Finn Wolfhard entered the entertainment industry as a child actor and evolved into a household name. He first captured the hearts of audiences with his breakout role as Mike Wheeler in the Netflix series Stranger Things. The performance showed his natural talent, effortless screen presence, and a whole lot of potential. But Wolfhard’s journey to stardom is not limited to the small screen.

Beyond donning the iconic Ghostbusters jumpsuit or confronting the terrifying Pennywise the Clown, Wolfhard has displayed his acting chops in a bunch of critically acclaimed, yet often overlooked, indie gems. Projects like the coming-of-age drama When You Finish Saving the World and his own screenwriting and directorial debut Hell of a Summer are proof of his versatility. Here’s a comprehensive ranking of all Finn Wolfhard movies according to Rotten Tomatoes.

The Turning is a gothic supernatural horror movie adapted from Henry James’ novella The Turn of the Screw. It follows Kate Mandell, a young governess hired to look after siblings Miles and Flora. When she arrives at the sprawling Fairchild estate, Kate uncovers secrets about the house and its inhabitants and is increasingly haunted by its sinister history.

The movie tries to build suspense through its atmospheric setting but falters in its attempt to fully unravel the mystery at its core. It ended up receiving largely negative reviewers for its pacing and lack of resolution. Finn Wolfhard plays Miles Fairchild, one of the siblings and a troubled teenager whose eerie behavior adds layers of tension to the story.

Adapted from Donna Tartt’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, The Goldfinch follows the life of Theo Decker, a young man whose world is shattered by a tragic bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where he loses his mother and an old man insists he take the titular Goldfinch painting, a priceless work of art, with him.

The Goldfinch is all about Theo (Ansel Elgort) as he grapples with grief, loss, and the consequences of stealing the painting. But like real life, several figures become pivotal to his journey. Wolfhard’s Boris Pavlikovsky is one of them. He plays the younger version of the character, a troubled Ukrainian teen who befriends Theo after the incident, introduces him to drugs, and even robs the Goldfinch painting from him to facilitate his criminal career.

Set three years after Ghostbusters: Afterlife, this sequel centers around the Spengler family and the original Ghostbusters as they join forces to fight a new threat in New York City. Apparently, a strange brass orb unleashes a malevolent force intent on building a spectral army and plunging the world into a second Ice Age.

The movie brings back the humor, adventure, and supernatural thrills of the franchise and tries to reinvent some tropes by introducing fresh dynamics, but it ends up getting lukewarm reception due to a dragged out plot and light handling of otherwise dark elements. Wolfhard reprises his role as Trevor Spengler, the grandson of Egon Spengler. He shares decent chemistry with Mckenna Grace (Phoebe Spengler) and the veteran Ghostbusters. His role isn’t central, but it’s memorable regardless.

Based on the beloved characters created by cartoonist Charles Addams, The Addams Family is an animated reimagining of the iconic film. The plot revolves around the family settling into their mysterious mansion in New Jersey. But they face a big challenge from a reality TV host, Margaux Needler, who wants nothing more than to rid the neighborhood of the Addams’ presence.

Adjusting into a new place and meeting the demands of modern life creates a fish-out-of-water premise for the Addams family and they navigate it with their quirky humor and nostalgic personas. Wolfhard lends his voice to Pugsley Addams, the mischievous and short-tempered some of Gomez and Morticia. He’s seen preparing for his traditional “Sabre Mazurka” rite of passage, an arc that helps elevate the hilarious moments of the film. Wolfhard’s contribution adds a playful vibe to the character.

Hell of a Summer marks Finn Wolfhard’s screenwriting and directorial debut alongside Billy Bryk. He also stars in the movie as Chris, a camp counselor at Camp Pineway. The story unfolds on the night before the campers are expected to arrive, when the counselors are busy with arrangements, and a masked killer begins targeting them one by one.

Hell of a Summer pays homage to classic slasher tropes while also subverting expectations with its talented ensemble cast and sharp dialogue. Wolfhard’s dual role as actor and co-director showcases both his versatility and passion for the art form. He’s accompanied by stars like Abby Quinn and Fred Hechinger. The horror comedy has just hit theaters and while we're yet to see how it performs, it helps to know that it was the second runner-up for the People’s Choice Award for Midnight Madness at TIFF.

The second film in the two-part adaptation of Stephen King’s novel finds Finn Wolfhard reprising his role as young Richie Tozier. Directed by Andy Muschietti, It Chapter Two begins with the now-adult members of the Losers Club reuniting to confront Pennywise the Clown and end the shape-shifting killer once and for all.

The movie combines its signature horror elements with themes of friendship and ends in a climactic battle against Pennywise. Along with Wolfhard, it stars Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, and Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Clown. Richie is a character who provides insight into the group’s traumatic past through flashbacks and Hader plays his older version. Critics were divided because of the lengthy runtime, but It Chapter Two was a box office hit at $479 million worldwide gross.

Set under the sunny skies of Los Angeles, Dog Days is a beautiful and heartwarming ensemble rom-com that engangles the lives of several individuals and their pets. Finn Wolfhard plays Tyler, a pizza delivery boy who crosses paths with Walter, a lonely widower searching for his dog, and they end up forming an unlikely bond that changes Tyler’s life.

Directed by Ken Marino, Dog Days weaves a bunch of diverse stories around the transformative power of canine companions in the lives of their owners. Something most of us can relate to. The film is sincere and filled with a star-studded cast that includes Nina Dobrev, Ron Cephas Jones, Vanessa Hudgens, and Eva Longoria. While the movie remains underrated, its feel-good charm makes it a must-watch.

Written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg in his directorial debut, When You Finish Saving the World revolves around Ziggy Katz, a high school musician with a devoted online fanbase who shares a strained relationship with his mother, Evelyn, who manages a shelter for domestic abuse survivors. The movie explores their parallel journeys as Ziggy tries to impress a crush and Evelyn becomes increasingly invested in a teenager at her shelter.

Wolfhard steps into the role of Ziggy and delivers a standout performance by effortlessly capturing his character’s mix of arrogance and vulnerability, making him both annoying and relatable. His dynamic with Julianne Moore reflects the generational disconnect and self-absorption teenagers feel in today’s time and their desire to look for meaningful connections leading them to fail to understand one another is what anchors the film.

Breathing new life into the beloved Ghostbusters franchise years after the 1989 sequel graced the screen, Jason Reitman’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife follows a financially struggling Callie (Carrie Coon) and her children, Trevor (Finn Wolfhard) and Phoebe (Mckenna Grace), as they leave their Chicago lives and move to a rural farmhouse in Summerville, which they inherit from their late grandfather, Egon Spengler. But the town holds secrets and the siblings must confront a spectral threat to save the people they love.

Packed with nostalgia and thrilling encounters with ghosts, the movie essentially bridges the gap between old and new generations. It brings back veteran cast members Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd, who played the original Ghostbusters, and pays a tribute to Harold Ramis. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 63% approval rating and critics mention how it “crosses the streams between franchise revival and exercise in nostalgia – and this time around, the bustin' mostly feels good.”

How It Ends during COVID-19, which also serves as an underlying plot for the movie’s “impending apocalypse” premise. It follows Liza, a young woman, as she navigates her last day in Los Angeles before a meteor collides with and destroys Earth. She is accompanied by her metaphysical self and together they reconnect with estranged friends and family.

Zoe Lister-Jones plays Liza and Cailee Spaeny plays her younger self. There is a touch of humor and warmth in the narrative, and the cinematographic elements, like the lack of cars and the 6-foot social distancing, add to the existential dread of it all. Finn Wolfhard appears as Ezra, a cousin Liza reconnects with at some point in the movie. Directed by Daryl Wein and Lister-Jones, the film boasts a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 69%.

Finn Wolfhard’s first voice role in an animated movie is marked by Howard Lovecraft and the Kingdom of Madness, the final film in a trilogy based on H. P. Lovecraft’s works. At the center of the narrative is a young Howard Lovecraft on his quest to prevent the awakening of Cthulhu, an evil destroyer of worlds. His key ally on the perilous journey is Herbert West.

Set directly after the events of the first two films, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom and Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom, this one finds Howard and his companions venturing to Antarctica, where they face cosmic horrors and battle against otherworldly forces. Wolfhard is part of an incredible ensemble, which includes Christopher Plummer and Mark Hamill, and he stands his own by conveying emotion and urgency through amazing voice acting.

It is a chilling and critically acclaimed adaptation of one of Stephen King’s most iconic novels. Set in Derry, Maine, the movie centers around The Losers’ Club, a group of misfit kids as they deal with their worst fears embodied by Pennywise the Clown. Finn takes on the role of Richie Tozier, the wisecracking member of the group, and the other members are played by stars Sophia Lillis, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff, Chosen Jacobs, and more.

It has an 85% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which reflects the film’s ability to masterfully balance coming-of-age drama with spine-chilling horror. The visuals, atmospheric direction by Andy Muschietti, and Bill Skarsgård’s terrifying performance, earned a lot of praise and made the property one of the highest-grossing horror films of all time. Wolfhard’s role, however modest, solidified his status as a rising star.

In Guillermo del Toro’s brilliant and imaginative adaptation of the classic tale of Pinocchio, there are many dark and poignant twists. The story unfolds against the backdrop of fascist Italy, and we follow woodcarver Geppetto making a puppet out of pine wood and wishing it to be a real boy. His wish is granted but Pinocchio must prove himself worthy of the human world.

A stop-motion masterpiece directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson, the movie is as much about self-discovery as it is about defiance against authority. But Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio stands out mainly due to its phenomenal voice cast, which includes Gregory Mann, David Bradley, Ewan McGregor, Burn Gorman, Cate Blanchett, and more. Wolfhard voices Candlewick, the son of a strict Podestà, who becomes friends with Pinocchio at a youth camp.