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Every Zöe Kravitz Movie Ranked From Worst To Best
The daughter of a rockstar and an actress, Zöe Kravitz has made a name for herself with an impressive movie resume, acting in films for over 15 years.

Here is a comprehensive list of every Zöe Kravitz movie, ranked from worst to best. In her 15 years in the industry, Kravitz has appeared in more than 30 films, splitting her time near evenly between niche indie projects and full-scale studio productions. Her resume is as impressive as it is diverse, deftly navigating a litany of different genres and character archetypes throughout her career.

Zöe Isabella Kravitz was born December 1st, 1988, the only daughter of musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet before the two divorced in 1993. She briefly studied acting at the State University of New York at Purchase in 2007 before moving to Brooklyn to pursue work in film, landing her first role that same year at age 19. In 2017, Game of Thrones actor Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet were married, bearing Zöe two step-siblings before announcing their divorce earlier this year.

Despite being born into a famous family, Zöe has by all accounts managed to remain relatively grounded. She has cultivated an artistic style all her own, releasing two albums as leader of the band Lolawolf on top of her impressive film resume. With that in mind, here is a look at Zöe Kravitz’s achievements in film thus far.

32. After Earth (2013)

After Earth is a sci-fi action thriller from The Sixth Sense director M. Night Shyamalan. 1,000 years after the human race was forced to evacuate Earth, two warriors are stranded back on the planet which has become home to a host of wildlife and vegetation that have evolved to detect fear. Kravitz appears briefly as Senshi Rage, fallen sister of protagonist Kitai Rage and eldest child of legendary warrior Cypher Rage. After Earth is the worst Jaden and Will Smith movie collaboration to date, as it fails to tell a compelling story by refusing to adhere to its own rules.

31.Viena And The Fantomes (2020)

Viena and the Fantomes is a musical romantic drama from Fear the Walking Dead director Geraldo Naranjo. A roadie finds herself caught up in a love triangle while traveling with a punk band during the 1980s. Kravitz appears alongside Dakota Fanning, Evan Rachel Wood, and X-Men actor Caleb Landry Jones, with the surprisingly star-studded cast seeming to struggle to find an understanding of their characters and motivations.

30. Rough Night (2017)

Rough Night is a black comedy written and directed by Broad City’s Lucia Aniello. An engaged politician reunites with three college friends for her bachelorette party, turning their weekend (and their lives) on end after a stripper unexpectedly dies at their beach house. Kravitz appears alongside a star-studded ensemble cast, including Scarlett Johansson, Kate McKinnon, and Broad City’s Ilana Glazer. Despite some enjoyable moments, the film inevitably feels scattered and unfocused, failing to make adequate use of its talented cast.

29. Vincent N Roxxy (2016)

Vincent N Roxxy is an action crime-thriller written and directed by Gary Michael Schultz. After saving her from a violent drug dealer, Vincent offers Roxxy refuge in his rural hometown, teaching and bonding with one another before the chaos returns to their doorstep. Kravitz stars as the troubled Roxxy, offering a memorable performance alongside Emile Hirsch and rapper Kid Cudi in what is ultimately an underwhelming and largely unexciting story.

28. The Divergent Series: Allegiant (2016)

Allegiant is the third installment in The Divergent Series based on Veronica Roth’s Divergent trilogy of books. Triss and Four venture beyond the walls of Chicago, leaving their lives and families behind in search of a solution to the impending war that threatens to destroy humanity. The film was originally intended to be the first installment in a two-part series finale, but the waning interest in the franchise from both audiences and (seemingly) its cast resulted in the fourth film being downgraded to a TV show before eventually being canceled entirely.

27. Twelve (2010)

Twelve is a teen crime drama directed by the late Joel Schumacher in one of the final movies of his career. A privileged teenager drops out of school to sell drugs to his former classmates before his best friend is implicated in the murder of his cousin. Kravitz appears briefly alongside a bevy of teen idols including Chase Crawford, Emma Roberts, and American Horror Story actor Finn Wittrock. The film struggles to find its edge, shilling a trite and surprisingly empty story unbefitting of its talented cast.

26. Pretend We’re Kissing (2014)

Pretend We’re Kissing is a Canadian romantic comedy/drama written and directed by Power Rangers actor Matt Sadowski. Benny is a socially-awkward romantic with a failing love life, but a chance encounter with a bright-eyed stranger could give him the confidence he needs to break out of his shell. Kravitz plays Autumn, Benny’s friend and reluctant roommate, bringing enjoyable chemistry to an otherwise somewhat cliched story.

25. Kin (2018)

Kin is a science-fiction film based on the 2014 short film Bag Man by Jonathan and Josh Baker. Eli Solinski and his brother, Jimmy, find themselves at odds with local thugs and futuristic soldiers alike after stumbling upon a powerful, high-tech weapon. Kravitz appears as Milly, a stripper yearning for a new lease on life. Despite some interesting sci-if visual effects and exciting sequences, Kin was a critical and financial failure, earning just over a third of its $30 million budget.

24. Gemini (2017)

Gemini is an independent mystery thriller written, directed, and edited by Aaron Katz. After a Hollywood starlet is found dead in her home, the actress’ young assistant must clear her name and find the truth behind her boss’ death. Kravitz stars as the deceased starlet Heather Anderson, prompting compelling performances from Lola Kirke and John Cho despite an underwhelming script.

23. Treading Water (2013)

Treading Water (also known as The Boy Who Smells Like Fish) is a comedy/drama film from Book of Love’s Analeine Cal y Mayor in their directorial debut. The film centers on Mica, a young man born smelling of fish which doctors have failed to remedy or explain. Zöe Kravitz gives an underrated performance as Laura, a young woman who is surprisingly not put off by Mica’s odor. The story is obviously ridiculous, but the film’s endearing tone and talented cast make the absurdity more palatable.

22. Birds Of America (2008)

Birds of America is a comedy/drama film written by Prelude to a Kiss author Craig Lucas. A man who was forced to raise his brother and sister after the death of their parents is again encumbered by his now-adult siblings as he and his wife attempt to start a family. The film’s ensemble cast includes Kravitz, Hilary Swank, and Friends actor Matthew Perry in one of the lowest-grossing projects of their respective careers, making its rounds on the festival circuit and earning just over $150,000 throughout its run.

21. The Brave One (2007)

The Brave One is a psychological thriller from Interview with the Vampire movie director Neil Jordan. A New York radio host sets off on a path of revenge following the murder of her fiancé, blurring the lines of morality and leaving her to wonder whether the end justifies her means. Jodie Foster and Terence Howard lead the film, with Kravitz appearing briefly as Chloe, placing the burden of its mediocre story on the shoulders of its overqualified cast.

20. Assassination Of A High School President (2008)

Assassination of a High School President is a neo-noir comedy written by 8-Bit Christmas author Kevin Jakubowski. A Catholic high school newspaper reporter investigates a case of stolen SAT exams, unintentionally uncovering a larger conspiracy in the process. Despite the star power of Kravitz, Mischa Barton, and movie legend Bruce Willis, the film was a financial failure, earning just over half of its $11.5 million budget.

19. The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015)

Insurgent is the second film in The Divergent Series based on the second book in Veronica Roth’s trilogy of novels. Tris and Four search for allies amidst the ruins of Chicago as they seek to uncover how the deaths of Tris’ family factor into the schemes of the villainous Erudites. Kravitz reprises her role as Christina, returning with the majority of the principal cast. Despite receiving worse reviews than the first film, Insurgent was a financial success, earning roughly $10 million more than its predecessor.

18. Adam Green’s Aladdin (2016)

Adam Green’s Aladdin is a modern take on the classic Arabian Nights story written, directed, and starring musician Adam Green. The film works themes of technology and government repression into the story, interspersing cameos from famous faces like Kravitz, Natasha Lyonne, and Home Alone actor Macaulay Culkin. Green’s adaptation is eclectic and scattered, but the artistic direction and celebrity support make it an interesting reinterpretation of the classic Disney movie.

17. Yelling To The Sky (2011)

Yelling to the Sky is a drama film written and directed by Victoria Mahoney in her film directorial debut. Sweetness O’Hara (played by Kravitz) is left to fend for herself in a dangerous neighborhood as the relationship between her emotionally unstable mother and abusive father falls apart. Mahoney gives a strong showing for her debut, drawing memorable performances from her talented cast and offering a deep understanding of the characters she created.

16. Beware The Gonzo (2010)

Beware the Gonzo is a romantic comedy-drama named for Hunter S. Thompson’s iconic style of confrontational journalism. After being fired from his high school newspaper, Eddie “Gonzo” Gilman launches an underground paper with his friends to give a voice to the unpopular and the outcast. Zöe Kravitz and The Flash actor Ezra Miller lead the film, carrying the somewhat unoriginal story on their shoulders with their surprisingly deep performances.

15. Divergent (2014)

Divergent is a dystopian teen action thriller based on the trilogy of YA books by Veronica Roth. In a society divided into committed and distinct factions, Tris Prior learns that she is a Divergent, a person incapable of fitting into any one faction, forcing her to hide her true self as war looms on the horizon. Kravitz plays Christina, a former member of the Dauntless faction and best friend to Tris. Released on the coattails of The Hunger Games, the film was similar enough in structure and tone to draw intrigue which would rapidly decline as The Divergent Series franchise progressed.

14. No Reservations (2007)

No Reservations is a romantic comedy-drama adapted from Sandra Nettlebeck’s screenplay which served as the basis for the 2001 German film Mostly Martha. Chef Kate Armstrong’s personal and professional lives are simultaneously thrown into chaos after she is made legal guardian of her young niece while clashing with her brash new sous-chef. Kravitz appears alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones, Aaron Eckhart, and Abigail Breslin in what is one of the most successful food-focused films of recent memory.

13. Good Kill (2014)

Good Kill is an American war drama written and directed by Gattaca filmmaker Andrew Niccol. A drone pilot for the U.S. Air Force questions the ethics of remotely dropping bombs on Afghani villages from the safety of his Las Vegas office. Kravitz appears alongside Ethan Hawke, Bruce Greenwood, and Mad Men actress January Jones in this timely contemplation of the morality of war.

12. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald (2018)

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is the second spinoff of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter universe, serving as a sequel to 2016’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The film dives deeper into the storied rivalry of eventual Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore and notorious criminal Gellert Grindelwald through the medium of famed Magizooligist Newt Scamander. Although the film is a somewhat interesting exploration of the Wizarding World, The Crimes of Grindelwald offers little of substance to justify its existence beyond the further expansion of the franchise.

11. The Greatest (2009)

The Greatest is an American drama written and directed by Shana Feste in her directorial debut. After the death of her boyfriend, pregnant teenager Rose is taken in by his parents as they all process the grief over their shared loss. Kravitz appears briefly in the film alongside Carey Mulligan, Pierce Brosnan, Quicksilver actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and a slew of other famous faces that are put to good use in this emotional and heartfelt story.

10. The Road Within (2014)

The Road Within is a remake of the 2010 German film Vincent Wants to Sea. A man with Tourette’s Syndrome takes a road trip with his OCD roommate and an anorexic friend to spread the ashes of his late mother in the ocean. Kravitz stars alongside Dev Patel and The Umbrella Academy actor Robert Sheehan in one of the most emotional and moving performances of their respective careers.

9. Kimi (2022)

Kimi is a technological thriller from legendary filmmaker Steven Soderbergh. An agoraphobic tech worker discovers evidence of a violent crime using her smart speaker, Kimi, forcing her to face her fears and leave her house when her report falls on deaf ears. Kravitz’ performance as the shut-in Angela Childs resonates with the feelings of the time, making it one of the best quarantine movies without directly addressing COVID or the pandemic.

8. It’s Kind Of A Funny Story (2010)

It’s Kind of a Funny Story is a comedy-drama based on Ned Vizzini’s 2006 novel by the same name. Due to the closure of the youth wing, 16-year-old Craig Gilner is admitted into a mental health clinic for adults, quickly falling in with an older inhabitant and a fellow teenager who help one another to find themselves. Despite its uplifting tone and appearances from Kravitz, Emma Roberts, Viola Davis, and more, the film was a financial failure, earning $6.5 million against its modest $8 million budget.

7. The Lego Batman Movie (2017)

The Lego Batman Movie is a feature-length crossover of The Lego Movie and Batman franchises, with Will Arnett reprising his role as the Dark Knight. As a league of notorious villains plot to take over Gotham City, Batman teams up with a young new sidekick and a handful of other super friends to thwart their evil plans. Kravitz appears in the movie as Catwoman, a role which she would reprise five years later in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Given the exceedingly dark and gloomy tone of the DCEU in that era, The Lego Batman Movie is a refreshing change of pace for the franchise, bringing back some of the campy silliness from Adam West’s Batman performances.

6. Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them (2016)

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a fantasy adventure film based on J.K. Rowling’s short 2001 guidebook by the same name. Famed Magizooligist Newt Scamander arrives in New York with a magical briefcase filled with impossible creatures, which promptly goes missing as several of the fantastic beasts run loose in the city. The film includes a bevy of brushes with iconic Harry Potter characters, including Zöe Kravitz as Bellatrix relative Leta Lestrange, offering an interesting look at the Wizarding World 70 years before the events of the books.

5. X-Men: First Class (2011)

X-Men: First Class is a prequel to Fox’s popular X-Men trilogy of the early 2000s. As Cold War relations reach a boiling point, Charles Xavier forms a team of super-powered teens to thwart the plans of a dangerous mutant pulling strings from behind the scenes. Kravitz plays Angel Salvadore, a troubled young woman with insect wings and acidic saliva. The film revitalized the dying X-Men franchise, giving much-needed context to the relationships between Professor Xavier, Magneto, and Mystique and setting the stage for a new era of films.

4. Dope (2015)

Dope is a coming-of-age film produced by Pharrell Williams, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, and Forest Whitaker, who also appears in the film. After an encounter with a local drug dealer turns violent, a group of high school students unknowingly flee with a hidden stash of drugs, sending them on a journey of self-discovery as they fight for their lives. Dope is delightfully original and refreshingly insightful, with a standout performance from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse actor Shameik Moore.

3. Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (2018)

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is a feature-length animated film introducing a slew of different Spider-Man characters. After Peter Parker’s DNA mixes with a powerful machine built by Kingpin, Spider-Men and Women (and one Spider-Ham) from alternate realities start appearing in New York and team up with new Spider-Man Miles Morales to stop Kingpin from destroying the city. The film was a critical success, winning an Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2019.

2. The Batman (2022)

The Batman is a new interpretation of the Dark Knight, effectively rebooting the Batman franchise within the DCEU. A relatively young and inexperienced Batman must once again save Gotham from the machinations of its criminal underbelly, this time facing off against The Riddler and The Penguin with the aid of his sometimes-ally, Catwoman. Kravitz’s Catwoman rivals that of Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns, with her, Robert Pattinson, and Paul Dano giving outstanding performances in what is arguably one of the best Batman films in the franchise’s history.

1. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

Mad Max: Fury Road is a revisiting of George Miller’s classic post-apocalyptic trilogy from the early 1980s. Max Rockatansky, a mostly-mute traveler, is captured and reluctantly intertwined in a plot to overthrow Immortan Joe, a wasteland tyrant and leader of a band of ruthless warriors. Zöe Kravitz plays Toast the Knowing, one of Immortan Joe’s five wives who escape with Furiosa. Mad Max: Fury Road is one of the most high-octane, high-adrenaline, high-quality action films in recent memory, winning six Oscars for its amazing and immersive production design.