Rose Byrne has acted in every genre from comedy to drama to horror and she has succeeded in pretty much every role. She has been actively acting for a while and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Hopefully, she continues to take a wide array of roles so we can keep seeing her succeed again and again on the silver screen. Let's revisit some of Rose Byrne's greatest roles in her top-rated movies, based on their scores on IMDb!
Spy (7.0)
This 2015 action-comedy, directed by Paul Feig, stars Melissa McCarthy as a CIA analyst who has been stuck to a desk her entire career. When all of the undercover agents' covers are blown, she finally has a chance to go out into the field and become the agent she has always wanted to be. Rose Byrne and McCarthy cross paths on different sides of the law and this meeting begins a hilarious back and forth between the two throughout the entirety of the movie. Byrne had already proven her comedic prowess in 2011's Bridesmaids, but she succeeds again alongside fellow Bridesmaids castmember Melissa McCarthy.
28 Weeks Later (7.0)
This 2007 sequel to 28 Days Later follows a main group of characters as they try to protect themselves and rebuild six months after the outbreak of a virus that turns its victims into rage infested zombie-like creatures. However, due to one infected human, the entire livelihood of London is at risk.
It's a solid sequel to the first installment in the franchise as new characters are introduced. But the feeling and vibe of the first movie is still present. Rose Byrne is in the film for a good amount of time as one of the main group members fighting for survival.
Two Hands (7.1)
This 1999 comedic crime thriller with a side of romance follows Heath Ledger's character as he becomes indebted to gangsters after a job goes wrong. He falls in love while trying to figure out a way to repay the gang. The movie has good reviews and Rose Byrne is in it for a decent amount of time as Ledger's love interest.
Adam (7.2)
This 2009 heartwarming romantic comedy follows a lonely man who has Asperger Syndrome. Played by Hugh Dancy, he begins a complicated but overall incredibly adorable and tender relationship with his writer neighbor, Rose Byrne. It's not a typical rom-com and it's a delight to watch with a good balance of realistic drama thrown in for good measure. If you love realistic romance, Hugh Dancy, and Rose Byrne, then give this movie a try!
Sunshine (7.2)
This 2007 sci-fi thriller, directed by Danny Boyle, stars Cillian Murphy, Rose Byrne, and Chris Evans. After a first failed attempt, a second group of astronauts is sent on a mission to recharge the sun's energy as the star is nearing its final days. The entirety of humanity on Earth is in their hands as they travel to the sun with a nuclear fission bomb that will hopefully bring the sun back to life. There are unforeseen circumstances, as most sci-fi space movies encounter, and the mission becomes even more difficult than they expected.
Troy (7.2)
This 2004 epic based on Homer's classic Greek poem "The Iliad" sees Brad Pitt as the titular Achilles as a great Grecian warrior. The movie sees the Greeks fighting against the Trojan army after Helen, Queen of Sparta, becomes Helen of Troy when she decides to run away to Troy. Rose Byrne has a small part as a Trojan woman who is won in a battle by Pitt's Achilles. The reviews for the film are good and if you're a fan of epic battle scenes, then check this movie out.
The Place Beyond the Pines (7.3)
This 2012 dramatic crime thriller, directed by Derek Cianfrance, follows two main characters who cross paths but lead wildly different lives. The first part of the film focuses on Ryan Gosling as a stunt motorcycle driver who uses his skills to rob banks. The audience is shown a strained relationship between him and his ex, played by Eva Mendes, and their child. The second part of the film focuses on Bradley Cooper as a police officer (who had a run-in with Gosling in the first act) and his family, his wife played by Rose Byrne. The movie succeeds as a slow burn flick and if you're a fan of the cast, it's definitely worth a watch.
Instant Family (7.3)
This heartwarming dramatic and hilarious 2018 film follows a young couple, played by Rose Byrne and Mark Wahlberg, who choose to foster three siblings. The movie takes a realistic look at the foster care system and the tense emotions felt on all sides by everyone involved.
It is a great balance of comedy and drama surrounding a family with a surprising amount of heart. Definitely worth a watch, especially if you like the main cast, and if you're having a Rose Byrne movie marathon, this one deserves to be on the list!
Unity (7.4)
This 2015 documentary delves into the reason why humanity cannot get along with the planet we live on, animals, or even each other. There are various actors who provide voiceover narration work, including Rose Byrne. The documentary explores the best and worst of all of humanity and overall, it is an interesting watch.
X-Men First Class (7.7)
A prequel film in the X-Men series, this follows a young Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lehnsherr (Michael Fassbender) as we see the formation of the X-Men group and the animosity growing between the two main leads.
Rose Byrne joins the team as CIA agent Moira MacTaggert, who grows close to Charles Xavier. The movie has great reviews and is a very enjoyable part of the series. If you're a fan of the superhero genre, 1960s era movies, and the cast, then this is definitely a movie to check out and a movie to add to your Rose Byrne movie marathon.