One of the best performances of Bella Swan and The Twilight Saga for much of her career, starring in the five franchise films from 2008 to 2012. In those five films, Stewart's performance as Bella was widely panned, which led to her being unfairly labeled as an emotionless actress.

After starring in another big-budget production, 2012's Snow White and the Huntsman, Stewart shifted her focus to indie projects and, just like her Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson, reinvented herself as an actor. During the remainder of the 2010s, Stewart starred in the dramas Camp X-Ray, Still Alice, and Equals, but began garnering critical acclaim for her collaborations with director Olivier Assayas in Clouds of Sils Maria and Personal Shopper. In 2020, Stewart returned to the mainstream with lead roles in Charlie's Angels, Happiest Season, and Underwater, but the following year, she delivered one of the finest performances of her career.

Spencer Is Coming To Netflix Next Month

Kristen Stewart Earned An Oscar Nod For Her Performance

Spencer, featuring one of Kristen Stewart's finest performances, is coming to Netflix next month. The 2021 movie was directed by Pablo Larraín, who is known for his films about iconic 20th-century women, also including Jackie and Maria. With a script written by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders), Spencer stars Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana, following her existential crisis during the Christmas of 1991 as she considers divorcing Prince Charles and leaving the British royal family. Spencer's cast also includes Timothy Spall, Jack Farthing, Sean Harris, and Sally Hawkins.

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Now, one of Kristen Stewart's best performances is coming to Netflix next month. According to Collider, Spencer is coming to Netflix on February 8. For now, the film is currently available to stream on Hulu.

Why You Should (Or Shouldn't) Watch Spencer On Netflix

Kristen Stewart Is Great, But Pablo Larraín's Style Is Challenging

As previously mentioned, Spencer features one of Kristen Stewart's finest performances, whose portrayal of Princess Diana earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress. While Stewart's nuanced performance does ground the movie's more imaginative moments, director Pablo Larraín's style in Spencer can frustrate or even bore some audiences with its unconventional portrayal of the subject's life. While almost anyone can appreciate Kristen Stewart's excellent performance in Spencer, those hoping for a conventional or straightforward depiction of Diana's life may find themselves disappointed.

Source: Collider

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    Release Date
    November 5, 2021
    Runtime
    117 Minutes
    Director
    Pablo Larraín

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    Spencer is a biographical drama directed by Pablo Larraín, focusing on Princess Diana during her Christmas holidays with the royal family at Sandringham estate. Set in 1991, the film depicts Diana's internal struggle as she considers ending her marriage to Prince Charles amid the pressures of royal life.