We’ve ranked the top five Sophie Thatcher movies, including her newest horror thriller movie, Her Private Hell, which is now out in theaters. Even though Thatcher also starred in 2024’s MaXXXine, it won’t be included on this list because the Yellowjackets star only had a cameo role. The rankings are based on each film’s Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Best Sophie Thatcher movies ranked by RT score
5) Her Private Hell (2026)
Placing fifth is the newly released sci-fi horror thriller Her Private Hell from director Nicolas Winding Refn. So far, the movie has already garnered a 45% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 60 reviews. Despite mixed criticisms regarding the film’s visual style, slow pacing, and messy narrative, Thatcher’s lead performance as Lilith has received praise from critics, who described it as her most daring one yet. The movie also stars Charles Melton, Havana Rose Liu, Kristine Froseth, and Diego Calva.
4) The Boogeyman (2023)
In fourth place is Rob Savage’s 2023 horror thriller The Boogeyman, which was based on Stephen King’s short story of the same name. In the film, Thatcher played a high schooler who goes up against a supernatural creature terrorizing her family following the death of her beloved mother. It has a 60% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 198 reviews. The movie received a mixed reception from critics and audiences, who were impressed with how the film utilized old-school scares and captured the original story’s eerie tone. Thatcher’s grounded and emotional performance was recognized as one of the film’s major highlights.
3) Prospect (2018) – 89%
Taking the third spot is 2018’s sci-fi movie Prospect, which served as Thatcher’s feature-length acting debut. The film received an 89% Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. Thatcher starred opposite Pedro Pascal and Jay Duplas as a teenage girl who joins her father on a dangerous alien moon to search for valuable gems. Directors Zeek Earl and Chris Caldwell were praised for delivering an immersive, futuristic world without having a massive budget. Despite its slow pacing, many critics still found its story a gripping thriller which cleverly incorporated classic Western elements. Thatcher and Pascal’s respective performances were also acknowledged, particularly their father-daughter chemistry.
2) Heretic (2024) – 89%
In second place is 2024’s psychological horror thriller Heretic, which transformed Hugh Grant into a chilling sociopathic antagonist. In the film, Thatcher played Sister Barnes, a resilient and clever missionary who gets trapped inside a sinister man’s house. The villain’s goal is to dismantle his guests’ religious beliefs. For their compelling performances, Grant, Thatcher, and Chloe East received praise from critics and audiences. It garnered an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while its Popcornmeter is slightly lower at 76%.
1) Companion (2025) – 93%
Claiming Thatcher’s highest-rated movie is 2025’s sci-fi thriller Companion, which garnered a 93% Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. In the film, Thatcher portrays Iris, who finds herself trapped in a controlling relationship with a charming man. Both Thatcher and Jack Quaid received wide praise for their respective stellar performances. Many critics and audiences also loved the film’s bloody and hilariously dark story filled with clever twists and turns.
