From Atonement To Lady Bird Ronan Has Delivered Unforgettable Performances

Saoirse Ronan's 10 Best Performances, Ranked

From 'Atonement' to 'Lady Bird,' Ronan Has Delivered Unforgettable Performances

1. Lady Bird (2017)

Ronan's breakout role as the titular teenager in Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age masterpiece earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. Her performance is both hilarious and heartbreaking, as she captures the awkwardness and angst of adolescence with authenticity and grace.

2. Atonement (2007)

At just 13 years old, Ronan gave a stunning performance as Briony Tallis, a precocious young girl whose false accusation leads to tragedy. Her performance is both mature and nuanced, conveying the complexities of Briony's character with remarkable depth.

3. Brooklyn (2015)

Ronan shines as Eilis Lacey, an Irish immigrant who struggles to adapt to life in New York City in the 1950s. Her performance is both subtle and powerful, as she conveys the character's longing for home and her resilience in the face of adversity.

4. Little Women (2019)

Ronan plays Jo March, the independent and spirited protagonist of Greta Gerwig's critically acclaimed adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel. Her performance is full of energy and charisma, bringing Jo's passion and defiance to life on screen.

5. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

Ronan has a small but memorable role as Agatha, a precocious young pastry chef who befriends the hotel's concierge, Monsieur Gustave H. Ron her performance is both charming and enigmatic, adding a touch of whimsy to the film.

6. Hanna (2011)

Ronan plays the titular teenage assassin in this neo-noir thriller. Her performance is both chilling and sympathetic, as she portrays the complexities of a young woman raised to be a killing machine.

7. Mary Queen of Scots (2018)

Ronan stars as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, in this historical drama. Her performance is both regal and vulnerable, capturing the queen's strength and determination as well as her vulnerability.

8. The Lovely Bones (2009)

Ronan plays Susie Salmon, a 14-year-old girl who is murdered and watches over her family from heaven. Her performance is ethereal and haunting, capturing the innocence and confusion of a young girl who has been taken too soon.

9. Stockholm, Pennsylvania (2015)

Ronan plays Leia Dargon, a young woman who is kidnapped and held captive for seven years. Her performance is both powerful and nuanced, as she conveys Leia's resilience and determination to overcome her trauma.

10. Ammonite (2020)

Ronan plays Charlotte Murchison, a 19th-century paleontologist, in this romantic drama. Her performance is both passionate and reserved, capturing the complexities of a woman who is both brilliant and repressed.