Florence Pugh has become one of Hollywood’s biggest actresses. She’s already an Oscar nominee thanks to her role in Little Women, a horror icon thanks to Midsommar, and a member of the MCU with her role as Yelena Belova in films like Black Widow and Thunderbolts*. If you want to watch some of Florence Pugh’s best movies, read on to discover what they are and find out where you can watch them right now.
Midsommar
Florence Pugh’s first major role was in A24’s subversive and traumatizing folk horror film, Midsommar. In the film a group of friends arrive at a rural Swedish commune who are celebrating a midsummer festival. But things quickly turn dark and sinister, and it’s later revealed that the cult needs to sacrifice nine people. If you love twisted, sadistic horror movies, Midsommar is an absolute must-watch.
Little Women
Pugh earned a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 2020 Oscars thanks to her role as Amy in Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of Little Women. The story follows a group of sisters and their mother as they navigate life, love, and loss. The film is adapted from the iconic 1868 novel of the same name, and Pugh was joined by an all-star cast including Emma Watson, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, Meryl Streep, and Saoirse Ronan. On top of Pugh’s nomination, Little Women received five other Oscar noms, including Best Picture.
Don’t Worry Darling
Sure, the film is probably best remembered for its endless scandals and behind-the-scenes drama, but Don’t Worry Darling is actually a pretty solid film about sexism. In the movie, a group of men create a virtual realm where they can live out their delusional 1950s fantasies about what the perfect world would look like. The problem is that the women don’t know they’re in a simulation and have been sedated and held captive in the real world to fulfill the men’s desires. The movie is deeply disturbing but super gripping and impactful.
Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan’s epic Oppenheimer centers around Robert Oppenheimer and the creation, use, and aftermath of the nuclear bomb. The movie centers on the lives of those who created the weapons and the results of their actions, including how it personally impacted them. In the film, Pugh plays Jean Tatlock, who was a fellow scientist and romantic interest of Oppenheimer. The film scored 13 Oscar nominations, winning major awards like Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor.
The Wonder
Based on the 2016 novel of the same name, The Wonder sees a small village claim that a young girl has survived without eating for four months. A nurse and a nun are called in to observe and give testimony to whether the girl seems to be truly blessed by God or if the villagers are being deceived. I won’t spoil what happens because the mystery is what makes the film interesting. Just know the movie takes some unexpected twists and keeps you guessing.
Dune: Part Two
Pugh joined the Dune franchise for its sequel Dune: Part Two (and will be returning for Dune: Messiah). In the film she plays Princess Irulan, daughter of Shaddam and potential wife of Paul. Considering that she’s signed on for Mesiah, it seems that Pugh’s character is just getting started in the new franchise and audiences will have to keep watching to see what happens next.
Black Widow
Pugh originated her role as Yelena Belova in 2021’s Black Widow. The film served as an origin story for Natasha Romanoff (aka Black Widow). Since Romanoff died in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame, Black Widow was made as a prequel. In the film, Pugh plays Romanoff’s sister assassin, Yelena. She went on to reprise the role in the Disney+ miniseries Hawkeye.
Thunderbolts*
In 2025, Pugh transformed Yelena from a supporting character into a lead with Thunderbolts*. The film sees a ragtag group of heroes face their biggest challenge yet: a bioengineered superhuman. While the intentions were good, his inner demons turn him from a superhero to a villain. With the Avengers gone, it’s up to the not-ready-for-primtime Thunderbolts to stop him. The film is obviously loaded with action, but also a surprising amount of heart and humor too.
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