Millie Bobby Brown Reveals Her Top Four Favourite Films

Millie Bobby Brown has often been pigeonholed as a ‘Netflix star’, with some critics suggesting her film choices lack depth or variety. Despite starting her acting career early, she’s copped flak for a filmography that some reckon is a bit bland, especially after projects like The Electric State, which even the best actors would’ve struggled to salvage. With her most notable roles in Damsel, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and Enola Holmes, it’s fair to say she hasn’t always chased the most prestigious parts.

Now that Stranger Things has wrapped up, Brown faces a new chapter. The demanding schedule of a big-budget series might have kept her from exploring other opportunities, but she’s now got the freedom to steer her own career. Whether she’ll use this independence to take on more challenging roles and shift public opinion remains to be seen. As a child actor, her choices were likely limited, but the ball’s in her court now.

Brown’s Taste in Films

When it comes to her personal favourites, Brown’s picks might surprise those who’ve doubted her appreciation for cinema. While she might not have the encyclopaedic film knowledge of some of her peers, like Jenna Ortega or Finn Wolfhard, her selections for Letterboxd show a bit of range. She kicked things off with Up, calling out one of Pixar’s most mature and beloved works. Despite some in the industry looking down on animation, Up managed to snag an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, a rare feat for the genre.

Brown’s long-standing relationship with Netflix has drawn criticism, with some punters blaming the streaming giant for the decline of traditional cinemas. Still, she named Marriage Story—a Netflix production with a limited cinema run—as a favourite. While most viewers caught it at home, it’s the sort of adult character drama that’s become a rarity, and director Noah Baumbach is known for delivering on that front.

Blockbusters and Hidden Gems

One of Brown’s more eyebrow-raising choices is Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. The final chapter of George Lucas’ prequel trilogy was hammered by critics at first, but has since found defenders among those who grew up with it—including Brown herself. Of the three, Revenge of the Sith stands out for the emotional journey of Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker as he becomes Darth Vader, not to mention Ewan McGregor’s memorable turn as Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Rounding out her list is Gia, a 1998 HBO film starring Angelina Jolie. TV films often get overlooked, but this one matched the quality of any big-screen release, giving Jolie a chance to prove her acting chops beyond the tabloid headlines. There’s a hope that Brown might find a role that does the same for her reputation down the track.

Millie’s Top Four Picks

Here are the four films Brown singled out as her favourites:

• Up (Pete Docter, 2009)
• Marriage Story (Noah Baumbach, 2019)
• Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (George Lucas, 2005)
• Gia (Michael Cristofer, 1998)