
Dakota Fanning
ActingAbout Dakota Fanning
Hannah Dakota Fanning (born February 23, 1994) is an American actress. Fanning is known for her roles in blockbuster films and independent features, both as a child actor and as an adult. Her accolades include nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Fanning received recognition at age 7 for starring in the drama film I Am Sam (2001), for which she was nominated for the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role. She became the youngest nominee in SAG history. Fanning appeared in the films Uptown Girls (2003), Man on Fire (2004), and War of the Worlds (2005), the latter two cementing her stardom. She continued to appear in children's films such as Charlotte's Web (2006) and The Secret Life of Bees (2008). She transitioned to mature roles with The Twilight Saga (2009–2012), the independent film The Runaways (2010), and a co-starring role in Night Moves (2013). Fanning has appeared in films such as Ocean's 8 (2018), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), and The Equalizer 3 (2023). Since 2018, she has starred in television series The Alienist (2018), The First Lady (2022), and The Perfect Couple (2024). She has also had a starring role in The Watchers (2024) and received renewed critical recognition for the miniseries Ripley that same year, earning Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. Fanning also starred and produced The Sun Never Sets. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dakota Fanning, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Dakota Fanning Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dakota Fanning reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dakota Fanning's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Dakota Fanning's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Penn & Teller: Try This at Home, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dakota Fanning Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dakota Fanning's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dakota Fanning has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vicious | Polly | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Watchers | Mina / Lucy | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Equalizer 3 | Emma Collins | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Oats Studios: Volume 1 | Barkley | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Penn & Teller: Try This at Home | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Sweetness in the Belly | Lilly Mitchell Abdal | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood | 'Squeaky' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Ocean's Eight | Penelope Stern | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Please Stand By | Wendy Welcott | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Zygote | Barkley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Escape | Lily | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | American Pastoral | Merry Levov | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Brimstone | Liz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Yellowbird | Delf (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Night Moves | Dena Brauer | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Every Secret Thing | Ronnie Fuller | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Effie Gray | Euphemia 'Effie' Gray | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Motel Life | Annie James | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Last of Robin Hood | Beverly Aadland | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Very Good Girls | Lilly Berger | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 | Jane | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Celia | Hannah Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Now Is Good | Tessa Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Rise | Laurence Owen | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | Jane | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Runaways | Cherie Currie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Jane | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Winged Creatures | Anne Hagen | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Coraline | Coraline Jones (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Push | Cassie Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Hounddog | Lewellen | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Secret Life of Bees | Lily Owens | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Cutlass | Lacey | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Charlotte's Web | Fern Arable | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story | Cale Crane | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Nine Lives | Maria | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch | Lilo Pelekai (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | War of the Worlds | Rachel Ferrier | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Hide and Seek | Emily Callaway | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Man on Fire | Lupita Ramos | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | In the Realms of the Unreal | Narrator/Vivian Girls (Voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Kim Possible: A Sitch In Time | Preschool Kim Possible (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Cat in the Hat | Sally Walden | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Uptown Girls | Ray Schleine | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Hansel & Gretel | Katie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sweet Home Alabama | Young Melanie | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Trapped | Abby Jennings | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | I Am Sam | Lucy Diamond Dawson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Tomcats | Little Girl in Park | Flop | Similar → |
Dakota Fanning - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dakota Fanning?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dakota Fanning is "Penn & Teller: Try This at Home" with a rating of 8.7/10.
How many movies has Dakota Fanning acted in?
Dakota Fanning has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dakota Fanning?
Other notable films include "Coraline", "Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire'", and "I Am Sam".




