Last updated on: July 29, 2025
You ever stumble on an actor whose performances feel like flipping through pages of your own life—awkward crushes, identity crises, moments of defiance, quiet heartbreaks? That’s what watching Suki Waterhouse can feel like. She isn’t just acting—she’s echoing back pieces of ourselves with a smirk, a tear, or a perfectly timed line.
So today, I’m not just listing Suki’s top 7 movies—I’m walking you through why they matter, how they made us feel, and what they say about her (and maybe even us). Ready?
1. Love, Rosie (2014)
Remember that one friend in your twenties who was always a little chaotic, endlessly stylish, and somehow the glue in your friend group? That’s Bethany in Love, Rosie. Suki plays her with that familiar edge—a woman who looks like she knows the room before she enters it.
While Lily Collins and Sam Claflin anchor the romantic plot, Suki’s Bethany slides in like the wild card—making decisions we’ve all made (or judged our friends for making). You might not love Bethany, but you know her. She represents those moments when charm masks insecurity, when ambition pulls us into messy love stories.
The movie itself? A heartfelt, zigzagging ride through miscommunication and missed chances. But Suki’s presence brings in that needed burst of sass, reminding us that not all stories are about soulmates—some are about surviving the chaos around them.
2. A Rainy Day in New York (2019)
Okay, let’s set the scene. You’re wandering the rainy streets of Manhattan, caught between romantic ideals and real-world disillusionment. Enter Suki as Tiffany—a lightning bolt in a sea of umbrellas.
Directed by Woody Allen (yes, there’s baggage there, but stay with me), A Rainy Day in New York dances through existential crises, young love, and the glamor of old cinema. Suki’s role might be brief, but she brings flair—like a cameo from a stylish storm.
You watch her and think, “Oh, she’s living the version of New York I dreamed about in college.” That aloof confidence? That’s her superpower. She’s not the heart of the story, but she adds flavor in a way only someone with true It-girl energy can.
3. Misbehaviour (2020)
Now we shift gears. Misbehaviour isn’t just another period drama—it’s about protest, defiance, and breaking barriers. Suki steps into the role of Sandra Wolsfeld, a real-life beauty queen in the 1970 Miss World competition, right when women’s rights activists are shaking things up.
What’s brilliant here is how Suki plays both glamour and discomfort. She walks that stage like a dream—but her eyes hint at something deeper, like she’s asking, “What am I really doing here?” It’s subtle. Smart. Haunting.
If you’ve ever felt torn between looking the part and speaking your truth, this one hits hard. And watching Suki handle that tension? It’s like seeing a model rip the crown off and toss it into the crowd. Quiet rebellion, dressed in sequins.
4. The Broken Hearts Gallery (2020)
Now for a rom-com with a Gen Z twist. The Broken Hearts Gallery is about emotional clutter—literally. Think of every item you kept from past relationships and imagine turning it into an art gallery. Weird? Maybe. But also genius.
Suki plays Chloe, one of the protagonist’s exes, and she nails that perfect mix of intimidating and magnetic. She’s not the main character, but she doesn’t need to be. Every time she’s on screen, she leaves a mark—like that one person you dated who now runs a yoga studio and probably doesn’t remember your name.
The movie is quirky and fun, but also quietly deep. It’s about letting go. And Suki’s Chloe is part of that emotional detour you have to take before finding clarity.
5. The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015)
Alright, real talk: Insurgent wasn’t the best-reviewed film in the Divergent series. But it had one thing going for it—moments that felt like comic book panels coming to life. And guess what? Suki was one of those moments.
She plays Marlene, a Dauntless fighter with nerves of steel and eyes that say, “I’ve seen things.” It’s a small role, but memorable. She doesn’t just stand around in leather—she adds a pulse to the faction war chaos.
There’s something kind of beautiful about seeing Suki in a dystopian setting—like a rose blooming in a concrete battlefield. You believe her. Not just as a rebel, but as someone who might outlive the revolution itself.
6. The Girl Who Invented Kissing (2017)
Ever watch a film and feel like you’ve wandered into a dream you’re not sure you should be in? That’s this one.
Suki plays an unnamed girl—a drifter, a survivor, maybe a ghost of someone you once were. She floats into the lives of two brothers and everything changes. The film is quiet, lyrical, and heavy with emotion. And Suki? She’s the soul of it.
She doesn’t speak much, but she doesn’t need to. Every glance, every hesitant smile, says something louder. It’s one of those roles where you stop seeing the actor and just feel the character.
If you’ve ever felt lost or wanted to disappear, this film will grab your chest and not let go. Suki doesn’t just play the girl—you believe she is the girl.
7. Assassination Nation (2018)
Let’s end with a bang. Assassination Nation is wild. It’s Gen Z’s version of The Purge, wrapped in neon and powered by social media-fueled chaos. If you’re not ready for intense visuals, brutal honesty, and razor-sharp satire—brace yourself.
Suki plays Sarah, one of four high school girls caught in a digital witch hunt. And she absolutely owns it. This is Suki unfiltered: bold, angry, and real. It’s like watching a mirror crack and realizing you were the one holding the hammer all along.
There’s something almost prophetic about this movie now—deepfakes, data leaks, cancel culture—it was all there. And Suki? She doesn’t just survive the madness, she thrives in it.
Final Takeaway
If you’ve made it this far, you already know Suki Waterhouse isn’t just “that model who acts.” She’s the friend who gives unexpectedly great advice. The mysterious girl on the train you almost talked to. The emotional spark in the scene that needed more soul.
She doesn’t chase roles that scream for awards. She chooses the ones that whisper something real.
So the next time you see her name in a film, don’t skip it. Dive in. Because behind the cool-girl exterior is an artist who’s telling stories in a way that might just make you feel seen.
