? The film world lost one of its most singular talents this weekend with the passing of Diane Keaton at age 79. An Oscar veteran, style icon, and actress who brought an unmistakable blend of vulnerability, wit, and authenticity to every role, Keaton leaves behind a remarkable body of work that spans more than five decades.

From her breakout role in The Godfather to her collaborations with celebrated directors and later work in romantic comedies that proved that women over 50 could still carry a film, Keaton carved out a career entirely on her own terms. As we mourn this loss to the film world, we also celebrate the gift of her performances with some essential films you can stream to remember why she was one of a kind.

#1- The Godfather: In Francis Ford Coppola’s epic chronicle of the Corleone crime family’s rise to power in the post-war US, Keaton’s portrayal of Kay Adams, the outsider who falls in love with Michael Corleone, gave The Godfather its moral center. As the New England schoolteacher drawn into a world of violence and power, Keaton brought a quiet strength and increasing disillusionment that made Kay more than just a mob wife — she became the audience’s conscience. Watch her face in that final, devastating door-closing scene and you’ll see the moment innocence dies. It’s a masterclass in understated acting from an actress who was just getting started. You can watch her breakout role in the first of the trilogy on Netflix and Apple TV+.

#2- Annie Hall: Keaton’s role in Woody Allen’s romantic comedy about a neurotic New York comedian and his on-again, off-again relationship with the quirky Annie Hall earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress and defined her screen persona. As the highly strung, charming, and impossibly endearing Annie, Keaton created a character so vivid that she influenced a generation of women — not just in performance, but in fashion. Annie’s ties, vests, and wide-legged pants became iconic because Keaton made them so. Allen may have written the role loosely based on her — Keaton’s birth name was Diane Hall — but she made it entirely her own, turning what could have been a manic pixie dream girl into a fully realized, complicated woman trying to figure out love and life in New York City. You can find Annie Hall on Apple TV+ and Prime Video.

#3- Father of the Bride: Two decades after Annie Hall, Keaton proved she could anchor a crowd-pleasing comedy. As Nina Banks, a mother navigating her daughter’s wedding with humor and heart, opposite Steve Martin’s George, a father struggling to let go, Keaton brought depth to what could have been a one-note role. Her chemistry with Martin created one of cinema’s most believable marriages. It’s comfort-food cinema at its finest. The film and its sequel are streaming on Disney+.

#4- Manhattan Murder Mystery: Keaton showcased her gift for physical comedy and her ability to play intelligent, curious women in this film, where a married couple’s mundane life is turned upside down when they begin to suspect that their elderly neighbor has committed murder. As Carol Lipton, a bored housewife-turned-sleuth, Keaton is silly and sophisticated, nervous and bold — often in the same scene. No one could pivot from screwball comedy to heartfelt emotion quite like Diane. You can find it on Netflix and Apple TV+.

#5- The First Wives Club: “Don’t get mad, get everything” became a cultural rallying cry, and Keaton was at the center of this beloved comedy about three divorced women seeking revenge on their ex-husbands. As Annie MacDuggan, an insecure therapist rebuilding her confidence, Keaton brought vulnerability and steel to a character who could have easily been comic relief. Her chemistry with Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn — all powerhouse actresses at the top of their game — proved that women of an age usually written off by Hollywood could not only carry a film, but make it a box office smash. Watching Keaton find her character’s strength scene by scene is a masterclass in character development, and her work here remains a testament to the power of female friendship on screen. The film is available on Apple TV+.

#6- Mad Money: Keaton teams up with Queen Latifah and Katie Holmes in this heist comedy as three employees at the Federal Reserve who hatch a plan to steal money that’s about to be destroyed. As Bridget Cardigan, a well-to-do housewife forced to take a janitorial job after her husband loses his position, Keaton brought both expert comedic timing and surprising grit to the role. While the film may not have reached the heights of her earlier work, it showcased Keaton’s willingness to take risks and her ability to elevate material through sheer force of personality. You can find it on Shahid.

These six films only scratch the surface of Diane Keaton’s legacy. The films she leaves behind are more than just entertainment — they’re a testament to an artist who trusted her instincts, embraced her quirks, and never stopped surprising her audience.

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