8 Great Elisabeth Moss Roles Beyond ‘The Handmaid's Tale’

As we prepare to say goodbye to The Handmaid's Tale and June Osborne next week, we can't help but feel sad about losing such a beloved character.

Whether you're craving more of Moss's nuanced acting or are simply curious about her range, we've compiled a list of 8 incredible projects that demonstrate why she has become one of Hollywood's most captivating actors.

‘Girl, Interrupted’ (1999): Early Haunting Performance

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Girl, Interrupted has 54% from critics and 84% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Girl, Interrupted is rated 7.3/10.

Moss has been tackling complex roles since the 90s. In Girl, Interrupted, she plays Polly, a sensitive character dealing with deep psychological trauma.

The drama follows Susanna Kaysen (Winona Ryder), a young woman who ends up in a mental institution after attempting suicide. While there, she meets a group of women, including Lisa (Angelina Jolie), who are also battling their own demons.

Available on Kanopy for free.

‘Meadowland’ (2015): A Story of Loss

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Meadowland has 92% from critics and 65% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Meadowland is rated 5.8/10.

Meadowland follows Sarah (Olivia Wilde) and Phil (Luke Wilson) as they try to piece their lives back together after their son's disappearance. Moss plays the supporting role of an ill-tempered foster mother to Adam, a boy with Asperger's syndrome. This film might not be the easiest to watch, but it's a brilliant example of subtle acting.

Available on Hoopla, Kanopy, Plex and Fawesome for free.

‘Shining Girls’ (2022): Mind-Bending Thriller

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Shining Girls has 84% from critics and 85% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Shining Girls is rated 7.4/10.

Shining Girls tells the story of Kirby Mazrachi (Elizabeth Moss), a Chicago archivist whose life was changed forever after she survived a brutal attack. When a similar case surfaces, she joins forces with an experienced reporter Dan Velazquez (Wagner Moura) to track down her attacker.

Moss not only stars, but also directs and produces the show, making it a double treat for her fans.

Available on: Apple TV+, Apple TV Plus Amazon Channel.

‘Get Him to the Greek’ (2010): Moss' Comedic Turn

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Get Him to the Greek has 72% from critics and 62% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Get Him to the Greek is rated 6.3/10.

Here's something you might not expect: Elisabeth Moss doing comedy. Taking a break from intense dramas, she shows off her lighter side in this hilarious rock 'n' roll adventure.

While she plays a relatively smaller role, it's refreshing to see Moss let loose and have fun on screen. Get Him to the Greek is a riot following the chaotic efforts to get a wild British rock star to his concert on time.

Available on: Netflix, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

‘Us’ (2019): Moss Conquering Horror

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Us has 93% from critics and 61% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Us is rated 6.8/10.

Us follows a family and friends on vacation who are confronted by their terrifying doppelgängers, turning their vacation into an absolute nightmare. The Moss doppelgänger is truly terrifying. Her smile will live rent-free in your head long after the movie's over.

Available on FXNow for free.

‘The Invisible Man’ (2020): A Modern Horror Classic

• On Rotten Tomatoes, The Invisible Man has 91% from critics and 88% from the audience.
• On IMDb, The Invisible Man is rated 7.1/10.

Sticking with the horror genre, The Invisible Man is a brilliant remake of the classic. Elisabeth Moss plays Cecilia Kass, a woman who escapes her abusive boyfriend only to be tormented by an invisible entity. The film is a powerful metaphor for domestic abuse and gaslighting. Moss's acting will make you question your own eyes.

Available on: Peacock Premium, NBC, USA Network, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV, FlixFling.

‘The One I Love’ (2014): Surreal Romance

• On Rotten Tomatoes, The One I Love has 83% from critics and 76% from the audience.
• On IMDb, The One I Love is rated 7.0/10.

Just when you think you've got this romantic drama figured out, it takes a sharp turn into surprising territory. Moss shows yet another side of her acting in this clever, genre-defying film.

Without revealing too much of its clever premise, The One I Love allows Moss to explore the complexities of long-term relationships in a way that's both surreal and deeply relatable.

Available on Hoopla, Kanopy and Plex for free.

‘Queen of Earth’ (2015): A 10/10 Psychological Horror

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Queen of Earth has 93% from critics and 58% from the audience.
• On IMDb, Queen of Earth is rated 6.2/10.

Queen of Earth is a psychological thriller starring Elisabeth Moss at one of her most intense. She plays Catherine, an artist coping with her father's death and a breakup, which leads her to spend time at a friend's lake house. But what initially seems like a healing retreat quickly turns into something much darker.

Available on Kanopy for free.