You must watch these 9 Zoë Kravitz movies if you love the actress

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2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Arrivals - Source: Getty

Zoë Kravitz has cultivated one of the most versatile and magnetic roles of her generation, combining indie charm with blockbuster force. Whether slipping into the sleek second skin of Catwoman, navigating a post-apocalyptic desert, or rooting a story very intimately within character drama, Zoë Kravitz always creates a space for herself within any role.

Her acting usually combines emotional honesty with striking style and profound moments, and sometimes even turns into loneliness laden with memory.

Her notoriety extends from influences in fashion and music to being a true cultural stamp of the modern world. If you like her acting or are getting to know her better, these nine films should grant anyone the cherished privilege of witnessing Zoë Kravitz at her best.


You must watch these 9 Zoë Kravitz movies if you love the actress

1) The Batman (2022)

The Batman (2022) | Image Source: Warner Bros Pictures / DC Studios
The Batman (2022) | Image Source: Warner Bros Pictures / DC Studios

Batman gave us elegance, grit, and the feel of vulnerability, all wrapped into one Selina Kyle. She gave Catwoman a bit of an edge as far as her modern iteration is concerned; winning praise for her nuanced performance that thumbs its nose at the evolution of the character in comic books.

The chemistry she shared with Robert Pattinson on screen made Gotham's tragic and dark story happen emotionally. More than just the action, Zöe Kravitz kept Selina's quest for justice a bit humane. With the DC already putting on record that she will influence further iterations of Catwoman; this role has gained stature as one of the greatest in the superhero medley.


2) Kimi (2022)

Kimi (2022) | Image Source: Warner Bros Pictures / New Line Cinema
Kimi (2022) | Image Source: Warner Bros Pictures / New Line Cinema

In Kimi, Zoë Kravitz stars as Angela Childs, an agoraphobic tech worker who discovers incriminating evidence while listening to audio recordings. The film, directed by Steven Soderbergh, turned into one of the most discussed thrillers on streaming platforms due to its incisive take on privacy, surveillance, and tech. Zoë's brooding yet empathetic performance drives the entire film and makes Angela both flawed and brave.

Zoë Kravitz, in real-time action scenes in cramped areas, provides tension without over-the-top spectacle. Kimi has picked up a new interest lately because of debates regarding AI assistants and data protection, and the story is more timely than ever.


3) Viena and the Fantomes (2020)

Viena and the Fantomes | Imge Source: Universal Pictures
Viena and the Fantomes | Imge Source: Universal Pictures

In Viena and the Fantomes, Zoë Kravitz enters the rough and uncertain world of a punk rock road tour in the 1980s. As Madge, a free-spirited but mysterious roadie, Kravitz captures effortless coolness and subtly emotional weight, despite being surrounded by a frenzy of music, drugs, and broken relationships. The dreamlike structure of the film allows Kravitz to juxtapose vulnerability with toughness, creating a quietly magnetic performance through frenetic scenes of debauchery.

Her performance brings a degree of warm, human substance and a central anchor to the ambiguous and restless energy. Her performance demonstrates that she can shine within unconventional approaches to storytelling that are atmospheric and tonally rich.


4) Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) | Image Source: Warner Bros Pictures
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) | Image Source: Warner Bros Pictures

As Leta Lestrange, Zoe Kravitz rendered one of the more emotionally nuanced performances in the Fantastic Beasts series. Torn between loyalty and regret, haunted by a tragic past, Leta granted human dimensions to a magical world. She contrasted vulnerability with quiet strength that reached a crescendo in her dying moments.

A couple of years down the line, thanks to the mesmerizing and heartfelt portrayal of Zoe Kravitz, Leta still stands apart in the Wizarding World.


5) Good Kill (2014)

Good Kill (2014) | Image Source: IFC Films / Voltage Pictures
Good Kill (2014) | Image Source: IFC Films / Voltage Pictures

In Good Kill, Zoë Kravitz assumes the role of Vera Suarez, a young Air Force drone operator who is beginning to question the morality of distant warfare. Kravitz plays opposite Ethan Hawke and delivers a controlled performance that is subtle and filled with weight as she takes on a soldier processing duty against the moral weight of her conscience.

Kravitz manages to bring a new viewpoint to the film, with non-stop moral questioning, demonstrating the affective effects associated with modern warfare. With quiet tension, she opposes the chain of command, making her character a moral compass in a world of conflicted morals. It is an understated but essential part that lingered in my mind.


6) Rough Night (2017)

Rough Night (2017) | Image Source: Columbia Pictures
Rough Night (2017) | Image Source: Columbia Pictures

Zoë Kravitz plays Blair, an urbane, seemingly calm member of the disorderly weekend sideways bachelorette adventures. When a male stripper has an accidental death, the calm veneer of Blair unravels quickly, giving Zoë Kravitz a chance to flex her comic chops and farcical tension.

She perfectly weighs her perfectionist tendencies with some seldom-seen vulnerability as old college friendships emerge with the ugly truth. As increasing absurdity unfolds, she holds the humor together with razor-sharp wit and dry reactions.


7) X-Men: First Class (2011)

X-Men: First Class (2011) | Image Source: 20th Century Fox / Marvel Entertainment
X-Men: First Class (2011) | Image Source: 20th Century Fox / Marvel Entertainment

Zoë Kravitz’s Angel Salvadore was one of the most visually exciting mutants in X-Men: First Class. She had insect wings and an edgy anti-establishment aesthetic, and made her character red hot in a cast that featured many film stars by bringing rebellious charm to every scene. While Angel might not be an indelible mutant in the franchise, she would definitely leave a recognizable mark in the series, especially with comic book fans who liked that fresh take on the character.

With the X-Men possibly entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe soon, the character has surfaced as a fun, underrated part of Zoë Kravitz’s filmography.


8) Divergent (2014)

Divergent (2014) | Image Source: Summit Entertainment / Red Wagon Entertainment
Divergent (2014) | Image Source: Summit Entertainment / Red Wagon Entertainment

Zoë Kravitz brought character, loyalty, and pacing to the world of factions as Christina in Divergent. Her chemistry with Shailene Woodley’s Tris made the film’s darker moments, players, and themes seem as if they were born from a sense of friendship and support. Christina was relatable, fearless, and refreshingly honest.

The role expanded Zoë’s fanbase with a new generation of YA fans, many of whom watch the films on streaming today. Years later, Christina is still one of the most enjoyable characters in the dystopian genre and a distinct standout in Zoë’s still-evolving filmography.


9) Vincent N Roxxy (2016)

Vincent N Roxxy (2016) | Image Source: Vertical Entertainment
Vincent N Roxxy (2016) | Image Source: Vertical Entertainment

In Vincent N Roxxy, Zoë Kravitz plays the rebellious Roxxy, whose life crashes into that of Vincent, a quiet drifter played by Emile Hirsch. What begins as a very tumultuous partnership quickly becomes a romance as they try to escape dangerous pasts. Kravitz gives a more raw, layered performance, conflicting both vulnerability and fierceness. The film is a gritty romance with moments of sudden and explosive violence.

Ultimately, it deals with trust, loyalty, and survival as themes. While the tone is understated, Kravitz’s capacity to infuse a depth of unpredictability into unconventional, emotionally driven characters makes for an exciting watch.


As one can see, Zoe Kravitz's career only demonstrates that wherever she goes, she can shine: in the melee of a desert wasteland or within the confines of a romantic drama. These nine titles highlight her incredible range, whether she's offering subtle emotional beats or very high-intensity action scenes.

The experience of watching is entertaining but also allows appreciation of one of the most fluid yet forceful actors of our time.

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