
Scarlett Johansson built a career ranging from understated arthouse drama to major superhero franchises. From a lost young woman in Tokyo to Marvel's Black Widow: these films show her range most clearly.
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Lost in Translation (2003): Charlotte
As a young woman who strikes up an unlikely friendship with an older, alienated actor in Tokyo, Johansson delivered one of her most celebrated early roles in Sofia Coppola's understated drama.
Marriage Story (2019): Nicole
As an actress trying to hold on to her own career amid a painful divorce, Johansson plays one of her most emotionally charged roles opposite Adam Driver. The film explores the aftermath of a collapsing marriage without pointing to a clear culprit.
Under the Skin (2013): The Alien
As an alien who seduces men in rural Scotland, Johansson plays one of her most unusual and physical roles. The film uses barely any dialogue and relies heavily on imagery.
Her (2013): Samantha (Voice)
As the voice of an artificially intelligent operating system a lonely man falls in love with, Johansson delivers a performance without ever appearing on screen, showing that voice acting can be a full-fledged form of acting.
Jojo Rabbit (2019): Rosie
In Taika Waititi's tragicomedy about a young Hitler Youth member, Johansson plays his mother, who secretly supports the resistance. The role combines warmth with an underlying gravity.
Match Point (2005): Nola Rice
As an ambitious American actress caught up in an extramarital affair, Johansson plays a key role in Woody Allen's London thriller about ambition and morality.
Black Widow (2021): Natasha Romanoff
As Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, Johansson played one of the recurring characters in the Marvel universe for more than a decade, with this solo film as the capstone of her storyline.
Lucy (2014): Lucy
As a woman who develops superhuman abilities after exposure to an experimental drug, Johansson leads this action-packed science fiction film.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008): Cristina
In Woody Allen's drama about two American women who become entangled in a complex love triangle during a summer in Spain, Johansson plays one of the leads.
Ghost World (2001): Rebecca
As a cynical high school graduate, Johansson plays one of her first major film roles in this adaptation of Daniel Clowes' comic book.
Fly Me to the Moon (2024): Kelly Jones
As a marketing specialist hired to sell the 1969 moon landing to the public, Johansson leads this romantic comedy set against the backdrop of the space race.
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025): Zora Bennett
As a covert operations expert leading a dangerous expedition to a forbidden island, Johansson leads this new chapter in the Jurassic World series.
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