Bella Ramsey debuted as a voice actor in 2016, and following that, appeared as Lyanna Mormont, the pint-sized leader of House Mormont in Game of Thrones Season 6. This GOT role became her breakout performance, making her an overnight sensation and a fan favorite character. Following that, she added another feather to her hat with The Last of Us and made her even more popular. So, now that she continues to win tons of hearts with her energetic performance as ‘Ellie’ in the post-apocalyptic TV show, here’s a list of the best TV shows and movies Bella Ramsey has starred in.
10. Resistance
- Release Date: October 14, 2021
- Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Clémence Poésy, Matthias Schweighöfer, Félix Moati, Géza Röhrig, Karl Markovics, Vica Kerekes, Bella Ramsey, Ed Harris, Édgar Ramírez, Alicia von Rittberg
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 6.5/57%
- Director: Jonathan Jakubowicz
- Genre: Historical Fiction
Resistance is a 2020 film that takes place during World War II. It is the biographical story of popular mime artist Marcel Marceau, portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg. The film shows us the struggle the mime artist had to go through to save the Jewish children from the Nazis.
Resistance received mixed reviews, with some calling it a masterpiece and others criticizing it for being unnecessarily stretched. However, the film still managed to top the charts at the box office and became a hit.
Bella Ramsey played the role of an orphan named Elsbeth, who lost her parents at the hands of the Nazis. They didn’t get a huge role to portray in the film, but despite being given limited screen time, they showed their potential to the fandom that started seeing Ramsey as a rising star.
9. Catherine Called Birdy
- Release Date: September 23, 2022
- Cast: Bella Ramsey, Billie Piper, Andrew Scott
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 6.6/89%
- Director: Lena Dunham
- Genre: Medieval Comedy
Based on a historical novel by Karen Cushman, Catherine Call Birdy is set in the 13th century and follows a 13-year-old girl called Catherine, aka Birdy. She is a free-spirited girl who doesn’t like to play by anyone’s rules. So, when her father wants to get her married to pay off his debts, she brings out her rebellious side to scare the suitors. While the movie significantly stays faithful to the source material, the creators also incorporate some original scenes to add a bit more weight to the narrative.
Bella Ramsey portrays the lead role in the film, and we must say they do an incredible job. The film also brings out their ability to portray rebellious characters. Like Ellie in The Last of Us, Bella’s straightforward personality and the comic timing as Birdy make this film worth a watch.
8. The Worst Witch
- Release Date: January 11, 2017
- Cast: Clare Higgins, Raquel Cassidy, Bella Ramsey, Meibh Campbell, Tallulah Milligan, Jenny Richardson, Dagny Rollins, Miriam Petche
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7.1/100%
- Director: Brian Grant
- Genre: Fantasy Drama
- Episodes: 4 Seasons, 52 Episodes
If Harry Potter didn’t have a dark part, it would certainly look similar to The Worst Witch. Based on the eponymous novel, the TV show ran from 2017 to 2020 for four seasons.
Be it the goofy characters or the humorous writing, the TV series has it all, which makes it one of the best TV shows for young audiences. The Worst Witch revolves around a clumsy kid who gets an opportunity to enroll in a magical school without having any witchy background.
Bella Ramsey portrays Mildred Hubble in the TV series. The ones who like her as Ellie in The Last of Us should definitely watch The Worst Witch because both projects fall under different genres and will let you know what versatility in acting truly means.
7. Becoming Elizabeth
- Release Date: June 12, 2022
- Cast: Alicia von Rittberg, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, Bella Ramsey
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7.1/81%
- Director: Anya Reiss
- Genre: Historical Fiction
- Episodes: 1 Season, 8 Episodes
Here comes a historical drama series that harbors Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon vibes. It’s all about the crown chase that sees Elizabeth Tudor, the longest reigning leader of the House of Tudor, portrayed by Alicia von Rittberg, struggle with all the dirty politics of the English court. It had all the elements to get another season, but despite being a solid entry in the genre, it got canceled after one season.
Becoming Elizabeth sees Bella Ramsey again as a sharp-witted teenager like The Last of Us and Catherine Called Birdy. They only appear in a minor role in Becoming Elizabeth and steal the show with their exemplary acting skills.
6. Hilda and the Mountain King
- Release Date: June 12, 2022
- Cast: Bella Ramsey, Ameerah Falzon-Ojo, Oliver Nelson, Daisy Haggard, Rasmus Hardiker
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7.7/93%
- Director: Andy Coyle
- Genre: Adventure Fantasy
Hilda and the Mountain King is the continuation of the second film of the Hilda franchise. Hilda finds herself in the body of a troll due to a magical spell cast on her. However, even after having numerous reasons to panic, the blue-haired girl tries to find a way to get back her human form. She doesn’t only have to save herself, but also protect the city from the trolls.
Like the previous installments, Bella Ramsey voices Hilda in the film and contributes heavily to the success of the character and the project as a whole.
5. His Dark Materials
- Release Date: November 3, 2019
- Cast: Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson, Anne-Marie Duff, Clarke Peters, James Cosmo, Ariyon Bakare, Will Keen, Lucian Msamati, Gary Lewis, Bella Ramsey
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7.8/77%
- Creator: Jack Thorne
- Genre: Adventure Fantasy
- Episodes: 3 Season, 23 Episodes
His Dark Materials is a fantasy drama that revolves around Witches and the prophecy of a hero who will save the world. However, it’s not your typical fantasy drama that lacks the complexity to make it unique. This TV show features things like human souls manifesting as animal companions known as Daemons. The story is about Lyra, the child of prophecy, who travels to the dangerous world seeking her missing friend.
Bella Ramsey doesn’t appear in a leading role in the series, but they leave a lasting impression, even with much less screen time. They appear for the first time in Season 2 as Angelica, a simple yet mysterious girl living in the city of Cittàgazze.
4. Time
- Release Date: June 6, 2021
- Cast: Sean Bean, Stephen Graham, Jodie Whittaker, Tamara Lawrance, Bella Ramsey; Siobhan Finneran
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 8.2/96%
- Director: Lewis Arnold, Andrea Harkin
- Genre: Crime Drama
- Episodes: 2 Season, 6 Episodes
Time is a fantastic and award-winning British TV series created by Jimmy McGovern. It’s an anthology series that showcases the lives of different people in His Majesty’s Prison Service. Since we are talking about this show because of Bella Ramsey, you should know that they assume the lead role in the second season.
Bella takes on the role of Kelsey, a heroin addict who can’t seem to get out of trouble. She has gotten on the wrong side of the law, not once but multiple times. On top of that, she is pregnant while serving a sentence in prison. Fans who have only seen Bella in GOT and the TLOU will surely be surprised by their acting performance in Time, where they take on a challenging role.
3. Hilda
- Release Date: September 21, 2018
- Cast: Bella Ramsey, Ameerah Falzon-Ojo, Oliver Nelson, Daisy Haggard, Rasmus Hardiker
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 8.6/100%
- Director: Andy Coyle, Megan Ferguson
- Genre: Adventure Fantasy
- Episodes: 3 Seasons, 34 Episodes
Hilda is an animated series mainly targeted towards children, but that doesn’t mean the adults can’t enjoy the story. It’s a tale about a young girl who goes on an unforeseen adventure and makes several human and animal friends along the way.
Hilda is voiced by Bella Ramsey, and as expected, the actress does an incredible job with the character. It’s a rather emotional story that brings out several complex emotions, and they did a fantastic job of showcasing every emotion. The good thing about Hilda is that it concluded after giving us three fantastic seasons, so you can binge-watch the entire story on Netflix right now.
2. The Last of Us
- Release Date: January 15, 2023
- Cast: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 8.7/96%
- Director: Craig Mazin, Neil Druckmann
- Genre: Post-Apocalyptic, Thriller
- Episodes: 2 Seasons, 16 Episodes
The Last of Us is the screen adaptation of one of the popular video game series of the same name. It revolves around Joel and Ellie, who stumble upon each other in a world plagued by a fungal outbreak called Cordyceps.
Together, they must fight against the zombie hordes and the rebels to make it to the end. The first season of the HBO show arrived in 2023, and the second season started airing in April 2025. Due to the popularity of the franchise and the availability of the content, HBO announced Season 3 ahead of the ongoing season’s official release.
Bella Ramsey plays Ellie in the show, and we can say that Ellie would have been no better than them. Since the very beginning, Ramsey left no stone unturned to make the defiant character a name that no fan can forget ever.
1. Game of Thrones
- Release Date: June 12, 2022
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 9.2/89%
- Created By: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
- Genre: Fantasy Drama
- Episodes: 8 Seasons, 73 Episodes
If you’re a fan of complex storytelling and haven’t yet watched Game of Thrones, it’s the best time to binge-watch the show. With its twisted narratives and intriguing characters, the HBO series hooked fans for eight years, from 2011 to 2019. Like Harry Potter or the other shows that stuck with the fandom for such a long time, GOT also allowed the community to watch the actors and characters grow.
However, if you get attached to a GOT character, be prepared to get disappointed as you never know when your beloved character will die. That’s how complex the story is, and to be honest, rarely has a show matched the level of GOT to date.
Bella Ramsey was 13 years old when they appeared in GOT Season 6 as Lyanna Mormont. Their screentime was limited, but the impact was lifelong. Game of Thrones eventually became the reason for Ramsey’s popularity.
