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Sarah Hyland

Sarah Hyland

Actor, also producer · Born November 24, 1990 (35) · New York City, New York, USA

Sarah Jane Hyland (born November 24, 1990) is an American actress. Born in Manhattan, she attended the Professional Performing Arts School, then had small roles in the films Private Parts (1997), Annie (1999), and Blind Date (2007). Hyland is best known for playing Haley Dunphy in the ABC sitcom Modern Family, for which she received critical acclaim and numerous accolades and nominations, including four Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, which she shared with her cast members; and a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Hyland is also known for her roles in the films Geek Charming (2011), Struck by Lightning (2012), Scary Movie 5 (2013), Vampire Academy (2014), See You in Valhalla (2015), XOXO (2016), Dirty Dancing (2017) and The Wedding Year (2019). Description above from the Wikipedia article Sarah Hyland, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 24, 1990 (35)
From
New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
44 on MovieCove · 54 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 63 days to Oct 26Down 33% in 30 days

What are Sarah Hyland's films like?

Across their 24 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 31st percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 42nd percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Animation2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 68th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation 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
43%
Self
24%
Survival
16%
Ideas
8%
Society
5%
Morality
4%
Power
1%
Romantic love9 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds8 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age3 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma3 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 19 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 11 · Serious 3 · Dark 5

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 12 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 3

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

Gentle 7 · Charged 10 · Intense 2

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

Steady 12 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 1

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

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 6

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

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 12 · Relentless 1

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

Casual 12 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 2

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

Resolved 14 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

10 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 5 of 10 analyzed roles.

Hero
5 of 10
Ally
3 of 10
Shapeshifter
1 of 10
Trickster
1 of 10
Show the 10 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
10
Melancholic
7
Romantic
7
Warm
8
Tense
5
Other
23

How their films linger

Feel-good13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy10
  • Bittersweet8
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous3

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 Sarah Hyland's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 31 of their 44 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (13).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Sarah Hyland'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

54 credits, 44 with a MovieCove page; 23 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin(2022)

    Show 6 episodes · as Heidi

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all shows

  • Play-Doh Squished (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 15 episodes · Executive Producer · as Self - Host

  • My Fake Boyfriend(2022)

    as Kelly

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

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

    as (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • The Wedding Year(2019)

    Executive Producer · as Mara

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Tiifu (voice)

  • Dirty Dancing(2017)

    as Lisa Houseman

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Dimension 404(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Chloe

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • XOXO(2016)

    Executive Producer · as Krystal

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Satanic(2016)

    as Chloe

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Lego DC Comics Superheroes: Justice League - Gotham City Breakout(2016)

    as Batgirl (voice)

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar(2015)

    as Tiifu (voice)

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Lion Guard(2015)

    Show 5 episodes · as Tiifu (voice)

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Shadowhunters(2016)

    Show 2 episodes · as Seelie Queen

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • See You in Valhalla(2015)

    Producer · as Johana Burwood

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Robot Chicken DC Comics Special II: Villains in Paradise(2014)

    as Lena Luthor (voice)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Date and Switch(2014)

    as Ava

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Vampire Academy(2014)

    as Natalie Dashkov

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Turbo FAST(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Gossip Snail (voice)

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Bonnie & Clyde(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · as Blanche Barrow

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows

  • April Apocalypse(2013)

    as Samm

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Struck by Lightning(2012)

    as Claire Mathews

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Call Me Crazy: A Five Film(2013)

    as Grace

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Scary Movie 5(2013)

    as Mia

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja(2012)

    Show 11 episodes · as Theresa Fowler (voice)

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • Geek Charming(2011)

    as Dylan Schoenfield

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Conception(2011)

    as Tracey

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Cougars Inc.(2011)

    as Courtney

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Hot in Cleveland(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Ivy

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Modern Family(2009)

    Show 250 episodes · as Haley Dunphy

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Childrens Hospital(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Famous Person

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Blind Date(2007)

    as Child (voice)

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Lipstick Jungle(2008)

    Show 15 episodes · as Maddie Healy

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows

  • Bunny Whipped (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Suzanne Pye

  • Law & Order: Trial by Jury(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Brianne Colby

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Spanglish(2004)

    as Sleepover Friend

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Veronica Mars(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Alyssa

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • The Empath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Young Christine

  • Falcone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 9 episodes · as Jessica Pistone Egan

  • The Audrey Hepburn Story(2000)

    as Audrey Hepburn (at 8 years old)

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Joe Gould's Secret(2000)

    as Elizabeth Mitchell

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Cradle Will Rock(1999)

    as Silvano - Giovanna

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Annie(1999)

    as Molly

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Jennifer Banks · as Lily Ramsey

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Advice from a Caterpillar(1999)

    as Lizbeth

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Trinity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Shy Girl

  • The Object of My Affection(1998)

    as Molly

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Wonderful World of Disney (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Molly

  • Private Parts(1997)

    as Howard's Daughter

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Touched by an Angel(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Grace Watkins

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Kristine McLean

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • One Life to Live (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Heather

  • Another World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 258 episodes · as Rain Wolfe

  • The Token Groomsman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Mia

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 54 titles, 53 of them dated from 1964 to 2022; peak year 2015.

Biggest box office

Vampire Academy (2014)

$16M worldwide

Highest rated

Modern Family (2009)

Midcredits 96th

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19642022

Peak 2015 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 7 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
Acting53 of 54: 50 only acting, 3 with another role · typical Midcredits score40thProducing4 of 54: 1 only producing, 3 with another role

54 titles, 3 with more than one role — acting and producing overlap on 3 of them.

By decade

1960s2 · acting1990s10 · acting2000s12 · acting2010s25 · 25 acting · 3 crew2020s4 · 3 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 24% of 21 roles
9914

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.

How do Sarah Hyland's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 40th percentile, the median of all 28; across their 19 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 34th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

34thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Approval · how many liked their films

38thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Reach · how many have seen their films

84thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Midcredits score across 44 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th18
  • Below 25th9

Shape of the crowd

26 of their 44 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser11
  • Mixed26

Most divisive · actor

Dirty Dancing (2017)

78th percentile spread · 73% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Modern Family (2009)

Midcredits 96th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 17 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 37. 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 Sarah Hyland's work okay for kids?

Across up to 10 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 35 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity10 titles24–52 · median 46 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles21–77 · median 40 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 18 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 11 · minimalMedian 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 Sarah Hyland work with?

People who share at least 2 of Sarah Hyland's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Stanley Tucci shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Composers and editors

Mixed roles