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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).

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Maika Monroe
Maika Monroe
33 years (May 29, 1993)
Santa Barbara, California, USA
34 Movies
2 TV Shows
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Maika Monroe

Known for
It Follows
Jay Height
Longlegs
Agent Lee Harker
The Guest
Anna Peterson
Reminders of Him
Kenna Rowan
Horror cinema breakthrough with David Robert Mitchell's It Follows (2014), considered one of the most influential genre films of the decade. Starred in The Guest (2014), Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), Villains (2019), Watcher (2022) and Longlegs (2024) alongside Nicolas Cage, a major recent horror hit. American actress identified with auteur horror cinema, dubbed by critics as one of the contemporary 'scream queens' for her recurrence in the genre and ability to carry lead roles of psychological tension.
Horror cinema breakthrough with David Robert Mitchell's It Follows (2014), considered one of the most influential genre films of the decade. Starred in The Guest (2014), Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), Villains (2019), Watcher (2022) and Longlegs (2024) alongside Nicolas Cage, a major recent horror hit. American actress identified with auteur horror cinema, dubbed by critics as one of the contemporary 'scream queens' for her recurrence in the genre and ability to carry lead roles of psychological tension.
Known for
It Follows
Jay Height
Longlegs
Agent Lee Harker
The Guest
Anna Peterson
Reminders of Him
Kenna Rowan
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Victorian Psycho
Winifred Notty
2026
Film
Reminders of Him
Kenna Rowan
★ 7.8
2026
Film
Resident Evil Requiem: Evil Has Always Had a Name
Jay (uncredited)
★ 7.4
2026
Film
In Cold Light
Ava
★ 5.9
2026
Film
100 Nights of Hero
Cherry
★ 6.1
2025
Film
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Polly Murphy
★ 5.7
2025
Film
Longlegs
Agent Lee Harker
★ 6.5
2024
Film
God Is a Bullet
Case
★ 6.1
2023
Film
Significant Other
Ruth
★ 6.1
2022
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Maika Monroe and where are they from?
Maika Monroe is 33 years old, born on May 29, 1993 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Maika Monroe?
Maika Monroe is best known for roles in It Follows, Independence Day: Resurgence, The 5th Wave.
How many movies has Maika Monroe been in?
Over a 15-year career (since 2011), Maika Monroe has appeared in 34 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Maika Monroe's first movie?
The career of Maika Monroe began with The Darkness Is Close Behind (2011).
What is Maika Monroe's most recent movie or series?
Maika Monroe's most recent release is Reminders of Him, which premiered on March 11, 2026.
What TV shows has Maika Monroe appeared in?
On television, Maika Monroe has appeared in The Kelly Clarkson Show, Eleventh Hour, The Stranger.
Does Maika Monroe have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Maika Monroe's upcoming work includes: Victorian Psycho (2026).
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Maika Monroe
Maika Monroe
1993-05-29 · 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).Maika Monroe, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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