Lily James is understood for her charisma, versatility, and powerful screen presence. Over time, she has seamlessly moved between genres, from period dramas to musical movies to modern movies. Her filmography has not only earned mass appeal but additionally delivered major box office successes worldwide. As she turned 37, here’s a take a look at her top 5 highest-grossing movies worldwide, ranked by global box office collections, highlighting the movies that outline her success on the large screen.
1. Cinderella (2015)
- Director: Kenneth Branagh
- IMDb Rating: 6.9
- Worldwide Box Office: $542.3 M
- Streaming On: Prime Video, Disney+
Plot: Ella (Lily James), a kind-hearted young woman, is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters after her father’s death. With the assistance of her fairy godmother, she gets a likelihood to attend the royal ball, where she meets Prince Kit (Richard Madden), changing her life perpetually.
2. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)
- Director: Ol Parker
- IMDb Rating: 6.6
- Worldwide Box Office: $482.3 M
- Streaming On: Prime Video
Plot: The film moves between past and present, showing young Donna (Lily James) as she travels, falls in love, after which discovers herself. In the current, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) prepares to reopen her mother’s hotel, learning more about Donna’s life and decisions.
3. Baby Driver (2017)
- Director: Edgar Wright
- IMDb Rating: 7.5
- Worldwide Box Office: $226.9 M
- Streaming On: Fubo TV, Paramount+
Plot: Baby (Ansel Elgort), a talented getaway driver, wants to go away his criminal life behind after falling for Debora (Lily James). But his boss forces him into one last dangerous job, putting their lives in danger.
5. Yesterday (2019)
- Director: Danny Boyle
- IMDb Rating: 6.8
- Worldwide Box Office: $154.6 M
- Streaming On: Prime Video, Apple TV
Plot: On this movie, after a mysterious global blackout, struggling musician Jack (Himesh Patel) wakes up to seek out that nobody remembers The Beatles except him. He uses their songs to grow to be famous, while Ellie (Lily James), his childhood friend, supports him through his journey and hidden truth.
5. Darkest Hour (2017)
- Director: Joe Wright
- IMDb Rating: 7.4
- Worldwide Box Office: $150.8 M
- Streaming On: Prime Video, Apple TV
Plot: During World War II, Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman) becomes Prime Minister and faces a critical decision, either negotiate with Hitler or proceed fighting. Elizabeth Layton (Lily James), plays Hitler’s secretary on this movie. She witnesses these tense moments as history unfolds during war.
From fairy-tale romance like Cinderella to emotionally wealthy roles in The Iron Claw and Darkest Hour, Lily James has proved her versatility in every film. This list of movies shows not only her acting range but additionally her presence in the huge box office and memorable cinema, making her some of the compelling performers in Hollywood.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates from various sources. Numbers haven’t been independently verified by Koimoi.
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