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Actress and singer Amanda Michelle Seyfried made her on-screen debut at the age of fifteen, bagging a recurring role in the 1999 CBS soap opera, ‘As the World Turns.’ She became a prominent face in teen comedy with the 2004 film ‘Mean Girls,’ and gained international stardom as Sophie Sheridan in the musical film series ‘Mamma Mia!‘ Over the years, Seyfried has shown off her range, starring in movies such as ‘Jennifer’s Body,’ ‘Dear John,’ ‘Letters to Juliet,’ ‘Les Misérables,’ ‘Lovelace,’ and ‘First Reformed.’ She has received critical acclaim for her roles in both big and small screens, with films like ‘Mank’ and shows like ‘The Dropout.’ If you wish to enjoy Amanda Seyfried‘s works on Netflix, the following curated list will help you get started.
8. The Last Word (2017)
In Mark Pellington’s comedy drama ‘The Last Word,’ Seyfried plays the role of young journalist Anne Sherman, who is tasked with writing the obituary of retired businesswoman Harriett Lauler, who is more than alive. However, she is hated by almost everyone Anne reaches out to, making the task very tough. Upon realizing this, Harriet decides to find a new life to make a positive change in, so that she can have a few nice words put in. She thereby adopts a kid to mentor and also volunteers as a disc jockey. With the legendary Shirley MacLaine as Harriett Lauler, ‘The Last Word’ is a heartwarming drama about how it’s never too late to change yourself for the better. You can watch it here.
7. Letters to Juliet (2010)
Gary Winick’s ‘Letters to Juliet’ is a romantic comedy film that follows Sophie (Seyfried) as she attempts to help an acquaintance reunite with a long-lost love. Sophie and her fiancé arrive in Italy for a trip. While her husband (Gael García Bernal) looks for suppliers for her Italian restaurant in New York, Sophie enjoys the trip and soon arrives at a place called Juliet’s House (Casa di Giulietta), where lovers from all over the world come and leave notes professing their love. She finds a letter from a woman named Claire (Vanessa Redgrave), who describes leaving her lover, Lorenzo, and now regrets it. Soon, an elderly Claire arrives with her grandson Charlie (Christopher Egan), and Sophie joins them in their search for Lorenzo. The search takes them through some of the most romantic spots in Italy, culminating in Sophie finding true love herself. ‘Letters to Juliet’ is inspired by Lise Friedman and Ceil Friedman’s non-fiction book of the same name. You can watch the movie here.
6. A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)
Seth MacFarlane’s ‘A Million Ways to Die in the West’ is set in 1880s Arizona, centering on a farmer named Albert Stark (MacFarlane) who locks horns with outlaw Clinch Leatherwood (Liam Neeson). Clinch’s wife, Anna (Charlize Theron), helps Albert train for a duel with his ex-girlfriend Louise’s (Seyfried) current boyfriend, Foy (Neil Patrick Harris). Their mutual attraction is spotted by a man who reports to Clinch, thereby ushering his wrath into Albert’s life. Naturally, Albert and Anna, who has been abused by Clinch again and again, cannot be together unless Albert defeats Clinch. How Albert does it is the main plot, which is garnished with the daily struggles of the people of the time, showcased through gags, metaphors, and satire. ‘A Million Ways to Die in the West’ can be streamed here.
5. Anon (2018)
Written and directed by Andrew Niccol, ‘Anon’ takes place in a near-dystopian future where human eye lenses record memories digitally in real time and crimes have become a thing of the past. While investigating a series of murders, Detective Sal Frieland (Clive Owen) comes across a young woman (Amanda Seyfried) with no digital footprint, and known only as The Girl. She is invisible to the cops, as any record of her existence is deleted from cameras, including those worn in the eyes, in real time. As Sal finds his lens hacked and his visions adjusted, he realizes that Sal may be the key to solving it all. Watch the science fiction thriller here.
4. Jennifer’s Body (2009)
Directed by Karyn Kusama, ‘Jennifer’s Body’ is a horror comedy where Jennifer (Megan Fox) and her bestie Needy (Seyfried) arrive at a concert where an indie rock band Low Shoulder is performing. Jennifer ends up traveling with the band, which sacrifices her as a virgin to Satan. However, she wasn’t a virgin and returns from the dead, thirsty for the flesh and blood of boys. Needy finds out about it and tries to stop Jennifer when the latter goes after her boyfriend. ‘Jennifer’s Body’ is an entertaining revenge-driven horror comedy you can stream right here.
3. Mank (2020)
David Fincher’s directorial ‘Mank’ tells the story of Herman J. Mankiewicz, or “Mank,” a social critic and alcoholic screenwriter who races to finish the screenplay of the 1941 film ‘Citizen Kane.’ The film’s 24-year-old director, Orson Welles (Tom Burke), hires Mank and provides him with complete creative control over the script. Amanda Seyfried stars in ‘Mank’ as Marion Davies, a young actress who introduces Mankiewicz to newspaper publisher and politician William Randolph Hearst (Charles Dance). The lead character of Charles Foster Kane in ‘Citizen Kane’ is seemingly based on him. Stream the biographical drama here.
2. Things Heard & Seen (2021)
Directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, ‘Things Heard & Seen’ is based on the novel ‘All Things Cease to Appear’ by Elizabeth Brundage. The horror drama stars Amanda Seyfried as Catherine Claire, who is forced to leave Manhattan in the 1980s and relocate to Chosen, New York, after her husband lands a teaching job at Hudson Valley College. As Catherine attempts to transform the house into her home, she finds herself increasingly isolated and aware of the darkness that looms all over the place. You can watch the film here.
1. First Reformed (2017)
In Paul Schrader’s ‘First Reformed,’ Reverend Ernst Toller (Ethan Hawke) has his faith tested by his own past, climate change, and health issues. Be it his son’s death in Iraq, the desperate intentions of an environmental activist named Michael (Philip Ettinger), or his faith crisis, Toller’s emotional journey over time is showcased in an emotional manner with a layered approach to faith. Seyfried plays the role of Mary, Michael’s wife. Set against continuous reminders of Christian faith, ‘First Reformed’ is a must-watch. The Academy Award-nominated movie can be streamed here.
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