5 best Joey King movies and TV shows you must watch if you liked 'A Family Affair'
LOS ANGELES: Netflix has released the highly anticipated rom-com 'A Family Affair' featuring a stellar cast including Zac Efron, Nicole Kidman, and Joey King.
In 'A Family Affair', Zara Ford (Joey King) discovers her mother, Brooke (Nicole Kidman), is dating her former boss and Hollywood star, Chris Cole (Zac Effron), sparking comedic chaos.
Chris Cole, once Zara's boss and now romantically involved with her mother, adds an awkward twist to their relationship dynamics.
Netflix describes the film as charming, heartfelt, and romantic, promising comedic drama in the second act, resolutions in the third act, and plenty of awkward family dinners along the way.
If you enjoyed Joey King's performance in 'A Family Affair', here are five other great movies and TV shows starring her that you should check out.
The Kissing Booth (2018, 2020, 2021)
It all started with a kissing booth. Elle (Joey King), a high schooler who has never been kissed, sets up a kissing booth at her school's Spring Carnival. She ends up kissing Noah Flynn (Jacob Elordi), the school's bad boy and her crush.
However, Noah is also the brother of her best friend Lee (Joel Courtney), and dating him breaks their friendship pact. Despite this, Elle chooses to follow her heart and starts dating Noah.
In the sequel, Elle and Noah face challenges maintaining their relationship while Noah attends college far away. The third movie follows Elle's adventures before she heads off to college herself.
Joey King's role as Elle in 'The Kissing Booth' movies significantly boosted her fame and led to a deal with Netflix.
You can stream all 3 parts of 'The Kissing Booth' on Netflix.
White House Down (2013)
To impress his daughter Emily (Joey King), military veteran John Cale (Channing Tatum) decides to apply for a job with the Secret Service. He takes Emily on a tour of the White House, hoping to boost her spirits.
During the visit, chaos erupts when a disguised man sets off a bomb in the Capitol, leading to the White House being seized by an organized military group. Now, Cale must rescue his daughter, protect the president, and save the country.
'White House Down', starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, and Maggie Gyllenhaal, received mixed reviews. Some critics pointed out its clichéd plot, while others enjoyed its thrilling and entertaining aspects.
'White House Down' is available to stream on Netflix.
The Act (2019)
In the true crime series, Joey King plays Gypsy Blanchard, whose mother Dee Dee (Patricia Arquette) mistreated her and made up illnesses to gain sympathy.
The show reveals how Dee Dee convinced Gypsy and others that she was seriously ill until Gypsy discovered the truth. Their story ended sadly due to their troubled relationship.
'The Act' marked Joey King's first project to earn nominations for major awards such as the Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Critics' Choice Television Awards.
Although she didn't win, her performance garnered praise from critics and earned her widespread recognition.
You can stream 'The Act' on Prime Video.
Ramona and Beezus (2010)
In one of Joey King's earliest movie roles, she stars alongside pop star and actor Selena Gomez in the family adventure comedy 'Ramona and Beezus'. Joey plays Ramona Quimby, a lively third-grader known for her adventurous spirit.
Her antics often land her in trouble, much to the worry of her older sister, Beezus. When their father, Robert (John Corbett), loses his job, Ramona tries to help her family financially, but her bold personality often complicates things.
Joey King was just 11 years old when the movie was released. Her performance in 'Ramona and Beezus' helped establish her as one of the most promising young actors in Hollywood.
Since then, she has taken on many memorable roles and earned respect throughout the industry.
'Ramona and Beezus' is available to stream on Prime Video.
‘Fargo’ Season 1 (2014)
Based on the 1996 movie, 'Fargo' Season 1 focuses on several characters. It tells the story of manipulative hitman Lorne Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton) and Lester Nygaard (Martin Freeman), who meet at a hospital and get involved in a series of crimes.
Police deputy Molly Solverson (Allison Tolman) tries to catch Malvo and Nygaard. Officer Gus Grimly (Colin Hanks) and his daughter Greta (Joey King) are also part of the story.
'Fargo' was one of Joey King's early major TV roles, giving her a prominent part in the series. She also made a special guest appearance in the second season of 'Fargo'.
You can stream 'Fargo' Season 1 on Prime Video.
'A Family Affair' trailer
'A Family Affair' is now available to stream on Netflix.