Five movies that every Zoë Kravitz fan swears by

Zoë Kravitz has quickly become a force to reckon with in Hollywood. The daughter of American actress Lisa Bonet and music icon Lenny Kravitz, Zoë is an incredibly gifted actress. Her latest release, The Batman, has her essaying the role of Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman. As a Zoë Kravitz fan, it never hurts to go back and rewatch some of her iconic performances. Consider this list featuring her best works.

The Road Within (Amazon Prime Video, Hungama Play)

Zoë has had immense success with both commercial and independent films. In the 2014 American drama, The Road Within, Zoë plays Marie, a young girl suffering from anorexia nervosa. She brings a stunning authenticity to the role, having dealt with an eating disorder in her own personal life. The film premiered at the 2014 Los Angeles Film Festival and received great critical acclaim.

X-Men: First Class (Disney+ Hotstar, Google Play Movies, YouTube)

This film was Zoë's first foray into commercial cinema, and her performance was well-received by audiences worldwide. She plays the role of exotic dancer-turned-mutant-superhero Angel Salvadore, a character with acidic saliva and dragonfly wings. Once a member of the X-Men, she later defies them and joins the ranks of their enemies.

KIMI (Amazon Prime Video)

Zoë certainly left her mark in this 2022 thriller film, directed by Steven Soderbergh. She essays the role of protagonist Angela Childs, a tech professional who stumbles onto a recording that could drastically change her life and career. Don't miss this film, which also stars Rita Wilson, Byron Bowers, and Jamie Camil of Jane the Virgin fame.

The Fantastic Beasts franchise (Amazon Prime Video, Hungama Play, Tata Sky, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube)

In this Harry Potter spinoff film franchise, Zoë plays Leta Lestrange – a Hogwarts alumna with a penchant for the dark arts. The actress channels her inner Bellatrix Lestrange (essayed by Helena Bonham Carter) in this role to bring a dark, brooding element to her character. Both Zoë Kravitz and Harry Potter fans were taken by her performance in the two Fantastic Beasts films.

Rough Night (Netflix)

This 2017 black comedy was a sleeper hit film for Zoë, who essays the role of Blair. While the film failed commercially, Zoë's performance received much critical acclaim. Rough Night, directed by Lucia Aniello, also stars Scarlett Johansson, Kate McKinnon, Demi Moore, Ilana Glazer, and Bo Burnham, among a host of other famous Hollywood royalty. It is an excellent watch for a girls' night in or even a solitary night of binge-watching.

Zoë's latest film, The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson in the lead role, is in theatres now. Are you planning to watch it on the big screen, or will you wait for its OTT release? Tell us in the comments.