These 7 Emily Osment movies and tv shows are a must watch that showcases her range as an actress

Emily Osment is an American actress and singer. She began her career as a child actress and appeared in movies like Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams. Osment gained worldwide recognition after starring as Lilly Truscott in the Disney channel show Hannah Montana. The actress has continued to work in a wide range of movies and TV shows like Cyberbully, The Kominsky Method, Young and Hungry, and Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage. The actress has also released songs and is known for her comic timing. Here are 7 Emily Osment movies and TV shows that are a must-watch.

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Young and Hungry, A Daughter’s Nightmare, and other movies and TV shows of Emily Osment

1. Cyberbully

Still from the movie (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Directed by Charles Binamé and starring Emily Osment, Kelly Rowan, and others, this teen drama television movie is a must-watch as it focuses on the pertinent issue of online bullying or cyberbullying. The movie was made in collaboration with Seventeen magazine and focuses on Taylor Hillridge (Emily Osment), who is a teenage girl living in Indiana with her single mother and younger brother. When Taylor’s mother gifts her a laptop on her birthday, Taylor is thrilled to access the internet without any adult supervision. However, Taylor’s younger brother Eric, hacks her laptop in anger, and Taylor becomes susceptible to online bullying. While television movies are generally considered cheesy and unserious, this one is actually compelling as Taylor has to enter a support group after facing the constant bullying. Osment delivers a dedicated performance and embodies the nervousness and depression that her character is going through. The movie is an important watch not just for fans of Emily Osment, but also for all those who need to be aware of online bullying and the impact it has on people’s lives. The movie showcases Osment’s acting prowess as she is able to take on a complex role at a young age and deliver it well.

2. Young and Hungry

Still from the show (Image via Freeform)

Created by David Holden and starring Emily Osment, Jonathan Sadowski, and others, this romantic sitcom is a multi-camera series that had five seasons and aired from 2014 to 2018. The show is about Gabi Diamond (Emily Osment), who is a young chef from Florida and lives in San Francisco. She is named after a famous food blogger, and Gabi is a fun and bubbly person. Her life changes when she gets hired as the personal chef for the wealthy tech entrepreneur, Josh Kaminski (Sadowski). The two get into a complicated relationship after having a one-night stand and begin to develop feelings for each other. While the show focuses on the couple’s love life and their romantic dynamic, it also has plenty of laughs as Gabi lives in an apartment with her best friend, Sofia, and the two constantly get into crazy antics. Gabi is the perfect character for Osment as it highlights her comedic timing and her ability to take on physical comedy. Gabi indulges in a lot of elaborate plans, and Osment is able to deliver the laughs compellingly through her energetic portrayal. The show was the first big TV project that the actress took after Hannah Montana, and she played the lead role in. Osment proves that she can carry a show and is not just made for side roles.

3. Hannah Montana

Still from the show (Image via Disney Channel)

One of the most famous shows from the Disney Channel, this teen sitcom has become a pop culture staple and catapulted the careers of Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, and others. Created by Michael Poryes, Rich Correll, and Barry O’Brien, the show features Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus, Emily Osment, and others. The series is about a teenage girl, Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus), who lives a double life as she is also a famous pop singer and is known as Hannah Montana on stage. Miley tries to live a normal life and hides the fact that she is a singer from her friends. However, her friends soon get to know about her lie, and all of them get into trouble constantly. The show has themes of music, identity, teenage issues like relationships, bullying, and more. Emily Osment plays the role of Lilly Truscott, who is Miley’s best friend. The show was Osment’s big break and established her as a capable comedic actress. The show is a must-watch for all the fans of Emily Osment, as she also dons a secret avatar like Miley as Lilly, called Lola Luftnagle, and proves to be a capable friend. From one-liners and physical comedy to heartfelt moments and essaying the true meaning of friendship, Osment truly embodies the role of Lilly, and it is one of her most iconic roles.

4. Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage

Created by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, and Steve Holland, this sitcom is a sequel to Young Sheldon and is a part of The Big Bang Theory franchise. Starring Montana Jordan, Emily Osment, Will Sasso, and others, the show is about Sheldon’s elder brother Georgie Cooper (Jordan) and his wife Mandy McAllister (Emily Osment), who is 12 years his senior. The show’s story began during Young Sheldon when Georgie and Mandy fall for each other, unaware of the huge age gap between them. However, once Mandy is pregnant, Georgie steps up as the father and takes on the responsibility of his family. The new show focuses on the marriage and family life of Georgie and Mandy and how they navigate the age gap and other social troubles as newlyweds in the town of Medford, Texas, in the 1990s. Osment is known for her comic timing, and she delivers on her role impeccably in the series. She embodies the quirks of her character and is able to portray her character realistically. The show is a must-watch as it has great performances by the entire cast and has plenty of laughs. Viewers who enjoyed Young Sheldon and The Big Bang Theory, must watch the show.

5. Pretty Smart

Starring Emily Osment, Gregg Sulkin, and others, this sitcom is created by Jack Dolgen and Doug Mand and has just one season. Therefore, fans of Emily Osment can definitely binge-watch this one quickly, as it is a clever and hilarious show. The show is about Chelsea (Osment), who is a Harvard graduate and an aspiring novelist. She soon moves in with her sister and her roommate and finds out that she is very different from them. While Chelsea is book-smart and a nerd, her sister and her roommates are more interested in their appearances, and this leads to hilarious skirmishes. While the show received reviews that it was catering to stereotypes, the show was on the way to breaking those down, but it was unfortunately cancelled too soon. The show is a lighthearted must-watch, and Osment is stellar in her role as she is known for her comedic timing. The series is a must-watch for all those who are a fan of the actress and even for those who just want to watch a short and humorous series. Osment has acted in a wide range of movies and TV shows and has constantly proved that she is a great comic actress. This show also highlights her acting capabilities.

6. Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

Directed by Robert Rodriguez and starring Antonio Banderas, Emily Osment, Carla Gugino, and others, this spy action and comedy movie is a sequel to the first Spy Kids and tells the story of Carmen and Juni, who head to a mysterious island that is filled with hybrid creatures. The two must recover a stolen device while also competing against two rival agents. The movie is a total entertainer and is a must-watch for both adults and kids. Emile Osment plays the role of Gertie Giggles, who is the younger sister of the Giggles siblings, who are competing against the main duo. Gertie is a character who is a little smug and feels overconfident about her abilities. However, she grows as a character and admits that she needs help. Gerties also becomes an ally with the main characters and is also seen in the third installment of the movie franchise. Emily Osment started young, and this movie from her initial days proves that even as a child actor, she had the acting prowess. The role is fun and memorable, and fans of Osment must watch this one from her younger days.

7. A Daughter’s Nightmare

Another television movie that Emily Osment did was a thriller and suspense movie that was directed by Vic Sarin. Written by Shelley Gillen, the movie features Gregg Sulkin, Victoria Pratt, and Emily Osment. The movie takes place in the fictional town of Ridgewood and focuses on Ariel Morgan (Osment), who is going through grief over her father’s death. Soon, she returns to college and meets fellow student Ben Woods, and through him, she meets his father, Adam. Adam quickly grows close with Ariel and her mother, Dana, and begins to cause problems in Ariel’s life by becoming a threat to her mother. The movie is full of twists and turns, and while there are some cliches and over-the-top scenes that are characteristic of television movies, it is able to maintain an atmosphere of suspense and mystery. Osment is able to give a dedicated performance as Ariel, and she is able to reflect the worry and tension that a daughter feels for her mother when she is unsafe. It is one of the underrated movies in Osment’s filmography, and viewers should therefore check this one out. While most of the other shows and movies of Osment are well-known, this one is lesser-known, and fans of the actress can binge-watch this one quickly.