Hailee Steinfeld is one of the most talented and beautiful young actresses in the film industry. Steinfeld began her acting career at the early age of 10 and soon found her breakout role of Mattie Ross in Ethan and Joel Coen‘s True Grit. Soon, Seinfeld became one of the most prominent child actors in the industry and appeared in several big and small-scale projects like Ender’s Game and Begin Again. Recently, she starred in Ryan Coogler‘s brilliant supernatural action horror film Sinners, and she is also a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Kate Bishop. So, if you love Steinfeld’s performance, here are the best movies and TV shows starring Hailee Steinfeld you should check out right now.
10. Barely Lethal (Rent on Prime Video)
Barely Lethal is a teen action comedy film directed by Kyle Newman from a screenplay by John D’Arco. The 2015 film follows Megan Walsh, aka Agent 83, a teenage intelligence agent who wants nothing more than to live as a normal teenager. To fulfill her dream, she disappears from her agency and enrolls in a suburban high school as a transfer student. Hailee Steinfeld stars in the lead role of Megan Walsh/Agent 83. Barely Lethal also stars Jessica Alba, Samuel L. Jackson, Thomas Mann, Sophie Turner, Dove Cameron, Toby Sebastian, Gabriel Basso, and Rob Huebel.
9. Pitch Perfect 2 (Rent on Prime Video)
Pitch Perfect 2 is a musical comedy film directed by Elizabeth Banks from a screenplay by Kay Cannon. The 2015 sequel film continues the story of Barden University Bellas, an all-female a cappella singing group, as they compete in a world singing championship. Hailee Steinfeld stars in the supporting role of Emily Junk. Pitch Perfect 2 also stars Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Skylar Astin, Adam DeVine, Katey Sagal, Anna Camp, Alexis Knapp, Hana Mae Lee, and Ester Dean.
8. Ender’s Game (AMC+, Philo, Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
Ender’s Game is a sci-fi action film written and directed by Gavin Hood. Based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Orson Scott Card, the 2013 film is set in the future and it follows Andrew “Ender” Wiggin, a gifted young boy who is recruited into the advanced military academy to prepare him for an all-out assault against an alien race. Hailee Steinfeld stars in the supporting role of Petra Arkanian. Ender’s Game also stars Asa Butterfield, Harrison Ford, Viola Davis, Abigail Breslin, Ben Kingsley, and Aramis Knight.
7. Begin Again (Prime Video, Peacock, Plex & Tubi)
Begin Again is a musical comedy-drama film written and directed by John Carney. The 2013 film is set in New York City, and it follows Gretta James, a singer-songwriter who teams up with Dan Mulligan, a struggling music producer, to make music that will be recorded in the streets of New York City. Hailee Steinfeld stars in the supporting role of Violet Mulligan. Begin Again also stars Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Adam Levine, Catherine Keener, James Corden, and CeeLo Green.
6. Hawkeye (Disney+)
Hawkeye is a superhero buddy action comedy series created by Jonathan Igla. Based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name, the Disney+ series follows Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye, as he reluctantly teams up with Kate Bishop to take on a nefarious crime syndicate. Hailee Steinfeld stars in the role of Kate Bishop. Hawkeye also stars Jeremy Renner, Tony Dalton, Fra Fee, Brian d’Arcy James, Aleks Paunovic, and Piotr Adamczyk.
5. The Edge of Seventeen (Rent on Prime Video)
The Edge of Seventeen is a coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. The 2016 film follows Nadine Franklin, a teen girl with a turbulent relationship with her mother and brother, and the only one she has a good relationship with is her best friend, Krista. When Krista begins dating Nadine’s brother, their friendship is tested. Hailee Steinfeld stars in the lead role of Nadine Franklin. The Edge of Seventeen also stars Woody Harrelson, Haley Lu Richardson, Blake Jenner, Hayden Szeto, and Kyra Sedgwick.
4. Bumblebee (Paramount+, fuboTV & Rent on Prime Video)
Bumblebee is a sci-fi action film directed by Travis Knight from a screenplay by Christina Hodson. Based on Hasbro’s Transformers action figures, the 2018 film is the sixth installment in the Transformers film franchise. It is set in 1987 and it follows Bumblebee after he is sent to Earth and soon meets and befriends Charlie, a teenage girl. Hailee Steinfeld stars in the leading role of Charlie Watson. Bumblebee also stars John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Ortiz, Jason Ducker, and Pamela Adlon.
3. True Grit (Rent on Prime Video)
True Grit is a Western drama film co-written and co-directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. Based on the 1968 novel of the same name by Charles Portis, the 2010 film is set in 1878 and it follows Mattie Ross, a teen girl whose father was murdered by an outlaw. To exact her vengeance, she hires an alcoholic, trigger-happy Lawman, Rooster Cogburn. Hailee Steinfeld stars in the role of Mattie Ross. True Grit also stars Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, and Barry Pepper.
2. Dickinson (Apple TV+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Dickinson is a comedy-drama series created by Alena Smith. The Apple TV+ series is set in the 19th century, and it follows Emily Dickinson, a budding writer who’s being held down by the constraints put on her by her family and society. Despite everything, Emily dares to explore her artistic expression and her sexual identity. Hailee Steinfeld stars in the title role of Emily Dickinson. It also stars Toby Huss, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Anna Baryshnikov, Ella Hunt, Jane Krakowski, Amanda Warren, and Chinaza Uche.
1. Sinners (In Theaters)
Sinners is a supernatural action horror film written and directed by Ryan Coogler. The 2025 film is set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, and it follows the criminal Moore brothers who return to their hometown hoping for a peaceful life, but when they get there, they come face-to-face with a sinister force. Hailee Steinfeld plays the supporting role of one of the Moore brothers’ ex-girlfriends, Mary. Sinners also stars Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and Delroy Lindo.