Chloë Grace Moretz has an impressive, chaotically long filmography. The twenty-five-year-old actress has been captivating us for over fifteen years, building up a remarkable list of films and characters during her early career. Known for her portrayal of darker roles and mature content from an early age, Moretz showcases time and time again why she remains an indie powerhouse.
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With her latest release, Mother/Android centering on motherhood and the android apocalypse, it’s no surprise this list is chock-full of balls to the wall crazy cinematic experiences. Some good, some bad, and some downright ridiculous, Moretz has done it all, and we can’t wait for more.
Kick-Ass (2010)
Dave Lizewski (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) is a high school comic book nerd who embarks on a quest to become a real-life superhero. With no money, training or reasoning for his newfound heroic endeavor, Dave encounters Mindy (Chloë Moretz) and Damon (Nicolas Cage) – a crime-fighting father and daughter duo who go by the names of Hit Girl and Big Daddy.
Forget everything Marvel and DC taught you about superheroes. Lacking in morality and maturity, Kick-Ass slices its way through the cheesy genre with every curse word imaginable. Considered one of her breakout roles, Moretz was only twelve years old when she hit the big screen with her foul-mouthed preteen badassery. From dialogue delivery to surreal stunts, this is by far one of Moretz’s most standout performances to date. With talks of a third film on the way, Moretz has stated she would be excited to reprise the role once more.
Carrie (2013)
Shy outcast Carrie White (Chloë Moretz) is bullied daily by her high school peers and abused by her religious mother Margaret (Julianne Moore). After the arrival of her period and a traumatic bullying incident, Carrie discovers powers of telekinesis and reigns revenge on her small town.
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Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, director Kimberly Peirce re-imagines the twisted tale of Carrie for a modern age. The story is most notable in horror history for its iconic pig blood-soaked prom scene originally portrayed by Brian De Palma in the 1976 film adaptation. Moretz captures the naivety and goodness of the character, holding nothing back when Carrie finally snaps and wreaks havoc on those so desperately deserving.
The Poker House (2008)
Agnes (Jennifer Lawrence) is a fourteen year old straight-A student with dreams of becoming a basketball player. Whilst she thrives at school, her home life is turbulent as she attempts to protect and care for her two younger sisters, Bee (Sophie Bairley) and Cammie (Chloë Moretz). Although a minor role for Moretz, the family dynamic between the three sisters is the heart of the film.
Written and directed by Lori Petty (known for her role as Tank Girl in the 90s British cult classic), the film was shot in a mere twenty-two days. Based on Petty’s childhood, this indie drama is difficult to stomach. Reflecting the reality of poverty and small town working-class America, The Poker House is unforgettable in its visual truth.
The Miseducation Of Cameron Post (2018)
Directed by Desiree Akhavan, The Miseducation of Cameron Post is set in 1993 and follows Cameron (Chloë Moretz) as she is forced to go to a gay conversion therapy centre for “treatment”. Based on the novel of the same name by Emily M. Danforth, the film is a hard-hitting reflection of the horrors of conversion therapy and the struggles of queer youth.
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The LGBT+ indie drama premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018 and won the Grand Jury Prize. Despite its acclaim and success, it struggled to get picked up by distributors, suffering a minimal North American theatrical release, with no international release. This is shocking as Cameron Post is without a doubt one of Moretz’s most robust performances and a masterwork of coming of age.
Greta (2018)
A young woman called Frances (Chloë Moretz) stumbles across a forgotten purse on the subway and returns it to its rightful owner – lonely widow Greta (Isabelle Huppert). Frances swiftly befriends the widow, bonding over their shared experiences of grief. However, things quickly take a turn for the bizarre as the widow begins stalking Frances.
Reflecting the horrors of loneliness and emotional isolation, Greta is an intense stalker tale carried mostly by its stellar performances from Moretz, Huppert and Maika Monroe as Erin, the roommate. Directed by Neil Jordan, this disturbing drama flick is enjoyed best when not taken too seriously.
Shadow In The Cloud (2020)
A WWII fighter pilot tasked with a secret mission sneaks onboard an allied bomber plane. Ridiculed by the suspicious all-male crew, Maude (Chloë Moretz) is forced into a turret at the bottom of the plane. What unfolds is reflective of a feminist twilight episode, as Maude shreds her way through misogyny, enemy planes and a giant flying gremlin… Yeah, you read that right.
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A passionate, comical horror flick, Shadow In The Cloudis as stunning as it is ridiculous. Written and directed by Roseanne Liang, the film begs the audience to switch off their brains and embrace the chaos. Moretz steals the show, holding nothing back as she bare-knuckle batters the patriarchy within an inch of its life.
500 Days Of Summer (2009)
Hopeless romantic Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) reflects on the breakdown of his relationship with the supposed love of his life, Summer (Zooey Deschanel) and how he can win her back. Moretz assumes the role of Rachel, Tom’s younger sister, a brutally honest thirteen-year-old.
500 Days Of Summer is a romantic indie classic with a notorious soundtrack. Directed by Marc Webb, this stylish, heartfelt rom-com provides a genuine commentary on the complexities of romantic love. Although a few years have passed since its release, this is one romantic comedy that stands the test of time.
Suspiria (2018)
Susie (Dakota Johnson) is an American ballerina who travels to Berlin to attend a worldwide renowned dance academy. After the grisly murder of another student Patricia (Chloë Moretz) on Susie’s first day, suspicion about the school's involvement arise.
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Suspiria is a remake of the 1970s cult horror classic of the same name. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the remake presents a clearer, modern approach to the witchy tale of the elusive dance cult. Although another minor role for Moretz, she is almost unrecognizable as Patricia, who is merely a hollow shell of a person. A film for arthouse horror lovers, Suspiria wastes no time casting a spell on its audience.
Let Me In (2010)
Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) is a young boy who is bullied frequently by his peers. He unknowingly befriends a young vampire, who lives next door, called Abby (Chloë Moretz). Yet another R rated film featuring Moretz, she was only eleven years old when filming took place.
Let Me In is an American remake of a 2008 Swedish horror film titled Let The Right One In directed by Tomas Alfredson and written by John Ajvide Lindqvist – author of the novel both features are based on (of the same name). Although the original film stands as a brilliant adaptation of the novel, director Matt Reeves’ remake reserves its own horrific place of notability for its harrowing characters and fantastic performances that enthuse this from McPhee and Moretz.
Tom & Jerry: The Movie (2021)
Classic childhood frenemies Jerry Mouse and Tom Cat finally have their own live-action feature film! Successfully avoiding Tom, as always, Jerry seeks refuge in New York at the Royal Gate Hotel. Tom is hired by hotel newbie Kayla (Chloë Moretz) to get rid of Jerry and save the hotel before a big wedding event. The film opts for a blended animation style, only animating the animals with the rest of the setting (and characters) remaining live-action. This is a risky style choice that pays off and adds a certain nostalgic glint to the otherwise usual Tom & Jerry narrative.
One of her more recent titles, Tom & Jerry: The Movie is a family-friendly fun time. The most remarkable aspect of the film is Moretz’s performance as Kayla. The up-beat, camp nature of the film is carried largely by Moretz’s engagement with the non-existent cat and mouse, which certainly provides relief to the weaker aspects of the writing. The troubled twosome are up to their no-good tricks once again, this time taking Moretz along with them.
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