Summary

• Noah remains one of the most acclaimed biblical movies due to its stellar cast and Aronofsky's signature themes.
• Stellar performances from Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, and the entire cast make Noah a standout in Aronofsky's filmography.
• Anthony Hopkins, Emma Watson, and Mark Margolis are also among Noah's big names.

Featuring a cast that includes some of Hollywood's best actors and actresses, Noah is filmmaker Darren Aronofsky's ambitious take on the classic biblical story of Noah, and his mission from God to build an ark that can withstand a ferocious storm. Although controversial upon release, Noah remains one of the most acclaimed movies about biblical events, and it owes that distinction largely to the strong performances of its cast.

Noah blends Aronofsky's signature themes of religion, moralism, and characters making complex decisions with beautiful cinematography and a sweeping score. Although the topics contained within Noah made it one of the most polarizing movies of 2014, Noah's commitment to its material and the inspired performances put it among Darren Aronofsky's best films. Noah reunited Aronofsky with Requiem for a Dream actress Jennifer Connelly, but featured stellar performances from across the entire cast.

Russell Crowe as Noah

Actor: Born in Wellington, New Zealand, on April 7, 1964, Russell Crowe became a bona fide Hollywood star thanks to his Oscar-winning turn as Maximus in Ridley Scott's Gladiator. Crowe made his onscreen acting debut playing an orphan in a 1972 episode of Australian TV series Spyforce. The actor steadily developed a respectable body of work in Australia, with his role as Kenny Larkin in the soap opera Neighbours being his big break. After making his movie debut in 1990 drama Prisoners of the Sun, Crowe would continue to secure quality roles before co-starring in Sam Raimi's 1995 Western The Quick and the Dead.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: One of Hollywood's most versatile actors, Crowe has starred in various genre films, such as L.A. Confidential, Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Cinderella Man, 3:10 to Yuma, American Gangster, Les Misérables, Man of Steel, The Nice Guys, and Thor: Love and Thunder as the Greek god Zeus.

Character: Crowe stars as Noah's titular protagonist, who, along with his family, works arduously to build the ark that God commanded be built in order to withstand a storm of, literally, biblical proportions. While Aronofsky takes liberties with his interpretation of Noah, Crowe's strong, leading presence makes the conflicted character feel familiar, which aids significantly in endearing him to audiences - despite some questionable actions.

Jennifer Conelly as Naameh

Actress: Born on December 12, 1970, in Cairo, New York, Connelly made her movie debut in the 1984 Sergio Leone crime film Once Upon a Time in America. Connelly would swiftly ride that momentum with notable appearances in the 1985 horror film Phenomena and the 1986 fantasy film Labyrinth alongside David Bowie. Known for her impressive range, Connelly would redefine her career with her unforgettable role as Marion Silver in Requiem for a Dream.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: One of the most prolific actresses in Hollywood, Connelly is known for her work in Once Upon a Time in America, Phenomena, Labyrinth, Dark City, Requiem for a Dream, A Beautiful Mind - for which she earned the Academy Award for Best Actress - Hulk, Blood Diamond, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Alita: Battle Angel, and Top Gun: Maverick.

Character: Connelly plays Naameh, Noah's loyal wife who, despite her worries about Noah's mission from God, does everything in her power to help her husband build the ark and successfully bring aboard one male and one female member of each animal species. Connelly delivers a solid performance as a source of for her husband, while also providing a more critical, questioning voice of reason.

Ray Winstone as Tubal-cain

Actor: Winstone was born in London, England, on February 19, 1957, and is notable for his prolific career that spans nearly five decades. Renowned for his distinctive dialect and typically spotted playing tough guys, Winstone has worked with auteurs like Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Aronofsky. Winstone made his acting debut in British crime drama The Sweeney in 1976. He would then make his movie bow in 1979's That Summer! as Steve Brodie - a role for which he would receive a BAFTA Award for Best Newcomer.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: Nil by Mouth, Sexy Beast, Last Orders, Ripley's Game, Cold Mountain, King Arthur, The Departed, Beowulf, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Ben-Hur, Hugo, Snow White and the Huntsman, and Black Widow are among some of Winstone's most notable works.

Character: Winstone plays Noah's nemesis, Tubal-cain, a man responsible for killing the protagonist's father when he was a child. As an adult, Tubal-cain attempts to earn age on the ark so that he and his men will be able to survive the destructive force of the flood. Noah denies Tubal-cain because of his life of sin, which sets in motion a plot for Winstone's character to build an army strong enough to kill Noah and take the ark for himself.

Emma Watson as Ila

Actress: Born in Paris, , on April 15, 1990, Emma Watson is best known as the Harry Potter franchise's Hermione Granger. After developing her skills at drama school, Watson would eventually audition for the role of Hermione in the live-action adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Since leaving the Wizarding World behind, Watson has become a Hollywood A-lister and a philanthropic force of nature.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: In addition to her work on the Harry Potter series, Watson is also known for The Perks of Being a Wallflower (alongside Noah co-star Logan Lerman), The Bling Ring, a fictionalized version of herself in This is the End, Belle in Beauty and the Beast, The Circle, and Little Women.

Character: Watson plays Ila in Noah - a young woman left orphaned after surviving a massacre in her community. Noah and his family decide to adopt Ila after also discovering that the attack has left her unable to bear children. Despite her circumstances, Ila demonstrates an aptitude for becoming a great mother, and after falling in love with Shem, eventually gives birth to twin girls. Although Ila was deemed unable to bear children, her miraculous pregnancy reinforces Noah's religious message.

Logan Lerman as Ham

Actor: Lerman was born on January 19, 1992, in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. Best known as the cinematic Percy Jackson, Lerman began his acting career at the age of eight in 2000's The Patriot. His performance in The Patriot would earn him a nomination for the Young Artist Award for Best Ensemble in a Feature Film. Lerman would follow that performance with roles in The Number 23, 3:10 to Yuma alongside Russell Crowe, and Gamer, before portraying Percy Jackson in the Percy Jackson franchise.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: The Patriot, The Number 23, 3:10 to Yuma, the Percy Jackson franchise, The Three Musketeers, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Fury, and Bullet Train are among Lerman's most notable onscreen credits.

Character: Lerman plays Ham, Noah and Naameh's second-oldest son. Despite the severity of the situation, Ham does his best to remain loyal to his father and his mission from God. Ham's impulsiveness eventually creates a rift between father and son, which Tubal-cain capitalizes on to gain an advantage over Noah. Nevertheless, Ham has a change of heart, and makes amends for betraying his family.

Anthony Hopkins as Methuselah

Actor: Philip Anthony Hopkins was born in Port Talbot, Wales, on December 31, 1947, and at 87-years-old, is still making notable appearances in film and TV. Also famed for his theater work, Hopkins's first role was in the 1964 stage play Julius Caesar as Metellus Cimber. Hopkins would soon make his TV debut in the 1965 British TV series The Man in Room 17, portraying Dr. Harding before eventually enjoying an illustrious film career. Some of the awards won by Hopkins include two Academy Awards (Best Actor for Silence of the Lambs and The Father), four BAFTAs, two Emmys, and an Olivier.

Notable Movies & TV shows: Anthony Hopkins' best movies include The Lion In Winter, A Bridge Too Far, The Elephant Man, Silence of the Lambs, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Nixon, Amistad, Legends of the Fall, The Mask of Zorro, Hannibal, Red Dragon, Beowulf alongside Ray Winstone, Westworld, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise as Odin.

Despite being his best-known role, Anthony Hopkins has only 16 minutes of screen time in Silence of the Lambs.

Character: Hopkins plays Methuselah, Noah's grandfather and one of the wisest men in the Old Testament. In addition to his role as Noah's grandfather, Methuselah also possesses the ability to interpret Noah's abstract dreams with incredible accuracy and precision. Despite Methuselah's wisdom, his enigmatic and mysterious ways consistently confound his family.

Douglas Booth as Shem

Actor: Born on July 9, 1992, in London, England, Booth ed the Curtis Brown acting agency at 15 and made his film debut as Sagar in 2006's Hunters of the Kahri. In addition to Booth's work as an actor, he has also been a er of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), a philanthropic organization committed to helping refugees seek safe age into other countries, since 2015.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: Some of Booth's most recognizable projects are Worried About the Boy, LOL, Romeo & Juliet, Jupiter Ascending, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Mary Shelley, and My Salinger Year.

Character: Booth plays Noah and Naameh's oldest son, Shem, and swiftly falls in love with Ila after Noah decides to save her. Although Shem's romantic endeavors create a rift between himself and Noah, Russell Crowe's character ultimately sees the error of his ways, as the new couple's twin daughters compel Noah to turn over a new leaf after previously promising to kill the babies.

Marton Csokas as Lamech

Actor: Marton Paul Csokas was born on June 30, 1966, in Invercargill, New Zealand. After graduating from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School in 1989 with a diploma in Acting, he embarked on his movie and TV career. Csokas swiftly made his acting debut in the 1990 New Zealand TV drama series Shark in the Park as Terry Mercer before developing his body of work even further.

Notable Movies & TV Shows: Some of Csokas's more notable projects include the Lord of the Rings trilogy as Celeborn, XXX, Kingdom of Heaven, Æon Flux, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, The Equalizer, and Into the Badlands.

Character: Csokas plays Lamech, Noah's father. Despite being killed within the film's opening minutes by Tubal-cain, Lamech encourages his son to embrace his gifts from God in the form of his visions. While Csokas's role is brief, it is instrumental in establishing Noah's contentious relationship with Tubal-cain.

Noah ing Cast & Characters

Madison Davenport as Na'el - Davenport plays Na'el, a love interest to Lerman's Ham. Best known for her TV appearances, Davenport's notable work includes From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, Black Mirror, Sharp Objects, and Sisters.

Nick Nolte as Samyaza - Nolte plays Samyaza, the leader of the rock monsters and one of the most ferocious creatures in the story. Nolte's leading man status in dramas and romances has earned him a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for three Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. Among his most notable credits are the 48hrs. buddy cop films alongside Eddie Murphy, The Deep, Cape Fear, Thin Red Line, Hulk, Hotel Rwanda, Tropic Thunder, Gangster Squad, The Mandalorian, and Poker Face.

Frank Langella as Og - Langella plays Og, a rock monster who, despite what his fellow monsters think about it, helps Noah and his family during the flood. Veteran actor Frank Langella is known for his diverse set of roles, with appearances as Dracula in Dracula, Frost/Nixon, The Box, Robot & Frank, and The Trial of Chicago 7. Langella continues to expand his body of work well into his 80s.

Mark Margolis as Magog - Frequent Aronofsky collaborator Mark Margolis plays the cruel rock monster Magog. The late Margolis was one of Hollywood's most prolific character actors with roles in Scarface, Pi, Requiem for a Dream, and The Fountainhead, before finding later fame as Hector Salamanca in Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul.

Kevin Durand as Rameel - Durand plays the rock monster Rameel, and his deep voice helps him stand out among his fellow cast of gruff, rocky creatures. Aside from Noah, Durand's notable credits include X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Resident Evil: Retribution, Smokin' Aces, Fruitvale Station, and The Butterfly Effect.