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The Best Emma Stone Movies Ranked

From Academy Award Wins to Iconic Coming of Age Hits

Explore the finest films of Emma Stone's career, featuring her Oscar-winning performances, blockbuster hits, and critically acclaimed indie roles.

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About Emma Stone

Emma Stone

In an industry that often demands its starlets be either the untouchable ice queen or the girl next door, Emma Stone has carved out a third, far more interesting space: the high-wire act of the prestige weirdo. She arrived in the mid-aughts with a raspy voice and a comedic timing that felt decades older than her resume, turning a breakout role in Superbad into a launching pad for a new kind of Hollywood heroine. She didn't just play the love interest; she possessed a grounded, sardonic wit that made her feel like the smartest person in the room long before she began sweeping up Academy Awards.

The magnetic pull of her performances lies in a rare refusal to be precious. Whether she is weaponizing a rumor mill in Easy A or navigating the pastel melancholia of La La Land, there is a total absence of vanity in her work. Audiences gravitate toward her because she feels like a co-conspirator rather than a distant idol. Even in blockbuster fare like The Amazing Spider-Man and its sequel, she managed to inject a Shakespearean gravity into Gwen Stacy, ensuring the character’s legacy outlived the franchise itself. This relatability served as her early trademark, but her evolution into a true chameleon has been her most daring feat.

Her creative partnership with visionary directors like Yorgos Lanthimos has fundamentally shifted the trajectory of her career, moving her away from standard Hollywood prestige toward something much more visceral and avant-garde. In The Favourite, she weaponized her wide-eyed innocence to play a ruthless social climber, and she pushed that physical absurdity even further in Poor Things. As Bella Baxter, she delivered a performance that was both a masterclass in physical comedy and a profound deconstruction of female agency, proving she is more interested in the grotesque and the miraculous than the polished and the predictable. This streak of bold choices continues to define her current era, seen in the jagged vignettes of Kinds of Kindness and the anticipation surrounding her upcoming project Bugonia.

Even when she isn't reinventing her own physicality, she anchors ensemble pieces with a sharp, reactive energy. She held her own against technical giants in Birdman and brought a quiet, focused dignity to her portrayal of Billie Jean King in Battle of the Sexes. She can jump from the high-stakes drama of The Help to the neon-soaked absurdity of Zombieland and its follow-up, Double Tap, without losing a shred of her inherent cool. It is this versatility—the ability to be a slapstick comedian, a vulnerable romantic, and a terrifyingly focused strategist—that makes her the definitive actor of her generation. She has traded the safety of being a "relatable" star for the unpredictability of a true artist, ensuring that every time she appears on screen, we aren't quite sure who we are going to meet, but we know we won't be able to look away.

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Emma Stone in Magic in the Moonlight (2014)
Magic in the Moonlight
2014

Set in the 1920s French Riviera, a master magician is commissioned to try and expose a psychic as a fraud.

Comedy
Drama
Colin Firth, Emma Stone, Hamish Linklater, Marcia Gay Harden
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Emma Stone in Irrational Man (2015)
Irrational Man
2015

On a small town college campus, a philosophy professor in existential crisis gives his life new purpose when he enters into a relationship with his student.

Drama
Comedy
Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Jamie Blackley, Parker Posey
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Emma Stone in The Croods: A New Age (2020)
The Croods: A New Age
2020

Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.

Animation
Family
1h 35m
Joel Crawford
Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener

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Emma Stone in Cruella (2021)
Cruella
2021

In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.

Comedy
Crime
2h 14m
Craig Gillespie
Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser
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Emma Stone in Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)
Zombieland: Double Tap
2019

Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family.

Horror
Comedy
1h 39m
Ruben Fleischer
Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin
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Emma Stone in Bugonia (2025)
Bugonia
2025

Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

Science Fiction
Thriller
1h 59m
Yorgos Lanthimos
Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias
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Emma Stone in Gangster Squad (2013)
Gangster Squad
2013

Los Angeles, 1949. Ruthless, Brooklyn-born mob king Mickey Cohen runs the show in this town, reaping the ill-gotten gains from the drugs, the guns, the prostitutes and — if he has his way — every wire bet placed west of Chicago. And he does it all with the protection of not only his own paid goons, but also the police and the politicians who are under his control. It’s enough to intimidate even the bravest, street-hardened cop… except, perhaps, for the small, secret crew of LAPD outsiders led by Sgt. John O’Mara and Jerry Wooters who come together to try to tear Cohen’s world apart.

Crime
Drama
1h 53m
Ruben Fleischer
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Emma Stone in Battle of the Sexes (2017)
Battle of the Sexes
2017

The true story of the 1973 tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.

Drama
Comedy
2h 1m
Valerie Faris
Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough, Sarah Silverman
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Emma Stone in Easy A (2010)
Easy A
2010

Olive, an average high school student, sees her below-the-radar existence turn around overnight once she decides to use the school's gossip grapevine to advance her social standing. Now her classmates are turning against her and the school board is becoming concerned, including her favorite teacher and the distracted guidance counselor. With the support of her hilariously idiosyncratic parents and a little help from a long-time crush, Olive attempts to take on her notorious new identity and crush the rumor mill once and for all.

Comedy
1h 33m
Will Gluck
Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Amanda Bynes, Dan Byrd
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Emma Stone in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
2014

For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

Action
Adventure
2h 21m
Marc Webb
Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan
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Emma Stone in Kinds of Kindness (2024)
Kinds of Kindness
2024

A triptych fable following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader.

Drama
Comedy
2h 44m
Yorgos Lanthimos
Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley
Why it ranks

Embracing the brutalist aesthetic of an anthology format, Stone leans into the grotesque and the absurd with a chilling, total commitment. This triptych of roles underscores her evolution into a high-art muse who prioritizes challenging, experimental narratives over conventional leading-lady status.

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Emma Stone in Zombieland (2009)
Zombieland
2009

Columbus has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee doesn't have fears. If he did, he'd kick their ever-living ass. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they're about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other.

Comedy
Horror
1h 27m
Ruben Fleischer
Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin
Why it ranks

Playing a hardened survivor in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Stone showcased a grit and cynicism that contrasted perfectly with her earlier, sunnier roles. It remains a crucial example of her versatility, proving she could adapt her comedic sensibilities to a high-concept, genre-blending environment without losing her edge.

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Emma Stone in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
The Amazing Spider-Man
2012

Peter Parker is an outcast high schooler abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.

Action
Adventure
2h 16m
Marc Webb
Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary
Why it ranks

In a genre often criticized for one-dimensional love interests, Stone’s Gwen Stacy became the emotional heartbeat of the franchise, exhibiting a sharp intelligence and tragic weight. She single-handedly elevated the superhero formula through a chemistry-heavy performance that felt more like an intimate indie romance than a blockbuster.

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Emma Stone in The Favourite (2018)
The Favourite
2018

England, early 18th century. The close relationship between Queen Anne and Sarah Churchill is threatened by the arrival of Sarah's cousin, Abigail Hill, resulting in a bitter rivalry between the two cousins to be the Queen's favourite.

History
Comedy
2h 0m
Yorgos Lanthimos
Emma Stone, Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult
Why it ranks

Playing a ruthless social climber disguised as a wide-eyed victim, Stone demonstrated a masterful command of acidic wit and period-piece subversion. This venomous pivot showcased her ability to hold the screen against seasoned heavyweights while weaponizing her innate likability for much darker, more manipulative ends.

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Emma Stone in The Help (2011)
The Help
2011

Aibileen Clark is a middle-aged African-American maid who has spent her life raising white children and has recently lost her only son; Minny Jackson is an African-American maid who has often offended her employers despite her family's struggles with money and her desperate need for jobs; and Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan is a young white woman who has recently moved back home after graduating college to find out her childhood maid has mysteriously disappeared. These three stories intertwine to explain how life in Jackson, Mississippi revolves around "the help"; yet they are always kept at a certain distance because of racial lines.

Drama
2h 26m
Tate Taylor
Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer
Why it ranks

As the moral compass of this ensemble drama, Stone utilized her empathetic screen presence to bridge the gap between burgeoning stardom and prestige storytelling. This pivotal leading turn proved she could anchor a serious commercial hit, transitioning her successfully from teen comedies to adult-oriented awards fare.

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Emma Stone in Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
2011

Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.

Comedy
Drama
1h 58m
Glenn Ficarra
Why it ranks

Stone’s undeniable chemistry with Ryan Gosling first ignited here, where her impeccable timing turned a supporting role into the film’s comedic engine. She proved that her husky-voiced charm could elevate a standard romantic subplot into something genuinely sharp and sophisticated.

4
Emma Stone in Poor Things (2023)
Poor Things
2023

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

Science Fiction
Romance
2h 21m
Yorgos Lanthimos
Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef
Why it ranks

Stone’s feral, fearless physical comedy as Bella Baxter represents a total ego-dissolution, marking a singular peak in her collaboration with Yorgos Lanthimos. This role shattered any remaining 'girl next door' archetypes, proving she is arguably the most adventurous Oscar-winning leading lady of her generation.

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Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.

Comedy
1h 53m
Greg Mottola
Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader
Why it ranks

Though purely a supporting debut, Stone’s presence in this raunchy classic was an immediate announcement of a major new talent with a preternatural gift for deadpan delivery. She managed to carve out a distinct identity within a male-dominated cast, instantly becoming the most interesting person in the room.

2

A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with friends and family prove more difficult than expected.

Why it ranks

In a film defined by its technical artifice, Stone provides a raw, electric jolt of cynicism that grounds the kinetic energy of the production. Her explosive, wide-eyed monologues served as a career-redefining moment, earning her first Academy Award nomination and signaling her arrival as a formidable dramatic force.

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Emma Stone in La La Land (2016)
La La Land
2016

Mia, an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and Sebastian, a jazz musician, scrapes by playing cocktail party gigs in dingy bars, but as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.

Comedy
Drama
2h 9m
Damien Chazelle
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt
Why it ranks

Anchoring this modern technicolor dream with a grounded, soulful vulnerability, Stone transformed a traditional ingenue role into a definitive portrait of artistic sacrifice. It is the performance that cemented her status as a genuine Hollywood icon capable of carrying a massive, genre-defying spectacle through sheer charisma.

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Emma Stone won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in La La Land, a romantic musical that showcases her versatile acting and singing skills.

Emma Stone has successfully blended blockbuster hits like The Amazing Spider-Man with critically acclaimed indie films like The Favourite and Poor Things, demonstrating her range across genres and styles.

Emma Stone has collaborated with acclaimed directors such as Damien Chazelle in La La Land, Alejandro González Iñárritu in Birdman, and Yorgos Lanthimos in The Favourite and Poor Things, contributing to the diverse artistry of her filmography.

Emma Stone's comedic prowess shines in movies like Superbad, Easy A, and Crazy, Stupid, Love., where her sharp timing and wit bring a distinctive charm to her characters.

Emma Stone has showcased her versatility across various genres including drama in The Help, science fiction in Poor Things, romantic comedy in Crazy, Stupid, Love., and horror-comedy in Zombieland.

Many of Emma Stone's best films explore complex female characters navigating personal and professional challenges, often blending humor with emotional depth, as seen in Birdman, La La Land, and Battle of the Sexes.

Emma Stone stands out in ensemble casts like The Favourite and Birdman through her ability to balance strong individual presence with seamless interaction, adding depth and nuance to the group dynamic.
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