Being a versatile actress in the atmosphere of the film industry today is pretty much a must. It could take years of projects to build up your film credential or even just a single memorable role to put your name on the map. For Felicity Jones, it’s both. Jones is an English actress who has been in this industry for a long time, her first gig being the 1996 family adventure film The Treasure Seekers when she was only 12 years old. Now, Jones has definitely made herself a name we all know.

There is something magical in transporting people to places they’ve never been through just your acting. Jone’s pure, raw talent is art personified, and we remain in awe of her ability to capture an audience’s eye. From her Academy Award-nominated performance in the deeply emotional film The Theory of Everything to taking part in a massive franchise like Star Wars, Jones has proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the film industry. We have put together a ranking of the best Felicity Jones movies.

10 The Amazing Spider-Man 2

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Columbia Pictures

No matter what the role may be, being a part of a massive franchise is what many actors and actresses dream of. You may have forgotten that Jones has in fact, played a role in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. The Andrew Garfield-led Spider-Man movie has received some much-overdue love after his appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home. In the 2014 Amazing Spider-Man sequel Jones played Felicia Hardy, Harry Osborn's former assistant. In a 2021 interview with Collider, Jones expressed continued interest in reprising her role and exploring "the physicality" of Black Cat.

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9 Inferno

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Columbia Pictures

The mystery crime film Inferno came out in 2016. Jones fits right in as Doctor Sienna Brooks next to the absolute legend that is Tom Hanks as he plays symbologist Robert Langdon. With the stakes increasingly high, the two pair up in this action-packed film, keeping audiences on their toes. If you're interested in checking this one out, it is available on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video.

8 The Invisible Woman

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West End Films

2013's The Invisible Woman starred Jones as Nelly, a young woman who claims to have had relations with the famous author Charles Dickens, played by Ralph Fiennes, when she was a young actress, becoming his artistic inspiration. If you are a fan of Jones and her work, giving this drama film a watch would not disappoint.

7 Northanger Abbey

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Granada Productions

Nothing can really beat a period romance based on a Jane Austen novel, right? Northanger Abbey is a British TV book-to-movie adaptation that came out in 2007. The film follows the blossoming romance between Catherine Morland, played by Jones, and Henry Tilney, played by JJ Feild. Any romance lover or Austen lover should definitely check out this film if they haven't already.

6 The Aeronauts

The Aeronauts
Mandeville Films

With the effortless chemistry between Eddie Redmayne and Jones in 2014's The Theory of Everything, it was only inevitable that the two would reunite. In 2019, the adventure drama film The Aeronauts was released. This film follows James Glaisher (Redmayne), a scientist, and Amelia Wren (Jones), a young widow, as they hop aboard on a massive hot air balloon in an attempt to go higher than anyone before them. However, this adventure goes hand in hand with risks, danger, and, of course, human connection that brings these two to a new level.

5 On the Basis of Sex

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Focus Features

Stepping into the shoes of some of the most iconic names in history to portray them in a movie is a tall order for any actor. However, Jones became the Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with poise and grace. On the Basis of Sex is a 2018 legal drama film that is based on the early cases of Justice Ginsburg's extraordinary and groundbreaking career. This film explores gender inequality, sexism, and the rise of one of the most prominent figures to advance women's rights in recent American history.

4 Chalet Girl

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Cross Creek Pictures

Almost every dynamic actor or actress has a solid romantic comedy under their belt. For Jones, 2011's Chalet Girl is it. This film follows Kim (Jones), a young woman who learns how to snowboard in order to win some big bucks at a competition. However, the ups and downs of life as well as a potential romance coming her way are bound to shake things up.

3 A Monster Calls

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Participant Media

A Monster Calls is a fantasy drama movie that is sure to pull at your heartstrings. The 2016 film follows the emotions of a young boy who, in the midst of his seemingly lonely existence, befriends a monster that appears in his bedroom. Jones plays the young boy's mother, who is becoming increasingly ill. This emotional film explores themes surrounding grief and loss for younger people and is available now on Netflix.

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2 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

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Lucasfilm Ltd.

It is pretty safe to say that Star Wars is one of the biggest franchises in movie history. From the original set of movies to the more recent installments from Disney, being a part of the Star Wars brand is bound to put your name on the map. In 2016, Jones starred as the daughter of former scientist Galen Erso, Jyn Erso in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Although Disney's contributions to the Star Wars franchise are often met with mixed reviews, this one is definitely one to check out. Per Giant Freakin Robot, Jones is reportedly in talks to return to the franchise as Jyn.

1 The Theory of Everything

The Theory of Everything
Focus Features

Occasionally, a movie will come out that just check off all the boxes, and when The Theory of Everything was released in 2014, anyone who watched it knew that it was something special. This biographical drama is based on the extraordinary life of Stephen William Hawking, an English theoretical physicist, and cosmologist who was diagnosed with ALS. Eddie Redmayne, who plays Hawking in the film, and Jones, who plays Hawking's wife of 30 years, Jane Wilde, are a match made in heaven. Their effortless chemistry on-screen, as their characters face the heartbreaking and sometimes beautiful realities of their lives, inspired audiences in ways that make this Jones' best performance to date.