Kate Mara
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Kate Rooney Mara (born February 27, 1983) is an American actress. She is known for her work in television, playing reporter Zoe Barnes in the Netflix political drama House of Cards (2013–2014; 2016), computer analyst Shari Rothenberg in the Fox thriller series 24 (2006), wronged mistress Hayden McClaine in the FX miniseries American Horror Story: Murder House (2011), Patty Bowes in the first season of the FX drag ball culture drama series Pose (2018), and a teacher who begins an illicit relationship with an underage student in the FX miniseries A Teacher (2020). For the latter, she received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best New Scripted Series as an executive producer. Mara made her film debut in Random Hearts(1999). She has since appeared in Brokeback Mountain (2005), We Are Marshall (2006), Shooter (2007), Transsiberian (2008), Stone of Destiny (2008), The Open Road (2009), Transcendence (2014), The Martian (2015), Fantastic Four (2015), Morgan (2016), Megan Leavey (2017), My Days of Mercy (2017), and Chappaquiddick (2018). Description above from the Wikipedia article Kate Mara, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kate Mara reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Kate Mara's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kate Mara remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Dutchman, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Kate Mara Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kate Mara's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kate Mara.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Dutchman | Lula | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Astronaut | Sam Walker | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Easy's Waltz | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Friendship | Tami Waterman | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Call Jane | Lana | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Time of Day | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Giving and Receiving | Patty Bowes | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Chappaquiddick | Mary Jo Kopechne | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | My Days of Mercy | Mercy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Why Can't We Get Along | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Megan Leavey | Megan Leavey | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Morgan | Lee Weathers | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Martian | Beth Johanssen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Captive | Ashley Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Man Down | Natalie Drummer | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Fantastic Four | Sue Storm | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Almost Not Beautiful | Lisa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards | Lisa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Tiny Detectives | Detective Kate | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Transcendence | Bree | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Deadfall | Hanna | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Out of the Shadows: Meet the House Ghosts | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | 10 Years | Elise | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Queen of Hearts | Queen of Hearts | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Happythankyoumoreplease | Mississippi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Ironclad | Lady Isabel | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Kristi Moore | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Peep World | Meg | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Iron Man 2 | U.S. Marshal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Open Road | Lucy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Big Guy | Kate | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Stone of Destiny | Kay Matheson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | TransSiberian | Abby | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Shooter | Sarah Fenn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Full of It | Annie Dray | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | We Are Marshall | Annie Cantrell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Zoom | Summer Jones / Wonder | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Brokeback Mountain | Alma Del Mar Jr. (age 19) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Californians | Zoe Tripp | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Urban Legends: Bloody Mary | Samantha Owens | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Tadpole | Miranda Spear | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Random Hearts | Jessica Chandler | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Joe the King | Allyson | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | The Little Bedroom | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Bucking Fastard | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | She Kills Them | Chloe Jacobs | Flop | Similar → |
Kate Mara - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kate Mara?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kate Mara is "The Dutchman" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Kate Mara acted in?
Kate Mara has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kate Mara?
Other notable films include "Brokeback Mountain", "The Martian", and "The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian'".