
Alex & the List
Dog trainer Alex is ready to propose to his girlfriend, but she surprises him with a list of personal changes she wants him to make before committing to marriage. As Alex strives to meet her demands, he embarks on a journey of self-improvement and discovers what truly matters in their relationship.
- 12The Big Short is a 2015 drama film focused on the 2007-2008 financial crisis. A group of outsiders led by Michael Burry (Christian Bale), Jared Vennett (Ryan Gosling), and Mark Baum (Steve Carell) predict the collapse of the housing market, leading them to take on the big banks for their greed and lack of foresight. The ensemble cast also includes Brad Pitt as Ben Rickert, a reclusive trader who aids these men in their pursuit. Directed by Adam McKay, The Big Short won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. This movie, based on real events, skillfully combines finance and storytelling, making it both informative and engaging.
- Released: 2015
- Directed by: Adam McKay
- 13Tennis champions Aaron Williams (Andy Samberg) and Charles Poole (Kit Harington) have an epic tennis match that lasts for seven days.
- Released: 2015
- Directed by: Jake Szymanski
- 14After discovering that his only successful author (Karen Gillan) has writer's block because she's too happy, a publisher (Stanley Weber) tries to inspire her creativity by making her miserable.
- Released: 2013
- Directed by: John McKay
- 15Buck is a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life gets turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Alaskan Yukon in the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail-delivery dog sled team, Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime as he ultimately finds his true place in the world.
- Released: 2020
- Directed by: Christopher Sanders
- 16A mysterious drifter (Ethan Hawke) and his dog journey toward Mexico through the barren desert of the Old West. Hoping to shorten their trip, they cut through a large valley, landing in the forgotten town of Denton -- a place now known as a valley of violence. The once-popular mining town is nearly abandoned and controlled by a group of misfits and nitwits, including the seemingly untouchable Gilly (James Ransone), the troublemaking son of the town's difficult marshal.
- Released: 2016
- Directed by: Ti West
- 17Upon receiving a terminal diagnosis, Sarah opts for a cloning procedure to ease her loss on her friends and family. When she makes a sudden and miraculous recovery, her attempts to decommission her clone fail, leading to a court-mandated duel to the death. Now, she has one year to train her mind and body for the fight of her life.
- Released: 2022
- Directed by: Riley Stearns
- 18
Outcast
Karen Gillan, James Nesbitt, James CosmoOutcast is a 2010 supernatural thriller film directed by Colm McCarthy and starring James Nesbitt.- Released: 2010
- Directed by: Colm McCarthy
- 19Suffering from memory loss, a former homicide detective tries to solve a brutal murder that he can't recall. As he pieces together evidence from a decade-old investigation, he soon uncovers a sinister web of buried secrets tied to his forgotten past.
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Adam Cooper
- 20The Bubble is a comedy film that satirizes the challenges of filmmaking during a pandemic. The plot follows a group of actors and a film crew sequestered in a hotel as they attempt to complete a sequel to a popular action franchise, Cliff Beasts. The ensemble cast features Karen Gillan, David Duchovny, Keegan-Michael Key, and Leslie Mann, among others. Directed by Judd Apatow, the film takes a humorous look at the absurdity of their bubble-wrapped production environment, the actors' egos, and the farcical lengths the industry goes to keep the cameras rolling - amid real-world interruptions.
- Released: 2022
- Directed by: Judd Apatow
