Rachel Brosnahan is in the middle of a huge career moment. Not only does she star in summer blockbuster Superman, but she has some big projects lined up like the Al Pacino-led King Lear adaptation Lear Rex and succeeding Jake Gyllenhaal as the lead of Presumed Innocent Season 2.
While she may not have as many big-name credits like co-star Nicholas Hoult, Brosnahan has shown off her range in comedic and dramatic roles alike on both film and television. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just being introduced to her through Superman, this guide will go over the best Rachel Brosnahan movies and shows and where to watch them on streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video.
Superman (2025)
Rachel Brosnahan is the latest actress to play the role of Lois Lane, Superman’s love interest and co-worker at the Daily Planet. Her Lois is, fittingly, an incredibly competent journalist who takes her time falling in love with Clark Kent (David Corenswet). Superman (2025) makes sure Lois is far more than just the hero’s love interest, and the result is one of the best romances in a superhero film to date. Brosnahan and Corenswet’s on-screen chemistry is undeniable, and fans can only hope we see the two reunite in future DCU projects.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017-2023)
Rachel Brosnahan’s clear breakthrough came in 2017 with the debut of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, best known for Gilmore Girls, the show follows Midge (Brosnahan), a 1950s housewife who stumbles into a stand-up comedy career after her husband (Michael Zegen) leaves her for his secretary. This allows Brosnahan to show off her chops as a performer, balancing Midge’s developing comedic style with the character’s personal struggles as she navigates life as a mother and female comedian in an age where women were expected to stay at home. For her performance, Brosnahan earned five Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series—one for every season—and won in 2018.
I’m Your Woman (2020)
Superman (2025) may be Rachel Brosnahan’s most high-profile film yet, but it’s far from her only starring role in a movie. Among her film credits is the neo-noir crime drama I’m Your Woman, which Brosnahan also produced. In it, she plays a 1970s housewife who is forced to go on the run after her husband—who is, unbeknownst to her, involved in a crime syndicate—disappears. The film was well received by critics and audiences, who found the film’s focus on the mobster’s wife to be a refreshing take on the genre brought to life by Brosnahan’s powerful performance.
House of Cards (2013-2018)
While House of Cards is now largely associated with the controversies surrounding lead actor Kevin Spacey and a tour de force performance from Robin Wright, the series is one of Brosnahan’s first major roles. In the early seasons, she plays a prostitute Frank Underwood (Spacey) uses to bring down a rival politician. While originally only meant to appear in two episodes, Brosnahan’s performance inspired the writers to expand her role to 19 episodes over the course of three seasons. The role also earned Brosnahan her first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series in 2015.
The Courier (2020)
Benedict Cumberbatch-led historical drama The Courier tells the true story of British businessman Greville Wynne, who was recruited by MI6 during the Cold War to serve as a messenger between the CIA and disillusioned Soviet official Oleg Penkovsky (Merab Ninidze). Brosnahan plays Emily Donovan, a CIA officer who helps convince Wynne to help smuggle information, including intel that gives the Americans an advantage during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The Courier is a good old-fashioned crime thriller anchored by some great performances, particularly from Cumberbatch and Ninidze.
Manhattan (2014-2015)
Before she was Mrs. Maisel, she was Mrs. Isaacs. Brosnahan stars in Manhattan, a historically inspired but mostly fictional drama about the scientists who created the first atomic bomb during World War II and the family members who accompanied them to Los Alamos. The sensitive nature of the Manhattan Project furthers the tension, as the military withholds information from the civilian scientists who, in turn, must keep secrets from their wives. All that leads to a show that’s more soap opera than Oppenheimer, but Brosnahan and the rest of the ensemble cast create a compelling world for fans of period dramas. Manhattan was well-received by critics, but low ratings resulted in it being canceled after just two seasons.
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