5 Greta Gerwig Movies to Watch After 'Barbie'
If you're obsessed with Barbie, these Greta Gerwig films deserve a spot on the lineup for your next movie night.
Following the release of Greta Gerwig-directed, produced, and co-written film Barbie, it has become the buzziest movie of the summer — and for good reason. It has broken records becoming the highest-selling box office film for a female director at over $900 million worldwide (and counting) and has an A-list cast including Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Issa Rae, America Ferrera, and Will Ferrell, among many others.
For those of us still diagnosed with a strong case of Barbie fever, it may be time to look for more Gerwig content to help pass the time as we impatiently wait for Barbie to hit streaming services. From acting to writing to directing, Gerwig has held numerous Hollywood roles, with plenty of movies to get a satisfying dose of Gerwig content.
As you plan ahead for your next movie night, L'OFFICIEL has found the top five Gerwig movies to watch.
Co-written alongside Noah Baumbach, Gerwig stars in the black-and-white comedy-drama Frances Ha, which follows the life of a struggling dancer named Frances Halladay (Gerwig). From her up-and-down relationship with her best friend Sophie (Mickey Sumner) to hopping from job to job to afford rent, it's a true film about identity, self-discovery, and the realities of growing up.
Mistress America is a comedy co-written by Baumbach and Gerwig, starring Gerwig and Lola Kirke. It tells the story of Brooke (Gerwig) who is contacted by her soon-to-be-stepsister Tracy (Kirke), who is immediately enraptured by Brooke's wild and chaotic life. It's an ingeniously written narrative with witty dialogue and hilarious interactions that also showcases a modern take on relationships and where life can take us based on who we involve ourselves with.
This 2016 film tells the true story of First Lady Jackie Kennedy (played by Natalie Portman) following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Gerwig stars as Jackie's close friend and secretary Nancy Tuckerman. Jackie gives a perceptive take on the struggles Jackie went through after her husband was murdered, her journey of perseverance, and helping define her husband's legacy.
Directed and written by Gerwig, Lady Bird stars Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf. It's a coming to age story about the realities of adolescence and coming into your own, following the life of a teenage girl who must navigate her complicated relationship with her mother on top of her romantic and platonic ventures. It's an insightful and relatable film for Millennials and Gen Z alike, not to mention it stars Timothée Chalamet.
Perhaps one of Gerwigs most well-known films to date — besides Barbie — and the first movie she serves as Executive Producer, Little Women has an all-star cast including Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, Eliza Scanlen, and Timothée Chalamet. A film adaptation of a classic book, the movie tells the story of four sisters in the years after the Civil War, addressing themes of family, identity, and truth. It's a masterful adaptation of a timeless tale, that received five Oscar nominations and four BAFTA Award nominations (with one win at both ceremonies).
