Kristen Connolly

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

17Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 12, 1980

Birth Place: Montclair, New Jersey, USA

About Kristen Connolly

Kristen Connolly (born July 12, 1980) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Dana Polk in the 2011 film The Cabin in the Woods, Christina Gallagher on the Netflix series House of Cards and Jamie Campbell on the CBS series Zoo. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kristen Connolly, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kristen Connolly reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kristen Connolly'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 41% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kristen Connolly remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Revolutionary Road, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kristen Connolly Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kristen Connolly's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Revolutionary Road: A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problem

Revolutionary Road

2008•Drama

★7.0

The Five Stages of Grief (2011) movie poster

★7.0

The Five Stages of Grief: Daniel's father died yesterday. He seems to be totally fine. Luckily his friends can teach him to be miserable.

The Five Stages of Grief

2011•Comedy

★6.9

★6.9

Mona Lisa Smile: Katherine Watson is a recent UCLA graduate hired to teach art history at the prestigious all-female Wellesley College, i

Mona Lisa Smile

2003•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

A Mighty Nice Man: Patricia Highsmith's haunting story of a day in a young girl's life when a kind stranger comes to town.

A Mighty Nice Man

2015•Mystery

★6.6

The Cabin in the Woods (2012) movie poster

★6.6

The Cabin in the Woods: Five friends set out for a weekend at a remote cabin in the woods, expecting nothing more than fun and relaxation. As ni

The Cabin in the Woods

2012•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kristen Connolly.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Honey Don't!	Heidi O'Donahue	Average	Similar →
2022	Deep Water	Kelly Wilson	Average	Similar →
2017	The Wizard of Lies	Stephanie Madoff	Hit	Similar →
2015	A Mighty Nice Man	Charlotte's Mother	Hit	Similar →
2014	Worst Friends	Zoe	Flop	Similar →
2014	A Good Marriage	Petra Anderson	Flop	Similar →
2012	Ex-Girlfriends	Laura	Flop	Similar →
2012	The Bay	Stephanie	Average	Similar →
2012	The Cabin in the Woods	Dana Polk	Hit	Similar →
2011	Certainty	Betsy	Flop	Similar →
2011	The Five Stages of Grief	Allison	Hit	Similar →
2009	Confessions of a Shopaholic	Girl in Pink	Hit	Similar →
2008	Revolutionary Road	Mr. Brace	Hit	Similar →
2008	Meet Dave	Make Out Girl	Flop	Similar →
2008	The Happening	Woman Reading on Bench	Flop	Similar →
2003	Mona Lisa Smile	Art History Student	Hit	Similar →
N/A	We Are Not Who We Are: Making The Cabin in the Woods	Self / Dana Polk	Flop	Similar →

Kristen Connolly - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kristen Connolly?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kristen Connolly is "Revolutionary Road" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Kristen Connolly acted in?

Kristen Connolly has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kristen Connolly?

Other notable films include "The Five Stages of Grief", "Mona Lisa Smile", and "A Mighty Nice Man".