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The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes

The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes
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Emma Stone's filmography is a mix of box office hits and critic's darlings, and Rotten Tomatoes has the receipts.

From early roles that showed she's more than just a sidekick to leading lady performances that bagged her awards, Stone's range is impressive. Think comedy, drama, even musicals – she's nailed them all.

15. "Gangster Squad" (2013)
31% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes - image 1In 1949 Los Angeles, a secret crew of police officers led by Sergeant John O'Mara and Jerry Wooters, attempt to take down the ruthless mob king Mickey Cohen who runs the city with an iron fist.

14. "The House Bunny" (2008)
43% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes - image 2A former Playboy bunny, after being kicked out of the mansion, becomes a house mother to a group of socially awkward university girls and transforms their lives with her unique blend of charm and beauty tips.

13. "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" (2014)
51% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes - image 3Peter Parker, grappling with the complexities of high school life and his identity as Spider-Man, faces a new challenge when a trio of villains – led by his childhood friend Harry Osborn turned the vengeful Electro – threaten New York City.

12. "Magic in the Moonlight" (2014)
51% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes - image 4Set in the 1920s, a cynical magician is sent to the south of France to debunk a seemingly fraudulent spiritual medium, only to find his own beliefs challenged and an unexpected romantic entanglement.

11. "The Croods" (2013)
71% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes - image 5A prehistoric family embarks on a journey of discovery and survival when their cave is destroyed, guided by an inventive boy who challenges their traditional ways.

10. "The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012)
71% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes - image 6High school student Peter Parker gains spider-like abilities and embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his parents' mysterious disappearance while facing off against the villainous Dr. Curt Connors.

9. "The Help" (2011)
76% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes - image 7In 1960s Mississippi, an aspiring author forms an unlikely bond with two black maids and together they write a book that exposes the racism and hardships faced by black maids, challenging the societal norms of their time.

8. "The Croods: A New Age" (2020)
77% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes - image 8The Croods face their biggest challenge yet when they encounter a more evolved and modern family called the Bettermans, leading to hilarious mishaps and an eventual understanding of the importance of family and adaptability.

7. "Crazy, Stupid, Love." (2011)
79% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes - image 9A middle-aged man's life turns upside down when he learns of his wife's infidelity and seeks help from a young bachelor to rediscover his manhood, entangling several lives in a web of love and relationships.

6. "Battle of the Sexes" (2017)
84% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes - image 10Based on a true story, this film dramatizes the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, exploring themes of gender equality, personal struggles, and the media frenzy surrounding the event.

5. "Easy A" (2010)
85% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes - image 11A high school student sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school, after a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, leading to all sorts of complications.

4. "Zombieland" (2009)
89% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes - image 12In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, a cowardly young man joins forces with a group of survivors who embrace a twisted sense of adventure while seeking a sanctuary free from the undead.

3. "La La Land " (2016)
91% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes - image 13In Los Angeles, an aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician struggle to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts, finding love and dreams in a bittersweet symphony of reality and ambition.

2. "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)" (2014)
91% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes - image 14A washed-up actor, known for playing an iconic superhero, battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself in the days leading up to the opening of his Broadway play.

1. "The Favourite" (2018)
93% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The 15 Best Emma Stone Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes - image 15In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne's close relationship with her confidante, Lady Sarah, is disrupted by the arrival of Sarah's cousin, who becomes the Queen's new companion and instigates a bitter rivalry for the Queen's affection.