{"id":165526,"date":"2025-05-01T08:30:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T08:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/01\/5-must-see-anna-kendrick-movies-ranked-from-least-to-greatest\/"},"modified":"2025-05-01T08:30:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T08:30:16","slug":"5-must-see-anna-kendrick-movies-ranked-from-least-to-greatest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/01\/5-must-see-anna-kendrick-movies-ranked-from-least-to-greatest\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Must-See Anna Kendrick Movies, Ranked from Least to Greatest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>A Simple Favor<\/em> star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/anna-kendrick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Anna Kendrick<\/strong><\/a> is on everyone\u2019s mind in the lead-up to the release of the sequel, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/another-simple-favor-release-date-cast-plot-and-how-to-watch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Another Simple Favor<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Kendrick has been a delightful presence on movie screens since she debuted in the 2003 indie comedy <em>Camp<\/em>. She\u2019s also prolific, having appeared in over 40 movies since then, including three <em>Pitch Perfect<\/em> movies and the action movie <em>The Accountant <\/em>with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/ben-affleck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ben Affleck<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So, which movies are the most fun for Kendrick fans to stream?<\/p>\n<p>Check out Watch With Us\u2019 recommendations below.<\/p>\n<h3>5. \u2018A Simple Favor\u2019 (2018)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Simple Favor (2018 Movie) Official Trailer \u2013 Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rAqMlh0b2HU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This campy, glamorous thriller became a sleeper hit due to the excellent performances from Kendrick and co-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/blake-lively\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Blake Lively<\/strong><\/a>. In <em>A Simple Favor<\/em>, neighbors Emily (Lively) and Stephanie (Kendrick) form a friendship that quickly goes off the rails after Emily disappears while supposedly on a business trip. Stephanie, a widowed single mom and vlogger, gains fame and notoriety while sharing her quest to track Emily down on her vlog.<\/p>\n<p>The twists in this film are like something out of a soap opera \u2014 and we mean that in the best way. Complete with evil twins and faked deaths, there\u2019s nothing too shocking for <em>A Simple Favor<\/em>, so expect the unexpected. The chemistry between Lively and Kendrick is totally worth the hype.<\/p>\n<p>Watch <em>A Simple Favor<\/em> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/watch\/80988896?trackId=268410292&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2C3f058525-e35c-4ae4-a514-16b88b72938e-946286662%2C3f058525-e35c-4ae4-a514-16b88b72938e-946286662%7C2%2Cunknown%2C%2C%2CtitlesResults%2C80988896%2CVideo%3A80988896%2CminiDpPlayButton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>4. \u2018Pitch Perfect\u2019 (2012)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pitch Perfect - Trailer (HD)\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8dItOM6eYXY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>One could argue that Kendrick truly became a household name in this aca-mazing musical comedy film. She stars as Beca, a cynical music producer who gets roped into joining an a cappella singing group at college. Much to her surprise, she soon forms deep friendships with the \u201cawesome nerds\u201d in the group. With catchy songs and a fantastic supporting cast, it\u2019s no wonder <em>Pitch Perfect<\/em> became a three-movie franchise.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/pictures\/pitch-perfect-casts-reunions-through-the-years-photos\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/pictures\/pitch-perfect-casts-reunions-through-the-years-photos\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">Aca-Awesome! See the \u2018Pitch Perfect\u2019 Cast\u2019s Sweet Reunions<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tAca-believe it! The cast of Pitch Perfect has an even tighter bond than the a cappella sisters they play on screen. OG stars Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Alexis Knapp, Ester Dean, Hana Mae Lee, Kelley Jakle and Shelley Regner won over fans in 2012\u2019s Pitch Perfect as Barden University\u2019s Barden Bellas [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/rebel-wilson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rebel Wilson<\/a>, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Skylar Astin<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/ben-platt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ben Platt<\/strong><\/a> all sparkle in this hilarious musical coming-of-age story, but none as much as Kendrick herself. It\u2019s the perfect vehicle for her impressive singing voice, comedic timing and emotional awareness.<\/p>\n<p>Rent <em>Pitch Perfect<\/em> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/video\/detail\/amzn1.dv.gti.76a9f70f-bd07-a429-cbc2-8077dd9687f4?autoplay=0&amp;ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon Prime Video<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>3. \u2018Up In The Air\u2019 (2009)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Up in the Air (2009) Theatrical Trailer\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/En0DYdjMVoY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Kendrick was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her work in this <strong>Jason Reitman<\/strong> comedy-drama. <em>Up In The Air<\/em> stars <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/george-clooney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>George Clooney<\/strong><\/a> as corporate \u201cdownsizer\u201d Ryan Bingham, who travels around the country to (gently) fire people. He leads a nomadic existence, never putting down roots or forming any real connections with anyone. Kendrick\u2019s character, Natalie, is an ambitious mentee of Ryan\u2019s, who is convinced that the company could save money by having all those firing meetings via video conferencing.<\/p>\n<p>Ryan teaches Natalie to be more empathetic to the people she\u2019s firing, while Natalie forces Ryan to reconsider his unattached lifestyle. <strong>Vera Farmiga<\/strong> is equally magnetic as another professional traveler with whom Ryan has an affair. Despite its title, <em>Up In The Air<\/em> is a grounded film with characters who feel real and lived-in.<\/p>\n<p>Watch <em>Up In The Air<\/em> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplus.com\/movies\/up-in-the-air\/9_ogCHiAOim2Qeo12bkjLiH5WQTuZ3_X?searchReferral=desktop-web&amp;source=google-organic&amp;ftag=PPM-23-10bfh8c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paramount+.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. \u2018The Last Five Years\u2019 (2015)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Last Five Years Official UK Trailer #1 (2015) - Anna Kendrick Movie HD\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1dT0mrKzObw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This underrated musical film stars Kendrick and Broadway\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/jeremy-jordan-is-trying-to-rescue-cousin-18-from-gay-conversion-camp-w209483\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jeremy Jordan<\/strong><\/a> in an in-depth exploration of a doomed marriage from two different perspectives. Kendrick shows off her fantastic vocal chops yet again as Cathy, an aspiring actress mourning the end of the relationship. Jordan plays Jamie, a writer thrilled to be falling in love with a new woman.<\/p>\n<p>Told in a non-linear narrative, <em>The Last Five Years<\/em> alternates between two perspectives. Jamie\u2019s story starts when he and Cathy first meet and proceeds through their crumbling marriage, while Cathy\u2019s story begins at their divorce and moves backward as she remembers their initial courtship.<\/p>\n<p>Kendrick and Jordan make a flawed, believable pair in this slightly unusual musical. Anyone who\u2019s ever had a bad breakup will relate.<\/p>\n<p>Watch\u00a0<em>The Last Five Years<\/em> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peacocktv.com\/watch\/asset\/movies\/the-last-five-years\/e946edcb-db6b-3aa9-800f-8395e08d9598?orig_ref=https:\/\/www.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peacock.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>1. \u2018Woman of The Hour\u2019 (2024)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WOMAN OF THE HOUR Trailer 4K (2024) | Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto | Crime, Drama, Mystery\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rFdKPqql_Qo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"news-block\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form  \">\n<div class=\"newsletter-signup__success\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<h3>Thank You!<\/h3>\n<p>You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Kendrick\u2019s directorial debut is a powerful thriller based on the true story of serial killer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/serial-killer-rodney-alcala-the-killing-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rodney Alcala<\/strong>, who is also known as \u201cThe Dating Game Killer.\u201d<\/a> Alcala actually did appear on and win the popular game show <em>The Dating Game<\/em> in 1978. Kendrick\u2019s character Sheryl is based on the real-life bachelorette <strong>Cheryl Bradshaw<\/strong>, who unwittingly went on a date with the serial killer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/woman-of-the-hour-cast-takes-on-the-dating-show-murder-scandal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Woman of the Hour<\/em><\/a> is a searing look at the inherent sexism in the entertainment industry. Sheryl, an aspiring actress, finds <em>The Dating Game<\/em> vapid and creepy. She puts aside her discomfort, hoping that it will jump-start her career, and ends up in serious danger because of it. Alcala\u2019s misogyny is brushed off as nothing more than \u201cmacho\u201d behavior. It\u2019s a perfect encapsulation of the casual danger women can face from angry men. Kendrick\u2019s skill as both a director and a performer is apparent in every frame of the tense, intelligent thriller. A must-see for true crime fans and Kendrick fans alike, <em>Woman of the Hour<\/em> is her best work yet.<\/p>\n<p>Watch <em>Woman of the Hour<\/em> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/watch\/81728818?trackId=268410292&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2C7aa4615c-e049-409e-a320-ade5f349185f-945349151%2C7aa4615c-e049-409e-a320-ade5f349185f-945349151%7C2%2Cunknown%2C%2C%2CtitlesResults%2C81728818%2CVideo%3A81728818%2CminiDpPlayButton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/5-must-see-anna-kendrick-movies-ranked-from-least-to-greatest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Simple Favor star Anna Kendrick is on everyone\u2019s mind in the lead-up to the release of the sequel, Another Simple Favor. Kendrick has been a delightful presence on movie screens since she debuted in the 2003 indie comedy Camp. She\u2019s also prolific, having appeared in over 40 movies since then, including three Pitch Perfect [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":165531,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-165526","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165526","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=165526"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165526\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/165531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=165526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=165526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=165526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}