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Maika Monroe

Maika Monroe

Director & actor · born 29 May 1993 · Santa Barbara, California, USA

Maika Monroe (born Dillon Monroe Buckley; born May 29, 1993) is an American actress. She made her film debut with the drama At Any Price (2012) and led the thriller film The Guest and the horror film It Follows (both 2014), which established her as a scream queen. She starred in the thrillers Greta (2018) and Watcher (2022), as well as the horror film Longlegs (2024).

In addition to her horror and thriller roles, Monroe appears in the action film Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), the neo-noir Hot Summer Nights (2017), the black comedy Villains (2019), and the action film God Is a Bullet (2023).

Where to start: Reminders of Him (2026).

As director 1

As actor 41

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Maika Monroe movie?

By viewer score, Reminders of Him (2026) at 7.8/10.

What are Maika Monroe’s most popular movies?

It Follows, Independence Day: Resurgence, The 5th Wave.

How many movies has Maika Monroe made?

42 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 41 as actor.

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