Laura Dern’s new Lonely Planet movie is currently streaming on Netflix, and these 10 movies are her best roles to watch after you’re done. The character cast of “Lonely Planet” includes Dern as Katherine Loewe and Liam Hemsworth as Owen Brophy, but the age difference between Owen and Katherine, and Owen and his girlfriend Lily Kemp (Diana) They’re an unlikely couple, considering their relationship with Silvers. All three characters attend a writing camp in Morocco, where Lonely Planet was primarily filmed, and during their trip Owen and Katherine develop deep feelings for each other.
Despite some issues with Lonely Planet, the film was overall appealing, and Hemsworth and Dern’s performances were solid. But even considering Dern’s performance in the film, Lonely Planet is far from Dern’s best role. These 10 movies represent Laura Dern’s best performances outside of Lonely Planet.
10 son
2022 movie starring Laura Dern and Hugh Jackman will have heavy subject matter
The Sun stars Laura Dern as Kate and Hugh Jackman as Peter. A divorced couple whose teenage son, Nicholas, is suffering from severe pain and depression. The Son is not based on a true story, but rather a play of the same name that follows similar plot points. The film faced controversy as some viewers felt the plot twist ending, which left Nicholas’ fate temporarily uncertain, was insensitive.
Despite the controversial ending, both Jackman and Dern were absolutely fantastic in Son, and the film is definitely one of Dern’s best performances. She authentically plays the role of a concerned and loving mother and heartbroken ex-wife. Ultimately, this makes the film even more tragic, but this is intentional and speaks to Dern’s great performance.
9 stories
Another great addition to Dern’s filmography, this story is important and timely
The Tale stars Laura Dern as an older Jennifer Fox and Isabelle Nelisse as her younger self. Like The Sun, The Tale is a really difficult movie to sit down and watch, but it’s an important movie. Dern’s Jennifer is a documentary filmmaker who reveals dark truths from her past regarding her “relationship” with an adult coach when she was 13 years old.
It can be incredibly difficult to produce stories like this in a way that feels respectful and sensitive to the victims and survivors, but The Tale and Dern’s performance manage to accomplish that. Dern is as convincing as ever in this role, truly capturing the emotional pain and complex emotions that emerge as Jennifer must rebuild the story she built around this trauma. This movie was released in 2018, so it was quite timely as the Me Too movement was still in full swing.
8 Miniaturization
Downsizing has received a lot of criticism, but it’s still a fun watch
Downsizing was a major tonal shift following The Son and The Story, with Laura Dern’s role becoming less prominent. Downsizing is a 2017 comedy-drama starring Matt Damon. In the movie, Paul Safranek, played by Damon, is one of many people who choose to reduce their height to about 5 inches, which (in theory) reduces costs and gives them more luxury. You will be able to live a relaxed lifestyle. This is exactly where Dern’s character comes into play. She plays Laura Lonofsky, who pitches Leisureland, home to downsized people.
To tell you the truth, this movie went a little too far, which is why it wasn’t well received. The story is inconsistent, especially in the second half of the film, and feels more driven by the concept of people shrinking themselves than by a coherent narrative. But Downsizing is still fun to watch, and Dern is great in it.
7 wild
Laura Dern to co-star with Reese Witherspoon in film adaptation of her memoir
The decade-old film Wild, based on Cheryl Strayed’s memoir of the same name, stars Reese Witherspoon as Cheryl, a young woman who treks an incredible 1,100 miles on her own. This hike was brought on by the death of Cheryl’s mother, Bobby, played by Laura Dern in the film. Although Dern doesn’t have a major role in Wild, her performance is still excellent, and together she and Witherspoon perfectly portray the love that Strayed and her mother shared in real life.
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While there are many films based on true stories of journeys of self-discovery (literal and figurative), Wilde’s staying power owes much to her performance and the involvement of Cheryl Strayed in bringing her memoir to life on screen. Thanks to the fact that In fact, Strayed even made a cameo appearance as an unnamed woman in Wild. Although this isn’t one of Dern’s biggest roles, it’s certainly a movie worth watching.
6 The fault of the stars
This heartbreaking story is one of Laura Dern’s best roles as a mother
Dern reprises her role as a mother in The Fault in Our Stars, a tragic film about the romance of two teenagers with cancer. In the film, Dern plays Mrs. Lancaster, the mother of main character Hazel Grace Lancaster (Shailene Woodley). As with many of Dern’s roles, especially as a mother, The Fault in Our Stars requires an emotional performance from Dern, and she delivers.
The Fault in Our Stars is also based on a book, but the novel, written by famous author John Green, is not directly based on a true story like Wilde. The piece was inspired by Greene’s time working at a children’s hospital, particularly the story of Esther Grace Earle, who died of cancer at just 16 years old. The Fault in Our Stars was a huge influence, perhaps because Greene based it on real-life experiences. , and it remains a beloved book and movie.
October 5th sky
90s movie stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Laura Dern
One of the oldest additions to this list, “October Sky” stars Homer Hickam as Jake, a teenage boy from a mining town who becomes obsessed with rocket science after seeing Sputnik 1 in the sky. Gyllenhaal plays him. Although he shows an aptitude for science, his father opposes this interest, wanting Homer to follow in his footsteps as a coal miner. In October Sky, Laura Dern plays Miss Riley, Homer’s teacher. Riley supports Homer’s dream of becoming a rocket scientist and is arguably his biggest advocate in the movie.
Although “October Sky” is also based on a true story, Dern has a rather unique role in the overall movie. Dern is really great in this movie, perfectly portraying the difficult situations Miss Riley had to overcome as a teacher who supports Homer against the wishes of his parents (but mainly his father). The 1999 film is one of Dern’s most iconic roles.
4 Marriage story
Laura Dern’s character is perfectly infuriating in Marriage Story
Directed by Noah Baumbach, Marriage Story, starring Adam Driver as Charlie Barber and Scarlett Johansson as Nicole Barber, received a lot of media attention when it was released on Netflix in 2019. Ta. In the film, a couple experiences a cross-country divorce and a messy custody battle. an infant son, Henry; Laura Dern plays Nora Fanshawe, Nicole’s dedicated lawyer. He seems angry about bullying Charlie and becomes especially hostile in court.
Dern’s performance in this film is excellent, and she plays the role perfectly, right down to her final sarcastic comment and smug grin.
Nora is a typical divorce lawyer who seems intent on making money out of Charlie (and sometimes Nicole), but her unsavory personality is the point. Dern’s performance in this film is excellent, and she plays the role perfectly, right down to her final sarcastic comment and smug grin. In fact, Marriage Story contains some of the best performances from Johansson, Driver, and Dern.
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3 Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Lieutenant General Holdo, played by Laura Dern, saves the Resistance in Star Wars.
Laura Dern also played a role in the Star Wars sequel trilogy as Vice Admiral Holdo in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Holdo wasn’t necessarily a major character in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, but he did play an important role in The Last Jedi. Vice Admiral Holdo helped the Resistance survive the First Order’s attack, and also saved the life of fan-favorite Star Wars character Princess Leia Organa.
Holdo was able to save the Resistance fleet by executing a maneuver known as the “Holdo Maneuver,” in which his ship jumped into hyperspace and intentionally collided with First Order ships en route. The operation resulted in Holdo’s death, but she sacrificed her life to save the Resistance and make a better future for the galaxy possible. Dern is amazing as Holdo and it’s a lot of fun to watch her perform in a galaxy far, far away.
two youthful women
Laura Dern played Marmee March beautifully in Little Women
Laura Dern’s role as Marmee March in the 2019 remake of Little Women, based on the popular novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott, is undoubtedly one of her best. Marmee is the mother of four daughters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, and she is the focus of the story. Like the book, the film is set in the 1880s and reflects the complexities of wartime sisterhood, gender, and coming of age.
Marmee is not necessarily the main character, but she is an essential part of the story. It’s clear that Marmee is a warm and loving mother, and it’s her motherhood and the way she raised them that made them into the smart, kind, and funny young women they are portrayed in the film. Dern once again plays the role perfectly, and the film and actors succeed in bringing something new to a story that has been around for generations.
1 Jurassic Park
Laura Dern’s most iconic role is undoubtedly Jurassic Park
Laura Dern’s single best movie is Jurassic Park, which became a cult classic. In the original film, released in 1993, Dern plays Ellie Sattler, a scientist who visits a doomed park filled with real dinosaurs brought back to life by questionable science. Unsurprisingly, and by now quite famous, the park has some tragic consequences, including the film’s protagonist nearly losing his life to various dinosaurs.
Given how horrifying the dinosaurs and the character’s near-death experiences are, Dern had to do quite a bit of acting, and she played it perfectly. Dern has returned to the series in the years since, most recently starring in Jurassic World Dominion (2022). While Lonely Planet was a fun movie to watch, these 10 movies, especially Jurassic Park, represent Laura Dern’s best performances in her filmography.
