The iconic Kristen Stewart stars in “Love Lies Bleeding,” a gritty, sexy desert noir directed by Rose Glass, which is hitting theaters after a splashy Sundance premiere in January. It’s the first time Stewart has done a dark crime film like this, but the actress, who has been working since childhood, is known for experimenting with different kinds of roles and working with daring directors, signaling to the world that she’s no longer Bella from “Twilight” anymore. Here’s a rundown of some of her best films and where to stream them.
It’s an auspicious start to a career when one of your first movies is directed by David Fincher, as was the case for Stewart, who starred opposite Jodie Foster in “Panic Room” at age 12. The 2002 thriller stars Foster and Stewart as mother and daughter surviving a harrowing home invasion thanks to a panic room installed in their new Manhattan brownstone, and co-stars Forest Whitaker, Jared Leto and Dwight Yoakam as the burglars. Rent it on all digital platforms.
Stewart proved she was growing into a fascinating young actor with her role in 2007’s “Into the Wild,” directed by Sean Penn, and starring Emile Hirsch in the true story of Christopher McCandless. Adapted from the Jon Krakauer book, the story follows McCandless as he ventures into the wilderness, seeking an off-grid lifestyle. Stewart plays a teenage musician, Tracey, who is charmed by Christopher when she crosses paths with him during his journey. Stream “Into the Wild” on Paramount+ or Showtime, or rent it elsewhere.
The year after that, in 2008, Stewart found herself at the center of “Twilight” mania when she played Bella Swan, the human who falls for a vampire (Robert Pattinson) in the adaptation of Stephanie Meyer’s blockbuster young adult book directed by Catherine Hardwicke. Stream it on Hulu or Starz, or rent it elsewhere.