Maggie Gyllenhaal : Filmography

Margaret Ruth "Maggie" Gyllenhaal (born November 16, 1977) is an American actress. She is the daughter of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner (née Achs) and the older sister of actor Jake Gyllenhaal. She made her screen debut when she began to appear in her father's films. Gyllenhaal achieved recognition in a supporting role in the independent cult film, Donnie Darko (2001). Her breakthrough role was in the sadomasochistic romance, Secretary (2002), for which she received critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination.

Filmography Maggie Gyllenhaal

December 2021

The Lost Daughter

Directed by: Maggie GyllenhaalWith: Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson, Peter SarsgaardA woman's beach vacation takes a dark turn when she begins to confront the troubles of her past.

January 2019

The Kindergarden Teacher

Drama Directed by: Sara ColangeloWith: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rosa Salazar,...A kindergarten teacher in New York becomes obsessed with one of her students whom she believes is a child prodigy.

Frank

Comedy Directed by: Lenny AbrahamsonWith: Michael Fassbender, Domhnall Gleeson,...Jon, a young wanna-be musician, discovers he's bitten off more than he can chew when he joins an eccentric pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank.

September 2013

White House Down

Action, Drama Directed by: Roland EmmerichWith: Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie GyllenhaalWhile on a tour of the White House with his young daughter, a Capitol policeman springs into action to save his child and protect the president from a heavily armed group of paramilitary invaders.

April 2010

Nanny McPhee and The Big Bang

Family, Fantasy Directed by: Susanna WhiteWith: Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rhys Ifans,..."Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang" is an upcoming 2010 family film. It is a sequel to the 2005 film "Nanny McPhee". It was adapted by Emma Thompson from Christianna Brand's Nurse Matilda books. Thompson reprises her role as Nanny McPhee, and the film also stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rhys Ifans, Maggie... Read more...

March 2010

Crazy Heart

Drama, Musical Directed by: Scott CooperWith: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jeff Bridges, Robert DuvallThe story centers on a down-on-his-luck, alcoholic country music singer (Bridges) who is able to get his life and career back on track through his relationship and experiences with a female reporter (Gyllenhaal). Based on the debut novel by Thomas Cobb.

September 2009

Away We Go

Comedy Directed by: Sam MendesWith: Maggie Gyllenhaal, John Krasinski, Jeff Daniels,..."Away We Go" is a contemporary comedy directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes from an original screenplay by Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida. The movie follows the journey of an expectant couple (John Krasinski of The Office and Maya Rudolph of Saturday Night Live), as they travel the U.S. in... Read more...