The 25+ Best Brie Larson Movies
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1Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Joan AllenHeld captive for years in an enclosed space, a woman (Brie Larson) and her young son (Jacob Tremblay) finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for the first time.More Room
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- 2Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman VellaniCarol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. However, unintended consequences see her shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with two other superheroes to form the Marvels.More The Marvels
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3Brie Larson, Stephanie Beatriz, Melora WaltersA supervisor (Brie Larson) at a group home for at-risk teens connects with a new resident (Kaitlyn Dever) while facing a personal crisis of her own.More Short Term 12- #15 of 17 onThe Best Rami Malek Movies And TV Shows That Prove He Has The Range
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4Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran CulkinIn the vibrant cinematic experience of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Scott Pilgrim, played by Michael Cera, is a bass guitarist for garage band Sex Bob-omb who falls head over heels for Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). However, to win her heart, he must confront and defeat her seven evil exes, each with their unique abilities. Directed by Edgar Wright, this action-comedy film skilfully blends elements of romance and video game culture while offering a visually striking representation of youth culture in Toronto. It's a movie that doesn't shy away from its comic book roots, showcasing dynamic fight scenes and quirky humor throughout.- #456 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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Captain Marvel
Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben MendelsohnIn the Marvel Universe's first female-led film, Captain Marvel, Vers (Brie Larson) is a Kree warrior with a past she can't remember. Plagued by strange dreams and images of another life on Earth, she finds herself caught in an intergalactic struggle between her own kind and the Skrulls, a shape-shifting alien race. When she crash-lands on Earth in 1995, Vers teams up with young S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Nick Fury (Samuel L Jackson), embarking on a journey to unravel her forgotten past. As the story unfolds, Vers discovers her true identity as Carol Danvers - Captain Marvel - and harnesses her incredible powers to end the war. This action-packed superhero flick offers mesmerizing visual effects and gripping storytelling while introducing significant characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.More Captain Marvel- Dig Deeper...Things You Didn't Know About Captain Marvel
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6Johnny Depp, Channing Tatum, Ice CubeIn 21 Jump Street, Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum), two underachieving cops, are sent back to high school in an undercover operation. Their mission is to bring down a synthetic drug ring run by the popular kid, Eric (Dave Franco). As they navigate teenage drama and old high school rivalries, they must avoid blowing their cover. This action-comedy, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, won the Golden Trailer award for Best Comedy Poster. It's a comedic twist on crime dramas with a dash of nostalgic high school reminiscence.More 21 Jump Street- #27 of 98 onThe Best Movies Based On TV Shows
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Kong: Skull Island
Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Brie LarsonScientists, soldiers and adventurers unite to explore a mythical, uncharted island in the Pacific Ocean. Cut off from everything they know, they venture into the domain of the mighty Kong, igniting the ultimate battle between man and nature. As their mission of discovery soon becomes one of survival, they must fight to escape from a primal world where humanity does not belong. 
8Brie Larson, Naomi Watts, Woody HarrelsonThe Glass Castle is a 2017 drama film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, based on Jeannette Walls's 2005 memoir of the same name. Brie Larson stars Jeannette Walls, the eldest daughter of deeply dysfunctional Rex (Woody Harrelson) and Rose Mary Walls (Naomi Watts).
9Free Fire
Sharlto Copley, Armie Hammer, Brie LarsonWhen a black-market arms deal goes outrageously wrong, Justine finds herself caught in the crossfire, forced to navigate through a warehouse full of trigger-happy madmen who are all hanging on for dear life.
10Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie LarsonIn The Spectacular Now, Sutter Keely (Miles Teller), a charismatic high-school senior with a fondness for libations, embarks on a whirlwind journey of self-discovery after his breakup with his girlfriend. A chance encounter with the introverted Aimee Finicky (Shailene Woodley) leads to an unlikely friendship that blossoms into something deeper. This coming-of-age drama, sprinkled with elements of romance and comedy, explores themes of adolescence, love, and the harsh realities of growing up. It won a Special Jury Award for Acting at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, affirming its compelling narrative and strong performances.More The Spectacular Now- #75 of 169 onThe 150+ Best Teen Romance Movies, Ranked
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11Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway, Emily BluntNew Jersey bartender Jon Martello (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) knows what's important: his friends, his family, his car, his church, his sexual conquests -- and porn. In fact, Jon is a porn addict and has never had a genuine relationship with a woman. However, when he meets Barbara (Scarlett Johansson) he has to change his operating methods, because Barbara won't be bedded easily. For the first time in his life, Jon begins a real courtship, but his obsession with erotica threatens to ruin everything.More Don Jon- #13 of 15 on15 Actor Passion Projects That No One Wanted To See
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- 12Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Bradley WhitfordUnicorn Store is a 2019 comedy film directed and co-produced by Brie Larson. Kit (Brie Larson) is a failed artist who moves back in with her parents and takes a job up as an office worker, then one day, she receives a mysterious letter from an unnamed salesman (Samuel L. Jackson) who invites her to "The Store", a strange indeterminate place that sells "what you need."
13Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer13 Going on 30 is a romantic comedy-drama film, a charming tale of childhood fantasies colliding with adult realities. Jenna Rink (Jennifer Garner), an awkward 13-year-old girl, makes a wish to be thirty, flirty, and thriving. To her surprise, she wakes up the next day as a 30-year-old woman living in New York City. Matt Flamhaff (Mark Ruffalo), Jenna's childhood friend, becomes an unexpected yet significant character in her new life. The movie explores Jenna's journey navigating this new world filled with professional success but personal confusion. While grappling with her meteoric rise in a fashion magazine and complex love life, she learns valuable lessons about authenticity and true happiness.More 13 Going on 30- #425 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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14Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie LarsonTrainwreck is a comedic slice of life that delves into the chaotic world of Amy Townsend (Amy Schumer), an uninhibited magazine writer with a knack for disaster. When she's assigned to profile the charming sports doctor Aaron Conners (Bill Hader), Amy's resolute commitment to her hedonistic lifestyle wavers. Director Judd Apatow weaves a narrative filled with sharp humor and unexpected tenderness, as Amy navigates her tumultuous personal life. LeBron James, in a surprising turn as himself, adds an additional layer of levity to this unconventional romantic comedy. The film was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards, underscoring its unique blend of humor and heart.More Trainwreck- #68 of 80 onThe Greatest Female-Led Comedy Movies
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15Just Peck
Marcia Cross, Octavia Spencer, Brie LarsonJust Peck is a 2009 American comedy film directed by Michael A. Nickles and written by Marc Arneson.
16Luke Wilson, Logan Lerman, Brie LarsonRoy Eberhardt (Logan Lerman) has moved so often he has lost track of how many times he has changed schools. After moving from Montana to Florida's Gulf Coast, he befriends Beatrice (Brie Larson) and her brother. The siblings show Roy their hideaway, where they secretly take care of a flock of wild owls. When they learn that a restaurant will be built where the owls live, the three decide to enlist the help of a local policeman (Luke Wilson) to save the birds.
17Michael C. Hall, Lucy Liu, Chris MessinaAn emotionally inert 35-year-old (Michael C. Hall) finds his life opening up when he begins a relationship with a former classmate's 18-year-old daughter.
18Remember the Daze
Katrina Begin, Melonie Diaz, Leighton Meester
19Digging for Fire
Jake Johnson, Rosemarie DeWitt, Brie Larson
20Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Brie LarsonThe Gambler is an upcoming drama film written by Fyodor Dostoevsky and directed by Szabolcs Hajdu.
21Rooney Mara, Georgia King, Brie LarsonA manipulative childhood acquaintance (Georgia King) worms her way into a teenager's (Rooney Mara) circle of friends at an all-girls boarding school.
22Alexa PenaVega, Mika Boorem, Scout Taylor-ComptonIn the summer before starting high school, Julie (Alexa Vega) and her best friends, Hannah (Mika Boorem), Yancy (Kallie Flynn Childress) and Farrah (Scout Taylor-Compton), have a slumber party. They decide they're going to use the night to shed their nerdy reputations, and they end up in a scavenger hunt against a group of "popular" girls. To win, Julie and her friends have to steal a car and a boy's underpants and sneak into a nightclub, all without Julie's mom (Jane Lynch) finding out.More Sleepover- Dig Deeper...The Cast Of 'Sleepover' - Where Are They Now?
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23Jim Caviezel, Jake Lloyd, Mary McCormackAfter an accident ends his career as a hydroplane pilot, Jim McCormick (Jim Caviezel) settles into life as an air-conditioner mechanic, husband and father in a Midwestern town. The population of Madison, Ind., is relatively small, but it has been a fixture of national powerboat racing for years -- although that's in danger of ending. With life in the town being bleak enough as is, Jim, with the blessing of his wife (Mary McCormack) and son (Jake Lloyd), enters the 1971 Gold Cup hydroplane race.
24Danny DeVito, Katey Sagal, Brie LarsonHouse Broken, also known as No Place Like Home, is an American film directed by Sam Harper, released in 2009.
25Woody Harrelson, Ben Foster, Anne HecheIn 1999, Officer Dave Brown (Woody Harrelson), a 24-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, tends to follow his own code of rough justice. A number of years earlier, he was implicated in the death of a serial rapist. Brown's violent tendencies once again land him in hot water when a video of him beating up a suspect plays all over local TV. An assistant DA (Sigourney Weaver) pressures him to retire, but Brown edges closer and closer to a meltdown.More Rampart- #494 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
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26Christina Applegate, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyson HanniganFarce of the Penguins is a 2007 American direct-to-video parody of the 2005 French documentary film March of the Penguins. The film features Samuel L. Jackson as narrator, with the two main characters voiced by Bob Saget and Lewis Black. Five of Saget's former Full House co-stars also lent their voices to the film. Other additional voices were provided by Tracy Morgan, Christina Applegate, James Belushi, Whoopi Goldberg, Dane Cook, Abe Vigoda, Mo'Nique, and others.
27Ben Stiller, Greta Gerwig, Rhys IfansRoger Greenberg (Ben Stiller), a failed musician now making a living as a carpenter in New York, returns to Los Angeles to house-sit for his brother (Chris Messina). He is stranded there -- since he doesn't drive -- until his brother's assistant, Florence (Greta Gerwig), comes to his rescue. She is as much a lost soul as he is, and as the pair begin spending more time together, they form a significant connection -- giving Roger a much-needed reason to be happy.More Greenberg- #68 of 76 onThe Best Serious Movies Starring Comedians
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