At age 14, Hailee Steinfeld became one of the youngest actresses ever to receive a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her breakthrough role in True Grit. Since then, her career has continued to grow impressively, with appearances in major film franchises such as Transformers and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and voice acting in many of the decade's most popular animations.
Most recently, Hailee Steinfeld appears alongside Michael B. Jordan in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, which critics are calling one of the best movies of 2025. If you're looking for all the best movies and TV shows starring Hailee Steinfeld, check out this streaming guide. We'll also show you where to watch them all on streaming services.
Sinners
Sinners is a supernatural thriller starring Jordan as twin brothers, Smoke and Stack, in 1930s Mississippi. The brothers return home to Mississippi after a stint in Chicago, looking to open a juke joint as their next venture. However, things take a dark turn when the joint draws the attention of some unexpected guests.
Steinfeld stars in the film as Mary, Stacks' ex-girlfriend. The supernatural period drama is quite different from anything Steinfeld has starred before, and it's one of her best performances. Sinners is one of Coogler’s most ambitious movies to date, mixing horror, music, history and social commentary in a film that is soulful and moving.
True Grit
True Grit contains Steinfeld’s career-best performance and is one of her best movies overall. The Western follows Mattie Ross (Steinfeld), a 14-year-old farm girl who sets out to avenge her father’s death at the hands of Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin) with help from U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) and Texas Ranger LaBoeuf (Matt Damon). Despite working with much older and established actors, Steinfeld dominates the screen in every scene with her performance as the determined, headstrong Mattie. True Grit is an excellent modern remake from the Coen brothers. It features witty, comedic dialogue and pays homage to the original movie's grit and classic Western style.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
In her most recognizable voice acting role, Hailee Steinfeld plays Gwen Stacy (a.k.a. Spider-Woman) in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The animated film follows Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), a teenager from New York City, who becomes Spider-Man after being bitten by a radioactive spider. However, he soon realizes he’s not the only Spider-Man out there, as numerous variants from alternate dimensions team up to take down Kingpin (Liev Schreiber).
With its innovative animation, multidimensional premise and relatable characters, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is one of the best animated superhero films ever made, allowing audiences to experience the comic book world of Spider-Man in a new, immersive way. It's also the first time Marvel fans have been able to enjoy Gwen Stacy's Spider-Woman on the big screen–brought to life by Steinfeld's top notch voice acting.
The Edge of Seventeen
The Edge of Seventeen is a heartfelt coming-of-age story that follows Nadine Franklin (Steinfeld), a teenager struggling with the loss of her father and feeling out of place at school. When her best friend, Krista (Haley Lu Richardson), starts dating her older brother, Darian (Blake Jenner), Nadine starts spiraling until she strikes an unlikely friendship with teacher Mr. Bruner (Woody Harrelson) and fellow student Erwin (Hayden Szeto).
The Edge of Seventeen poignantly and realistically explores all the complexities of adolescence, loss, and friendship. It’s witty, funny, sweet, and ultimately hopeful despite its cynical lead protagonist.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Steinfeld reprises her role as Spider-Woman in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, with a more significant part to play in the sequel. The movie sees Miles and Gwen reunite as she introduces him to a multiversal society of Spider-People. However, revelations about his identity and the potential fate of his loved ones leave Miles fighting desperately to save his family.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is just as innovative, moving, and gorgeously animated as its predecessor. Gwen’s story is also further fleshed out in this more character-driven film, allowing Steinfeld to showcase her voice acting talents even more. We even get to see the artistic style of Gwen's world and more details are revealed about her everyday life.
Bumblebee
Bumblebee is a charming and heartfelt spin-off and prequel to Transformers (2007). The film centers on Charlie (Steinfeld), a teenager on the brink of adulthood who is struggling with the loss of her father. Charlie’s life changes when she stumbles across Bumblebee, an Autobot, in a junkyard and learns his significant purpose on Earth.
Bumblebee remains true to the franchise with its stunning visuals and robot fight scenes. However, it also brought something new and refreshing to the film series with its more emotional story of a robot seeking refuge on Earth and forming a heartwarming friendship with a teenage girl. As Bumblebee can't communicate with words, a lot of the movie relies on Steinfeld's performance. She brings the script's heartwarming and humous moments to life and does a great job at showing her character's bond with the titular Autobot.
When Marnie Was There
Steinfeld stars in the English dub of the anime film, When Marnie Was There, as the voice of Anna Sasaki. The Studio Ghibli-produced movie tells the story of Anna, a young girl sent to the seaside for the summer due to her asthma. During her stay in a rural town, she secretly befriends a mysterious girl, Marnie (Taylor Autumn Bertman), though she’s unprepared to learn the girl’s true identity. When Marnie Was There is just as visually vibrant, sweet, and magical as most of Studio Ghibli’s productions. In addition to surprising twists and turns, there’s a quiet beauty and sense of wonder to the movie.
Pitch Perfect 2
Pitch Perfect 2 takes place three years after the events of the first movie. In the film, the Barden Bellas are still riding high on their past success, until a performance gone wrong sends them scrambling to win the A Cappella World Championship to restore their reputation. Steinfeld appears in the movie as Emily, a college student seeking to follow in her mother’s footsteps by joining the Barden Bellas. Much like the first movie, Pitch Perfect 2 mixes humor, music, and vulgarity in another wild adventure that is sure to appeal to fans of the franchise. This is also a must-see movie for anybody who wants to hear Hailee Steinfeld's singing voice.
Begin Again
Begin Again is a musical drama that follows Gretta James (Keira Knightley), an aspiring songwriter who catches the eye of struggling record label executive Dan Mulligan (Mark Ruffalo). Together, the pair decides to collaborate on an album and form a close bond in the process. Steinfeld stars in the film as Violet, Dan’s daughter and an aspiring guitarist. Begin Again is a sweet and enchanting musical drama with a top-notch soundtrack and powerful performances. Knightley, Ruffalo, and Steinfeld help elevate the emotional impact of the film, effectively conveying the power of music and human connection.
The Homesman
Steinfeld returned to the Western genre in 2014 with The Homesman. The movie, set in the 1850s Midwest, centers on Mary Bee Cuddy (Hilary Swank), a young woman determined to find shelter in the east for three women displaying signs of prairie fever. Along the way, she employs the help of claims jumper George Briggs (Tommy Lee Jones) for the long and dangerous journey. Steinfeld boasts a small role in the film as maid Tabitha Hutchinson. The Homesman is an underrated movie that offers an intriguing look into the hardships of prairie life through a female perspective.
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