“The New York-based girl is becoming a sensation in Hollywood!” Yes, it’s no one else but the girl next door we all loved, the hot and sizzling Alexandra Daddario. Though the beginning was not great, aren’t we all happy that she didn’t quit acting for something else?
She might not have always been the leading lady in her movies, but she has always done justice to every role that came to her. Here, we will talk about the best Alexandra Daddario movies and TV shows that brought her the name and fame she always deserved.
So, let’s roll on directly to the best shows and movies with Alexandra Daddario.
The Choice (2016)
“The Choice” is a 2016 romantic drama film directed by Ross Katz and based on the novel of the same name by renowned author Nicholas Sparks. The movie is one of the highest-rated movies in the list of Alexandra Daddario movies and TV shows and follows a classic romantic storyline.
Daddario plays the role of Monica, a girl who helps the main character, Travis (Benjamin Walker), understand the motives of his life. The movie is known for exploring themes of love, choices, and destiny.
| IMDb Rating: 6.6 | Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 11% |
When We First Met (2018)
“When We First Met” is one of the Alexandra Daddario movies with the genre of romantic comedy released in 2018 and was directed by Ari Sandel. It is said to be the second-best movie by Alexandra Daddario. The movie features a mix of romance, comedy, and a touch of fantasy.
The story follows the character of Noah Ashby (Adam Devine). Noah has been in love with Avery Martin (Alexandra Daddario) since they first met at a Halloween party three years ago. However, Avery only sees Noah as a close friend. Now, he time travels to change her feelings for him and establish a romantic connection. It is one of the best lighthearted romantic movies by Alexandra Daddario of all time.
| IMDb Rating: 6.4 | Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 43% |
San Andreas (2015)
“San Andreas” is a disaster-based film released in 2015, directed by Brad Peyton. The movie falls under the genres of action-adventure and thriller. It revolves around a series of catastrophic earthquakes hitting California due to the San Andreas Fault.
The story centers on Ray Gaines, portrayed by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who is a Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) rescue pilot. He is aiming to save his daughter, played by Alexandra Daddario. The movie shows the catastrophe quite well, with scenes of explosions and the falling of giant buildings. This action-packed movie is another gem of Daddario’s career.
| IMDb Rating: 6.1 | Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 49% |
Night Hunter (2018)
“Night Hunter,” also known as “Nomis” in some regions, is a psychological thriller film that was released in 2018. It was directed by David Raymond.
The movie stars Alexandra Daddario and Henry Cavill in the lead roles. They are aimed to solve a mystery of murder, and some crazy surprises are waiting for them to make their task tougher. This movie is considered one of the best crime thrillers of Alexandra Daddario movies and TV shows.
| IMDb Rating: 5.9 | Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 17% |
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
The movie “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” is a fantasy-adventure film released in 2010. It was inspired by the novel of the same name, written by Rick Riordan. It is part of “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” series.
The movie stars Logan Lerman as Percy Jackson, alongside Alexandra Daddario as Annabeth Chase, Brandon T. Jackson as Grover Underwood, Sean Bean as Zeus, and others. The movie revolves around Greek mythology with modern-day settings, dialogue, humor, and action.
| IMDb Rating: 5.9 | Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 53% |
American Horror Story: Hotel (2015)
‘American Horror Story: Hotel” is the fifth part of the television series of the same name. The series spanned one year, from October 7, 2015, to January 13, 2016. Famous duo Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk produced the series.
The ensemble cast of “American Horror Story: Hotel” includes Lady Gaga, Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Matt Bomer, as well as our beloved Alexandra Daddario as Natacha Rambova, who was a recurring character.
The series was disturbing and horrifying at the same time, as it revolved around gore themes like addiction, vampirism, ghosts, serial killers, and the supernatural. The movie was praised for its visuals, performances, and thematic complexity. This movie worked quite well for Alexandra’s career.
| IMDb Rating: 8 | Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 64% |
Lost Transmissions (2019)
The drama film “Lost Transmissions,” written and directed by Katharine O’Brien, was released in 2019. The movie talks about the alarming issue of mental illness and its counter effects on the lives of individuals as well as people associated with them.
The story starts with Hannah (Juno Temple), who is a talented songwriter who is struggling to handle his dear friends, and a successful record producer, Theo (Simon Pegg), who is exhibiting the signs of a severe mental condition, schizophrenia. With the deterioration of Theo’s mental health, Hannah starts finding ways to help him retain his mental health. Alexandra Daddario plays the role of one of Hannah’s close friends who helps Theo stay in a psychiatric hospital.
| IMDb Rating: 5.1 | Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 54% |
Lost Girls & Love Hotels (2020)
“Lost Girls & Love Hotels” is a movie released in 2020. It is inspired by the novel of the same name. This is an erotica drama movie that has a great storyline, too. The movie is directed by William Olsson. This movie is quite an example of Daddario’s versatility. She plays the role of a woman named Margaret, who lives in Japan and lives a reckless and self-destructive life despite being an English teacher.
She indulges in activities like underground nightlife, alcohol, and casual relationships. She even visits Love hostels quite often, where people meet with strangers and form all sorts of relationships. One day, she encounters a Yakuza member named Kazu (Takehiro Hira), and despite knowing that he is getting married, she forms a physical relationship with him, but this time she feels a connection.
One day, Kazu takes him to visit a temple, where he shows her the “Buddha’s womb,” a symbol of rebirth. But then Kazu leaves her. Margaret keeps having meaningless relationships with different men but faces the consequences of her actions, which even lead her into a threatening situation with a stranger. But she soon starts feeling lonely and ashamed of her actions. Margaret decides to leave Tokyo and begin a new life, and she finally realizes the true meaning of “Buddha’s womb.”
| IMDb Rating: 4.7 | Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 50% |
Baywatch (2017)
1990’s one of the best series, Baywatch, was revamped in 2017. This action comedy is known for iconic “The Rock” Johnson, but Daddario totally shines as Summer Quinn. The series is considered in the list of Alexandra Daddario movies and TV shows because of its amazing storyline.
In the series, Baywatch is the name of a lifeguard group. The group performs several rescues but has a bigger mission to catch a drug racket. There is a lot going on on the beach, and Baywatch is watching it all and planning how to safeguard the coastal land and its people. Daddario has played her role quite well and reaped the benefits to the fullest.
| IMDb Rating: 5.5 | Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 17% |
All My Children (1970-2011)
How can we forget the first gig of Daddario’s acting career? However, Alexandra was not that popular back in time, but now that we look back, we feel that Daddario has played an iconic role in 43 episodes.
Daddario played the role of Laurie Lewis from 2002 to 2003. But she was fired for her poor performance. She says, “I wasn’t a very good actress,” she told Women’s Health Sept. 7. “I could memorize my lines, but finding my camera, finding my light, even learning how to walk naturally—it took a lot of practice. I knew something was wrong, but I knew I could fix it. I knew that I loved what I did and that I could be better.” She then says, “Ultimately, the purpose is to create something that’s real under imaginary circumstances.”
| IMDb Rating: 6.8 | Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 17% |
Why Women Kill (2019)
Finally, Daddario plays the role of a villain who is much more enthralling than any heroine. The Paramount+ series Why Women Kill deals with the theme of infidelity and how women of every generation seem to deal with it. The movie stars Lucy Liu and Ginnifer Goodwin, and Daddario plays the role of Jade, a violent psychopath.
Being always shown as the girl next door, Daddario shows how she can play every role that comes to her. She is looking for the most convincing villain who knows how to act. The series depicts why and how women cause deaths and how they deal with men cheating on them.
| IMDb Rating: 8.3 | Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 76% |
Wrapping Up
Hope you enjoyed knowing the best Alexandra Daddario movies and TV shows that helped establish her name in the industry. Whether it’s about bringing the heinousness to the character of Jade (Why Women Kill) or portraying innocence as Avery Martin (When We First Met), Daddario has done it all!
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