Top 11 Best Movies & TV Series of Bryce Dallas Howard

In this drama about race, class, and social dynamics in Mississippi, Howard plays Hilly Holbrook, a charming but deeply racist socialite. She captures the suffocating hypocrisy of her character without ever tipping into caricature. It's not a likable role, but it's one of her most memorable, precisely because it stays so uncomfortable to watch.

Howard became the face of the new Jurassic Park generation for many viewers. As Claire Dearing, she balances between ice-cold manager and brave survivor. While the film is mostly a spectacle and her character sometimes feels a bit cliché, she gives Claire just enough humanity to stick with you. The high heels in the jungle remain a much-discussed, questionable directorial choice.

In this Elton John biographical musical, Howard plays Sheila Dwight, Elton's complicated mother. She shows how love, disappointment, and ego can collide in a parent-child relationship. Her performance is subtle and free of sentimentality, though she sometimes stays a bit too far in the background in a film overflowing with visuals and music.

Howard returns as Claire, this time more activist and less corporate. She has more agency, but the film itself is a messy mix of gothic horror and blockbuster action. Howard does what she can, but is often overshadowed by the chaotic script. Still, in the more intimate moments, she brings a warmth the film badly needs.

As forest ranger Grace, Howard plays one of her friendliest and most sincere roles. It's a family film with a big heart, and Howard gives the story believable warmth. At the same time, it's a very safe project that takes few risks, so her acting is never really pushed to its limits.

In this buzzed-about Black Mirror episode, Howard plays Lacie, a woman obsessed with her social media rating. It's a satirical role balancing comedy and tragedy, and Howard shows nerve by making her character increasingly uncomfortable to watch. One of her best performances, even in a shorter TV format.

Her breakout role in M. Night Shyamalan's mystery drama. As the blind Ivy Walker, Howard carries the emotional heart of the film. Her performance is sincere and moving, though the film itself received mixed reviews for its twist and pacing. Still, this was an important moment in her career, as it truly showcased her range for the first time.

As Kate Connor in this Terminator sequel, Howard doesn't get much to do beyond supportive glances and worried words. She plays it solidly, but the role is underwritten, leaving most of her talent unused. A missed opportunity in a film that prioritized spectacle over character study.

In this film based on true events about a gold rush in Indonesia, Howard plays Kay, the girlfriend of Matthew McConaughey's character. She brings warmth and loyalty, but unfortunately is often reduced to the 'supportive girlfriend' role. A fine performance, but not memorable compared to her stronger work.

Once again in a Shyamalan film, this time as the mysterious Story. While the concept is intriguing, the film struggles with an uneven tone and self-conscious symbolism. Howard plays it with a soft, almost ethereal quality, but can't fully lift the script to a higher level.

As writer Elly Conway, whose spy novels surprisingly start coming true, Howard leads this action comedy from Matthew Vaughn alongside Henry Cavill and Sam Rockwell.