Margaret Qualley is one of the most talented and brilliant young actresses working in Hollywood right now. Born to actress Andie MacDowell, the actress, model, and dancer trained as a ballet dancer in her youth. She made her acting debut in 2013 with Gia Coppola‘s film Palo Alto. She recently starred in the hit satirical body horror film The Substance alongside Demi Moore. So, if you also love Qualley’s performances, here are the 10 best movies and TV shows starring Margaret Qualley.
10. My Salinger Year (AMC+ & Rent on Prime Video)
My Salinger Year is a drama film written and directed by Philippe Falardeau. Based on the memoir of the same name by Joanna Rakoff, the 2020 film follows Joanna Rakoff, an aspiring writer working for literary agent Phyllis Westberg, as she receives some impactful personal advice from reclusive author J.D. Salinger. Margaret Qualley stars in the lead role of Joanna Rakoff with Sigourney Weaver, Douglas Booth, Seána Kerslake, Brían F. O’Byrne, and Colm Feore.
9. Sanctuary (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Sanctuary is a psychological dark comedy thriller film directed by Zachary Wigon from a screenplay by Micah Bloomberg. The 2022 film revolves around the complicated relationship between Hal, a rich guy who is inheriting his father’s hotel chain and Rebecca, a dominatrix. The film is set throughout a fraught night as Hal tries to end the relationship. Margaret Qualley stars in the lead role of Rebecca Marin alongside Christopher Abbott as Hal Porterfield.
8. Fosse/Verdon (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Fosse/Verdon is a biographical drama miniseries created by Steven Levenson and Thomas Kail. Based on the 2013 book Fosse by Sam Wasson, the FX series revolves around the troubled marriage and the professional relationship of director/choreographer Bob Fosse and actress/dancer Gwen Verdon. Margaret Qualley stars in the supporting role of Ann Reinking. Fosse/Verdon stars Same Rockwell, Michelle Williams, Norbert Leo Butz, and Aya Cash.
7. Kinds of Kindness (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Kinds of Kindness is a dark comedy body horror anthology film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Efthimis Filippou. The 2024 film consists of three different but loosely connected stories. Kinds of Kindness stars Margaret Qualley, Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Jesse Plemons, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, and Hunter Schafer.
6. The Substance (Mubi & Rent on Prime Video)
The Substance is a satirical body horror film written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. The 2024 film follows Elisabeth Sparkle, an ageing celebrity who comes across a black market drug that promises to create a much younger version of herself, but what she didn’t expect was the horrific side effects. Margaret Qualley stars in the lead role of Sue. The Substance also stars Demi Moore, Dennis Quaid, Edward Hamilton Clark, and Gore Abrams.
5. Poor Things (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Poor Things is an absurdist sci-fi dark comedy-drama film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos from a screenplay by Tony McNamara. Based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Alasdair Gray, the 2023 film is set in late Victorian London, and it follows the evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant scientist Dr Godwin Baxter. Margaret Qualley stars in the supporting role of Felicity. Poor Things also stars Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, and Jerrod Carmichael.
4. The Nice Guys (Rent on Prime Video)
The Nice Guys is a neo-noir buddy action comedy film directed by Shane Black, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Anthony Bagarozzi. The 2016 film is set in 1977 in Los Angeles, and it follows Holland March, a private detective who teams up with a muscle for hire, Jackson Healy, to investigate the disappearance of a teenage girl, which is connected to a deadly conspiracy. Margaret Qualley stars in the supporting role of Amelia Kuttner. The Nice Guys also stars Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice, Matt Bomer, and Yaya DaCosta.
3. The Leftovers (Max & Prime Video Add-On)
The Leftovers is a supernatural mystery drama series created by Damon Lindelöf and Tom Perrotta. Based on Perrotta’s 2011 novel of the same name, the HBO series is set three years after a global event known as “Sudden Departure” in which 2% of the world’s population disappeared. The story revolves around the residents of Mapleton, New York, who are still struggling to rebuild their lives after the Sudden Departure. Margaret Qualley stars in the supporting role of Jill Garvey. The Leftovers also stars Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler, and Chris Zylka.
2. Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The 2019 film is set in 1969 in Los Angeles, and it follows Rick Dalton, a fading actor and his stunt double, Cliff Booth, as they navigate the ever-changing industry. Margaret Qualley stars in the supporting role of Pussycat. Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood also stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Emile Hirsch, Timothy Olyphant, Austin Butler, Dakota Fanning, and Sydney Sweeney.
1. Maid (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Maid is a drama limited series created by Molly Smith Metzler. Based on the 2019 memoir titled Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive by Stephanie Land, the Netflix series follows Alex, a single mother who begins working as a maid to earn money to escape an abusive relationship and make a better life for her daughter. Maid stars Margaret Qualley in the lead role, with Nick Robinson, Anika Noni Rose, Tracy Vilar, Billy Burke, and Andie McDowell starring in supporting roles.