Much like oat flat whites and TikTok addictions, being obsessed with Greta Gerwig is pretty much a right of passage for women of a certain age (me. I am women.) There’s nothing more comforting than settling down to her stellar writing and all-star casts, for a film that you just *know* is going to hit all the right spots.
Of course, you’d be hard pushed to miss the Barbie hype, but she’s also the brains behind some brilliant scripts, as well as a number of other movies she directed – and starred in. Here’s a look back at Greta Gerwigs movies for your next night in.
Greta Gerwig movies – Director
Nights and Weekends, 2008
- IMDb rating: 6.0
- Rotten Tomatoes rating: 85%
Greta’s first directing credit came in 2008 with Nights and Weekends, which she also starred in *and* wrote. The film told the story of a man, James (played by Joe Swanberg), and a woman, Mattie (played by Greta), whose relationship hits a rough patch due to long distance. While she’s in Chicago, he lives in New York, and in amongst moments of magical intimacy, they struggle to maintain their love.
Lady Bird, 2017
- IMDb rating: 7.4
- Rotten Tomatoes rating: 99%
Written and directed by Greta, Lady Bird starred Saorise Ronan as Christine, a teenager navigating the trials and tribulations of senior year. Alongside her BFF Julie (played by Beanie Feldstein), and with Kyle (Timothée Chalamet) on her mind, she’s balancing her strained relationship with her mother, high school parties and getting into college.
Little Women, 2019
- IMDb rating: 7.8
- Rotten Tomatoes rating: 95&
Ugh. The best. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Emma Watson and Eliza Scanlen as the four March sisters, who are entering womanhood in 1960s Massachusetts. The four sisters are balancing their different ideals on society’s ideas of womanhood and expectations of their future, set against the backdrop of the Civil War. Timothée Chalamet also stars as Laurie, while Greta was also on board as the film’s writer.
Barbie, 2023
- IMDb rating: 7.5
- Rotten Tomatoes rating: 88%
Also written by Greta Gerwig and with an impressive ensemble cast: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Ncuti Gatwa, Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, Michael Cera, America Ferrera and more. Barbie tells the story of the iconic doll, who leaves Barbie Land (with Ken by her side) for the real world, and discovers things aren’t always as they seem.
Greta Gerwig movies – Writer
Hannah Takes the Stairs, 2007
- IMDb rating: 5.6
- Rotten Tomatoes rating: 59%
An independent comedy about Hannah (played by Greta!), a college graduate living in Chicago who is torn between three men: her boyfriend Mike and two screenwriters at the production house she’s interning at: Matt and Paul.
Northern Comfort, 2010
- IMDb rating: 5.6
- Rotten Tomatoes rating: 59%
Greta wrote and starred in Northern Comfort, a project shot in three days for three thousand dollars. It follows two people – Horace (played by Ron Webber) and Cassandra (Gerwig) – who meet while travelling to Canada, and follows the comical ups and downs and ins and outs of their road trip of mishaps.
Frances Ha, 2012
- IMDb rating: 7.4
- Rotten Tomatoes rating: 93%
As well as writing Frances Ha, Greta also stars as Frances, a woman from New York who dreams of being a dancer. However, things take a turn when her flatmate moves out, forcing her to live with two friends, Lev (Adam Driver) and Benji (Michael Zegen.) A black and white comedy about dwindling dreams and making the best of a bad situation.
Mistress America, 2015
- IMDb rating: 6.7
- Rotten Tomatoes rating: 82%
Guess what: Greta also wrote and starred in this one, too! Student Tracy (Lola Kirke) is struggling with the solitude of college life, so she reaches out to soon to be step-sister Brooke (Greta) and the pair form an unlikely bond.
Snow White, 2024
Yep, a Greta Gerwig x Disney collab is on its way! The award-winning writer is at the helm of the live action remake of Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. While the Snow White story will remain at the centre of the retelling, we have no doubt a Greta Gerwig feminist twist is coming our way – and we can’t wait.
Greta Gerwig movies – Actor
- LOL, 2006
- Hannah Takes the Stairs, 2007
- Baghead, 2007
- Yearst 2007
- Nights and Weekends, 2008
- Quick Feet, Soft Hands, 2008
- I Thought You Finally Completely Lost It, 2008
- You Won’t Miss Me, 2009
- The House of the Devil, 2009
- Greenberg, 2010
- Art House, 2010
- Northern Comfort, 2010
- The Dish & the Spoon, 2010
- No Strings Attached, 2011
- Damsels in Distress, 2011
- Arthur, 2011
- Lola Versus, 2012
- To Rome with Love, 2012
- Frances Ha, 2012
- Eden, 2014
- The Humbling, 2014
- Mistress America, 2015
- Maggie’s Plan, 2015
- Weiner-Dog, 2016
- Jackie, 2016
- 20th Century Women, 2016
- The Meyerowitz Stories, 2017
- Isle of Dogs, 2018
- White Noise, 2022
Mega babe.