
Dakota Johnson
ActingAbout Dakota Johnson
Dakota Mayi Johnson (born October 4, 1989) is an American actress. The daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, Johnson made her film debut at age ten with a minor role in Crazy in Alabama (1999), directed by her then-stepfather Antonio Banderas and starring her mother. After graduating from high school, she began auditioning for roles and had a minor part in The Social Network (2010). Johnson had her breakthrough playing the lead role in the erotic Fifty Shades film series (2015–2018). In 2016, she received a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination and was featured in a Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Her profile grew with roles in the crime drama Black Mass (2015), the drama A Bigger Splash (2015), the romantic comedy How to Be Single (2016), the horror film Suspiria (2018), the thriller Bad Times at the El Royale (2018), the coming-of-age film The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019), the psychological drama The Lost Daughter (2021), the romantic drama Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022), and the superhero film Madame Web (2024). Description above from the Wikipedia article Dakota Johnson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Dakota Johnson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dakota Johnson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dakota Johnson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 37% of Dakota Johnson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Closed Set, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dakota Johnson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dakota Johnson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dakota Johnson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Verity | Lowen Ashleigh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Splitsville | Julie | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Materialists | Lucy | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Daddio | Girlie | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Am I OK? | Lucy | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Madame Web | Cassandra Webb | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Disappearance of Shere Hite | Shere Hite (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Persuasion | Anne Elliot | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Cha Cha Real Smooth | Domino | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Lost Daughter | Nina | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Nowhere Inn | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The High Note | Maggie Sherwoode | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Our Friend | Nicole Teague | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Peanut Butter Falcon | Eleanor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Wounds | Carrie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Suspiria | Susie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Bad Times at the El Royale | Emily Summerspring | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Fifty Shades Freed | Anastasia Steele | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Fifty Shades Darker | Anastasia Steele | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | How to Be Single | Alice Kepley | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | A Bigger Splash | Penelope Lanier | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Black Mass | Lindsey Cyr | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Vale | Rachel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Chloe and Theo | Chloe | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Fifty Shades of Grey | Anastasia Steele | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | In a Relationship | Willa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Just a Minute | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Cymbeline | Imogen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Closed Set | Leading Lady | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Need for Speed | Anita Coleman | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Date and Switch | Em | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Goats | Minnie | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Transit | Elizabeth Becks | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Five-Year Engagement | Audrey | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | 21 Jump Street | Fugazy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | For Ellen | Cindy Taylor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Beastly | Sloan Hagen | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Social Network | Amelia Ritter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Behind the Scenes of All That Glitters | Dianica French | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Crazy in Alabama | Sondra | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Crackpot | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Trudy Blue | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Three Incestuous Sisters | Ophile | Flop | Similar → |
Dakota Johnson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dakota Johnson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dakota Johnson is "Closed Set" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Dakota Johnson acted in?
Dakota Johnson has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dakota Johnson?
Other notable films include "In a Relationship", "The Social Network", and "The Peanut Butter Falcon".




