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List of Nicholas Hoult Movies: Ranked Best To Worst

1. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
41
10
Mad Max: Fury Road
R
41
10

This film is set in a post-apocalyptic desert land where a tyrannical ruler named Immortal Joe controls water supply and enslaves wasteland survivors inside his fortress, the Citadel. Max, a newly captured drifter, becomes reluctantly involved in a daring escape led by the rebel warrior, Imperator Furiosa, to take the warlord's five wives to the 'Green Place'.

Role:
Nux
Directed By:
2. X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
33
8
X-Men: Days of Future Past
PG-13
33
8

In 2023, mutants are pushed to the brink of extinction by Sentinels, robotic killing machines programmed to identify and exterminate them, as well as humans helping them. In a desperate attempt, Professor X, Magneto, Storm, and Kitty Pryde send volunteer Wolverine five decades back to stop a younger Mystique from attempting to assassinate Bolivar Trask, who created the Sentinels.

Directed By:
Bryan Singer
3. X: First Class (2011)
31
9
X: First Class
PG-13
31
9

The 5th movie in X-Men film series centres on the relationship of two very powerful mutants, Charles Xavier and Eric Lensherr, as they join hands to prevent Sebastian Shaw, a dangerous mutant from starting a nuclear war. However, Eric has his own plan which causes a rift between the two friends.

Directed By:
Matthew Vaughn
4. A Single Man (2009)
11
4
A Single Man
R
11
4

Set in the 1960s, the film follows George Falconer, a British professor working in Los Angeles. After losing his gay partner of 16 years in a car accident, the shattered professor who has no interest left, decides to end his life. After arranging everything meticulously, he spends his last day with his students, and friends, which make him rethink about his plan.  

Role:
Kenny
Directed By:
Tom Ford
5. The Favourite (2018)
14
5
The Favourite
R
14
5

In the 18th century England, owing to reigning monarch Queen Anne’s frail health, her close confidante, Lady Sarah Churchill, runs the political affairs in her stead. The Queen takes a liking to Sarah’s cousin Abigail who joins as servant. While Sarah is occupied with the French war politics, ambitious Abigail seizes opportunity to restore her aristocratic status by working her way to become Queen’s favorite.  

Role:
Robert Harley
Starring:
Directed By:
6. The Banker (2020)
8
3
The Banker
PG-13
8
3

During the 1960s, two African-Americans who are revolutionary businessmen hire a working-class white man to pretend to be the head of their business empire, due to the racist establishment. Meanwhile, the two actual owners pose as janitor and chauffer.

Role:
Matt Steiner
Starring:
Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Nia Long, Scott Johnson
Directed By:
George Nolfi
7. About a Boy (2002)
13
5
About a Boy
TV-14
13
5

Will Freeman, a carefree wealthy single man who wishes to evade any responsibility, creates a fictional son to attend single parents meetings, with a plan to date single mothers. Here, he meets 12-years-old Marcus, a boy with troubles of his own. Slowly they turn into friends, as Will guides Marcus through his issues while Marcus helps him grow into a mature adult.

Role:
Marcus Brewer
Starring:
Hugh Grant, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz, Sharon Small, Madison Cook, Jordan Cook
Directed By:
Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
8. X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
20
8
X-Men: Apocalypse
PG-13
20
8

En Sabah Nur, the first mutant worshipped as a god in ancient Egypt, wakes up thousands of years later and is extremely dissatisfied with the modern world. He recruits four powerful mutants, Storm, Psylocke, Angel and Magneto, to bring about Apocalypse to the world, which Professor Xavier and Mystique must prevent with the help of young recruits.

Role:
Hank McCoy / Beast
Directed By:
Bryan Singer
9. Warm Bodies (2013)
14
7
Warm Bodies
PG-13
14
7

Based on Isaac Marion's novel of the same name, Warm Bodies is a funny paranormal comedy about a zombie who constantly craves human flesh and a young woman he falls in love with. Would their romance triumph in the wake of a zombie apocalypse threatening the world? 

Role:
R
Directed By:
Jonathan Levine
11. Wah-Wah (2005)
6
3
Wah-Wah
R
6
3
Role:
Ralph Compton - 14 years
Starring:
Gabriel Byrne, Miranda Richardson, Emily Watson, Julie Walters
Directed By:
Richard E. Grant
12. Kidulthood (2006)
7
3
Kidulthood
R
7
3
Starring:
Noel Clarke, Aml Ameen, Red Madrell, Adam Deacon
Directed By:
Menhaj Huda
13. The Weather Man (2005)
8
4
The Weather Man
R
8
4

Although doing well on the professional front, Chicago’s weatherman, Dave Spritz, is not happy about his personal life…….he couldn’t make his celebrated author father proud, he has separated from his wife and his kids present their own problems. Possibility of a high-profile job on New York television raises new question, whether to better his career prospects or stay back to mend his relationships? 

Role:
Mike
Starring:
Nicolas Cage, Michael Caine, Hope Davis, Gemmenne de la Peña
Directed By:
Gore Verbinski
14. Rebel in the Rye (2017)
6
3
Rebel in the Rye
PG-13
6
3
Role:
Jerry Salinger
Starring:
Zoey Deutch, Victor Garber, Sarah Paulson, Kevin Spacey, Lucy Boynton
Directed By:
Danny Strong
15. Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)
9
5
Jack the Giant Slayer
PG-13
9
5

Based on old English fairy tales, the live-action adaptation tells the story of a young farm boy, Jack, who gains some magic beans which open a doorway into the forbidden sky realm of giants. Jack must find a way to stop the giants from reclaiming Earth and also rescue Princess Isabelle from them.

Role:
Jack
Starring:
Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane, Ben Daniels, Eleanor Tomlinson, Eddie Marsan
Directed By:
Bryan Singer
16. Sand Castle (2017)
6
3
Sand Castle
TV-MA
6
3

An American soldier discovers the true horrors of war when he is enlisted in the army during the invasion of Iraq. He joins in with the other members of the squad to protect a small Iraqi village.

 

Role:
Pvt. Matt Ocre
Starring:
Henry Cavill, Logan Marshall-Green, Tommy Flanagan, Glen Powell
Directed By:
Fernando Coimbra
17. Newness (2017)
6
3
Newness
6
3

Newness is a romantic drama film which tells the story of two millennials, a pharmacist named Martin, and a physical therapy assistant named Gabi, who spend their weekends ‘swiping’ on a dating app. They eventually meet and develop a connection. Over some time, they fall in love and rush into a relationship. However, over some time, the relationship gets boring.

Role:
Martin Hallock
Starring:
Matthew Gray Gubler, Danny Huston, Courtney Eaton, Laia Costa
Directed By:
Drake Doremus
18. Dark Places (2015)
6
4
Dark Places
R
6
4

Libby Day was only eight years of age, when her mother and sisters were murdered brutally in their farmhouse in Kansas. Years later, she investigates the possibility that her brother whom she thought was guilty, may be innocent of the crime. 

Role:
Lyle Wirth
Starring:
Drea de Matteo, Corey Stoll, Charlize Theron, Sterling Jerins, Christina Hendricks
Directed By:
Gilles Paquet-Brenner
19. Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021)
6
4
Those Who Wish Me Dead
R
6
4

Connor is a young teen boy who witnesses two assassins committing a murder, after which he finds himself pursued by them. He soon meets a young woman named Hannah, who takes it upon herself to protect him from the assassins who are in pursuit.

Role:
Patrick
Starring:
Jon Bernthal, Angelina Jolie
20. Equals (2015)
6
4
Equals
PG-13
6
4

This science fiction film takes us to a dystopian future where a society exists known as the Collective. The society has put an end to crime and violence by eliminating all human emotion. However, due to a mysterious disease, two humans Nia and Silas, develop feelings for each other, which causes a lot of problems.  

Role:
Silas
Starring:
Kristen Stewart, Guy Pearce, Scott Lawrence, Vernetta Lopez, Kate Lyn Sheil
Directed By:
Drake Doremus
21. Kill Your Friends (2015)
5
3
Kill Your Friends
5
3

Steven is an A&R scout who is ambitious but addicted to drugs. He has been trying to find new talent for a long time, but without any luck. Eventually, he is forced to resort to extreme measures.

Role:
Steven Stelfox
Starring:
James Corden, Craig Roberts, Georgia King, Jim Piddock
Directed By:
Owen Harris
22. True History of the Kelly Gang (2020)
5
3
True History of the Kelly Gang
R
5
3
Starring:
Charlie Hunnam, Essie Davis, Travis Fimmel, Russell Crowe, Dacre Montgomery, George MacKay
Directed By:
Justin Kurzel
23. Clash of the Titans (2010)
11
8
Clash of the Titans
12
11
8

A remake of the 1981 movie of the same name, Clash of the Titans is an action-fantasy based on Greek mythology. It sees Zeus’ son Perseus and his companions go on a journey to save humans and the Gods. In order to do so, they must survive mythical beings like Medusa, the Kraken, and Hades.  

Starring:
Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Kaya Scodelario, Sam Worthington, Mads Mikkelsen, Elizabeth McGovern, Agyness Deyn
Directed By:
24. Young Ones (2014)
5
3
Young Ones
R
5
3

This science fiction drama film takes us to a dystopian future where water is very scarce. The film revolves around a farmer who defends his land, and although everyone else has left, he believes that there is hope and the land can be rejuvenated once again. However, things get ugly when his daughter’s boyfriend schemes to steal the land for himself.  

Role:
Flem Lever
Starring:
Elle Fanning, Michael Shannon, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Robert Hobbs
Directed By:
Jake Paltrow
25. Dark Phoenix (2019)
10
7
Dark Phoenix
PG-13
10
7

This action science fiction superhero film, which is based on the Marvel Comics series X-Men revolves around Jean Gray, whose powers grow incredibly, turning her corrupt. Soon, the X-Men are forced to face her at full power.

Starring:
Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, Sophie Turner, Evan Peters
Directed By:
Simon Kinberg
26. Collide (2016)
5
4
Collide
PG-13
5
4

Casey Stein agrees to hijack a shipment of cocaine for his old boss, as he is in need of money to pay for his girlfriend’s transplant. He is unaware that the shipment belongs to the most powerful drug kingpin in Germany. When he finds out about the hijack, he sends his men after Stein.

Role:
Casey Stein
Starring:
Felicity Jones, Ben Kingsley, Anthony Hopkins, Marwan Kenzari
Directed By:
Eran Creevy
27. Coming Down the Mountain (2007)
7
3
Coming Down the Mountain
7
3
Role:
David Philips
Starring:
Neil Dudgeon, Julia Ford, Tommy Jessop, Emer Kenny
Directed By:
Julie Anne Robinson
28. Mr. White Goes to Westminster (1997)
7
3
Mr. White Goes to Westminster
7
3
Starring:
Andy Hamilton, Bill Paterson, John Bowler, Dervla Kirwan
Directed By:
Guy Jenkin
29. Rule Number Three (2011)
7
3
Rule Number Three
TV-PG
7
3
Role:
Matt
Starring:
Imogen Poots, Tim Bentinck
Directed By:
Tom Ludlam
30. The Current War (2017)
6
3
The Current War
6
3
Starring:
Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Katherine Waterston, Tom Holland, Tuppence Middleton
Directed By:
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
31. Intimate Relations (1996)
5
3
Intimate Relations
R
5
3
Starring:
Amanda Holden, Holly Aird, Julie Walters, Rupert Graves
Directed By:
Philip Goodhew

Animation Movies

Robot Chicken
18
5
Robot Chicken
TV-MA
18
5
Starring:
Elijah Wood, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Seth MacFarlane, Tom Hiddleston, Kel Mitchell, Daniel Radcliffe
Directed By:
Metegol (2013)
7
4
Metegol
PG
7
4

Jake is a shy but skilled football player, who is in love with Laura, a free-spirited girl. Their lives take a turn when Ace, one of the best football players in the world, decides to destroy their village to turn it into a sports stadium. Things get even worse when Laura gets kidnapped, but Jake soon meets some unlikely allies.

Role:
Ace (voice)
Starring:
Ariana Grande, Rupert Grint, Katie Holmes, Bella Thorne, John Leguizamo, Chazz Palminteri, Peter Serafinowicz
Directed By:
Juan José Campanella

Special Appearance/Cameo

Deadpool 2 (2018)
12
3
Deadpool 2
R
12
3

Blaming himself for his girlfriend's death, Deadpool makes a failed attempt at committing suicide and reluctantly joins the X-Men while recovering at the X-Mansion. His team rescues angry young mutant Russell Collins from an abusive orphanage, only to find out that Collins is being hunted by Cable, a cyborg soldier from the future, for murdering his family.

Role:
Beast (uncredited)
Starring:
Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, James McAvoy, Evan Peters
Directed By:
David Leitch

TV Shows

Brass Eye
15
2
Brass Eye
TV-MA
15
2
Role:
 School Boy (uncredited) 1 episode, 1997
Starring:
Simon Pegg, Doon Mackichan, Mark Heap, Barbara Durkin, Christopher Morris
Directed By:
Michael Cumming
Keen Eddie
10
2
Keen Eddie
10
2
Starring:
Sienna Rose Miller, Alexei Sayle, Jaime Murray, Sienna Miller, Colin Salmon, Julian Rhind-Tutt
Skins
47
10
Skins
TV-MA
47
10
Role:
Tony Stonem (19 episodes, 2007-2008)
Starring:
Kelly Brook, Dev Patel, Iddo Goldberg, Kathryn Prescott, Jacob Anderson, Dakota Blue Richards, Harry Enfield
Directed By:
The Great
29
6
The Great
29
6
Role:
Peter
Starring:
Gwilym Lee, Elle Fanning, Sacha Dhawan, Charity Wakefield, Phoebe Fox
Directed By:
Colin Bucksey, Bertie , Bert
Waking the Dead
10
3
Waking the Dead
10
3
Starring:
David Walliams, Carey Mulligan, Stephen Moyer, Ken Russell, Corin Redgrave, Henry Ian Cusick, Natalie J. Robb
Directed By:
Robert Knights, Suri Krishnamma, Robert Bierman, Richard Standeven, Ben Bolt
Silent Witness
12
3
Silent Witness
12
3
Starring:
Daisy Ridley, Idris Elba, Gigi Hadid, Tamzin Outhwaite, Archie Panjabi, Richard Todd, Sanjeev Bhaskar
Directed By:
Thaddeus O'Sullivan, David Richards, Richard Signy, Renny Rye, Nicholas Renton
Wallander
14
4
Wallander
TV-PG
14
4
Starring:
Rebecca Ferguson, Kenneth Branagh, Phyllis Logan, Anamaria Marinca, Tom Hiddleston, Richard McCabe, Jeany Spark
Directed By:
Benjamin Caron, Philip Martin
Murder in Mind
7
2
Murder in Mind
7
2
Starring:
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Adam Faith, Rob Brydon, Joanna Scanlan, James McAvoy, Archie Panjabi, Tim Healy
Directed By:
Nick Jones, Coky Giedroyc, David Innes Edwards, Frank W. Smith, Ferdinand Fairfax
Judge John Deed
8
2
Judge John Deed
8
2
Starring:
Daniel Sharman, Peter Capaldi, Simon Chandler, Martin Shaw, Jenny Seagrove, Barbara Thorn
Directed By:
Tristram Powell, G.F. Newman, Andy Hay, Deborah Paige, Jane Powell
Star
7
2
Star
7
2
Starring:
Matthew Leitch, Liam Darbon, Tony Graimes, Sasha Jackson
World of Pub
7
2
World of Pub
7
2
Starring:
Martin Freeman, David Walliams, Peter Serafinowicz, Kevin Eldon, Phil Cornwell
Directed By:
Michael Cumming
Magic Grandad
7
2
Magic Grandad
7
2
Starring:
Miriam Margolyes, Geoffrey Bayldon, Sam Kelly, Peter Armitage
Ruth Rendell Mysteries
6
3
Ruth Rendell Mysteries
6
3
Starring:
Olivia Williams, Owen Teale, William Simons, Meera Syal, Colin Firth, Idris Elba, Peter Capaldi
Directed By:
Mary McMurray, Sandy Johnson, Herbert Wise, Matthew Evans, Bruce MacDonald
The Bill
7
3
The Bill
7
3
Starring:
Colin Baker, Martin Kemp, Roger Daltrey, Jason Clarke, Emma Bunton, Paul Bettany, Russell Brand
Directed By:
Steve Shill, David Yates, Peter Lydon, Jonathan Dent, Stuart Burge
Casualty
5
4
Casualty
5
4
Starring:
Kate Winslet, Sue Perkins, Alfred Molina, Jenna Haze, Jason Connery, Charlie Heaton, Orlando Bloom
Directed By:
Michael Owen Morris, Paul Murphy, Declan O'Dwyer, Alan Wareing, Julie Edwards
Holby City
5
4
Holby City
TV-PG
5
4
Starring:
Aisling Bea, Kym Marsh, Madhur Jaffrey, Andrew Lincoln, Scott Adkins, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Charlotte Riley
Doctors
3
3
Doctors
3
3
Starring:
Eddie Redmayne, Ed Westwick, Emilia Clarke, Brian Blessed, Aneurin Barnard, Paul Nicholas, Christopher Timothy
Directed By: