Where to watch the 15 best Scarlett Johansson movies

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Whether you love her for her early career as an indie starlet, or love her for portraying Black Widow in the MCU, there’s no denying that Scarlett Johansson has had a long and prosperous career in Hollywood. If you want to discover some of her best movies, check out our guide below.

From the late 90s and into the 2000s, Johansson was making a name for herself in numerous critically acclaimed indie films. From the angsty, coming-of-age Ghost World to the Oscar-winning dramedy Lost in Translation, Johansson was establishing herself as an actress who wasn’t afraid to take on lofty roles.

But Johansson’s career reached new heights in 2012 with the premiere of The Avengers. Filled with an all-star ensemble cast, the movie is seen as the true moment the Marvel Cinematic Universe took off, launching the largest franchise in Hollywood history.

And while Johansson has continued to star in numerous Avengers sequels, as well as her own standalone Black Widow film, the actress has largely returned to her dramatic roots in recent years. In fact, in 2020 alone Johansson was nominated for two Oscars: one for the bittersweet Marriage Story and the other for the Nazi-spoofing Jojo Rabbit.

Marriage Story takes the #1 spot on our ranking because, not only was it nominated for six Oscars, but it’s also incredibly deep, moving, and oftentimes painful. The movie follows the bitter divorce between a married couple and shows the ways it upends every aspect of their lives… turning two good-natured people into vengeful adversaries. Johansson was joined in the cast by Adam Driver, Laura Dern (who won an Oscar for her role), and Ray Liotta, among others.

Taking the #2 spot is her other Oscar nomination, Jojo Rabbit. The movie takes an absurdist look at what it must have been like to be a Nazi during the collapse of the regime at the end of World War II. While much of the movie is complete chaos and hilariously bombastic, Johansson brought a level of groundedness to the film, portraying a German mother secretly working against the Nazis.

But Johansson’s filmography has many more excellent movies to watch. From rom-coms like He’s Just Not That Into You to dystopic dramas about AI like Her, here are Scarlett Johansson’s 15 best movies and where to watch them.

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  1. Marriage Story

    Marriage Story

    2019

    IMDB 7.9 (346k)

    #1

    A stage director and an actress struggle through a grueling, coast-to-coast divorce that pushes them to their personal extremes.

  2. Jojo Rabbit

    Jojo Rabbit

    2019

    IMDB 7.9 (442k)

    #2

    A World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler, Jojo must confront his blind nationalism.

  3. The Avengers

    The Avengers

    2012

    IMDB 8.0 (1m)

    #3

    When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!

  4. Lost in Translation

    Lost in Translation

    2003

    IMDB 7.7 (490k)

    #4

    Two lost souls visiting Tokyo -- the young, neglected wife of a photographer and a washed-up movie star shooting a TV commercial -- find an odd solace and pensive freedom to be real in each other's company, away from their lives in America.

  5. Ghost World

    Ghost World

    2001

    IMDB 7.3 (126k)

    #5

    Two quirky, cynical teenaged girls try to figure out what to do with their lives after high school graduation. After they play a prank on an eccentric, middle aged record collector, one of them befriends him, which causes a rift in the girls' friendship.

  6. Girl with a Pearl Earring

    #6

    This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.

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  7. Her

    Her

    2013

    IMDB 8.0 (670k)

    #7

    In the not so distant future, Theodore, a lonely writer, purchases a newly developed operating system designed to meet the user's every need. To Theodore's surprise, a romantic relationship develops between him and his operating system. This unconventional love story blends science fiction and romance in a sweet tale that explores the nature of love and the ways that technology isolates and connects us all.

  8. The Prestige

    The Prestige

    2006

    IMDB 8.5 (1m)

    #8

    A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.

  9. Under the Skin

    Under the Skin

    2014

    IMDB 6.3 (158k)

    #9

    A seductive stranger prowls the streets of Glasgow in search of prey: unsuspecting men who fall under her spell.

  10. Vicky Cristina Barcelona

    #10

    Two girlfriends on a summer holiday in Spain become enamored with the same painter, unaware that his ex-wife, with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture.

  11. Avengers: Endgame

    Avengers: Endgame

    2019

    IMDB 8.4 (1m)

    #11

    After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.

  12. Asteroid City

    Asteroid City

    2023

    IMDB 6.5 (114k)

    #12

    In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.

  13. A Love Song for Bobby Long

    #13

    A headstrong young woman returns to New Orleans after the death of her estranged mother.

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  14. Hail, Caesar!

    Hail, Caesar!

    2016

    IMDB 6.3 (143k)

    #14

    When a Hollywood star mysteriously disappears in the middle of filming, the studio sends their fixer to get him back.

  15. He's Just Not That Into You

    #15

    Remember that really cute girl/guy who said they'd call – and didn't? Maybe they lost your number. Maybe they're in the hospital. Maybe they're awed by your looks, brains or success. Or maybe... They're just not that into you.