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Chloë Grace Moretz began her acting career as a child, appearing both in movies and on television. Her early roles in projects such as ‘The Amityville Horror,’ ‘Desperate Housewives,’ ‘The Eye,’ ‘500 Days of Summer,’ and ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ established her talent within the industry. However, her big break came in 2010, starring as Hit-Girl in the superhero film ‘Kick-Ass.’ Dabbling in a wide range of genres, Chloë stars in films such as ‘Hugo,’ ‘Dark Shadows,’ ‘Carrie,’ ‘Dark Places,’ ‘The 5th Wave,’ and ‘Greta,’ among others. She continues to be associated with television, with shows such as ‘The Peripheral,’ and has also starred in stage productions. If you wish to dive into her projects on Netflix, the following list is sure to help.
4. Dark Places (2015)
Directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner, ‘Dark Places’ is a crime drama that traces the dark past of Libby Day. As a kid, she survived an attack that killed her mother and sisters. Since then, she has been living on donations. When she is invited by a true crime club, her past reveals itself. We meet 8-year-old Libby, her mother, sisters, and brother, Ben, who was accused of the murders. However, as the story proceeds, shocking truths come to the surface, addressing Libby’s mother’s desperation to protect her kids, Ben’s relationship with a girl named Diondra (Moretz), a false accusation, a serial killer’s involvement in the case, and the eternal urge for survival. ‘Dark Places’ also stars Charlize Theron, Christina Hendricks, Andrea Roth, Corey Stoll, and Nicholas Hoult. With a constant shift between past and present and a string of twists, the movie offers an interesting binge. The movie is based on Gillian Flynn’s novel. It can be streamed here.
3. The 5th Wave (2016)
Based on the novel of the same name by Rick Yancey, ‘The 5th Wave’ depicts humanity finding itself on the brink of extinction in the face of an alien invasion. The attack from the extraterrestrials comes in waves; the first takes out power, the second triggers earthquakes and tsunamis, the third causes deadly diseases, and in the fourth wave, the aliens start taking over human hosts. The narrative focuses on Ohio teenager Cassie Sullivan (Chloë Grace Moretz), who gets separated from her family and does everything in her power to reunite with her younger brother. Fate brings her across a mysterious young man, Evan Walker (Alex Roe), whom she is forced to trust to survive the fifth wave of assault. View the film here.
2. Nimona (2023)
Helmed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, ‘Nimona’ chronicles the titular character of a young shapeshifting teenager who is always up for mischief and mayhem. In the futuristic medieval world where she resides, a knight, Ballister Boldheart, stands falsely accused of killing the queen and finds himself on the run. When the entire kingdom is out to get him, Nimona shows up offering to be his sidekick. Despite being trained to destroy shapeshifters, Ballister accepts her help to prove his innocence. As the duo sets out to uncover the truth and wreak havoc along the way, the lines between heroes, villains, and monsters slowly start to blur. Chloë Grace Moretz lends her voice to Nimona in the animated science fantasy action-adventure film. You can stream it on Netflix.
1. The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)
‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post’ is set in the early 1990s and follows Cameron Post (Moretz), who is sent to a therapy center after being found to be in a same-sex relationship. The place is called God’s Promise, since it is where the members are cleansed of their sin of same-sex attraction. Post makes friends there, and it is soon revealed that many are waiting for the program to end, and none of the exercises affect them. They are downplaying their homosexuality while making the most of their time together. Cameron even has a sexual interaction with another girl there. However, things aren’t as pure as they seem since there are harsh ways to rid the teens of their sins. Directed by Desiree Akhavan, ‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post’ delves deep into the homophobia that society has used religion to distance itself from, with Cameron’s journey becoming one of coming-of-age as she takes control of her life. You can watch the engrossing drama right here.
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