Actors that step onto the scene at a young age have some of the most exciting careers to witness. In fact, being part of a special project as a child actor can set the tone for the entirety of your career. Finn Wolfhard, a young actor who most notably garnered attention with his role as Mike Wheeler in Netflix’s Stranger Things, is one of those names. Wolfhard, at just 20 years of age, has made himself known throughout the entertainment industry.
Whether it be his undeniable charisma on screen or his ability to create camaraderie among the characters he plays and the ones around him, Wolfhard’s talent is felt in every single project he is a part of. Horror, although a common theme throughout the most famous titles in his backlog, is not the only genre he fits in with. In fact, Wolfhard’s filmography is a sight to see. Here is our ranking of the best movies and TV shows from Finn Wolfhard.
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12 How It Ends
American International Pictures
The drama-comedy How It Ends takes place when the world is about to end. Likely, much like any of us, the world ending means that if you have any unfinished business, it is time to tie up those loose ends and make peace with yourself, and the ones you love. Wolfhard as Ezra has some great company with a cast like, this including Zoe Lister-Jones, Cailee Spaeny, Sharon Van Etten, and Olivia Wilde.
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11 The Addams Family
MGM
The weird, creepy, and whimsical Addams Family is one of the most famous franchises ever. With the recent success of Netflix’s Wednesday starring Jenna Ortega, being involved in the Addams Family universe is always a win. Wolfhard takes part in the 2019 animated film called The Addams Family and voices Pugsley. Also included in the cast are Charlize Theron as Morticia, Oscar Isaac as Gomez, and Chloë Grace Moretz as Wednesday.
10 Dog Days
LD Entertainment
A list like this is incomplete without a romantic comedy thrown in. Dog Days came out in 2018, and follows a group of people and how their pets, specifically their dogs, begin to influence their lives in ways that lead to love, friendship, and unexpected connections. In this film, Wolfhard plays Tyler. Other names in this cast include Vanessa Hudgens, Nina Dobrev, Adam Pally, and Eva Longoria.
9 Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Columbia Pictures
The image of seeing Wolfhard star in 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife was a sight to see, especially after dressing up as a couple of Ghostbusters for Halloween in Stranger Things. Ghostbusters is a pop culture phenomenon that has developed a cult following since its release. Well, this 2021 reimagining of the franchise was pretty well-received, and having a title like this under his belt is a testament to Wolfhard’s persistent presence in the entertainment sphere.
8 IT Chapter Two
New Line Cinema
IT Chapter Two is the follow-up sequel to the very successful 2017 horror film IT. After the cast of child actors took the world by storm, audiences and fans of the first film were over the moon to see a follow-up film come to life. In this movie, we see the same group of friends come back to Derry as grown-ups to finish what they started. The film goes back and forth between the past and present, which made it perfect for Wolfhard to continue playing the younger version of Richie.
7 When You Finish Saving The World
Fruit Tree
The drama-comedy When You Finish Saving The World came out earlier this year and was a great addition to Wolfhard’s filmography. The heartfelt story follows the complex relationship between a mother and a son. While trying to navigate their inability to connect with each other, they both venture to make connections with others. Wolfhard plays Ziggy alongside a great cast including Julianne Moore, Alisha Boe, and Billy Bryk.
6 Carmen Sandiego
Netflix
The next animated project on this list happens to be Carmen Sandiego, an animated adventure show with Wolfhard as Player. The show packed with charm, engaging plotlines, and characters you will grow to love. Carmen Sandiego ran for four seasons on Netflix and the last episode aired in 2021. The show has received raging reviews from both critics and audiences, so if you are looking for a new show to binge, time to try out Carmen Sandiego.
5 Rules For Werewolves
Jeremy Schaulin-Rioux
Have an outstanding performance in a short film is not easy for even some of the most seasoned of actors. However, Wolfhard’s role as Bobert in Jeremy Schaulin-Rioux’s Rules For Wolves is a testament to his natural talent. The short film premiered at The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2020 and is one of Wolfhard’s best performances to date.
4 Smiling Friends
Adult Swim
The time is now to have this new adult dark comedy how on your radar. Adult Swim’s Smiling Friends follows Smiling Friends Inc. All they want to do is bring people happiness, make them smile. Working like a call center, the show focuses on the employees and representative as they navigate the people who call in. Wolfhard’s participation as a voice actor is on full display in this show and as a newer project on this list, Smiling Friends is one that is worth keeping an eye out for.
3 Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Netflix Animation
Pinocchio tells the beloved tale of a man who makes a puppet. The puppet, his now son, wishes to come to life and then become a real boy. Well, this story has been told countless times in entertainment. However, there is something about Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio that stands out. This absolute masterpiece of an animated film brings new magic to this fairytale, winning Best Animated Feature Film at this year’s Golden Globes. Wolfhard plays the character Candlewick in the film.
2 IT
Wolfhard is one of the most versatile young actors in the game today. However, there is something about the charisma he brings to the horror genre that, even at such a young age, had our eyes and ear glued to the screen. IT, the 2017 horror film based on Steven King’s terrifying novel, had a jaw-dropping cast of child actors that fought against Bill Skarsgård’s Pennywise. Wolfhard played the hilarious Richie Tozier. Whether it was the knee-slapping one-liners or his “eye-opening” glasses, Richie was a stand-out character, especially in this film.
1 Stanger Things
It is not new news that Netflix’s Stranger Things has captured the hearts of audiences. From the very first season, the outstanding cast of young, up-and-coming actors and actresses put on a display of incredible talent that had all of us floored. Wolfhard took on the role of a lifetime as Mike Wheeler in the horror thriller. For the last four seasons, Wolfhard has portrayed Mike’s incredible complexities as they grow up in front of our eyes. From love and friendship to found family and being some badass kids, Stranger Things would not be the same without Wolfhard. If you have yet to see this outstanding show, the time to catch up is now before the fifth and last season airs next year.
