Maika Monroe - Actor Profile

Maika Monroe

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
39Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: May 29, 1993
Birth Place: Santa Barbara, California, USA

About Maika Monroe

Maika Monroe (born Dillon Monroe Buckley; born May 29, 1993) is an American actress. She made her film debut with the drama At Any Price (2012) and led the thriller film The Guest and the horror film It Follows (both 2014), which established her as a scream queen. She starred in the thrillers Greta (2018) and Watcher (2022), as well as the horror film Longlegs (2024). In addition to her horror and thriller roles, Monroe appears in the action film Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), the neo-noir Hot Summer Nights (2017), the black comedy Villains (2019), and the action film God Is a Bullet (2023). Description above from the Wikipedia article Maika Monroe, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Maika Monroe reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 39 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Maika Monroe'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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Maika Monroe remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bad Blood... the Hunger, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Maika Monroe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maika Monroe's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Maika Monroe.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Reminders of Him Kenna Rowan Flop Similar →
2026 In Cold Light Ava Flop Similar →
2025 100 Nights of Hero Cherry Flop Similar →
2025 The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Polly Murphy Average Similar →
2024 Longlegs Agent Lee Harker Hit Similar →
2023 God Is a Bullet Case Average Similar →
2022 Significant Other Ruth Average Similar →
2022 Watcher Julia Hit Similar →
2020 Flashback Cindy Williams Average Similar →
2020 Brothers by Blood Grace Average Similar →
2019 Honey Boy Sandra Hit Similar →
2019 Villains Jules Average Similar →
2019 How to Be Alone Lucy Average Similar →
2019 Greta Erica Penn Hit Similar →
2018 After Everything Mia Hit Similar →
2018 Hot Summer Nights McKayla Strawberry Hit Similar →
2018 Tau Julia Average Similar →
2018 The Scent of Rain & Lightning Jody Linder Flop Similar →
2017 The Tribes of Palos Verdes Medina Flop Similar →
2017 I'm Not Here Karen Average Similar →
2017 Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House Joan Felt Average Similar →
2017 Bokeh Jenai Flop Similar →
2016 Independence Day: Resurgence Patricia Whitmore Flop Similar →
2016 Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence' Self Hit Similar →
2016 The 5th Wave Marika "Ringer" Kimura Average Similar →
2015 Burned Lila Flop Similar →
2015 Echoes of War Abigail Riley Average Similar →
2015 It Follows Jay Height Hit Similar →
2014 The Guest Anna Peterson Hit Similar →
2013 Labor Day Mandy Hit Similar →
2013 The Bling Ring Beach Girl Flop Similar →
2013 Synthesizers Woodson's Girl Hit Similar →
2013 Flying Monkeys Joan Flop Similar →
2012 Bad Blood... the Hunger Maika Lathrop Super Hit Similar →
2012 At Any Price Cadence Farrow Flop Similar →
2011 The Darkness Is Close Behind Amy Southern Flop Similar →
N/A They Follow Jay Height Flop Similar →
N/A Place To Be Heidi Flop Similar →
N/A Victorian Psycho Winifred Nottey Flop Similar →

Maika Monroe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maika Monroe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maika Monroe is "Bad Blood... the Hunger" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Maika Monroe acted in?

Maika Monroe has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maika Monroe?

Other notable films include "Labor Day", "Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'", and "Synthesizers".