Alison Brie has had one of the most interesting and successful careers in the film industry. Brie began her acting career with a small role in the popular Disney Channel series Hannah Montana, but her career took off after her impressive performances in both Mad Men and the cult classic comedy series Community. So, if you love Brie’s performances, here are the 10 best movies and TV shows starring Alison Brie you should not miss out on.
10. Somebody I Used to Know (Prime Video)
Somebody I Used to Know is a romantic comedy film directed by Dave Franco, who also co-wrote the movie with Alison Brie. The 2023 film follows Ally, a popular reality TV showrunner who returns to her hometown and meets her ex, who’s about to get married. She soon begins to question her life choices and wonders what could have been. Alison Brie plays the lead role of Ally. Somebody I Used to Know also stars Jay Ellis, Kiersey Clemons, Danny Pudi, Haley Joel Osment, Ayden Mayeri, Amy Sedaris, and Sam Richardson.
9. Horse Girl (Netflix)
Horse Girl is a psychological thriller drama film directed by Jeff Baena, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Alison Brie. The 2020 film follows Sarah, an introverted young woman who is still traumatized by her mother’s suicide. Her only way of finding some peace is spending time with her and watching supernatural crime shows, but she soon begins thinking that she is losing her mind as her dreams spill over into reality. Alison Brie stars in the lead role of Sarah. Horse Girl also stars Debby Ryan, John Reynolds, Molly Shannon, John Ortiz, Paul Reiser, and Matthew Gray Gubler.
8. The Rental (AMC+ & Rent on Prime Video)
The Rental is a horror thriller film directed by Dave Franco, who also co-wrote the film alongside Joe Swanberg. The 2020 film revolves around two couples spending their weekend in a remote rental house, but their relaxing weekend takes a turn for the horrific when they discover they are being watched. Alison Brie stars in the leading role of Michelle. The Rental also stars Dan Stevens, Sheila Vand, Jeremy Allen White, and Toby Huss.
7. Sleeping With Other People (AMC+, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Philo, Plex, & Rent on Prime Video)
Sleeping With Other People is a romantic comedy film written and directed by Leslye Headland. The 2015 film follows Jake, a playboy and Lainey, a sex addict, who meet years after losing their virginity to each other and decide to become platonic friends despite being attracted to each other. Alison Brie stars in the leading role of Lainey alongside Jason Sudeikis’s Jake. Sleeping With Other People also stars Adam Scott, Jason Mantzoukas, Natasha Lyonne, Adam Brody, and Amanda Peet.
6. The Little Hours (Prime Video, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi, & Plex)
The Little Hours is a dark comedy film written and directed by Jeff Baena. Inspired by the third day of The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio, the 2017 film is set in the 14th century, and it follows Massetto, a young man who lies about being deaf and mute to get refuge at a convent, but his plan goes horribly wrong because of a few sexually frustrated nuns. Alison Brie plays the role of Sister Alessandra. The Little Hours also stars Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, Aubrey Plaza, John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon, Fred Armisen, Jemima Kirke, Nick Offerman, and Lauren Weedman.
5. Together (In Theaters July 30)
Together is a supernatural body horror film written and directed by Michael Shanks. The 2025 film follows Tim and Millie, a young couple, as they move to the countryside to live a quiet life, but things soon turn horrific as a sinister force causes their bodies to merge. Alison Brie plays the lead role of Millie alongside Dave Franco, who stars as Tim.
4. Promising Young Woman (Prime Video)
Promising Young Woman is a crime thriller drama film written and directed by Emerald Fennell. The 2020 film follows Cassandra, a young woman who dropped out of medical school after her best friend committed suicide after being assaulted. She soon decides to seek revenge against the man behind this heinous crime. Alison Brie plays Madison’s supporting role. Promising Young Woman also stars Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Clancy Brown, Jennifer Coolidge, Laverne Cox, Chris Lowell, Molly Shannon, Connie Britton, and Adam Brody.
3. Community (Peacock, Hulu, Tubi, & Rent on Prime Video)
Community is a surreal sitcom series created by Dan Harmon. The NBC and later on Yahoo! Screen series follows Jeff Winger, a self-centered lawyer who is disbarred after it is exposed that he lied about his bachelor’s degree. To get his life and job back, he decides to attend Greendale Community College, where he befriends a group of misfits from different backgrounds. Alison Brie plays the role of Annie Edison in the main ensemble. Community also stars Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown, Donald Glover, Ken Jeong, Chevy Chase, and Jim Rash.
2. Mad Men (AMC+, Philo, Pluto TV, & Plex)
Mad Men is a period drama series created by Matthew Weiner. The AMC series is set in the 1960s in New York City, and it follows Donald Draper, a war veteran now working as the creative director at Sterling Cooper, an advertising firm. While Don’s life seems to be perfect, his lies and secrets force him to his true identity. Alison Brie plays the minor role of Trudy, Pete Campbell’s wife. Mad Men also stars Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones, Christina Hendricks, Bryan Batt, Michael Gladis, Aaron Staton, Rich Sommer, Maggie Siff, and John Slattery.
1. GLOW (Netflix)
GLOW is a sports comedy-drama series co-created by Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch. The Netflix series is set in the 1980s in Los Angeles, and it follows Ruth Wilder, a struggling actress, as she auditions for a women’s wrestling league known as the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling alongside fellow actresses. Alison Brie plays the lead role of Ruth Wilder. GLOW also stars Betty Gilpin, Sydelle Noel, Britney Young, Marc Maron, and Britt Baron.