Remembering Diane Keaton: Her 5 best movies that defined a timeless career

Diane Keaton passed away on October 11, 2025, at the age of 79 in Los Angeles.

The actress started her career with a Broadway musical in 1968 and went on to star in several films for the next five decades. Keaton was bestowed with several awards, including an Oscar, two Golden Globes, and a BAFTA Award. She was also nominated for a Tony and an Emmy (on two occasions).

Let us revisit five of Keaton's films from her long career, as fans remember the actress after her demise.

5 best Diane Keaton movies

1) Finding Dory (2016)

Starting this list with one of Diane Keaton's recent works, Finding Dory is a sequel to 2003's Finding Nemo. The film follows Dory, who is on a quest to find her parents. Keaton voiced the character of Jenny, Dory's mother, who is a regal blue tang fish. It remains one of the most loved films in Keaton's long body of work.

You can watch Finding Dory on Disney+.

2) Annie Hall (1977)

Annie Hall is often considered by many to be one of the most popular films of Keaton's career. She played the titular protagonist in this 1977 Woody Allen-directed romantic dramedy. Allen and his writer, Marshall Brickman, famously wrote the role specifically for Keaton. It remains a must-watch film even after many years.

The film is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.

3) The Godfather (1972)

Any list related to cinema and Diane Keaton is not complete without mentioning The Godfather. Keaton plays the role of Kay Adams-Corleone in the crime drama film, where she is married to Michael Corleone. Kay sees her husband go through a drastic change towards the end as he becomes who his father was. Her performance remains one of the strong points of the narrative.

The Godfather is streaming on Netflix.

4) The Godfather Part II (1974)

Diane Keaton reprised the role of Kay in The Godfather Part II as Michael becomes the new chief of the Corleone crime family. Kay continues to navigate and come to terms with the new facet of her husband's personality. Just like the first one, the sequel was also a success in every regard and remains an example of Keaton's acting chops.

The film can be rented on Prime Video.

5) Something's Gotta Give (2003)

Something's Gotta Give features Keaton in an interesting role. She plays Erica Barry, who is a divorced playwright in her 50s who is not looking for love. Things change when she meets a rich socialite (played by Jack Nicholson), as the two start falling for one another. The film follows two people finding love in a later stage of life.

Something's Gotta Give can be rented or bought from platforms like Apple TV, Fandango at Home, or Amazon Prime Video.

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