Dakota Johnson is an actress from Austin, Texas, who entered the world of cinema when she was 10 years old when she appeared in the movie Crazy in Alabama alongside her mother, Melanie Griffith. Debuting at a young age did not immediately lead him to pursue acting because his parents prioritized his studies.
After graduating from school, she auditioned to become an actress. A right decision because it made her become one of the best actresses in Hollywood. Currently, he is trusted to play the main role in many movies. Movies starring Dakota Johnson? These are 10 of Dakota Johnson’s best movies that always attract viewers.
1. What It’s Like to Be Single [2016]
- Year of release: 2016
- Genre: Comedy, drama, romance
- Director: Christian Ditter
- Actors: Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann
- Production company: New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Flower Films (II)
Alice, played by Dakota, has just graduated from college and decides to temporarily break up with her boyfriend Josh. He decided to move to New York to open a new life. In his new home, he meets Robin. She helps him heal his pain by partying and then introduces him to a man who works as a bartender, Tom.
Tom’s charm makes Alice fall in love, but Tom sees Alice as a temporary lover. Lucy, who often comes to chat with Tom, is the woman he pursues but Lucy only sees him as a friend. Feeling heartbroken, Alice tries to get back with Josh but unfortunately Josh has a new girlfriend. How will this complicated story end?
2. The Peanut Butter Falcon [2019]
- Year of release: 2019
- Genre: Comedy, drama
- Director: Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz
- Actors: Zack Gottsagen, Ann Owens, Dakota Johnson
- Production company: Armory Films, 1993, Lucky Treehouse
Zak, who has Down syndrome, has a dream of attending his idol’s professional wrestling school. He escaped from the orphanage to pursue his dream. During his escape, Zak meets Tyler, a petty criminal on an escape mission. The two have the same fate, so Zak and Tyler are very close.
Zak is being hunted by Eleanor, played by Dakota, an orphanage employee who cares for him. During their escape, they encountered unexpected things. Tyler even convinces Eleanor to come along on their trip. If you like adventure then this movie will be right for you. It’s fun to watch three different characters go on adventures together.
3. Cymbeline [2015]
- Year of release: 2015
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Michael Almereyda
- Actors: Ethan Hawke, Ed Harris, Milla Jovovich, Dakota Johnson
- Production company : Benaroya Pictures, Keep Your Head
Cymbeline is a biker gang leader known for committing many crimes. He has a child named Imogen, played by Dakota. Imogen is in a relationship with Posthumus, a skateboarder, but her father does not approve of the relationship.
Sensing a threat, Cymbeline cunningly separates Posthumus from Imogen. He exiled Posthumus but Posthumus did not keep silent. He contacted Pisanio, who would be the executor of the strategy he was planning. Cymbeline’s problems are compounded by the presence of his second wife, the Queen.
4. Wounds [2019]
- Year of release: 2019
- Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery
- Director: Babak Anvari
- Actors: Armie Hammer, Zazie Beetz, Karl Glusman
- Production company: Annapurna Pictures, Two & Two Pictures, AZA Films
Will is a bartender at a small bar. Some students walked in and started making noise until a fight broke out. The altercation resulted in one person being stabbed. The students run away and one of them leaves behind his cell phone, which Will then takes with him with the intention of returning it.
5. Need for Speed [2014]
- Year of release: 2014
- Genre: Action, Crime, Horror
- Director: Scott Waugh
- Actors: Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots, Dakota Johnson
- Production company: DreamWorks, Reliance Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures
Tobey had to spend some time in prison because he was accused of intentionally killing Pete. Released from prison, he wanted revenge for Pete’s death. Tobey’s appearance makes Dino, his wealthy rival, feel angry and orders everyone to stop him so he cannot participate in the race in San Francisco.
A truck destroyed the car Toby was driving. With the help of one of Tobey’s friends, they managed to escape and reach San Francisco. He then meets his ex-girlfriend, Anita, played by Dakota. At that time, Anita was engaged to Dino. Will Tobey succeed in his revenge?
