Cate Blanchett is one of the most talented and versatile actresses of her time, with an array of critically acclaimed performances in a wide range of films. Here’s a look at the top 15 Cate Blanchett movies, ranked by their Rotten Tomatoes scores.

1.Carol (2015) – With an impressive 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, this romantic drama film showcases Blanchett’s ability to portray complex emotional dynamics as she plays Carol Aird, a woman who embarks on a relationship with a younger department store worker in 1950s New York.

2.The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) – This final installment in Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy boasts a 93% score and features Blanchett as the ethereal Galadriel, lending grace and gravitas to the high fantasy saga.

3.Blue Jasmine (2013) – Earning a 91% rating, Blanchett’s performance as Jasmine French, a former socialite struggling to come to terms with her reduced circumstances, earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress.

4.Her Majesty Mrs. Brown (1997) – Playing Queen Victoria, Blanchett received critical acclaim for her portrayal in this historical drama, which earned an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

5.The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) – The first in the Lord of the Rings trilogy garners an 87%. Blanchett introduces moviegoers to Galadriel, capturing audiences with her serene yet powerful presence.

6.Notes on a Scandal (2006) – With an 86% rating, this psychological thriller features Blanchett opposite Judi Dench in a story about jealousy and obsession in a London school.

7.Babel (2006) –As part of an ensemble cast, Blanchett delivers a riveting performance that contributes to the film’s overall Rotten Tomatoes score of 85%.

8.The Aviator (2004)– Portraying another legendary figure, Katharine Hepburn, this biopic sees Blanchett fully inhabit the role and earn an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. The film has an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

9.The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)– Reprising her role as Galadriel, Blanchett contributes to this film’s success; it sits at an 82% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

10.Veronica Guerin (2003)– As an Irish journalist who confronts drug dealers in this biographical crime film, Blanchett’s performance was lauded by critics and helped secure an 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

11.Elizabeth (1998)– With a score of 80%, Cate Blanchett broke through with her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I in this historical drama reflecting political intrigue during her reign.

12.Cinderella (2015) –As the wicked stepmother Lady Tremaine, Blanchett adds depth and nuance to this live-action adaptation which has earned a score of 78%.

13.I’m Not There (2007) – In an unconventional turn as Bob Dylan during his electric period, Blanchet received acclaim within this film’s collective rating of 76%.

14.Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) – Returning as Queen Elizabeth I, this sequel gunners a lesser yet solid Rotten Tomatoes score of 71%.

15.The Shipping News (2001)– In this drama based on