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AnnaSophia Robb is a 30-year-old American actress who showcased her acting talents from a young age. She has appeared in many critically acclaimed films, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Bridge to Terabithia. In 2013, Robb was launched into international stardom when she acted as the young Carrie Bradshaw in the series The Carrie Diaries.
After the success of The Carrie Diaries, Robb took a step back from acting in favor of a college education. She told CBS News in September 2014:
"My education has always been really important to me. It's something I get really excited about. I love going to class and reading articles. I know I can do that by myself, but there's something special about a classroom.”
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Since then, AnnaSophia Robb has starred in the 2019 Hulu series Little Fires Everywhere and the television series The Expecting. Her latest movie Rebel Ridge, was released on September 6, 2024.
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This article explores her best movies and TV shows to watch in 2024.
Disclaimer: This article only reflects the writer's opinion and is ranked in release order.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and other AnnaSophia Robb movies and shows to watch in 2024
1) Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Amazon Prime Video)
Robb played the role of Violet Beauregarde in Tim Burton’s 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Her character is one of the four main antagonists of the movie. Violet Beauregarde is known for her rudeness and competitiveness.
In the movie, she says:
"So it says that one kid's gonna get this special prize, better than all the rest. I don't care who those other four are. That kid, it's gonna be me."
The fantasy film was commended for its visual appeal and was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
2) Bridge to Terabithia (Disney+)
Robb starred as Leslie Burke, the deuteragonist of the Disney fantasy feature film, which was released in 2007. Bridge to Terabithia also stars Josh Hutcherson, Bailee Madison, Zooey Deschanel, and Robert Patrick.
The movie tells the story of adolescents Jesse Aarons (Jesse Hutcherson) and Leslie Burke (AnnaSophia Robb), who create a fantasy world called Terabithia to escape their troubled reality.
The movie was praised for its stunning visuals and the cast's performances, winning five awards at the 2008 Young Artists Awards ceremony.
3) Soul Surfer (Amazon Prime Video)
The biographical drama film was released in 2011 and was directed by Sean McNamara. Soul Surfer is based on the 2004 memoir by Bethany Hamilton -Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board.
The film stars AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, and Lorraine Nicholson. Robb plays Bethany, a talented surfer who tragically loses her arm in a shark attack.
The movie follows Bethany’s inspiring journey to recovery and her resilience in returning to surfing against all odds. Soul Surfer was praised for its positive message and received a Crystal Dove Seal Award, a Movieguide Award, and a Satellite Award.
4) The Carrie Diaries (Amazon Prime Video)
Robb rose to fame with her role as Carrie Bradshaw in CW’s The Carrie Diaries, the sequel to the popular HBO series S*x and the City.
The 2013 series explores the adventures of a younger Carrie Bradshaw during her junior year of high school. She balances life as a part-time intern at a law firm and a staff member at a magazine company, all while coping with the grief of losing her mother to cancer.
The series received generally favorable reviews, with the St. Louis Post Dispatch saying:
"The CW's attempt to capture the magic of Sex and the City in a prequel, set in 1984, could have gone very wrong. But The Carrie Diaries is surprisingly right."
5) The Way Way Back (Amazon Prime Video)
The Way Way Back is a coming-of-age film co-directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, released in July 2013. The film stars Liam James, Steve Carrell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney, and AnnaSophia Robb, among others.
Robb portrayed Susanna, the love interest of Duncan (played by Liam James), an introverted 14-year-old on a summer vacation.
Speaking to Glamour magazine in July 2013, Robb disclosed her favorite scene in the movie:
"I love Allison Janney's introduction when she comes out of the beach house and is like, Hi, I'm Betty!' It's literally five minutes of jaw-dropping hilarity. You learn all about who she is, and she's such a presence on-screen."
6) Words on Bathroom Walls (Hulu)
AnnaSophia Robb co-starred in the movie Words on Bathroom Walls alongside Charlie Plummer and Taylor Russell. The movie was released on August 21, 2020, and is based on the same-name novel by Julia Walton. The film was directed by Thor Freudenthal.
Words on Bathroom Walls tells the story of a high school student, Adam Petrazelli (Charlie Plummer), who is diagnosed with schizophrenia and hallucinates about three individuals. He tries to stop the visions but eventually learns to live with them.
Robb stars in Words on Bathroom Walls as Rebecca, one of the main characters in Adam's hallucinations who serves as a conduit to express his feelings.
The movie was praised for its writing, direction, and performance, with Variety stating:
"There are pockets of truth, grace, and pain in this portrait of troubled adolescence, and its talented young stars know where to find them."
7) Rebel Ridge (Netflix)
Rebel Ridge is AnnaSophia Robb’s most recent movie. The slow-burn action film was released on September 6, 2024, and is already the most searched action movie on the platform.
Robb stars as Summer McBride, a court clerk who advises the protagonist, Terry Richmond (Aaron Pierre). She guides him in assisting his cousin, who has been detained by the Shelby Springs police.
They fight together against the corrupt justice system in the town. The thriller explores themes of injustice and corruption. In an interview with Digital Trends on September 7, 2024, Robb expressed excitement for the movie’s release:
"I’m so thrilled that Rebel Ridge is coming out now, and I can’t wait for people to see it. I’m so proud of it."
Other movies by AnnaSophia Robb include Little Fires Everywhere, Because of Winn-Dixie, Race to Witch Mountain, Jumper, The Reaping, and Samantha: An American Girl Holiday.
