Remembering Diane Keaton's unforgettable performances in these movies streaming on OTT

A shockwave washed over Hollywood with the news of the legendary Diane Keaton's death on October 11, 2025 at the age of 79 in California. People magazine dropped the news first which came as a shock since the star had not been seen in public for quite some time and no official world about her illness had ever been confirmed by her till date. Throughout her career, Keaton had given some iconic performances such as in Annie Hall (1977) that helped her win her first Oscar for Best Actress. She will forever be remembered for Al Pacino's The Godfather movies. To honour her incredible works, let's catch some of her brilliant films on OTTplay Premium.

Diane Keaton's iconic movies you must watch:

The Godfather

Based on author Mario Puzo's 1969 namesake novel, The Godfather is remembered as a cult classic franchise in the cinema world. Diane Keaton had played Kay Adams, who's Al Pacino's character Michael Corleone's love interest and second wife. The story follows the powerful Italian mafia The Corleone family and the transition of power from the aging patriarch Don Vito Corleone to his youngest son Michael Corleone, who initially wants nothing to do with the mafia business but later turns legend.

Father of the Bride

This comedy drama is remembered for Steve Martin, Diane Keaton and Martin Short's performances, making Father of the Bride a brilliant film franchise. For the unversed, the 1991 film is actually the remake of the 1950 namesake film which itself is based on the 1949 novel by Edward Streeter. Steve Martin and Diana Keaton played the parents of the leading bride as George and Nina Banks. The 1991 film's success helped it garner two more flicks in 1995 and 2020 with same title.

Book Club: The Next Chapter

Another comedy drama which is the sequel to the 2018 film Book Club, and Diane Keaton worked in both the films. The romantic drama focuses on four lifelong friends to travel to Italy for a gateway trip that turns out a cross-country adventure leading to bags are stolen by thieves posing as porters, and they also spend a night in a local jail after a misunderstanding with a policeman. The 2023 sequel reunites the main cast of Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen.

Finding Dory

This Disney animated comedy drama is both a sequel and spin-off of Finding Nemo (2003). Diane Keaton played Dory's mother Jenny in this film. Finding Dory is about a forgetful blue tang fish who suddenly remembers her long-lost family and sets off on a journey to find them. Set one year after the events of Finding Nemo, this film follows Dory, Marlin, and Nemo on an adventure across the ocean to California to help Dory's find her lost family.

The Godfather Part II

Diane Keaton had reprised her role as Kay Adamas, the wife of mafia boss Michael Corleone. This 1974 film serves as the prequel to the original 1972 Godfather film that contrasts the lives of Vito Corleone and his son Michael Corleone. The prequel follows Michael's descent into the ruthlessness as he tries to expand the criminal empire in the late 1950s, while flashbacks of Vito's rise from a poor immigrant to a powerful mob boss in the 20th century.

Father of the Bride Part II

This sequel to the 1991 film was released in 1995, bringing back Steve Martin and Diane Keaton as the Banks couple. Father of the Bride Part II follows the story of George and Nina Banks who's lives turn upside down when they learn that they are pregnant at the same time when their daughter is expecting her first child. This creates a hilarious showdown with stressful situations as George faces to become father again and a grandfather for the first time.

FAQs:

Q. Why is Diane Keaton so famous?

A. Diane Keaton is an Oscar-winning actress and director known for both her quirky comic roles. She's widely remembered for her role in Anne Hall (1977) and The Godfather film franchise.

Q. What happened to Diane Keaton?

A. Oscar-winning legendary actress Diane Keaton took her last breath on October 11, 2025 at the age of 79 in California. However, the reason of her death is not revealed.