10 Overrated Rachel Brosnahan Movies You Might Want to Skip

Rachel Brosnahan has worked across studio features and small scale indies, taking on leads and key supporting parts in a wide range of genres. This list gives you quick context on plot, roles, filmmakers, and release details so you can map where each project fits in her film career without wading through extra commentary.

You will find loglines, character names, production notes, and where or how the films reached audiences. Use it as a handy reference if you are tracking collaborations, festival premieres, and the mix of theatrical and streaming rollouts.

‘I’m Your Woman’ (2020)

A young mother named Jean is forced to go on the run after her husband’s criminal world spills into their home. Rachel Brosnahan leads as Jean with Arinzé Kene and Marsha Stephanie Blake in principal roles, and the film is directed by Julia Hart from a script she wrote with Jordan Horowitz. The story follows a network of safe houses and caretakers while Jean learns to navigate new surroundings and responsibilities.

The release came through Amazon Studios on Prime Video after a virtual festival launch at AFI Fest. Production took place around Pittsburgh with period cars, wardrobe, and interiors that build a seventies backdrop, and Brosnahan also produced through Scrap Paper Pictures.

‘The Courier’ (2020)

This Cold War espionage drama centers on British salesman Greville Wynne and his covert partnership with Soviet officer Oleg Penkovsky. Dominic Cooke directs, Benedict Cumberbatch and Merab Ninidze star, and Rachel Brosnahan appears as CIA officer Emily Donovan who helps connect the operation across agencies. The narrative features dead drops, clandestine meetings, and negotiations that lead to a prisoner exchange.

The film premiered at Sundance under the title ‘Ironbark’ before its wider rollout. Locations in the United Kingdom doubled for Moscow and other Eastern European settings, and the domestic release was handled by Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate.

‘Dead for a Dollar’ (2022)

A veteran bounty hunter rides into border country to retrieve a woman reported as kidnapped, only to face rival guns and shifting motives. Walter Hill directs with Christoph Waltz and Willem Dafoe heading the cast, and Rachel Brosnahan plays Rachel Kidd whose choices drive the search and the standoffs that follow. The plot moves through saloons, outposts, and remote desert crossings.

The world premiere took place at the Venice International Film Festival. Quiver Distribution led the North American release, and principal photography was based in New Mexico using historic towns and open range locations to evoke the frontier.

‘Change in the Air’ (2018)

A newcomer named Wren rents a room in a quiet neighborhood and the residents begin to intersect through small events and messages. Rachel Brosnahan stars as Wren with Aidan Quinn, M Emmet Walsh, and Olympia Dukakis in the ensemble, and Dianne Dreyer directs a story that links neighbors through observation and curiosity. A rare bird sighting threads through the plot as characters take notice of one another.

This is an independent production that played in select theaters before moving to digital platforms. The shoot used residential streets and homes to keep the intimate scale, and the project marked a directing turn for Dreyer after a long run as a script supervisor.

‘Beautiful Creatures’ (2013)

Adapted from the bestselling novel, this fantasy romance follows a small town teen who falls for a girl tied to a family of spellcasters. Richard LaGravenese directs, and Rachel Brosnahan portrays Genevieve Duchannes in period sequences that explain a family curse and its consequences. The main cast also includes Alden Ehrenreich, Alice Englert, Jeremy Irons, Emma Thompson, and Viola Davis.

Alcon Entertainment produced with Warner Bros handling distribution. Filming took place in Louisiana with sets and costumes designed for Southern Gothic atmosphere, and the adaptation introduced the property to audiences beyond the book’s readership.

‘Patriots Day’ (2016)

This docudrama reconstructs the Boston Marathon bombing and the multi agency response through timelines that follow officers, officials, and victims. Peter Berg directs an ensemble that includes Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Bacon, John Goodman, and J K Simmons, and Rachel Brosnahan plays Jessica Kensky in scenes that depict medical treatment and recovery. The film blends dramatized moments with recreated media coverage.

Production worked closely with local authorities to stage street scenes around Boston and nearby communities. Lionsgate handled the wide theatrical rollout in North America, and the film presents the investigation and manhunt from several vantage points.

‘The Unborn’ (2009)

A college student begins to experience disturbing visions that trace back to a family tragedy and a malignant presence. David S Goyer directs a cast led by Odette Annable with Gary Oldman, Meagan Good, and Cam Gigandet in supporting roles. Rachel Brosnahan appears in a smaller part during the buildup to rituals and confrontations that attempt to end the haunting.

The film was produced by Platinum Dunes and released by Universal Pictures. Much of the production took place in the Chicago area, and the story incorporates dybbuk folklore with practical effects and makeup work for key set pieces.

‘A New York Heartbeat’ (2013)

Set in mid century Brooklyn, this crime drama follows a young thief who falls afoul of a gangster and searches for a way out of a mounting debt. Rachel Brosnahan co stars with Escher Holloway as the plot winds through back rooms, clubs, and narrow streets while alliances form and fracture. The story focuses on a scramble to survive under threat.

This independent feature screened at festivals before a limited release. The filmmakers used New York locations along with vintage cars and wardrobe to capture the period look, and the project stands among Brosnahan’s early leading film appearances.

‘Burn Country’ (2016)

An Afghan fixer resettles in a Northern California town and takes a small newspaper job while trying to build a new life. Ian Olds directs with Dominic Rains in the lead and supporting turns from Melissa Leo, James Franco, and Rachel Brosnahan whose character intersects with the newcomer’s search for footing in an unfamiliar place. The story focuses on culture shock, local politics, and the pull of the past.

The film premiered on the festival circuit including Tribeca and later reached audiences through a limited theatrical and digital release. Production used locations around Sonoma County and neighboring areas, and the project was previously known as ‘The Fixer’ during early screenings.

‘I’m Obsessed With You (But You’ve Got to Leave Me Alone)’ (2014)

This indie comedy follows a tight group of young performers whose friendships face new pressures as career opportunities appear. The cast includes Rachel Brosnahan alongside members of the Harvard Sailing Team sketch group, and the story draws on backstage life, rehearsal rooms, and small stages in New York and Los Angeles. The focus stays on auditions, collaborations, and the logistics of early creative work.

The project originated from a play developed by the same sketch collective. It was produced on a modest budget with locations that reflect shared apartments, comedy venues, and classrooms, and it reached viewers on video on demand after a run at smaller festivals.

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