The Top 10 Florence Pugh Movies, Ranked
A professional wrestler, a 1950s housewife, a psychiatrist in a Christopher Nolan movie, and most recently a Marvel superhero, these are just some of the many roles Florence Pugh has taken on in her decade long career. Florence Pugh entered the world of movies as a young teenager, starring in the British indie-film, The Falling, a coming of age psychological thriller about a girl who suddenly collapses, and triggers a mysterious fainting epidemic in her new school. It was a performance that showcased her emotional depth and maturity early on, and opened the door to many more roles.
Since then, Florence Pugh has built a career as one of the most versatile actresses by carefully selecting a series of well-acclaimed projects to be part of. Following her debut film in 2014, she’s appeared in several movies like Lady Macbeth, and Outlaw King. But it is her 2019 trifecta in Fighting with My Family, Midsommar, and Little Women that truly showcased her versatility and range. Taking on three very different and equally challenging roles, she delivered three back-to-back hits in a single year, cementing her status as a household name and one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood.
It’s been onwards and upwards for Florence ever since. She has taken on bigger projects, starring in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, making her Marvel debut as Yelena Belova, Natasha Romanoff’s adoptive sister in Black Widow, and eventually headlining her own Marvel movie, Thunderbolts*. But amid all the big blockbusters, Pugh has not forgotten her roots. She continues to balance her career by taking on indie roles that showcase her range and passion for storytelling. Florence has built an impressive portfolio in the past decade, here are 10 of her best career defining performances, and where to watch them online.
Thunderbolts*, or the self-proclaimed “New Avengers,” is Marvel’s most recent ensemble superhero action film, starring Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, the adoptive sister of Natasha Romanoff. Thunderbolts* did not generate massive pre-release buzz like some of its superhero counterparts, but after its release, the film received widespread fan and critical acclaim for the new direction Marvel has taken. Unlike other films under its banner, Thunderbolts* is not packed with elaborate CGI action sequences or flashy superheroes with extravagant powers. Instead, the movie assembles a group of antiheroes, forgotten characters with morally ambiguous motives, dark pasts, or criminal histories, brought together as the city's last hope against government control and manipulation.
At the center of it all is Yelena Belova, a tough, sarcastic, emotionally guarded yet deeply caring assassin, struggling with her sense of identity, the trauma of growing up as a child assassin, and her search for purpose. Florence Pugh’s performance anchors the entire film with emotional vulnerability, proving that the story is as much about facing internal battles as it is about confronting external threats.
Dune: Part Two, the sequel to the cinematic masterpiece Dune, was even more popular than the original film. The movie continues the saga of Paul Atreides as he joins the Fremen to stand up against the forces that destroyed his family and claim his destiny as the prophesied leader. The film introduces a host of new characters, including the enigmatic Princess Irulan, daughter of Emperor Shaddam IV, played by Florence Pugh.
Though her role is limited in this installment, it lays the groundwork for a much deeper and more significant involvement in the next chapter. Irulan’s character is deeply intertwined with the political landscape of the Dune universe. In the second movie, Pugh’s character serves more as a silent observer, witnessing the events that unfold around her and positioning herself at the intersection of imperial power and the Bene Gesserit’s far-reaching influence.
Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh star in this emotionally intense romantic drama about a woman battling ovarian cancer in the prime of her life. We Live In Time uses a non-linear narrative to follow a couple’s ten-year journey as they navigate love, illness, and personal ambition. The story begins when Almut (Florence Pugh) accidentally hits Tobias (Andrew Garfield) with her car, and what starts as an unusual meet-cute gradually blossoms into a profound relationship. Their lives together unfold, from the birth of their daughter to Almut’s harrowing battle with cancer.
Both Andrew and Florence deliver raw, authentic, and deeply moving performances. Their on-screen chemistry is palpable, anchoring the film with emotional depth and sincerity.
