Millie Bobby Brown Reveals Her Favourite Film Finale
Millie Bobby Brown looks back on her journey from child star to adulthood, sharing her admiration for the Harry Potter series’ closing moments and drawing comparisons with Stranger Things.
Growing up in the spotlight is no small feat, especially when fame arrives before your teenage years. At just 12, Millie Bobby Brown became a household name with the debut of Stranger Things in 2016. Now, at 21, she often finds herself reflecting on the lessons she’s gathered, both professionally and personally. Navigating the challenges of early stardom, including significant life changes such as marriage and parenthood, she manages to keep her focus on the positive aspects—how her experiences have shaped her craft and why Stranger Things remains a defining chapter in her career.
Many actors spend years grappling with the discomfort of watching their own performances, endlessly critiquing every choice. Brown, however, has already recognised the futility of such self-scrutiny. She approaches her work with a maturity that belies her age, speaking candidly about her attitude towards seeing herself on screen. For her, portraying Eleven left no room for hesitation; the role demanded emotional openness and the ability to deliver intensity whenever required.
Embracing Vulnerability and Letting Go of Regret
This willingness to be vulnerable is something she carries forward, as she explained to Backstage:
“leave your humility at the door”.
It’s a quality she admires in films as well, particularly About Time, which stands out as one of her favourites. The film’s exploration of regret struck a chord with her, prompting her to distinguish between emotions that matter and those that do not.
“That is how I lived this season,”
she shared,
“I have no regrets, and I’m very proud of the work I’ve done. So I’m not going back in the closet and wanting to change anything.”
Her time on Stranger Things, and her attraction to films with emotional depth like About Time, both stem from the power of their messages. Stories that resonate over time or feel particularly relevant to a specific moment hold a special place for her. With Stranger Things approaching its conclusion, expectations are high, but Brown is confident in the outcome.
Drawing Parallels with Harry Potter’s Farewell
She believes the series finale will be as impactful as the closing moments of the Harry Potter saga, which she cites as her top cinematic ending.
“The end of Harry Potter [is my favourite-ever ending],”
she revealed,
“That’s probably my favourite film, the last one”.
She refers to the epilogue set nineteen years later, where the main characters are seen with their children.
“I think it’s very similar in many ways [to Stranger Things] because you’re following these children, and you’re trying to tie their storylines and character arcs together toward the end. It’s probably the same amount of runtime. I mean, what was it? Ten years for them, too?”
For Brown, the journey of growing up alongside a beloved cast and seeing their stories come full circle is a powerful experience—one she hopes will resonate just as strongly with fans of Stranger Things as it did for those who followed Harry Potter to its conclusion.