01 A supporting attorney working alongside Michael B. Jordan on death-row appeals.
Brie Larson – 10 Best Movies
By Vlad Zakh · July 27, 2026
United States Drama thought provoking
Room is the devastating performance that should define her, ahead of the Captain Marvel blockbuster run. Short Term 12 came first and basically set it up, and Lessons in Chemistry shows her heading back toward smaller, character-driven work.
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02 A television lead as a 1950s chemist turned reluctant cooking-show host.
03 Her feature directorial debut, also starring as a woman chasing a childhood dream.
04 A war photographer navigating a mysterious, monster-filled island.
05 A grounded supporting role in an acclaimed teen coming-of-age drama.
06 A supporting love-interest role in the buddy-cop comedy reboot.
07 A breakout performance as a caretaker at a group home for at-risk teenagers.
08 A pivotal role in the franchise's climactic battle against Thanos.
09 The MCU's most powerful hero, introduced in her own standalone origin film.
10 An Oscar-winning performance as a mother raising her son in captivity.