Samira Wiley - Actor Profile

Samira Wiley

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
13Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 15, 1987
Birth Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Samira Wiley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Samira Wiley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 15% of Samira Wiley'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 Detroit, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Samira Wiley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Samira Wiley's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
Detroit (2017) movie poster
★7.3

Detroit: A police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest citizens' uprisings in the history of the United States.

Detroit

2017•Drama
★7.0
Nerve (2016) movie poster
★7.0

Nerve: Industrious high school senior Vee Delmonico has had it with living life on the sidelines. When pressured by friends to

Nerve

2016•Mystery
★6.2
Night on Earth: Shot in the Dark (2020) movie poster
★6.2

Night on Earth: Shot in the Dark: This look behind the scenes shows how worldwide camera crews climbed, dived and froze to capture the documentary's groun

Night on Earth: Shot in the Dark

2020•Documentary
★6.2
Being Flynn (2012) movie poster
★6.2

Being Flynn: Working in a Boston homeless shelter, Nick Flynn re-encounters his father, a con man and self-proclaimed poet. Sensing t

Being Flynn

2012•Drama
★6.1
Rob the Mob (2014) movie poster
★6.1

Rob the Mob: The true-life story of a crazy-in-love Queens couple who robbed a series of mafia social clubs and got away with it… for

Rob the Mob

2014•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Samira Wiley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 National Theatre Live: Blues for an Alabama Sky Angel Allen Flop Similar →
2021 Breaking News in Yuba County Jonelle Average Similar →
2020 Night on Earth: Shot in the Dark Self - Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
2019 Vault Karyn Average Similar →
2018 Social Animals Lana Average Similar →
2017 Detroit Vanessa Hit Similar →
2016 37 Joyce Smith Flop Similar →
2016 Nerve Azhar Hit Similar →
2014 Rob the Mob Agent Annie Bell Average Similar →
2012 Being Flynn Asha Average Similar →
2011 The Sitter Tina Average Similar →
N/A Tangles - Flop Similar →
N/A They Fight Ketta Flop Similar →

Samira Wiley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Samira Wiley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Samira Wiley is "Detroit" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Samira Wiley acted in?

Samira Wiley has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Samira Wiley?

Other notable films include "Nerve", "Night on Earth: Shot in the Dark", and "Being Flynn".

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