Ella Purnell
ActingAbout Ella Purnell
Ella Summer Reed Purnell (born 17 September 1996) is an English actress who began her career as a child actress in West End theatre. Purnell used to attend weekly classes at Sylvia Young Theatre School studying acting, singing, and dance. Purnell's film roles include Never Let Me Go (2010), Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016), Churchill (2017), and Army of the Dead (2021), among others. Her television credits include Sweetbitter (2018), Belgravia (2020), Yellowjackets (2021), Arcane (2021), Star Trek: Prodigy (2021), and Fallout (2024).
Ella Purnell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ella Purnell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ella Purnell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 27% of Ella Purnell'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 Oksijan, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ella Purnell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ella Purnell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ella Purnell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ViQueens | Ingrid (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Junk Male | Decency 'Dee' DiMartini | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Toast | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Creating an Army of the Dead | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Army of the Dead | Kate Ward | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | UFO | Natalie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Right Place, Wrong Tim | Clement Bell | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Oksijan | Inca | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Access All Areas | Mia | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Churchill | Helen Garrett | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children | Emma Bloom | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Journey Is the Destination | Amy | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Legend of Tarzan | Young Jane Body Double (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Wildlike | Mackenzie | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Cyberbully | Megan Turner | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Maleficent | Teen Maleficent | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Kick-Ass 2 | Dolce | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Intruders | Mia Farrow | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Candy | Candy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Ways to Live Forever | Kaleigh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Never Let Me Go | Young Ruth | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | The Scurry | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Loser | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Hot Ted | Amy | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | That Time We Met | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Return of Stanley Atwell | Pamela | Flop | Similar → |
Ella Purnell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ella Purnell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ella Purnell is "Oksijan" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ella Purnell acted in?
Ella Purnell has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ella Purnell?
Other notable films include "Candy", "Maleficent", and "Ways to Live Forever".