5 Kirsten Dunst movies and TV shows that deserve a spot on your watchlist

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The authenticity with which Kirsten Dunst brings life to the roles she takes on is truly worth appreciating. She completely embodies her characters. Her performances leave a lasting impact always. The multiple projects that Kirsten Dunst took on through the years helped her perfect her art even further, making her one of a kind in the entertainment industry.


5 Kirsten Dunst movies and TV shows

1) On Becoming a God in Central Florida

On Becoming a God in Central Florida | Image Via: Smokehouse Pictures
On Becoming a God in Central Florida | Image Via: Smokehouse Pictures

This Kirsten Dunst TV show brings life to the story of a struggling woman named Krystal Stubbs. Her life changes completely after she gets involved in a pyramid scheme. However, she does not get devastated by the situation. She decides to take matters into her own hands.

She knows the life of poverty. Hence, she has no intention of going back to the life she once had. She wants to live a life worth living and give her life happiness. This series perfectly captures Krystal's dedication and refusal to be stopped by any hindrances in her path.


2) Fargo

Fargo | Image Via: Nomadic Pictures
Fargo | Image Via: Nomadic Pictures

In this crime TV show, Kirsten Dunst takes on the role of Peggy Blumquist. Peggy and her husband get entangled in a crime of hit and run. Peggy and her husband want to cover up the crime. However, things get complicated because the victim is from a crime family.

Fargo Season 2 is filled with intense drama along with action sequences. This tension-filled series definitely deserves a place in your watchlist. Dunst brings out the authentic performance just as in her other projects in this series as well.


3) ER

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ER | Image Via: Warner Bros. Television

The troubles at the County General Hospital, where the emergency room is always packed with multiple patients, led Kirsten Dunst to take on a smaller role in the third season. She took on the role of Charlie Chiemingo. Her storyline in the series is quite heartbreaking.

It cannot be denied that with just the short amount of time Dunst gets in the episodes, she steals the show with her genuine performance. She appears in this long-running medical series for six episodes but leaves an impact that resonates even today.


4) Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette | Image Via: Columbia Pictures
Marie Antoinette | Image Via: Columbia Pictures

Kirsten Dunst's perfection in bringing life to historical characters can be seen in this movie. This movie tells the story of Marie Antoinette from her childhood to her adulthood. There is an in-depth depiction focusing on the struggles she faced, along with the depiction of the historical aspects.

It cannot be denied that the visuals of this movie are truly worth appreciating. Marie Antoinette's path to becoming the queen consort to the disruption that transformed France after the Revolution starts. Each and every aspect of this Dunst movie is a must-watch.


5) Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown | Image Via: Cruise/Wagner Productions
Elizabethtown | Image Via: Cruise/Wagner Productions

This Kirsten Dunst movie dives into the story of heartbreak and the struggles of life. Besides the struggles that Claire and Drew go through in their lives, the slow development of their relationship in this movie resonates with a touch of authenticity.

There is a distinct realism with which this movie brings forth Drew’s emotional struggles because of the huge disruption in his career. This movie is definitely a must-watch to see Dunst’s performance as her character Claire helps Drew navigate through his life and return to normalcy.


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Edited by KOUSHIKI ROY