Kate Beckinsale’s film career has everything, from critical acclaims to high-punching action drama. While Beckinsale proved herself a prolific actor in films like Cold Comfort Farm and The Last Days of Disco, moviegoers also praise her commercial—and bone-crunching flicks.
With the astounding success of 2003’s Underworld and 2004’s Van Helsing, Beckinsale becomes the top action female star du jour in Hollywood in the mid-’00s.
Beckinsale appears in many well-liked blockbusters, from sci-fi to drama to crime and action; she has some hidden gems too. Here is our list of the ten highest-grossing movies of Beckinsale as per Box Office Mojo.
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10. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)
Budget– $35 Million
World Wide Gross: – $92.1 Million
Gross Profit: – $57.1 Million
IMDB Rating– 6.6/10
The movie is the third installment of the Underworld series. Underworld series primarily deals with werewolves and vampires saga. Kate Beckinsale played a very brief cameo, and only appears at the movie’s end. This movie is not a big box office success like its predecessors.
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9. Underworld (2003)
Budget– $22 Million
World Wide Gross: – $95.7 Million
Gross Profit: – $73.7 Million
IMDB Rating– 7/10
A surprise hit of 2003, Underworld is another vampire movie with a darker tone. A sharp, catchy horror thriller, Underworld showcase Beckinsale as a vampire Selene, who is caught up between the war of werewolves and her kinds. This movie has some breathtaking gothic visuals. This movie is all about Kate Beckinsale’s superb performance and charisma.
8. Contraband (2012)
Budget– $25 Million
World Wide Gross: – $96.3 Million
Gross Profit: – $71.7 Million
IMDB Rating– 6.4/10
2012 movie, Contraband embarks on one-off among action genre as even the supporting casts are well cast here. This movie is an action-thriller, and you have to take some things as they are. Yes, the movie plot has some twists and turns that you can figure out from miles away; however, it’s all still an enjoyable ride of action. For Kate Beckinsale, she played the traditional role of the love interest of the film’s protagonist.
7. Underworld: Evolution (2006)
Budget– $45 Million
World Wide Gross: – $111.4 Million
Gross Profit: – $66.4 Million
IMDB Rating– 6.7/10
This movie was the second action-adventure outing of the Underworld saga. Beckinsale is charming as Selene, and she carried the whole film independently. However, the plot has many flaws, and the action sequences seem unrealistic. Underworld: Evolution has contributed a lot to the success of the Underworld series.
6. Underworld: Awakening (2012)
Budget– $70 Million
World Wide Gross: – $160.1 Million
Gross Profit: – $90.1 Million
IMDB Rating– 6.3/10
Without a doubt, Beckinsale’s best in the genre. When this film was declared in 2012, there was no buff among the moviegoers. But Beckinsale’s return seals a deal for the franchise. This fourth installment is not brilliant as the first. However, with extravagant carnage, fantastic action, and a simple plot, Underworld: Awakening is a triumphant return to form for the franchise. This movie is worth a shot and is a solid watch.
5. Total Recall (2012)
Budget– $125 Million
World Wide Gross: – $198.5 Million
Gross Profit: – $73.5 Million
IMDB Rating– 6.2/10
If you are a fan of dark humor, violence, and cutting edge of gonzo type movies, you may know about 1990’s Total Recall. It was a science fiction action drama with a star cast of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sharon Stone. This 2012 edition is the remake of that masterpiece. Colin Farrell recast as Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Beckinsale recast as Sharon Stone’s original role. This movie grossed 198.5 million dollars worldwide, but it’s a miss fire of epic proportion.
4. The Aviator (2004)
Budget– $110 Million
World Wide Gross: – $213.7 Million
Gross Profit: – $103.07 Million
IMDB Rating– 7.5/10
Yes, the epic biographical, psychological drama Aviator is a masterpiece, and it’s all about the legendary actor Leonardo DiCaprio as Howard Hughes. But Kate Beckinsale played her character of Ava Gardner pith perfect. She complimented her role perfectly and raised the value of the film overall. This movie is one of the highest-grossing movies of 2004 and has IMDB ratings of 7.5. A must-watch for every movie lover.
3. Click (2006)
Budget– $82.5 Million
World Wide Gross: – $240.7 Million
Gross Profit: – $158.2 Million
IMDB Rating– 6.4/10
This 2004 fantasy-comedy “Click” is the story of Michael Newman (Adam Sandler), who wants to do everything for her family. However, it comes at the expense of spending no time with them. Beckinsale played the role of Michael Newman’s wife named Donna Newman. This movie witnessed colossal box office success despite limited critical acclaims.
2. Van Helsing (2004)
Budget– $160 Million
World Wide Gross: – $300.2 Million
Gross Profit: – $140.2 Million
IMDB Rating– 6.1/10
Van Helsing is an action-adventure genre movie released in 2004. The likable anti-hero character Van Helsing is like James Bond of the Victorian era. This movie has stellar chemistry between Hugh Jackman and Beckinsale. Van Helsing is must watch for action fans and anyone looking for Beckinsale’s action expertise.
- Pearl Harbor (2001)
Budget– $140 Million
World Wide Gross: – $449.2 Million
Gross Profit: – $309.02 Million
IMDB Rating– 6.2/10
Michael bay’s 2001 marvel. The film did well to portrait what happened on Pearl Harbor during Second World War and prompted the US to take part in it. Pearl Harbor is 2001’s second-best movie despite Ben Affleck’s not-so-good performance. Kate Beckinsale played a supporting role in the film, and she is good as one of the nurses who helped the poor. But an unnecessary love triangle in the movie prevents it from becoming one of the best in history. This movie is the highest-grossing movie of Kate Beckinsale’s career to date.