Our team compiled the best Emma Stone movies and here is what they came up with
Emma Stone is a talented and versatile actress who has starred in a variety of popular films over the years. Some of her most notable movies include Easy A, The Help, Crazy, Stupid, Love, The Amazing Spider-Man, Birdman, La La Land, and The Favourite. She has been praised for her comedic timing, emotional depth, and chemistry with her co-stars. She has received numerous awards and nominations for her performances, including an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in La La Land. Stone is considered one of the most talented actresses of her generation and continues to be a sought-after leading lady in Hollywood.
Here are the 18 best Emma Stone movies to check out on the streaming service.
1. Easy A (2010)
Rated PG-13, this film follows Olive, played by Stone, as she pretends to be promiscuous in order to boost her popularity at school. The film grossed $75 million at the box office and also starred Amanda Bynes, Penn Badgley, and Aly Michalka. Stone’s portrayal of Olive was praised for its authenticity and comedic timing.
2. The Help (2011)
Rated PG-13, this movie set in the 1960s follows a young white woman, Eugenia Skeeter Phelan, played by Stone, as she uncovers the racism and mistreatment of black maids in her hometown. The film grossed over $216 million and also starred Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, and Bryce Dallas Howard. Stone’s portrayal of Skeeter was praised for its nuance and emotional depth.
3. Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)
Rated PG-13, this romantic comedy follows the romantic exploits of a group of characters, including Stone’s character Hannah, who is in a relationship with Jacob, played by Ryan Gosling. The film grossed over $142 million and also starred Steve Carell and Julianne Moore. Stone’s chemistry with Gosling was praised by critics.
4. The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Rated PG-13, this superhero film follows Peter Parker, played by Andrew Garfield, as he becomes Spider-Man and fights crime in New York City. Stone plays Gwen Stacy, Peter’s love interest. The film grossed over $757 million and also starred Rhys Ifans and Martin Sheen. Stone’s chemistry with Garfield was praised by critics.
5. Birdman (2014)
Rated R, this black comedy-drama film follows a former actor, Riggan Thomson, played by Michael Keaton, as he tries to mount a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory. Stone plays Sam Thomson, Riggan’s recovering-addict daughter. The film grossed over $103 million and also starred Emma’s co-stars were Naomi Watts, Andrea Riseborough and Zach Galifianakis. Stone’s performance was praised for its intensity and vulnerability.
6. La La Land (2016)
Rated PG-13, this romantic musical film follows the love story between Mia, played by Stone, and Sebastian, played by Ryan Gosling. The film grossed over $446 million and also starred J.K. Simmons and Finn Wittrock. Stone’s performance was praised for its emotional depth and singing abilities.
7. The Favourite (2018)
Rated R, this period drama film set in early 18th century England, follows the relationship between Queen Anne, played by Olivia Colman, and two courtiers, Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, played by Rachel Weisz and Abigail Masham, played by Stone. The film grossed over $95 million and also starred Nicholas Hoult and Joe Alwyn. Stone’s performance was praised for its intensity and vulnerability.
8. Cruella (2021)
Rated PG-13, this crime-comedy film is based on the character Cruella de Vil from the Disney animated film 101 Dalmatians and follows the origin story of a young Cruella, played by Stone. The film also starred Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, and Paul Walter Hauser. Stone’s performance was praised for her ability to bring depth and nuance to the iconic villain. Box office numbers: $113 Million
9. The Croods (2013)
Rated PG, this animated adventure film follows the prehistoric Crood family as they embark on a journey to find a new home. Stone voices the character of Eep, the teenage daughter of the Crood family. The film also starred the voices of Ryan Reynolds, Nicolas Cage, and Cloris Leachman. Stone’s vocal performance was praised for its energy and comedic timing. Box office numbers: $587 Million
10. Superbad (2007)
Rated R, this comedy film follows two high schoolers, played by Jonah Hill and Michael Cera, as they try to score alcohol for a party. Stone plays Jules, the love interest of Hill’s character. The film also starred Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Seth Rogen. Stone’s performance was praised for its comedic timing and charm. Box office numbers: $121 Million
11. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
Rated PG-13, this superhero film is a sequel to 2012’s The Amazing Spider-Man and follows Peter Parker as he battles new villains and struggles with his dual identity. Stone reprises her role as Gwen Stacy. The film also starred Andrew Garfield, Jamie Foxx, and Dane DeHaan. Stone’s performance was praised for its emotional depth and chemistry with Garfield. Box office numbers: $709 Million
12. Aloha (2015)
Rated PG-13, this romantic comedy-drama film follows a defense contractor, played by Bradley Cooper, as he reconnects with an old love, played by Rachel McAdams, while on a work assignment in Hawaii. Stone plays Allison Ng, a young Air Force pilot who becomes romantically involved with Cooper’s character. The film also starred Bill Murray and John Krasinski. Stone’s performance was praised for its charm and energy. Box office numbers: $26 Million
13. Battle of the Sexes (2017)
Rated PG-13, this sports comedy-drama film is based on the true story of the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King, played by Stone, and Bobby Riggs, played by Steve Carell. The film also starred Andrea Riseborough and Elisabeth Shue. Stone’s performance was praised for its depth and nuance, and her physical transformation for the role. Box office numbers: $12 Million
14. The House Bunny (2008)
Rated PG-13, this comedy film follows a Playboy Bunny, played by Anna Faris, as she becomes the house mother of a sorority. Stone plays Natalie, one of the sorority sisters. The film also starred Emma Stone, Kat Dennings, and Rumer Willis. Stone’s performance was praised for its comedic timing and her ability to hold her own against the more experienced comedic actors in the film. Box office numbers: $70 million
15. Irrational Man (2015)
Rated R, this crime-drama film is directed by Woody Allen and follows a tormented philosophy professor, played by Joaquin Phoenix, who becomes involved with a student, played by Stone. The film also starred Parker Posey and Jamie Blackley. Stone’s performance was praised for her ability to hold her own against Phoenix’s more intense performance. Box office numbers: $15 million
16. Magic in the Moonlight (2014)
Rated PG-13, this romantic comedy film is directed by Woody Allen and follows a magician, played by Colin Firth, as he tries to expose a psychic, played by Stone, as a fraud. The film also starred Jacki Weaver, Eileen Atkins, and Simon McBurney. Stone’s performance was praised for her ability to bring depth and nuance to her character and her chemistry with Firth. Box office numbers: $62 million
17. Gangster Squad (2013)
Rated R, this crime-drama film is set in the 1940s and follows a group of Los Angeles police officers as they try to take down a notorious gangster, played by Sean Penn. Stone plays Grace Faraday, the gangster’s girlfriend. The film also starred Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Nick Nolte. Stone’s performance was praised for her ability to convey the character’s complexity and her chemistry with her co-stars. Box office numbers: $105 million
18. The Rocker (2008)
Rated PG-13, this comedy-drama film follows a failed drummer, played by Rainn Wilson, as he joins his nephew’s high school band and becomes a rock star. Stone plays Amelia, the band’s manager. The film also starred Christina Applegate, Jeff Garlin, and Josh Gad. Stone’s performance was praised for its comedic timing and her ability to hold her own against the more experienced comedic actors in the film. Box office numbers: $6 million