Amanda Seyfried is an actor who lights up the screen whenever she appears. She has been in the spotlight for a number of years now and continues to find exciting projects to involved in. She has also shown her versatility over the years with standout performances in dramas as well as comedies.
As with her upcoming role in David Fincher's Mank, Seyfried seems as comfortable in supporting roles and as part of ensembles as she does in lead parts. Her career thus far is filled with many fan-favorite projects as well as a few overlooked gems worth seeking out.
10 Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! (2018) - 6.6
Rare for a sequel, audiences seemed to prefer the second Mamma Mia film slightly more than the first. Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! has Seyfried reprising her role as Sophie, who prepares to reopen her mother's hotel while discovering things about her mother's past she never knew.
The fun musical energy of the first film is replicated and expanded upon in this new adventure. The cast seems to be having a ball belting out these classic tunes while Lily James proves to be a fun addition as young Donna.
9 Nine Lives (2005) - 6.7
Seyfried joined the massive ensemble of talented actors for the drama Nine Lives. The film looks at the stories of nine separate women each dealing with their own struggles and disappointments in life while unknowingly being connected.
The cast includes such acclaimed actors as Glenn Close, Holly Hunter, and Robin Wright among many others. It is an emotional and thoughtful film elevated by the performances of the entire star-studded cast.
8 Epic (2013) - 6.7
Lending her voice to the animated world, Seyfried took the lead in this overlooked family-friendly fantasy. She voices a teen girl who is transported into the mysterious world of the forest where she becomes involved in a battle between good and evil.
While the high-concept adventure didn't really catch on with audiences, it is a beautiful looking animated film. Seyfried is also joined by a talented cast including Colin Farrell, Christoph Waltz, and Beyoncé Knowles.
7 In Time (2011) - 6.7
The science-fiction thriller In Time features a brilliant dystopian premise in its story of the future in which time is treated as a currency. Justin Timberlake plays a man who is running out of time as he is hunted by authorities. He takes a woman hostage (Seyfried) and together they try to take down the corrupt system.
The premise might not be as interesting as what the film actually delivers, but it is a bit of fun for fans of the sci-fi genre.
6 Alpha Dog (2006) - 6.9
The crime drama Alpha Dog takes a look at a dark and gruesome true crime story. Emile Hirsch plays a drug dealer who kidnaps the brother of a rival criminal in order to get the money he is owed. The situation soon spirals out of control in some horrific ways.
Seyfried as a small but memorable role as a young woman who is part of the criminal group and takes a liking to their young hostage. Overall, Alpha Dog has some great performances from its young cast.
5 Mean Girls (2004) - 7.0
Seyfried's breakout role was in the hilarious high school comedy Mean Girls. Lindsey Lohan plays a timid teen who moves to a new school and finds herself making friends with the popular girls. But after their ringleader betrays her, she seeks revenge. Seyfried is hilarious as Karen, who is perhaps not the smartest one in the group.
The film was written by Tina Fey, and her sharp and fast-paced humor can be felt throughout the movie. It is also a fascinating look at modern high school dynamics.
4 Fathers & Daughters (2015) - 7.1
The family drama Fathers & Daughters stars Russell Crowe as an acclaimed author who battled illness while trying to raise his young daughter. Years later, his adult daughter (Seyfried) struggles with the memory of him and with making connections of her own.
Crowe and Seyfried each give wonderful performances that save this film from being an overly sentimental drama. It will certainly tug at your heartstrings with its sad yet moving story of love and loss.
3 First Reformed (2017) - 7.1
Filmmaker Paul Schrader delivered one of his most acclaimed films with the riveting drama First Reformed. Ethan Hawke stars as a priest of a small church who is struggling with illness and the loss of his faith. Seyfried plays a widowed woman who seeks the priest's help.
Hawke is sensational in the lead role, giving one of the best performances of his career. First Reformed is a moody and dark examination of this man's downward spiral that is painful and intense to watch.
2 The Art Of Racing In The Rain (2019) - 7.6
It's hard for audiences to resist a movie about an adorable dog. And when you throw in some car racing, that seems like a real crowd-pleaser. The Art of Racing in the Rain features the voice of Kevin Costner as a dog who learns the art of racing from his loving owner Danny (Milo Ventimiglia).
Seyfried plays Eve, the woman whom Danny falls in love with, and becomes another important part of the dog's life. It is the kind of movie the whole family can enjoy and delivers a sweet, touching message along with all the cute animal fun.
1 Les Misérables (2012) - 7.6
Seyfried has shown off her singing talent many times in film, including the Oscar-winning adaptation of the Broadway classic, Les Misérables. The film stars Hugh Jackman as a former convict who takes in a young motherless girl while being stalked by a relentless lawman (Russell Crowe). Seyfried plays the adult Claudette, Jackman's adopted daughter.
The talented cast all give wonderful performances, especially Anne Hathaway as Claudette's doomed mother. Les Mis makes for an epic and thrilling musical that largely does justice to the iconic story.
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