Hayley Atwell’s 10 Best Movies & TV Shows, According To IMDb

Most people know her as Peggy Carter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and while that is certainly her most famous role, Hayley Atwell’s filmography goes a lot deeper than that. The talented actor has a career that goes back nearly two decades and is landing major roles to this day.

In fact, she’s set to appear in the highly anticipated Mission: Impossible 7 in 2022 after reprising her role as Peggy in a 2021 Disney+ animated series. That goes to show Atwell’s versatility and it’s why it’s worth looking at all of her film and TV roles, with IMDb users picking out the best.

10 Christopher Robin (2018) – 7.3

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Not to be confused with 2017’s Goodbye Christopher Robin, this film is actually part of Disney’s Winnie the Pooh franchise. The other entries into the series were all purely animation but this film mixes in live-action characters to make something unique.

The story follows the titular Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor) as he grows older and loses his imagination until he’s reunited with his old friends like Winnie the Pooh. Atwell has a supporting role as Christopher’s architect wife Evelyn. McGregor and Atwell had easy chemistry and it helped make the film a success.

9 The Line Of Beauty (2006) – 7.4

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One of the earliest and lesser-known roles in Hayley Atwell’s filmography came back in 2006 as part of the miniseries The Line of Beauty. An adaptation of the 2004 novel of the same name, this three-episode series was little-seen but well-received.

Taking place in Britain over several time periods, the story is centered on a young gay man named Nick (Dan Stevens) and his experiences regarding love, privilege, the rising AIDS epidemic, and more. Atwell plays Catherine Fedden, a woman struggling with some major personal issues.

8 What If…? (2021-Present) – 7.5

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As noted, Hayley Atwell’s most famous character is that of Peggy Carter, which she debuted in 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger. Since then, she has been Steve Rogers’s love interest and helped him after he got the super-soldier serum, though What If…? gave her something different to try.

In this animated series, Peggy Carter takes the serum instead and becomes a superhero of her own, known as Captain Carter. Atwell gave one of the finest voice acting performances on the show and her character appeared in multiple episodes, including as a key member of the Guardians of the Multiverse.

7 3Below: Tales Of Arcadia (2018-2019) – 7.7

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Speaking of voice work in animation, Hayley Atwell did just that in 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, a sci-fi series that streamed on Netflix. It’s actually the second installment in Guillermo del Toro’s Tales of Arcadia trilogy, along with Trollhunters and Wizards.

Like the rest of del Toro’s animation properties, this was met with widespread acclaim and featured a tremendous voice cast that included Tatiana Maslany, Diego Luna, Nick Offerman, and more. The character of Zadra was voiced by Atwell and it was another aspect that critics appreciated.

6 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) – 7.7

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After appearing as Peggy Carter in the first installment, Hayley Atwell returned to the role in the sequel, Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Alas, it was in a much smaller capacity as, since this took place in the present and not in the ’40s, Peggy was elderly and bed-ridden in the hospital.

Although her time on screen is short, Atwell and Chris Evans delivered one of the film’s most emotional scenes. The movie is often mentioned when discussing the best MCU movies ever for its impressive action sequences, shocking plot twists, great character introductions, and more.

5 Any Human Heart (2010) – 7.9

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If you look at Hayley Atwell’s filmography, you’ll find plenty of miniseries where she took on prominent roles. Another in that vein is Any Human Heart, which is based on the 2002 novel of the same name and consisted of four episodes.

The story centers on the life of a writer named Logan Mounstuart and his various exploits throughout the 20th century. Atwell played Freya Deverell, a woman with who Logan begins an affair and then ends up marrying. The cast also featured Matthew Macfadyen, Sam Claflin, Gillian Anderson, and more.

4 Agent Carter (2015-2016) – 7.9

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Hayley Atwell’s appearances as Peggy Carter were so popular that she became the rare character to get her own spin-off series. It all stemmed from a One-Shot centering on Peggy and spawned the Agent Carter TV series, set in the ’40s and following her early days as an agent of the SSR.

The series also included characters like a young Howard Stark and Edwin Jarvis, who would go on to be the inspiration for J.A.R.V.I.S, who later becomes Vision. Both seasons were met with positive reception and the show had intriguing connections to the MCU like a look at the Black Widow program.

3 The Pillars Of Earth (2010) – 8.0

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It’s yet another miniseries and another one based on a novel of the same name that stars Hayley Atwell. This one was an eight-part series that aired on Starz and was a critical hit that scored three Golden Globe nominations, including one for Atwell as Best Actress.

The show focused on the construction of a cathedral during the time of a civil war in England. Atwell took on the role of Lady Aliena, the daughter of Earl Batholomew, merchant of Kingsbridge. Ian McShane, Matthew Macfadyen, Alison Pill, and more joined the tremendous cast.

2 Black Mirror “Be Right Back” (2013) – 8.0

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For those who never watched it, Black Mirror is one of the most creative TV shows around. The sci-fi series dives into elements of horror and often focuses on futuristic technology. Plenty of major actors have appeared in standalone episodes, including Hayley Atwell.

She starred as Martha Powell in one of the more iconic installments, “Be Right Back.” The first episode of season 2, it sees Martha lose her boyfriend (Domhnall Gleeson) in a car accident but try an experiment where an A.I. version of him is brought back.

1 Avengers: Endgame (2019) – 8.4

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Once again, the role of Peggy Carter marks a high point for Hayley Atwell. Years after her last appearance as the character, Atwell returned for the biggest crossover movie ever, Avengers: Endgame. During the time heist the Avengers pull off, they found themselves in 1970.

While there, Steve Rogers stumbles upon Peggy behind a glass window, seeing the woman he never got to have his life with. After defeating Thanos, Rogers returned to the past and ultimately has the life he wanted with Peggy. The scene of them dancing is the final shot of the critically-acclaimed blockbuster.

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