Elizabeth Olsen has starred in a number of major critically acclaimed films and TV shows over the past 15 years. Fans might be taken aback to discover an unexpected success claiming the top spot. The actress is well-versed in major productions, not least the legendary Avengers franchise. She first rose to prominence as the elder sister of twin performers Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, recognised for their appearances in Two of a Kind, before forging her own career in entertainment. With news now emerging that Olsen is expecting her first child with husband and musician Robbie Arnett, here's an analysis of how Elizabeth Olsen's body of work measures up.
Elizabeth Olsen Shows and Films Ranked
10. In Secret
Taking the bottom position in Elizabeth Olsen's filmography is 2013's In Secret, alternatively titled Therese, with merely 41% on Rotten Tomatoes. Also featuring Oscar Isaac, Jessica Lange and Tom Felton, the official synopsis states: "Therese is stuck in a loveless marriage to her sickly cousin, Camille. Her life changes when she meets Camille's childhood friend, Laurent. They have an affair, but things end rather tragically."
9. Love and Death
Achieving a more creditable 63%, Love and Death is a 2023 biographical crime drama which broadcast on HBO Max in America and ITV in Britain. The description states: "Two couples lead peaceful and happy lives in a small Texas Town. However, an extramarital affair tragically alters the course of their lives." Olsen appears alongside Jesse Plemons, Lily Rabe, Tom Pelphrey and Krysten Ritter.
8. Eternity
Last year's supernatural romantic-comedy Eternity garnered a notable 76% rating. Starring opposite Olsen in the Apple TV film is Whiplash actor Miles Teller and Masters of the Air actor Callum Turner. The synopsis reads: "In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with and her first love, who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive."
7. Doctor Strange
Among the many MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) entries that proved successful for Olsen is Doctor Strange, achieving 73%. The description reads: "In an accident, Stephen Strange, a famous neurosurgeon, loses the ability to use his hands. He goes to visit the mysterious Ancient One to heal himself and becomes a great sorcerer under her tutelage." Olsen shares the screen with Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel McAdams and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
6. Kill Your Darlings
Released over a decade ago, the 37-year-old features in thriller romance Kill Your Darlings alongside Harry Potter icon Daniel Radcliffe and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 star Dane DeHaan. The synopsis for Kill Your Darlings, which secured 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, reads: "A literary revolution ensues when Ginsberg meets Carr at college. However, an unresolved murder invites trouble for Carr and sets Ginsberg on a path to reveal the truth through controversial poetry."
5. Avengers: Infinity War
2018's Avengers: Infinity War is the third Avengers film and the 19th instalment overall in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). Portraying Wanda Maximoff, also known as the Scarlet Witch, Olsen appears in all of the Avengers films with this particular entry achieving a rating of 85%. In this chapter of the Avengers saga, the team unites with their allies in a bid to prevent Thanos from obtaining the infinity stones.
4. WandaVision
Olsen takes centre stage in the MCU sitcom WandaVision where "Vision and Wanda live a normal life in Westview and conceal their superpowers. However, as decades pass by, they start doubting that everything is not what it seems." Joining her in the acclaimed series are well-known faces such as Kat Jennings, Kathryn Hahn and Paul Bettany. WandaVision achieves a near-perfect score of 92% amongst viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
3. Avengers: Endgame
It comes as little surprise that Avengers: Endgame features amongst Elizabeth's most beloved films, boasting an impressive 94%. Once again alongside the MCU's familiar cast including Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr and Chris Hemsworth, Endgame became the highest-grossing film of all time, making more than $2.79 billion. The synopsis reads: "After Thanos, an intergalactic warlord, disintegrates half of the universe, the Avengers must reunite and assemble again to reinvigorate their trounced allies and restore balance." Despite its enormous success, Avengers: Endgame is not Olsen fans' top choice, with two other projects achieving even higher ratings.
1. Sorry For Your Loss
Topping the list with an impressive 97% rating is the two-series drama Sorry For Your Loss. First broadcast in 2018, the description for the drama states: "The sudden death of her husband upends and transforms every relationship in Leigh Shaw's life, also forcing her to realize there was a lot about her husband that she didn't know." Olsen is joined in this Prime Video series by Mamoudou Athie from Archive 81 and Uncorked, Star Wars' Kelly Marie Tran, and Ozark's Janet McTeer.
1. His Three Daughters
Equally acclaimed as Elizabeth Olsen's finest work is the 2023 comedy-drama film His Three Daughters, which also achieved 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. The synopsis states: "Three distant sisters reunite in NYC to care for their sick father. Tensions rise as they confront past issues, aiming to heal family bonds amid laughter and tears." Joining Olsen in leading roles are Gilded Age star Carrie Coon and Poker Face's Natasha Lyonne.
