Early Career:
* Breaking the Waves (1996): Her breakout role, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
* Hilary and Jackie (1998): Portrayed the brilliant but troubled violinist, Jacqueline du Pré.
* The Boxer (1997): A romantic drama set in Northern Ireland.
* Angela's Ashes (1999): Played the mother in this adaptation of Frank McCourt's memoir.
Later Career:
* Red Dragon (2002): A thriller based on the novel by Thomas Harris.
* The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004): Played the wife of Peter Sellers.
* The War of the Worlds (2005): A science fiction film starring Tom Cruise.
* The Girl in the Café (2005): A political drama set in Brussels.
* The Secret Life of Bees (2008): A drama about a young girl who runs away to find her mother.
* The Book Thief (2013): A historical drama about a young girl in Nazi Germany.
* Everest (2015): Played the role of Helen Wilton.
* The Lighthouse (2019): A psychological horror film with Willem Dafoe.
* The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021): Played the role of Emily Richardson.
* The King's Man (2021): A prequel to the Kingsman film series.
Other Notable Films:
* The Escapist (2008): A crime drama.
* Anna Karenina (2012): A film adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's novel.
* My Week with Marilyn (2011): A biographical drama about Marilyn Monroe.
* The Lost Daughter (2021): A psychological drama starring Olivia Colman.
This is just a sampling of Emily Watson's impressive filmography. She continues to be an active and acclaimed actress, with many more projects under her belt.