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Abigail Breslin

Abigail Breslin

Actor, also producer · Born April 14, 1996 (30) · New York City, New York, USA

Screen Actors Guild Award winner · Oscar nominee · BAFTA Award nominee · 1 other major award body

Abigail Kathleen Breslin (born April 14, 1996) is an American actress and singer. Born and raised in New York City, Breslin began acting in commercials when she was three years old and made her film debut in M. Night Shyamalan's science fiction horror film Signs (2002), for which she was nominated for a Young Artist Award. Her early roles also included Raising Helen (2004) and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004). Breslin rose to prominence with the comedy-drama film Little Miss Sunshine (2006), for which she received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at age 10. She went on to establish herself as a mainstream actress with roles in the films No Reservations (2007), Nim's Island (2008), Definitely, Maybe (2008), My Sister's Keeper (2009), Zombieland (2009), Rango (2011), The Call (2013), August: Osage County (2013), Maggie (2015), Freak Show (2017), Zombieland: Double Tap (2019), and Stillwater (2021). Between 2015 and 2016, she had a starring role in the horror-comedy series Scream Queens on Fox, her first regular role in a television series.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 14, 1996 (30)
From
New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
49 on MovieCove · 59 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 10% in 30 days

What are Abigail Breslin's films like?

Across their 38 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy13 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 59th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 76th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Crime4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 68th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Animation3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile
: browse their Animation movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 33rd percentile
: browse their Adventure movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
32%
Self
27%
Morality
16%
Survival
13%
Society
7%
Ideas
3%
Power
2%
Family bonds21 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity6 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth6 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age6 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 37 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 16 · Serious 8 · Dark 13

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 19 · Stylized 13 · Heightened 5

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 10 · Charged 12 · Intense 15

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 17 · Shifting 15 · Whiplash 5

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 17 · Some laughs 14 · Funny 6

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 17 · Even-paced 17 · Relentless 3

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 21 · Engaged 12 · Full focus 4

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 15 · Affecting 12 · Heavy 10

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 28 · Open-ended 6 · Ambiguous 3

Roles they play

28 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 12 of 28 analyzed roles.

Hero
12 of 28
Ally
6 of 28
Herald
5 of 28
Trickster
3 of 28
Shadow
2 of 28
Show the 28 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
19
Hopeful
15
Melancholic
14
Dread
10
Joyful
8
Other
40

How their films linger

Feel-good18 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful17 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 10 with a twist

  • Happy13
  • Bittersweet16
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous8

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Abigail Breslin's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 39 of their 49 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (18).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Abigail Breslin's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

59 credits, 49 with a MovieCove page; 16 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Chapter 51(2025)

    as Ava Bergman

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • I Killed Him in My Sleep(2026)

    as Kelty Crawford

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • The Italians(2025)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Classified(2024)

    as Kacey Walker

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • As Easy As Closing Your Eyes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Executive Producer

  • Magda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Executive Producer · as Magda

  • Miranda's Victim(2023)

    as Patricia Weir

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Accused(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Esme

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Slayers(2022)

    Producer · as Jules

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Stillwater(2021)

    as Allison

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU(2020)

    as (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Zombieland: Double Tap(2019)

    as Little Rock

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Freak Show(2017)

    as Lynette

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Yamasong: March of the Hollows(2017)

    as Nani (voice)

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Dirty Dancing(2017)

    as Frances "Baby" Houseman

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Fear, Inc.(2016)

    as Jennifer Adams

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Scream Queens(2015)

    Show 23 episodes · as Chanel #5

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Maggie(2015)

    as Maggie Vogel

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Final Girl(2015)

    as Veronica

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Perfect Sisters(2014)

    as Sandra Anderson

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Wicked Blood(2014)

    as Hannah Lee Baker

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • August: Osage County(2013)

    as Jean Fordham

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Ender's Game(2013)

    as Valentine Wiggin

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Haunter(2013)

    as Lisa

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Call(2013)

    as Casey Welson

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Adventures in Zambezia(2012)

    as Zoe (voice)

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • New Year's Eve(2011)

    as Hailey

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Rango(2011)

    as Priscilla (voice)

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Janie Jones(2010)

    as Janie Jones

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey(2010)

    as Jeana (voice)

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Zombieland(2009)

    as Little Rock

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • My Sister's Keeper(2009)

    as Andromeda "Anna" Fitzgerald

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Kit Kittredge: An American Girl(2008)

    as Kit Kittredge

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Nim's Island(2008)

    as Nim Rusoe

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Definitely, Maybe(2008)

    as Maya Hayes

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • No Reservations(2007)

    as Zoe

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Ultimate Gift(2006)

    as Emily Rose

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Air Buddies(2006)

    as Rosebud (voice)

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause(2006)

    as Trish

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Little Miss Sunshine(2006)

    as Olive Hoover

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Ghost Whisperer(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Sarah Applewhite

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Grey's Anatomy(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Megan Clover

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Family Plan(2005)

    as Nicole

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Chestnut: Hero of Central Park(2004)

    as Ray

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Keane(2004)

    as Kira Bedik

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement(2004)

    as Parade Girl Carolina

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Raising Helen(2004)

    as Sarah Davis

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Diary of a Fly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Sandy Watson

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Hack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Kayla Adams

  • What I Like About You(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Josie

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Signs(2002)

    as Bo Hess

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Patty Branson

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • A Good Fight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • As Deep As the Grave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Anne Morrow Lindbergh

  • Our Friend Died (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Daisy

  • Pipe Cleaner Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Saturday at the Starlight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Tabitha

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 59 titles, 54 of them dated from 1992 to 2026; peak year 2007.

Biggest box office

Signs (2002)

$408M worldwide

Highest rated

Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)

Film career

MilestoneAward winNomination
19922026

Peak 2007 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 24 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting58 of 59: 56 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score52ndProducing3 of 59: 1 only producing, 2 with another role

By decade

1990s2 · acting2000s22 · acting2010s19 · acting2020s11 · 10 acting · 3 crew

Billing

usually 2nd · top billed in 31% of 35 roles
02071217

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

Awards

a Screen Actors Guild Award and 1 other major award from 6 major nominations, 2007–2014.

WinNomination
  1. 2014
    • Screen Actors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
  2. 2007
    • Oscar, nominated · Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
    • BAFTA Award, nominated · Best Actress in a Supporting Role
    • Screen Actors Guild Award, won · Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
    • Screen Actors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
    • +1 other major body · 1 win
      • Critics Choice Award, won · Best Young Actress

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

How do Abigail Breslin's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 48th percentile, the median of all 42; across their 37 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 58th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 37

Approval · how many liked their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 37

Reach · how many have seen their films

90thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 37

Midcredits score across 49 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up12
  • 50th to 74th14
  • 25th to 49th13
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

21 of their 49 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive2
  • Crowd Pleaser18
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed21

Most divisive · actor

The Italians (2025)

97th percentile spread · 41% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

Midcredits 97th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 37 reviewed titles; fans 79, detractors 42. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Abigail Breslin's work okay for kids?

Across up to 25 MovieCove titles with content scores, frightening / intense runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore17 titles19–88 · median 49 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity25 titles6–43 · median 27 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity18 titles32–81 · median 46 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs16 titles23–60 · median 38 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense16 titles31–73 · median 60 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Abigail Breslin work with?

People who share at least 2 of Abigail Breslin's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Joan Cusack shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles