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Mary Elle Fanning made her film debut as a child in 2001, playing a younger version of her sister Dakota Fanning’s character in ‘I Am Sam.’ She continued to grow her portfolio with appearances in studio and independent films such as ‘Daddy Day Care,’ ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,’ and ‘We Bought a Zoo.’ In 2014, Elle gained global popularity starring alongside Angelina Jolie in ‘Maleficent.’ By then, she started to opt for more mature roles, starring in the likes of ‘The Neon Demon,’ ’20th Century Women,’ and ‘A Complete Unknown.’ Loved by the critics, Elle also stars in projects for the small screen, such as ‘The Great’ and ‘The Girl from Plainville,’ and has made her Broadway debut in 2023. If you wish to view Elle Fanning‘s films on Netflix, the following list has been curated for you.
5. Leap! (2016)
Originally titled ‘Ballerina,’ ‘Leap!’ is set in late nineteenth-century France, where Félicie and Victor are two best friends living in the same orphanage. Félicie’s dream of becoming a Ballerina is supported wholeheartedly by Victor, who is himself gifted with the genius of inventing new things. The duo manages to escape from the orphanage and reach Paris, where Félicie joins the famous Paris Opera, and Victor becomes an office boy in renowned engineer Gustave Eiffel’s workshop. As Félicie begins her training, she finds herself fighting for the lead role in an upcoming production. Watch the animated musical adventure comedy directed by Éric Summer and Éric Warin, where Elle Fanning voices Félicie, here.
4. Somewhere (2010)
Directed by Sofia Coppola, ‘Somewhere’ is a deeply personal drama exploring a father-daughter relationship. Stephen Dorff plays a famous actor, Johnny Marco, who, despite his popularity and lifestyle of excess, fails to find something that makes him happy. He drinks a lot, he has sex a lot, he has a lot of money to spend and places to go, only this time, his staycation is at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, where he is taking care of his broken wrist. This is where his 11-year-old daughter, Cleo (Fanning), turns up to meet him, bringing him a joy he has never felt before. She will be with him for a few weeks, after which she will be off to her summer camp, and since his ex-wife won’t be back anytime soon from wherever she’s gone. This seems to be good news, as Johnny finds a sense of purpose in his newfound fatherhood and love for Cleo, who makes his otherwise ordinary life fun. He takes her along on his trips and has a great time doing the stuff he once felt nothing for. The question is: After how long is he meeting her? And what happens after Cleo’s summer camp is over? Is this the only time they get to be together? Heartwarming, poignant, and funny, ‘Somewhere’ lies “somewhere” among these three aspects that it shares with life. You can watch the movie here.
3. Ginger & Rosa (2012)
Sally Potter’s ‘Ginger & Rosa’ explores the friendship of teenagers Ginger and Rosa, which is set against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis. While Ginger gets involved in the anti-nuclear movement, Rosa lives in the moment without letting worldly matters come in the way. However, what threatens their bond is Ginger’s discovery that her father, who recently separated from her mother, is living with Rosa. Despite completely different outlooks toward life, how the two girls hold on to each other, if at all, forms the premise of the coming-of-age drama. The movie stars Elle Fanning, Alice Englert, Alessandro Nivola, and Christina Hendricks. It can be streamed here.
2. The Beguiled (2017)
Sofia Coppola’s gothic thriller ‘The Beguiled’ unfolds at the Seminary for Young Ladies in Virginia during the American Civil War. The head of the seminary, Miss Martha Farnsworth (Nicole Kidman), provides refuge to a wounded soldier, Corporal John McBurney (Colin Farrell), who belongs to the enemy, the Union Army. Martha and the other women at the school, totaling seven, tend to his wounds without notifying the Confederate Army. In the process, the female students try to win his affection, while John tries to manipulate one or more to ensure his safe escape. What this results in, and whether he survives, is underscored by an intimate portrayal of emotions, with a special focus on femininity. The cast also includes Kirsten Dunst, Oona Laurence, Angourie Rice, and Elle Fanning. Fanning plays Alicia, the eldest student, who even manages to sleep with John. The movie is based on Thomas P. Cullinan’s 1966 novel. You can watch the critically acclaimed thriller here.
1. All The Bright Places (2020)
Based on Jennifer Niven’s novel of the same name, ‘All The Bright Places’ tells the story of Violet Markey (Elle Fanning) and Theodore Finch (Justice Smith), two teenagers living in a small town in Indiana. Violet suffers from survivor’s guilt following the death of her sister in a car crash. Theodore, on the other hand, is a loner who gets bullied by other students in their school. When the two meet and begin a partnership, they help each other confront their individual struggles and discover that even the seemingly insignificant moments of life hold meaning that we cannot easily comprehend. You can stream the romantic drama on Netflix.
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