Brie Larson is an incredible actress who is best known for her role as Captain Marvel. She began her drama studies at an early age and even has one recorded album that was released to the public back in 2005. Her celebrity status has continued to rise as she stars in hit films that put her name on the map.
She has been in so many hit films, but some rise above the rest as fans of her work pick their favorites. This list is a compilation of her best works where she plays a prominent role in a film. Keep reading to learn about 10 of Brie Larson's best films according to IMDb!
Free Fire, 2016 (6.4)
Brie Larson comprised the role of Justine in this film where she plays the role of the intermediary during an arms deal. Everything is going to plan until the dealer shows up with the wrong weapons and things take a turn for the worse. It is a fight to remember and Larson's role in this film helped it achieve a rating of 6.4 on IMDb.
Don Jon, 2013 (6.5)
Larson's role in this film is a bit smaller as she was cast in the role of Monica, Jon's sister who is obsessed with her phone. The film itself follows a man named Jon who is obsessed with X-rated films and hopes to discover more meaning within his own life. He meets a woman named Barbara and she turns his world upside down and it led to viewers giving it a rating of 6.5 on IMDb.
Kong: Skull Island, 2017 (6.6)
The Vietnam War has just ended, but the exploration of an uninhabited island in the South Pacific has just begun in this film. Those sent on the mission discover the error of their ways as the monsters come out to play, with one of those being Kong himself. Brie Larson plays the role of a photojournalist named Mason Weaver, and the suspense held within this film gave it a rating of 6.6 on IMDb.
Captain Marvel, 2019 (6.9)
This film is a part of the Marvel franchise and Brie Larson was cast as Carol Danvers, who is also known as Captain Marvel. The movie revolves around her life as she becomes this legendary hero after crash landing during a risky experiment.
She soon learns that there is more to her past than she remembers and it is up to her to uncover the truth while keeping those she loves out of harm's way. Her epic performance in this role helped the movie achieve its IMDb rating of 6.9 as viewers reminisce about the captivating storyline of this film.
The Glass Castle, 2017 (7.1)
Jeanette Walls is played by Larson in this film, and the film follows her rough nomadic upbringing. It dives into the reality of living with an alcoholic father, as well as abusive family members, and frequently plans her eventual escape from this lifestyle. It is full of hardship and heartache which is what helped its rating rise to a 7.1 on IMDb.
The Spectacular Now, 2013 (7.1)
Larson played the smaller role of Cassidy in this film, the popular ex-girlfriend of the main character named Sutter. It follows his journey as he deals with alcoholism and thoughts about his future while changing his ways for a nice girl with everything planned out. The pair go on an incredible journey that ended up giving the film a rating of 7.1 on IMDb.
21 Jump Street, 2012 (7.2)
A pair of underperforming cops are sent to work undercover in a high school during this film. They have to work to fit in, but things grow more complicated as one falls in love with a girl named Molly, who is played by Larson.
It is filled with comedy, as well as suspense, as the undercover officers attempt to crack the case. It was given a rating of 7.2 on IMDb and is worth a watch for those who have yet to see it.
Short Term 12, 2013 (8.0)
A counselor named Grace is played by Larson in this film as she attempts to help children in the foster care system. She deals with issues of past emotional trauma, as well as the decision whether or not to keep a surprise pregnancy. The film was rated 8.0 on IMDb as users follow along on her journey to unpack her emotional baggage.
Room, 2015 (8.1)
This is a thrilling movie that follows Ma and her son as they survive within a tiny shed after she was kidnapped by a man several years before. Ma, played by Larson, creates an entire universe for her son within the shed, but that all changes when she makes the decision to escape. It is a thrilling story that IMDb users gave a rating of 8.1 as viewers watch them struggle to adjust to their new life outside of confinement.
Avengers: Endgame, 2019 (8.4)
Larson was given a snazzy new haircut for this film where she once again played the role of Captain Marvel. She showed up when they needed her most as the Avengers went back in time to stop Thanos from continuing down his path of destruction. Viewers gave this film an 8.4 on IMDb, which puts it at the top of this list as the best movie that Larson has ever been apart of.