Critically Acclaimed:
* The Hours (2002) - Won Kidman an Academy Award for Best Actress
* Moulin Rouge! (2001) - Nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Actress
* Eyes Wide Shut (1999) - A controversial and highly praised film by Stanley Kubrick
* Dogville (2003) - An experimental and challenging film by Lars von Trier
* Lion (2016) - Nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress
* Being the Ricardos (2021) - Nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards
Commercially Successful:
* Days of Thunder (1990) - Kidman's breakout role, a successful action film
* Batman Forever (1995) - A box office hit starring Val Kilmer as Batman
* Mission: Impossible 2 (2000) - A successful sequel to the popular action franchise
* Cold Mountain (2003) - Won Kidman an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress
* Aquaman (2018) - A massive box office success, starring Jason Momoa
Other notable films:
* To Die For (1995) - A dark comedy that showcases Kidman's versatility
* The Others (2001) - A successful horror film
* Birth (2004) - A controversial and thought-provoking film
* Rabbit Hole (2010) - Won Kidman a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress
* The Paperboy (2012) - A critically acclaimed film by Lee Daniels
Ultimately, the "most popular" movies are subjective and depend on individual preferences. However, the films listed above represent a range of genres and demonstrate Nicole Kidman's talent and range as an actress.