Top 10 Best Movies Starring Elizabeth Olsen

In Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Wanda Maximoff has turned into a menacing villain with terrifying magical powers. Refusing to accept the painful reality, she uses sorcery to pursue America Chavez across multiple universes in order to reunite with her two lost sons. In her quest, Wanda also transforms into the Scarlet Witch to tap into the dark powers from the Darkhold.

Among the Avengers, Scarlet Witch is the most formidable superhero, even Doctor Strange cannot defeat her. This film directly connects to the WandaVision series streamed on Disney +, so Wanda's profound grief is still vividly depicted.

In the movie, Elizabeth Olsen's performance has garnered much praise from audiences and critics alike. The actress effectively portrays Wanda's emotions in every scene, from sorrow to confusion when realizing that her children in another universe reject her. Especially, her sharp and eerie eyes are portrayed exceptionally well.

IMDb: 6.9/10

Wind River – Land of the Dead (2017) revolves around the story of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agent, Cory Lambert (Renner), who accidentally discovers a dead body in the wilderness of the Wind River Indian Reservation. This information is immediately reported to the FBI, and a rookie agent named Jane Banner (Olsen) is dispatched. However, upon arrival, she faces a series of challenges due to the harsh weather conditions.

Unfamiliar with the terrain and without any acquaintances, Jane hires Cory as her guide, while he helps her overcome the extreme weather challenges. Alongside Cory Lambert, portrayed by Jeremy Renner, Jane Banner gradually gathers clues to unravel this heinous crime.

At Wind River, the harsh weather can truly kill you at any moment as temperatures can drop to -20 degrees Celsius. Here, drug abuse is considered a 'cultural tradition', and rape is used as a means to initiate a girl into womanhood.

IMDb: 6.3/10

Avengers: Infinity War & Endgame revolves around the villain Thanos's desire to wipe out half of all life in the universe to balance its resources. Therefore, he sets out to collect six Infinity Stones to accomplish his goal. Aware of his plan, Earth's superheroes unite to stop him.

Portraying the role of Wanda Maximoff, this time she and Vision are attacked by Thanos's minions in an attempt to take the Mind Stone. They are then protected by Captain America and taken to Wakanda to remove the Mind Stone from Vision's forehead.

But then, after Thanos's snap, she vanished. However, thanks to the portal opened by Doctor Strange, Wanda and the remaining Avengers escaped and returned to defeat Thanos.

Many liken Infinity War to a movie while Endgame is an event, like a concert of your favorite band. Infinity War has a great storyline, one of the best villains in decades, and an ending that keeps viewers talking. Meanwhile, Endgame played all the 'hits' and gave viewers an amazing climax that made them cheer, scream, clap, and jump out of their seats.

Avengers: Infinity War - IMDb: 8.3/10

Avengers: Endgame - IMDb: 8.4/10

After making waves with her appearance in the post-credits scene of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, actress Elizabeth Olsen made her debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in Avengers: Age of Ultron - the second installment of the superhero team-up franchise.

Wanda Maximoff, along with her brother Pietro Maximoff (Quicksilver) and Ultron, plotted to defeat the Avengers. However, her mission changed when she learned the true crimes of Ultron and officially joined the ranks of the superheroes.

The Avengers: Age of Ultron was a massive success, grossing over $1.4 billion globally, becoming the fifth-highest-grossing film worldwide. Following this film, Elizabeth Olsen continued to appear in other MCU films, including Captain America: Civil War (2015), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019), as well as Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness (2022) and the WandaVision television series, which premiered in 2021.

IMDb: 7.3/10

Ingrid Goes West - Journey of Ingrid is a renowned American film directed by Matt Spicer. Prior to that, he was also an actor and later a screenwriter. Although not a household name, he is always highly regarded and recognized as a talented face of American cinema, with his works consistently winning over audiences at home and abroad.

The film Ingrid Goes West follows Ingrid Thorburn, a troubled young woman from Pennsylvania. She is a professional stalker and is shunned by society. Now, Ingrid has moved to Los Angeles to continue stalking Taylor Sloane, a famous Instagram star.

In the film, Elizabeth Olsen portrays Taylor Sloane, who becomes the next obsession of Ingrid Thorburn, played by Aubrey Plaza. Ingrid then tries various ways to get close to Taylor in real life. The performances of Plaza and Olsen in Ingrid Goes West have received praise and acclaim from critics.

IMDb: 6.6/10

Godzilla – Monster Godzilla is a reboot directed by Gareth Edwards, promising to be a grand adventure. This time, the legendary Godzilla monster not only wreaks havoc on its path but also clashes with other vicious creatures created by arrogant scientists, all of which threaten the survival of humanity. In this movie, the soldier named Ford Brody is trying to find his wife, Elle Brody (Elizabeth Olsen), and their child. Both are caught in a showdown between Godzilla and two giant monsters.

In this new installment, Godzilla promises to be more impressive, enticing, and dramatic than all previous versions. This time, Godzilla embodies the wrath of nature, the powerful resistance of creatures that humans have mistreated for a long time.

Godzilla – Monster Godzilla is produced by a renowned and talented team, especially director Gareth Edwards and cinematographer Seamus Mc Garvey. Both have combined and integrated real and virtual elements, blending them together seamlessly, making the Godzilla story more intimate, authentic, and terrifying.

IMDb: 6.4/10

I Saw the Light, directed by Marc Abraham, is based on the biography of Hank Williams penned by Colin Escott. Some of his notable works include: Move It on Over, Lost Highway, Jambalaya (on the Bayou), Ramblin’ Man, You Win Again, and I Saw the Light. Williams is regarded as one of the most influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century and a legend of country music in the post-World War II era. He suffered from a spinal bifida and died of heart failure at the young age of 29.

In I Saw the Light, Tom portrays the legendary country musician named Hank Williams, and Elizabeth Olsen becomes his first wife named Audrey Williams. The film's storyline primarily focuses on Hank's music career journey from fame to his untimely demise. Additionally, it delves into his family life with his devoted wife.

I Saw the Light premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival and immediately garnered praise from film critics.

IMDb: 5.8/10

Martha Marcy May Marlene - The Resilient Woman is an artful film by director Sean Durkin, depicting a girl who loses herself after over 2 years living in a cult commune. Here, she endures immense pain, both physical and psychological, subjected to sexual abuse and indoctrinated with harmful ideologies.

Unable to bear it any longer, she flees from that hell and seeks help from her older sister. With the support of her sister and brother-in-law, she overcomes her traumas and struggles to reintegrate with her family and rediscover herself.

The film revolves around ordinary people, depicting everyday life in the Northeastern United States. It's a gritty portrayal of a young woman trying to reclaim normalcy after life's upheavals.

With her impressive acting prowess, Elizabeth Olsen has garnered countless praises from audiences and critics alike, solidifying her own position in the industry.

IMDb: 6.9/10

Liberal Arts - The Pursuit of Freedom is a romantic comedy-drama film directed, written, and starring Josh Radnor. The story follows the life of a 35-year-old man named Jesse (Josh Radnor), who develops a romantic relationship with a 19-year-old college student named Zibby (portrayed by Elizabeth Olsen).

Prior to meeting and falling in love with Zibby, Jesse has always been discontented with his life and career. As a lover of literature and language, he believes that the happiest times of his life were spent at Ohio University. It's where he had the freedom to learn without being disturbed by anyone.

In addition to the renowned names of Radnor and Olsen, the film Liberal Arts also features other supporting actors such as Zac Efron, Richard Jenkins, Allison Janney, and Elizabeth Reaser. After its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2012, the film received positive reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 70% rating based on 104 reviews from critics.

IMDb: 6.7/10

Silent House is a renowned horror film directed by Chris Kentis, based on a true story of a young girl named Sarah Murphy living in a village in Uruguay in 1940, starring the talented actress Elizabeth Olsen.

The film tells the story of a young woman terrorized in an old house by the lake, on her first day moving in with her father and brother, she had to endure horrifying strange events. In just 2 hours of experiencing all the terrifying sensations, from a pretty girl, she turned mad and transformed into a different person.

Directed by the famous duo Chris Kentis and Laura Lau, 'Silent House' meticulously uses the camera to capture dance-like scenes to immerse the audience in a tense journey. The film is finely crafted with attention to detail, combined with inherent tension that promises to startle even the bravest viewers. Alongside Elizabeth Olsen, the film also features Adam Trese, Eric Sheffer Stevens, and Julia Taylor Ross.

IMDb: 5.2/10