Maika Monroe - Actor Profile

Maika Monroe

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
42Total 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.

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Maika Monroe Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maika Monroe reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Maika Monroe's work falls within the Thriller genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Maika Monroe'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 Bad Blood... the Hunger, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maika Monroe Movies Ranked

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

★8.3
Bad Blood... the Hunger (2012) movie poster
★8.3

Bad Blood... the Hunger: Several college students embark on a summer of sun and fun, but find that their adventure turns eerily macabre when dark

Bad Blood... the Hunger

2012
★7.3
Resident Evil Requiem: Evil Has Always Had a Name (2026) movie poster
★7.3

Resident Evil Requiem: Evil Has Always Had a Name: In the midst of the chaos ensuing in Raccoon City after a virus outbreak, a mother and daughter traverse through the inf

Resident Evil Requiem: Evil Has Always Had a Name

2026•Horror
★7.1
Reminders of Him (2026) movie poster
★7.1

Reminders of Him: When Diem's custodial grandparents adamantly refuse Kenna's attempts to see her daughter, Kenna discovers unexpected com

Reminders of Him

2026•Romance
★7.0
Labor Day (2013) movie poster
★7.0

Labor Day: Two strangers are drawn together under incredible circumstances. What starts as an unforeseen encounter over a long holi

Labor Day

2013•Drama
★7.0
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence' (2016) movie poster
★7.0

Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence': Interviews about the making of the film and behind the scenes footage

Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'

2016•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Maika Monroe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Victorian Psycho Winifred Nottey Flop Similar →
2026 Reminders of Him Kenna Rowan Hit Similar →
2026 Resident Evil Requiem: Evil Has Always Had a Name Jay (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2026 In Cold Light Ava Average Similar →
2025 100 Nights of Hero Cherry Average 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 →
2021 Brothers by Blood Grace Average Similar →
2020 Flashback Cindy Williams 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 Vegas: A Love Story Dillon Flop Similar →
N/A Blood Covenant - 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 42 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maika Monroe?

Other notable films include "Resident Evil Requiem: Evil Has Always Had a Name", "Reminders of Him", and "Labor Day".

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