You must watch these 9 Brie Larson movies and TV shows if you love the actress

A superhero, a scientist, or a determined mother, Brie Larson has time and again proved with her different roles what she is capable of giving to the audience. The Oscar-winning actress’s performance does not adhere to the film or TV show's vastness, be it an indie film or a guest starring role in a TV show; Larson gives her all to big roles as well as small.

With her stellar performances across films and TV shows, Brie Larson has carved her own niche in this industry, where getting lost and forgotten due to typecast roles or competition is easier than finding your own place. Larson, in her more than two-decade run as an actor, has been a part of numerous acclaimed projects that you should definitely watch.

Here’s a list of 9 movies and TV shows of Brie Larson that you must watch if you love the actress's work.

Disclaimer: This entire article is based on the writer's opinion. Reader discretion is advised.

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You must watch these 9 Brie Larson movies and TV shows if you love the actress

9) Raising Dad

In Raising Dad, Brie Larson played the character of Emily Stewart, one of the daughters of Bob Saget’s Matt, who is trying to raise his daughters and also taking care of his job as a high school teacher after his wife’s death.

The sitcom showcased the family dynamics with heartfelt moments and also humorous antics with a stellar cast to back the performances. If you have watched Larson as Captain Marvel, as the tough superhero, you won’t be able to realize that the sweet younger daughter of Matt is the same person who later on went on to portray one of the most popular female superheroes.

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8) Kong: Skull Island

Other than MCU, Brie Larson was also part of another big franchise and appeared in Kong: Skull Island. She played the character of Mason Weaver, an anti-war photojournalist.

Larson’s character is smart and knows and connects with nature on a different level, which gives her an upper hand in the Skull Island and also with Kong, with whom she develops a special bond. A headstrong journalist with clear motives that do not involve harming other creatures is what Larson’s Weaver stands for, making it another best performances that should not be skipped.

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7) The Spectacular Now

In this coming-of-age film about Miles Teller’s character Sutter Keely depicts the journey of his character in finding himself and how he himself is the biggest hardship in his own life. It all began with his breakup with his popular girlfriend, Cassidy Roy, played by Brie Larson.

Since he spent all his senior year drinking and partying, Larson’s character breaks up with him as she thinks he is a lost cause. While she is only one of the supporting characters, her role is significant to the plot of the movie, which depicts the reflective journey of Teller’s character, making it one of must must-watch films if you love Larson’s work.

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6) The Bear

Over the four seasons of The Bear, numerous popular actors have appeared in guest roles or cameos. Brie Larson happens to be one of those actors and played the character of Francie Fak. She appeared in episode 7 of season 4 and is the sister of Neil Fak, who works at the restaurant.

The protective and hostile character that Larson portrays is later resolved to be due to her animosity with Sugar, which they eventually resolve in the episode. Larson, just like the other cameos, was a perfect addition that introduced more of the people from the Berzatto family’s past.

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5) Short Term 12

One of the most important films in Brie Larson’s career, in this independent film, she portrays the character of Grace, who supervises a group of troubled teenagers called Short Term 12. While taking care of and helping the teenagers solve their issues, Grace also has to deal with her own past of abuse and self-harm.

The film shows Larson portray the troubles of the character with such subtlety that it doesn’t overpower her emotions in front of other people, but is also able to reveal them when needed. Larson shines in the emotionally empowering role, making it one of her must-watch films.

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4) Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Millennials might remember Brie Larson as one of Scott’s ex-girlfriends, Envy Adams, in the 2010 action comedy film. Adams takes over Scott's band and also breaks up with him. In the film, she is among the villains, who initially used to be a kind character but have now embraced the aggressive side.

One of the only negative characters in Larson’s career, which is also one of the most entertaining, and we also get to see her singing skills in the film. If you haven’t watched this popular film from the 2010s, you should definitely check it out.

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3) Captain Marvel

Her role as Carol Danvers introduced the talented actress to a new set of audience. With her appearance as a superhero, Brie Larson might have ticked all the boxes on her list of characters she wants to play and not get typecast. The film depicts how Danvers became Captain Marvel and also her attempt to stop Earth from being invaded.

From empowerment, friendship, to self-discovery, Captain Marvel perfectly introduced the superhero, which later appeared in numerous other MCU films and TV shows, and also was part of the war against Thanos in Avengers: Endgame.

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2) Lessons in Chemistry

With appearing as Elizabeth Zott, Larson brought one of the most popular characters from a book to life. Based on Bonnie Garmus’s best-selling novels, Apple TV’s limited series depicted the story of the struggles and hardships Brie Larson’s Elizabeth had to endure in the 1950s as a scientist.

In a world where women are not considered intelligent enough to be in the field of science and engineering, Elizabeth tries hard to carve her own path, even with numerous bumps in the road. She even takes her knowledge of chemistry to cook and inspire many women who had given up on their dreams. Larson’s portrayal resembles the book character with her straightforwardness, but with a kind aura that makes the character compelling and a must-watch.

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1) Room

Brie Larson’s performance in Room earned her an Oscar Award among many other accolades. The film narrates the story of Larson’s Joy, who is held captive by a man for seven years and gives birth to a boy, whom she names Jack. It revolves around how Joy helps Jack in escaping the shed that they were captured in, and later their struggles in life outside the shed, as Jack had not seen anything other than the confined space where he was born and lived for five years.

Larson portrays the character of a mother and also the victim of Old Nick’s crimes thoughtfully. She is terrified but also has to be fearless when it comes to helping Jack get out of the shed for their survival, making it one of Larson’s best performances and also a must-watch film in her filmography.

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