Joey King is an American actress who earned her name in the Hollywood industry from a young age. She has starred in some famous movies and shows which are definitely worth a watch. I’m sure you must have watched her in some movies at some point in time but you cannot remember the names of those movies. Well, today I will talk about some of Joey King movies and TV shows that you should watch.
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Who is Joey King?
Joey Lynn King is an American child actor, who has been in the industry since her childhood. She began acting when she was 4 and has not stopped stealing the hearts of millions since then.
Although she has starred in many shows and movies before, her breakthrough was the 2010 film Ramona and Beezus. This was her first movie as a lead actress and her life-changing one. Let’s know more about her and appreciate her acting skills even more.
She has 18.6 Million followers on her Instagram account. You can very well imagine her influence on these millions of people. The mass fan following is out of love and respect for her versatile acting and her impact through her roles.
Various Side Roles
Joey King has appeared in many famous films. I’m sure you might have ignored her in many but in others, you might have become curious about the girl. She has done various side roles in movies.
In 2012, King acted in Christopher Nolan’s third Batman movie The Dark Knight Rises in 2012. She was the young Talia al Ghul. Furthermore, she also appeared in Oz the Great and Powerful in 2013. This is not it, King has also acted in horror movies.
I’m sure most of you have probably heard about The Conjuring. Did you know she was a part of this famous horror movie too? Probably not, so let me tell you. If you have watched the movie, you might remember the cute girl with short hair in the yellow night suit who looked under her bed at night and saw the door opening. That’s it! That girl screaming and crying afterward is none other than our Joey King.
Along with The Conjuring, she also had a role in the 2018 horror movie Slender Man. There are many such movies where she might have gone unnoticed but not now. Let’s talk about her iconic movies and shows. If after hearing about horror word, you feel like exploring haunted places in New York then visit these Haunted places in New York for a thrilling experience.
The Kissing Booth & Sequels
Her iconic role as an actor was playing Elle in the American teen romantic comedy film The Kissing Booth. The film was released in 2018 on Netflix. The movie was so popular among the youth that the creators brought two sequels of the movie.
The movies are available on Netflix and have brought Joey King to fame along with her co-actor Jacob Elordi. Although the sequels are not so popular, you should definitely watch The Kissing Booth. The Kissing Booth 2, was released in July 2020, and then the third part was released in August 2021.
The Act
Joey King has also starred in an American biographical crime drama in 2019. Her critically acclaimed acting as Gypsy Blanchard has earned her tremendous fame and recognition. The mini-drama is based on the real-life story of Gypsy and her struggles to escape her paranoid and over-protective mother Dee Dee Blanchard.
The story will surely make you feel a certain hatred towards the mother and pity for the little girl who went through so much. You should watch the documentary that was released on Hulu. It will develop a respect for Joey’s versatility in your heart.
Ramona and Beezus
This movie was a breakthrough for Joey King as an actor. She was just a small girl when the movie was released in 2010. However, her acting as Ramona was praised by the critics. She starred next to Selena Gomez in the American comedy-drama film.
The movie is full of adventures and fantasy filled with laughter. It also portrays sibling relationships in such a sweet and heart-touching way. You might feel like hugging your sister after witnessing the soulful bond of Joey King and Selena Gomez. You should watch this movie if you want an escape from reality and feel light-hearted with a good laugh and beautiful moments in the movie. Watch it alone or with family, you will enjoy it either way.
Bullet Train
Joey King has also acted in the 2022 action comedy film Bullet Train. The movie not only has Joey King but other famous actors like Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Bad Bunny, Logan Lerman, and many more. You can very well imagine how amazing the movie could be if it has all these famous actors.
The movie is fun and just the ideal one if you are searching for a summer blockbuster. Joe King has done a fabulous job playing the character, Prince. You should definitely not want to miss this amazing hit movie with an amazing plot.
We Were the Lucky Ones
It is a historical drama that just released in March 2024. Starring Joey King along with Logan Lerman. The show premiered on Hulu and has such an emotional story of a Jewish family from Poland. It showcases the horrors of Nazi Germany and the atrocities on the Jews.
We Were The Lucky Ones is based on a real-life event by the author Georgia Hunter’s book We Were the Lucky Ones. Experience the worst nightmare for the Jews and their unbreakable spirit with your own eyes through the captivating acting of Joey King and her co-stars.
The Princess
If you were hoping to see Joey King in action, then your wish is granted. The Princess is a 2022 action film released on Hulu. In this movie, Joey King plays the character of a strong-willed princess. She makes her own rules and refuses to let the others dictate her life.
The movie is filled with action while the princess fights to protect her family and save the kingdom. The critics praised her action-packed performance in the movie.
The In Between
I think Joey King is made for teenage romance. The In Between is a tragical romance movie starring Joey King as Tessa and Kyle Allen as Skylar (her dead boyfriend). The story revolves around a teenage girl who lost her boyfriend in a car accident.
She feels he is trying to reach out and connect with her from the afterworld. The movie involves paranormal instances filled with melodrama and romance. If you want to witness heartbreak and cry with your friends together then this movie is the one for you. It is available on Netflix.
Wish Upon
A 2017 horror movie starring Joey King along with Ryan Phillippe, Josephine Langford, and many more. She is playing the role of Clare Shannon who discovers a magic box. The box has the power to grant 7 wishes.
The drawback is her close ones start to die very horrific deaths every time she uses the box. It is gore mixed with horror and suspense and you get to experience a new side of Joey’s acting.
If you are interested in watching gore and gruesome movies and are a fan of Joey King then you should definitely watch Wish Upon.
The Lie
The Lie is a psychological horror movie available on Amazon Prime. She is playing Kayla Logan in the movie. The story revolves around her and her father and how an act out of good intentions turns out to be a wrong move.
That one incident changed the whole course of their life as they chose to hide it. The consequences turn out to be bad and they have to make an impossible choice that changes their lives completely. Watch the movie yourself and find out what that incident was on Amazon Prime.
Wish I Was Here
It is a comedy-drama film that was released in 2014. It revolves around a struggling father of two kids who wants to be an actor. Various circumstances in his life force him on a self-finding journey while examining his life as a husband and a father.
It is a fun movie to watch and Joey Kings’s acting as his daughter along with others feels genuine. Tag along the chaotic journey of the family and enjoy a good watch.
Summer ‘03
Another romantic comedy by Joey King, Summer ‘03 was released in 2018. The 16-year-old Jamie Winkle played by Joey King is left confused after her dying grandmother reveals some astonishing secrets to her.
The secrets leave Jamie shocked but she is unable to share them with anyone. The movie talks about her ups and downs and how she copes with the family crisis while trying to have a good love life.
If you want to watch something that does not have many twists and turns but just progresses sweetly and lovingly, then this movie is the one for you. Watch it on Amazon Prime and dive into the messy life of Jamie.
Final Note
These are some of the notable Joey King movies and TV shows. I’m sure either of these might have popped up somewhere in your watch list that you might have forgotten. Well, now I’m sure you will not forget them and for sure watch them.
If you are a Joey King fan and missed out on any of these movies and shows, then what are you waiting for! Hurry and watch them today and appreciate her talent.
