Kara Hayward

Acting

Freshness: Jan 30, 2026

16Total Films

7.8 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 17, 1998

Birth Place: Andover, Massachusetts, USA

About Kara Hayward

Kara Hayward (born November 17, 1998) is an American actress from Andover, Massachusetts. She made her film debut in Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom (2012) after being chosen through an open casting call. The role earned her acclaim and she went on the feature in other films such as The Sisterhood of Night (2015) and Manchester by the Sea (2016).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kara Hayward reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Kara Hayward's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kara Hayward remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Isle of Dogs, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kara Hayward Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kara Hayward's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8

★7.8

Isle of Dogs: In the future, an outbreak of canine flu leads the mayor of a Japanese city to banish all dogs to an island used as a ga

Isle of Dogs

2018•Adventure

★7.7

★7.7

Moonrise Kingdom: Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year

Moonrise Kingdom

2012•Comedy

★7.6

Manchester by the Sea (2016) movie poster

★7.6

Manchester by the Sea: After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he

Manchester by the Sea

2016•Drama

★7.4

★7.4

The Social Dilemma: This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the a

The Social Dilemma

2020•Documentary

★7.1

★7.1

Paterson: A week in the life of Paterson, a poet bus driver, and his wife Laura, a very creative artist, who live in Paterson, New

Paterson

2016•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kara Hayward.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Slayers	Flynn	Flop	Similar →
2021	Drunk Bus	Kat	Average	Similar →
2020	The Social Dilemma	Cassandra	Hit	Similar →
2020	GigiBoy	Gigi	Flop	Similar →
2019	Us	Nancy / Syd	Hit	Similar →
2019	To the Stars	Iris Deerborne	Average	Similar →
2018	Isle of Dogs	Peppermint (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Manchester by the Sea	Silvie McGann	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Paterson	Female Student	Hit	Similar →
2015	Fan Girl	Jamie	Flop	Similar →
2015	Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom'	Self / Suzy B.	Average	Similar →
2015	The Sisterhood of Night	Emily Parris	Average	Similar →
2015	Quitters	Etta	Flop	Similar →
2012	Do You Like to Read?	Suzy Bishop	Average	Similar →
2012	Moonrise Kingdom	Suzy Bishop	Super Hit	Similar →
N/A	A Mother's Love	Genevieve	Flop	Similar →

Kara Hayward - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kara Hayward?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kara Hayward is "Isle of Dogs" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Kara Hayward acted in?

Kara Hayward has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kara Hayward?

Other notable films include "Moonrise Kingdom", "Manchester by the Sea", and "The Social Dilemma".