10 Best Riley Keough Movies, Caméra d'Or-Winning Actress

Danielle Riley Keough, an American actress, stepped onto the big screen at the tender age of 20. Starting her career as a supporting actor in the musical biopic "The Runaways" (2010), she went on to make a name for herself as a director in "War Pony" (2022) and won the prestigious Caméra d'Or award at Cannes.

Want to know more about her? Dive into these charming Riley Keough movies to uncover her story.

1. Mad Max: Fury Road

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) marked Riley Keough's first venture into big budget action movies. The movie was the creation of George Miller, who along with Brendan McCarthy and Nico Lathouris wrote, produced and directed it.

The fourth series in the Mad Max series takes place in a post-apocalyptic, barren wasteland plagued by gasoline and water scarcity.

The movie is about Max Rockatansky, a survivor of the remnants of a collapsed society. Max becomes an accidental 'blood bag' for Nux, a sickly soldier in Immortan Warlord Joe's fortress.

Amidst the chaos, Imperator Furiosa, one of Joe's lieutenants, begins a dangerous journey in a War Rig, aiming to barter crops and gasoline with Joe's allies. However, Furiosa is not alone because with her are five of Joe's runaway wives, one of whom is Riley Keough's character, Capable.

When Joe realizes the betrayal, he mobilizes his army, including Nux and Max, to pursue Furiosa. The pursuit of Furiosa continues until Max and Nux join them; and Nux forms a relationship with Capable.

2. Logan Lucky

In the comedy heist movie "Logan Lucky" (2017), Riley Keough returns to the spotlight and contributes to the uplifting storyline. Steven Soderbergh came out of retirement to direct and distribute the movie independently through his company, Fingerprint Releasing.

The movie centers on Jimmy Logan, a construction worker who is fired from his job due to a hidden leg injury. In search of a solution, Jimmy confides in his brother, Clyde, who lost his arm while serving in Iraq. Jimmy devises a plan to steal from Speedway, his former workplace.

Accompanied by their sister, Millie Logan, played by Riley Keough, they seek the help of Joe Bang, a convict experienced in breaking into safes, along with a motley crew. The urgency of the robbery increases as construction of the Speedway is completed ahead of schedule.

Using improvised tools such as salt and chewing gum, the unusual squad executes their heist. Utilizing Jimmy's knowledge of the underground pneumatic tube system, they are ready to escape with a large sum of money.

3. The Devil All the Time

Don't miss Riley Keough's mesmerizing role in the American Southern Gothic psychological thriller crime drama, 'The Devil All the Time' (2020). Adapted from Donald Ray Pollock's eponymous novel, the movie intricately weaves the lives of various characters against the backdrop of post-World War II America through the 1960s.

US Marine Williard Russel is married to Charlotte and has a son named Arvin. In 1950, Helen Hatton married pastor Roy Laferty, and giving birth to Lenora. The fates of Russell, Charlotte, Roy, and Helen unraveled through different paths.

One day, Roy meets his end at the hands of serial killers Sandy (Riley Keough) and Carl. Tragedy strikes, leaving Lenora and Arvin orphaned. They are taken in by Emma, Arvin's paternal grandmother. The two children's destinies begin to intertwine from death to death.

4. The House that Jack Built

Enthusiastic about psychological horror? Dive into Riley Keough's The House That Jack Built (2018), meticulously crafted by writer-director Lars von Trier.

Centering on Jack, a serial killer who has been in power for 12 years, this film will appeal to lovers of the macabre. Jack, a failed architect, terrorized society from the 1970s to the 1980s.

The movie depicts Jack's gruesome actions. His first victim, a woman, met her end through a deadly "jack". Jack coldly preserved the woman's body in a refrigerator.

After that, Jack took the life of a widow named Claire. Interestingly, Jack believes that divine intervention aided his escape, as rain obliterated any traces of Claire's blood. He then approaches his girlfriend and his two sons, their fate sealed.

In this chilling narrative, Riley Keough plays Jacqueline, Jack's girlfriend and his fourth tragic victim. Jacqueline learns of Jack's shocking confession of 60 murders. The horror intensifies when Jack mutilates her, making a purse out of one of her breasts. The disturbing climax is when Jack builds a strange 'house' formed from the corpses of his victims.

5. It Comes at Night

In the realm of psychological horror, It Comes at Night"(2017) takes center stage. The work of writer-director Trey Edward Shults, the movie tells the story of a world invaded by a vicious and highly contagious disease outbreak.

The plot follows a family - Paul, Sarah, and their teenage son Travis - as they find shelter deep in the woods. Their solitary existence takes an unexpected turn when they encounter an intruder named Will. Although initially suspicious, the family finds that Will is uninfected and friendly. This encourages them to work together, even inviting Will's wife, Kim (Riley Keough), to join them.

As the two families come together under Paul's roof, a series of rules are established to ensure they coexist. However, an unfortunate incident involving Travis' dog signals the start of ominous events.

Since then, terrors begin to haunt them. Paul begins to suspicious that one of them is infected and it creates tension that ends with tragic.

6. American Honey

Riley Keough's film "American Honey" (2016), earned a place in the competitive ranks of the 2016 Cannes Festival, competing for the honorable Palme d'Or and the Jury Prize.

Written and directed by Andrea Arnold, the movie is about a young girl named Star, who comes from a troubled family background. She begins a journey with a nomadic sales crew, roaming through neighborhoods while selling magazines door-to-door.

Star's life is full of misery, burdened by the responsibility of caring for two children who are not her own and living with Nathan, the father of the children who often sexually abuses her.

A chance encounter with a group of young men, which includes Jake, ignites a spark of change in Star. Pursuing this newfound connection, she seizes the opportunity to break free from Nathan and align herself with this group.

Under the leadership of Krystal, played by Riley Keough, Star made her way into the crew. Collaborating with her colleagues, she formed a partnership with Jake. Unfortunately, Jake's sales plummet, so Star steps in to fix the situation.

In the midst of this journey, Star and Jake's bond deepens, navigating the ups and downs of life on the road. Their relationship matured through various trials, which led to Jake's removal from the team.

7. The Runaways

In the biographical drama film "The Runaways" (2010), written and directed by Floria Sigismondi, the storyline is taken from Cherie Currie's memoir "Neon Angel: Memoirs of a Runaway."

Set in the 1970s, the movie investigates the journey of a rock band. The central character is Cherie Currie, an aspiring teenage rock star who emulates David Bowie's iconic style.

Cherie meets Joan Jett and record producer Kim Fowley, who are looking for a blonde female member for their band. After auditioning, Cherie officially joined The Runaways, later signing with Mercury Record and achieving album success.

The bond of the band started to crack as Cherie's star power overshadowed the other members. However, their success began to become a boomerang for Cherie as she became a drug addict.

Cherie also suffered a mental breakdown after taking a lot of abuse, including being cornered by her own bandmates. She then decided to quit the band and work in a bakery. In this movie, Riley Keough plays Cherie's twin sister Marie Currie.

8. Under the Silver Lake

Under the Silver Lake (2018) is an American neo-noir black comedy, with a narrative written, directed, and produced by David Robert Mitchell.

This cinematic offering unfolds the story of a young man who gets caught up in a twisted and dangerous conspiracy while investigating the sudden disappearance of a neighbor. The mysterious 33-year-old Sam finds himself immersed in conspiracy theories.

That day Sam gets drunk and watches a movie with his mysterious new neighbor Sarah (Riley Keough). The next morning, Sam wakes up to find Sarah has left and moved out. Overcome with curiosity, he becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth.

One day, a news report about the death of a burned billionaire arouses his curiosity, especially because of a hat that he identifies as Sarah's. As the news unfolds, Sam's suspicions grow with each odd occurrence, which hints at something sinister behind Sarah's puzzling disappearance.

9. The Lodge

Riley Keough re-enters the realm of psychological horror, this time collaborating with directors Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala. "The Lodge" (2019) stars Riley, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh, Alicia Silverstone, and Richard Armitage.

The movie's story revolves around a woman and her two children, connected to her lover, who embark on a Christmas vacation to a remote lodge. Richard Hall, a married man researching an extremist cult, plans to marry Riley Keough's character Grace Marshall - the sole survivor of her father's cult's mass suicide.

The decision leads Laura Hall, Richard's wife, to tragically commit suicide, leaving her children behind. Months later, Richard invites Grace and her children to his family's cottage to bond.

During their stay, Grace's past comes to the surface as Richard's children discover horrifying evidence of his cult's history - a haunting videotape featuring deceased cult members. This revelation stirs up animosity, strains relationships and unleashes a wave of terror.

10. Hold the Dark

Released in 2018, Hold the Dark is an action thriller adapted from William Giraldi's novel. The narrative follows Russell Core, a writer immersed in the study of wolf behavior.

One day, a woman named Medora Slone (Riley Keough) contacts Russell. She asks for his help in tracking down a wolf that she believes has kidnapped three young children, including her 6-year-old son Bailey.

Russell tries to convince Medora that the wolf is not responsible, but her response remains mysterious and unsettling. The next day, Russell meets Illanaq, a middle-aged indigenous woman, who cryptically warns him of Medora's connection to evil.

Upon returning home, Russell discovers Medora's disappearance and tragically finds Bailey's lifeless body in their basement. As the investigation progresses, police surveillance collides with the local belief that Medora is possessed by a wolf demon known as tournaq.

This collection features ten Riley Keough movies that promise to be an enjoyable experience, especially for fans of suspenseful horror movies.

Covering a wide range of genres including horror, comedy-drama, heist stories, thrillers, and crime stories, Riley's filmography offers a diverse selection. Your choice depends on personal preference. So, which Riley Keough movie do you prefer?