10 Underrated Emma Roberts Movies Everyone Probably Missed

1. "Lymelife" (2008)
You ever wonder what suburban life was like in the late 1970s? Say hello to "Lymelife." Emma Roberts plays Adrianna, a girl next door, but it ain't all sugar and spice. Lyme disease is like a lurking shadow, affecting families and adding a strange, infectious tension.

Now, add in infidelity, domestic unrest, and broken dreams. What you get is not a rom-com, far from it; this film pushes the edges of the drama genre with its unique take on coming-of-age stories.

2. "Virginia" (2010)
Concoct a heady mixture of politics, family secrets, and a messed-up love triangle. You've just brewed "Virginia," where Emma Roberts plays Jessie, the daughter of the title character. Here, you have a woman maintaining a secret affair with a Mormon sheriff who's running for public office.

As for Jessie, she finds herself entangled in love with the sheriff's son. Confusing? A bit. Intriguing? Absolutely. The film layers lies upon lies, trapping the characters in a web of their own making.

3. "Adult World" (2013)
So you're a millennial, aching to break out of the mould and make it big as a poet (as one naturally does). Welcome to Amy Anderson's world, portrayed by Emma Roberts. The film tells the tale of a post-grad who ends up working in an adult bookstore.

What happens next? She befriends the store's manager, gets involved with her idol, a punk-poet, and slowly unveils what it really means to grow up. At first glance, you might think you've seen this story before, but hang on, because it's going to be worth it in the end. Quirky doesn't even begin to cover it.

4. "February" (2015)
"February," also known as "The Blackcoat's Daughter," delves into the sinister. Two girls stranded at a boarding school experience strange occurrences as they're haunted by a malevolent force. Emma Roberts as Joan makes her entry later, picking up a ride as she has her own mission at the school.

It's not your usual horror flick. The atmosphere thickens as the story progresses, serving dread on a silver platter. The tension? Cut it with a knife. But don't let your guard down; this isn't a movie that hands you all the answers.

5. "Nerve" (2016)
Emma Roberts stars as Vee, a high school senior who decides to participate in an online dare game. Sounds like harmless fun, right? Wrong.

What begins as child's play turns into a hazardous escapade involving identity theft, public humiliation, and life-threatening stunts. Partnered with a mysterious stranger, Vee navigates the treacherous waters of an Internet fad gone horribly wrong.

Now, the film might seem like a tech-savvy thriller, but it's also a warning label on our online behavior.

6. "Palo Alto" (2013)
Ever meandered through the teenage wasteland? Emma Roberts plays April, in this adaptation of James Franco's short story collection. Juggling soccer practice, babysitting, and the advances of her coach, April's life is a tangle of youth's common complexities.

The film sketches a rather bleak picture of suburban adolescence. Don't expect sugar-coated endings; the movie dives headfirst into the messiness of young lives, uninhibited and raw.

7. "Little Italy" (2018)
The aroma of freshly baked pizza fills the air in "Little Italy," a romantic comedy that feels like a slice of nostalgia pie. Emma Roberts stars as Nikki, the daughter of a pizzeria owner, who returns home after culinary training in London. The kicker? She falls in love with the son of the rival pizzeria owner.

Cue the drama, the family feuds, and oh, the cheesy goodness! You'd think it's Romeo and Juliet with a topping of mozzarella. Does it innovate the romantic comedy genre? No. Does it serve comfort in cheesy bites? Oh, you bet!

8. "In a Relationship" (2018)
Conversations and silences often shape relationships, don't they? Emma Roberts stars as Hallie, in a flick that explores two couples navigating the maze of modern romance. One's breaking up; the other's kindling a new connection.

It's the yin and yang of relationships, giving us a peek into what makes couples tick or fizzle out. If you're searching for grand gestures or climactic confessions, look elsewhere. This one's all about the fine print, making you actually re-think some things about your own love life.

9. "Ashby" (2015)
This is a buddy movie that's more than it appears. Ed Wallis (Nat Wolff) befriends his neighbor Ashby Holt (Mickey Rourke), a retired CIA assassin. Emma Roberts plays Eloise, Ed's smart and quirky love interest.

As Ed balances his high school life, football, and his new relationship with Ashby, Eloise stands as his guide and conscience. Eloise serves as the moral compass throughout the movie – that's something, right?

10. "Who We Are Now" (2017)
Emma Roberts plays Jess, a young lawyer working to help a mother regain custody of her son. Now, Jess is straight out of law school, bright-eyed and eager to change the world one case at a time. But guess what? Idealism hits the wall of reality hard.

Courtrooms aren't battlegrounds of justice but a stage where nuances and grey areas collide. Unlike other legal dramas where the focus is on the flashy lawyers, this one shifts the spotlight to those struggling to navigate the justice system. Makes everything insanely relatable.