Ella Purnell is one of the most sought-after young actresses working in the industry right now. The English actress achieved her undeniable fame after starring in the leading role of Lucy in the TV series adaptation of the popular role-playing video game series Fallout, has consistently given us brilliant performances throughout her career starting from her first supporting movie role in Mark Romanek‘s Never Let Me Go. So, if you love Purnell’s performance in Fallout and want to watch more of her, here are the 10 best movies and TV shows starring Ella Purnell that you should not miss.
10. UFO (Buy on Amazon)
UFO is a sci-fi mystery thriller drama film written and directed by Ryan Eslinger. The 2018 film follows Derek Echevaro, a college student who believes that he saw a UFO in his childhood when another UFO sighting happens he decides to investigate it with the help of his friend Natalie and math professor but the FBI tries to stop Derek and his friends from what they set out to do. Ella Purnell stars in the supporting role of Natalie. UFO also stars Alex Sharp, Gillian Anderson, David Strathairn, Benjamin Beatty, Cece Abbey, Ken Early, and Brian Bowman.
9. Army of the Dead (Netflix)
Army of the Dead is a post-apocalyptic zombie heist action film directed by Zack Snyder who also co-wrote the screenplay with Shay Hatten and Joby Harold. The 2021 film is set after a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas and it follows a group of mercenaries who are hired to pull off the most impossible heist which involves going into the quarantine zone and stealing a bunch of money before the government blows Las Vegas to bits. Ella Purnell stars in the supporting role of Kate Ward. Army of the Dead also stars Dave Bautista, Omari Hardwick, Ana de la Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighofer, and Hiroyuki Sanada.
8. Sweetbitter (Starz & Rent on Prime Video)
Sweetbitter is a drama series created by Stephanie Danler. Based on Danler’s 2016 novel of the same name, the Starz series follows Tess, who comes to New York City to join the staff of a celebrated downtown restaurant and is soon introduced to the world of drugs, drinking, love, and the bar culture. Ella Purnell stars in the lead role of Tess. Sweetbitter also stars Tom Sturridge, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Evan Jonigkeit, Eden Epstein, and Jasmine Matthews.
7. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is a fantasy adventure drama film directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay by Jane Goldman. Based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Ransom Riggs, the 2016 film follows Jake, a young boy who discovers a house filled with children who possess superpowers. The house is run by Miss Peregrine and Jack soon discovers that he must help the children from an oncoming threat. Ella Purnell stars in the supporting role of Emma Bloom. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children also stars Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Chris O’Dowd, Allison Janney, Rupert Everett, Terence Stamp, Judi Dench, and Samuel L. Jackson.
6. Belgravia (MGM+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Belgravia is a British Regency and Victorian-era historical drama series created by Julian Fellowes. Based on Fellowes’ 2016 novel of the same name, the Epix series is set in the 19th century in London and it follows the Trenchard family as some circumstances bring them together with the upper strata of society threatening to expose their deeply hidden secrets. Ella Purnell stars in the main role of Lady Maria Grey. Belgravia also stars Philip Glenister, Tamsin Greig, Richard Goulding, Emily Reid, Alice Eve, Paul Ritter, Saskia Reeves, and Tom Wilkinson.
5. Wildlike (Prime Video, Peacock & Tubi)
Wildlike is an adventure drama film written and directed by Frank Hall Green. The 2014 film follows Mackenzie, a teenage girl who is sent to stay with her uncle in Juneau, Alaska after her father dies. But when her uncle molests her, she runs away from there and follows an older widowed backpacker on her way back home to Seattle. Ella Purnell stars in the leading role of Mackenzie. Wildlike also stars Ella Purnell, Bruce Greenwood, Brian Geraghty, Ann Dowd, and Nolan Gerard Funk.
4. Ordeal By Innocence (Britbox & Prime Video Add-On)
Ordeal By Innocence is a mystery thriller drama series created by Sarah Phelps. Based on the 1958 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie, the BBC One series revolves around the murder investigation of wealthy philanthropist Rachel Argyll for which her adopted son Jack Argyll is arrested but he vehemently protests his innocence. Ella Purnell stars in the supporting role of Hester Argyll. Ordeal By Innocence also stars Bill Nighy, Anthony Boyle, Anna Chancellor, Morven Christie, Crystal Clarke, Christian Cooke, Alice Eve, Matthew Goode, and Eleanor Tomlinson.
3. Sweetpea (Starz & Prime Video Add-On)
Sweetpea is a British dark comedy crime drama series created by Kirstie Swain. Based on the 2017 book of the same name by CJ Skuse, the Sky Atlantic series follows Rhiannon, a young woman who was bullied as a child and is now leading a quiet life but when her father dies everything changes for her sending her on a murderous rampage against the people who mistreat her. Sweetpea stars Ella Purnell in the lead role of Rhiannon Lewis with Nicôle Lecky, Jon Pointing, Calam Lynch, Leah Harvey, Jeremy Swift, Dustin Demri-Burns, Luke McGibney, Ingrid Oliver, and Alexandra Dowling.
2. Yellowjackets (Netflix, Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Yellowjackets is a psychological mystery horror survival thriller drama series created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson. The Showtime series follows a group of teenagers who were the victims of a plane crash in 1996. The series focuses on how they survived in the Ontario wilderness and the lasting effects of surviving in such a brutal way. Ella Purnell stars in the supporting role of Jackie. Yellowjackets also stars Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Steven Krueger, Warren Kole, Christina Ricci, Juliette Lewis, and Courtney Eaton.
1. Fallout (Prime Video)
Fallout is a sci-fi Western post-apocalyptic action drama series created by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet. Based on the role-playing video game franchise developed by Bethesda Softworks, the Prime Video is set 200 years after the nuclear war that destroyed everything and it follows a young woman living in an underground society who decides to go in the outside world after a personal tragedy. Ella Purnell stars in the lead role of Lucy. Fallout also stars Walton Goggins, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Sarita Choudhury, and Elle Vertes.