Early Career:
* I Am Sam (2001): This was her breakout role, earning her critical acclaim and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.
* Man on Fire (2004): She played a young girl kidnapped in this action thriller.
* Hide and Seek (2005): A chilling thriller about a young girl haunted by a mysterious presence.
* War of the Worlds (2005): This sci-fi blockbuster saw her alongside Tom Cruise.
* Charlotte's Web (2006): A voice role in this animated adaptation of the classic novel.
Transitioning into Adult Roles:
* The Secret Life of Bees (2008): Fanning played a young girl escaping a troubled home, alongside Queen Latifah and Jennifer Hudson.
* The Runaways (2010): She portrayed the lead singer of the iconic all-girl band, The Runaways.
* Now Is Good (2012): A romantic drama where she played a young woman battling cancer.
* Night Moves (2013): An independent thriller featuring Fanning as a rebellious teenager.
* Effie Gray (2014): A biographical drama where Fanning played the wife of art critic John Ruskin.
Recent Work:
* The Neon Demon (2016): A horror thriller that showcased Fanning's dark and seductive side.
* Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019): She played the role of a Manson family member in this Quentin Tarantino film.
* The Alienist (2018-2020): She starred in the television series based on Caleb Carr's novel.
* The Nightingale (2018): A historical drama where Fanning portrayed a young woman seeking revenge after a brutal attack.
* Voyagers (2021): A sci-fi thriller about a group of young astronauts on a mission to colonize a new planet.
This is just a selection of her many movies. Dakota Fanning continues to build an impressive filmography, demonstrating her range and talent as an actress.