Dakota Johnson’s recent Netflix release Persuasion might be not everyone’s favourite- fans are split between hating the film and adoring the actor for her bold, out-of-the-box portrayal of the Jane Austen heroine. Yet the actor is someone who has often left us with underrated gems that you would want to always return back to due to her memorable performance and polished script.
Johnson’s breakthrough role was in 2012 in the action comedy film 21 Jump Street followed by some decent quality independent movies. However, it was the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise that put her on the radar for which he even received a BAFTA nomination. Thereafter, Johnson starred in several films which have been successful and critically acclaimed. Let us have a look at the other best five down below!
5 Dakota Johnson Movies That Are a Must-Watch!
The Lost Daughter (2021)
Netflix does it well and times it fails when it comes to adaptations. Lucky for us, The Lost Daughter that is based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Elena Ferrante is the former. The psychological drama is written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and stars Johnson, Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley in major roles, alongside Paul Mescal, Dagmara Domińczyk, Jack Farthing, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Peter Sarsgaard and Ed Harris.
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The movie is available on Netflix.
Suspiria (2018)
A supernatural horror that Johnson completely nails as she plays the unreliable protagonist. Directed by Luca Guadagnino with a screenplay by David Kajganich, the film is inspired by Dario Argento’s 1977 Italian film of the same name. The film also stars Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, Elena Fokina and Chloë Grace Moretz in supporting roles.
Watch the film now, here.
Cha Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022)
Premiering at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, Cha Cha Cha Real Smooth won a lot of hearts. A rom-com that truly revives the genre, the film is written, directed, and produced by Cooper Raiff. He also stars in the opposite Johnson and the chemistry is everything we wanted it to be. The cast also has some skilful performances by actors Vanessa Burghardt, Evan Assante and Leslie Mann.
The movie is streaming now on Apple TV+.
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The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)
A comedy-drama that really blew up people’s expectations. Starring Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson, John Hawkes and Zack Gottsagen in major roles, the film is a film written and directed by Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz, also serving as the duo’s directorial debut. A sleeper hit and one of the highest independent grossing films of 2019, The Peanut Butter Falcon is one film you cannot afford to miss!
You can watch the film, here.
Persuasion (2022)
Are you shocked that this one made it to the list? Well, all we have to say is that we would love to see Dakota Johnson play the Fleabag role in a spin-off sometime soon because she was witty, quirky, hurt and an absolute force in this latest Netflix release. Directed by Carrie Cracknell from a screenplay by Ron Bass and Alice Victoria Winslow that is based on the novel of the same name by Jane Austen, the film also featured Cosmo Jarvis, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Richard E. Grant, and Henry Golding.
The film is now streaming on Netflix. To read our review for the same, click here.
Let us know in the comments below your favourite Dakota Johnson movie!
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