Dakota Johnson’s Best Movies and TV Shows, Ranked

by Sony Madame Web finally blessed us with a trailer, and Dakota Johnson looks great. The swordsman heroine will be on the big screen, Valentine’s Day, 2024.

Although she has tackled comedy, drama, erotica, and horror before, it was only a matter of time before Dakota Johnson tried the superhero genre. In addition, she has performed in both large and small productions for over two decades. As an interest in Madame Web rises, it’s always worth enjoying some of his best work to date.

10. Ben and Kate (2012)

Nat Faxon and Dakota Johnson star as Ben and Kate Fox in this family drama. As a result of circumstances, these siblings who are at risk for each other move in together, resulting in a heartwarming show of family love between them. Although the show was canceled after one season, it was received positively, and viewers praised the actors and writers for the vulnerability of the characters.

9. Fifty shades of gray (2015)

Adapted from the bestselling novel by EL James, Fifty shades of gray Anastasia Steele follows an almost shy graduate who meets and falls for Christian Grey, a powerful but mysterious businessman. As they grow closer, Christian introduces Ana into the world of BDSM. Although the critics didn’t like it much, the audience loved it, so it was a box office success. The first film in the franchise was especially a fan favorite.

8. A Bigger Splash (2016)

Luca Guadagnino’s psychological thriller follows a rock star and her boyfriend who vacation on an Italian island. Her peace is disturbed when an old lover of hers and his daughter (Johnson) also show up at the villa. This has led to rising tensions and conflicts. Johnson and the rest of the cast were praised for their ability to portray complex characters whose motives are slowly revealed.

7. Suspiria (2018)

In his second project with Luca Guadagnino, Johnson absolutely shines in the horror film, Suspiria. She stars as Susie, an American dancer who joins a German dance academy which, unbeknownst to her, is run by a corner witch. As a result of the series of events that follow Susie had to fight for her life. Johnson was praised for completing his dance after intense training. She also earned praise for her incredible emotional performance.

6. The High Note (2020)

Dakota Johnson will star alongside Tracee Ellis Ross as Maggie, a longtime assistant to a superstar who also dreams of becoming a music producer. The heartfelt film follows the two as they grapple with their relationship with each other, as well as the music industry. Audiences enjoyed the film for its potential as a relatable comfort film and praised Johnson and Ross for their chemistry.

5. Bad weather at the El Royale (2018)

Drew Goddard’s period thriller stars an ensemble cast, including: Johnson, Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Jon Hamm, Cailee Spaeny, Chris Hemsworth, and Lewis Pullman. It follows six strangers who find themselves in the mysterious El Royale Hotel one night in the 60s. Johnson’s character, Emily, seems to be having a lot of fun being a hippie, but she has dark secrets of her own. The versatility of her acting chops was on full display here, as the character’s duality was captured brilliantly.

4. 21 Leap Street (2012)

The 2012 adaptation of the 1987 series follows Morton Schmidt and Greg Jenko, played by Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, two police officers who are sent on an undercover mission in a high school to catch a drug dealer. Here, Johnson has a small role as Fugazy, another undercover officer masquerading as a drug dealer. Despite her limited screen time, she was able to match the humor and tone of the comedy.

3. Our Friends (2019)

Our Friend It’s a heartwarming drama that follows a couple, Matt and Nicole, who move in with their best friend when they learn that Nicole is terminally ill. Dakota Johnson plays the role of Nicole and gives her heart and life, even as she slowly dies on screen. The central themes of the film, such as loyalty and friendship, are perfectly portrayed by the musician in this touching story of family and love.

2. The Social Network (2010)

This semi-autobiographical drama details the formation of Facebook by Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin. Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield star as Zuckerberg and Saverin respectively, and Johnson stars as Amelia Ritter, a Stanford student who slept with Sean Ritter, another player in the founding of Facebook. Although her role was small, she was very memorable in the film that won a Golden Globe.

1. The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)

Shia LaBeouf, Johnson, and Zack Gottsagen star in this film that follows a man with Down syndrome who dreams of becoming a professional wrestler. This ambition causes him to escape from his care facility and go on a road trip to meet his wrestling idol along with his caretaker (Johnson) and a stranger they meet along the way. The film was highly appreciated by the audience due to its strong performances by all the leads.