We’ve ranked the five best Sadie Sink movies. The rankings are determined by each film’s Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes. This comes ahead of the July 31 theatrical release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is also featured in this list.
Best Sadie Sink movies ranked by RT score
5) The Whale (2022)
In fifth place is A24‘s critically acclaimed drama The Whale, which was directed by Darren Aronofsky. The 2022 movie received mixed reception from critics and audiences. It currently holds a 64% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while its Popcornmeter score is higher at 91%. Sink played the estranged teenage daughter of Brendan Fraser’s character. Her supporting performance as Ellie Sarsfield also received high praise from critics, who loved the intensity she brought to her character. The film won two Academy Awards out of three nominations, including Best Actor for Fraser and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
4) Dear Zoe (2022)
Ranking fourth is 2022’s independent film Dear Zoe, which received a 71% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In the drama, Sink portrayed teenager Tess DeNunzio, whose life suddenly changes after a heartbreaking family tragedy. The Stranger Things star’s compelling leading performance was universally praised by critics, who were impressed by her raw talent and potential. Despite criticisms about the film’s script, many commended Sink for adding depth to the emotional story.
3) The Bleeder (2017)
Claiming the third spot is 2017’s biographical sports drama The Bleeder, which was also titled Chuck. This served as Sink’s feature-length acting debut, playing Liev Schreiber’s daughter Kimberly Wepner. It has a Fresh score of 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 82 reviews. Although she had a limited screen time, some critics did acknowledge that Sink delivered the best she could do opposite incredible performances from Schreiber, Elisabeth Moss, and Naomi Watts.
2) Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021)
Taking second place is Netflix’s hit coming-of-age horror movie Fear Street Part Two: 1978, which was the second installment of its popular 2021 Fear Street trilogy. The slasher movie garnered an 88% Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. Although Sink was credited in all three movies, the sequel was the one that prominently featured her as one of the lead characters. She played the rebellious Ziggy Berman, whose summer camp turns into a nightmare after her sister’s boyfriend suddenly turns into an axe-wielding killer. Her captivating performance was considered by many critics and fans as one of the major highlights of the movie. Her character’s bond with her sister was also praised for being the emotional anchor of the story.
1) Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
Becoming Sink’s highest-rated movie ever is the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie. So far, the highly anticipated film has already garnered an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 118 reviews. Ahead of the movie’s release, Sink’s role has remained a mystery to fans, who speculate that she might be playing a popular X-Men character. Without any spoilers, many critics are recognizing Sink’s standout performance, teasing that she absolutely steals the movie.
