Sam Worthington
ActingAbout Sam Worthington
Samuel Henry John Worthington (born 2 August 1976) is an Australian actor. He is known for playing Jake Sully in the Avatar franchise (2009–present), Marcus Wright in Terminator Salvation (2009), and Perseus in Clash of the Titans (2010) and its sequel Wrath of the Titans (2012). He has taken other dramatic roles, appearing in The Debt (2010), Everest (2015), Hacksaw Ridge (2016), The Shack (2017), Manhunt (2017), and Fractured (2019). He has received Australia's highest film award three times for his leading roles in Bootmen (2000), Somersault (2004), and Avatar (2009). On television, Worthington appeared in Australia as Howard in Love My Way and Phillip Schuler in the television drama mini-series Deadline Gallipoli, for which he was also an executive producer. He voiced the protagonist, Captain Alex Mason, in the video game Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) and its sequels Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012) and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (2018). Description above from the Wikipedia article Sam Worthington, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sam Worthington reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Sam Worthington's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sam Worthington remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Battle of Long Tan, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Sam Worthington Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sam Worthington's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sam Worthington.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 | Trent Gephart | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Jake | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Relay | Dawson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Killer | Finn | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 | Trent Gephart | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Exorcism | Joe | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Breathe | Lucas | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Lift | Dennis Huxley | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Simulant | Kessler | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Inside Pandora's Box | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Transfusion | Ryan Logan | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Avatar: The Way of Water | Jake Sully | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | 9 Bullets | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Last Son | Isaac LeMay | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Lansky | David Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Fractured | Ray Monroe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Titan | Lt. Rick Janssen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Hunter's Prayer | Stephen Lucas | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Shack | Mack Phillips | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Soul of War: Making 'Hacksaw Ridge' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Hacksaw Ridge | Captain Glover | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Everest | Guy Cotter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Kidnapping Mr. Heineken | Willem Holleeder | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Keeping Room | Moses | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Cake | Roy Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Paper Planes | Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Sabotage | James "Monster" Murray | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Drift | JB | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Wrath of the Titans | Perseus | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Man on a Ledge | Nick Cassidy | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Texas Killing Fields | Mike Souder | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Capturing Avatar | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Last Night | Michael Reed | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Debt | Young David Peretz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Love and Distrust | Miles (segment "Blue Poles") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Clash of the Titans | Perseus | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Avatar | Jake Sully | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Terminator Salvation | Marcus Wright | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rogue | Neil | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Macbeth | MacBeth | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Battle of Long Tan | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Fink! | Able | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Great Raid | PFC Lucas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Somersault | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Thunderstruck | Ronnie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Gettin' Square | Barry 'Wattsy' Wirth | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Dirty Deeds | Darcy | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Hart's War | as Cpl. B.J. 'Depot' Guidry | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Bootmen | Mitchell | Average | Similar → |
Sam Worthington - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sam Worthington?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sam Worthington is "Battle of Long Tan" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Sam Worthington acted in?
Sam Worthington has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sam Worthington?
Other notable films include "The Soul of War: Making 'Hacksaw Ridge'", "Hacksaw Ridge", and "Avatar".