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Dakota Mayi Johnson made her acting debut in 1999 at the age of 10, playing a minor role alongside her mother, Melanie Griffith, in ‘Crazy in Alabama.’ She pursued acting as her profession after high school, and got her breakthrough in 2015, playing the lead role of Anastasia Steele in the ‘Fifty Shades‘ movie series. She has since starred in movies across a variety of genres, such as ‘A Bigger Splash,’ ‘Suspiria,’ ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon,’ ‘Madame Web,’ and ‘Materialists.’ Her position in Hollywood has been solidified by the commercial success of her films, as well as the critical acclaim. If you are looking forward to diving into movies starring Dakota Johnson on Netflix, the following list is tailored for you.
4. Fifty Shades of Grey (2015-2018)
Johnson made her breakthrough with her performance as Anastasia Steele in the erotic film series ‘Fifty Shades,’ based on the ‘Fifty Shades’ novel trilogy by E. L. James. Steele, a college student, meets billionaire entrepreneur Christian Grey for the first time when she goes to his office for his interview. Their mutual attraction eventually leads her to his secret bedroom, initiating a sexual relationship under the guidance of BDSM. The first movie, ‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ introduces us to the two people and shows how they “navigate” their new relationship. The second film, ‘Fifty Shades Darker,’ shows Steele and Grey getting married, although their married life is upended by a face from Steele’s past. The third film, ‘Fifty Shades Freed,’ has Steele and Grey give their relationship a second chance after a disaster, but this time with no secrets. If you are into erotica, these movies are worth watching. They can be streamed here.
3. The Five-Year Engagement (2012)
Directed by Nicholas Stoller, the rom-com ‘The Five-Year Engagement’ follows Tom (Jason Segel) and Violet (Emily Blunt), whose marriage gets delayed time and again. From Violet’s two-year post-doctorate program to its extension to personal mistakes, the couple’s romance faces many obstacles, some of which even threaten their relationship. Nicholas Stoller depicts their struggle in a hilarious, albeit heartwarming manner. Johnson plays Audrey, a hostess, whom Tom dates for some time after he and Violet call off their engagement in the middle of the movie. You can enjoy ‘The Five-Year Engagement’ right here.
2. The Lost Daughter (2021)
Based on the novel of the same name by Elena Ferrante, ‘The Lost Daughter’ revolves around Leda Caruso (Olivia Colman), a middle-aged university professor on a holiday at the beach by herself. She forms a close bond with a young mother, Nina (Dakota Johnson), and three-year-old daughter Elena (Athena Martin), whom she meets during the trip. However, Lena is simultaneously haunted by the memories of the early days of becoming a mother herself and the unconventional choices she made at the time. The psychological drama marks the directorial debut of Maggie Gyllenhaal. You can stream the film here.
1. Persuasion (2022)
Adapted from Jane Austen’s novel of the same name, ‘Persuasion’ follows Anne Elliot (Dakota Johnson), a beautiful woman from a snobbish, once-rich family who finds themselves on the brink of bankruptcy. Non-conforming and progressive, Anne was once engaged to Frederick Wentworth (Cosmo Jarvis), a bright, young, and undistinguished naval officer. Because of his humble origins, her family had at the time convinced Anne to end the engagement. Eight years later, fate brings the two of them together once again, and Anne is forced to choose between leaving the past behind her and giving her heart a second chance. You can stream the historical romance here.
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