
Anna Kendrick has established herself as a versatile actress, moving effortlessly from comedic roles to dramatic thrillers and animated musicals. She possesses a unique ability to play endearing yet often awkward characters who feel authentic and relatable. This wide-ranging talent makes her filmography a perfect fit for a streaming service like Netflix, where audiences can discover the full breadth of her acting style.
Unfold the tabs of some of her most compelling and popular on-screen performances available for streaming.
A Simple Favor (2018)
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In this stylish mystery-thriller, Anna Kendrick stars as Stephanie Smothers, a cheerful mommy vlogger who befriends the mysterious and sophisticated Emily Nelson, played by Blake Lively. When Emily vanishes, Stephanie is drawn into a web of secrets, betrayals, and shocking twists as she attempts to uncover the truth. The film, directed by Paul Feig, is a neo-noir comedy that showcases Kendrick’s ability to balance earnestness with a budding detective’s determination, offering a fresh take on the genre.
Anna Kendrick also delivers a powerful turn in the sci-fi thriller Stowaway.
Stowaway (2021)
Anna Kendrick takes on a more serious and dramatic role in the sci-fi thriller Stowaway. She plays Zoe Levenson, a medical researcher on a three-person mission to Mars. The crew’s journey is thrown into chaos when they discover a fourth, unplanned passenger on board. Faced with a critical oxygen shortage, the crew is forced to make a series of morally complex and impossible decisions about who should survive. Kendrick’s performance anchors the film’s intense ethical dilemma and claustrophobic tension.
Apart from dramatic roles, Anna Kendrick’s animated film catalog is filled with vibrant and musically driven adventures.
The animated world of Trolls
Anna Kendrick brings an infectious energy to the world of animation in the Trolls franchise. Kendrick voices Poppy, the optimistic and music-loving Troll princess, who sets out on a quest to save her friends in the original 2016 film, Trolls. In the 2017 television special, Trolls Holiday Special, Poppy and Branch embark on a mission to find a new holiday for their Bergen friends. Trolls Band Together (2023) sees Poppy and Branch’s relationship deepen as they help Branch reunite his old boy band and rescue his brother from a pair of pop-star villains.
These films offer a look at the beginning of her career and her comedic timing.
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting (2012)
In the ensemble comedy What to Expect When You’re Expecting, Anna Kendrick takes on a role in a sprawling story about the joys and anxieties of new parenthood. Her portrayal of a food truck owner navigating an unexpected pregnancy highlights her knack for playing sincere and slightly off-kilter characters. The film provides a glimpse into her earlier career and a different kind of comedic storytelling. Kendrick is set to captivate audiences once again with these visual treats, following the revival of a forgotten series by a streaming giant.
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