What is David Butler's latest movie?

David Butler's most recent film is "Dust" (2020).

Is David Butler a good actor?

David Butler has an average audience rating of 5.3/10 across 10 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Breathe, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Cop Land.

David Butler

Q: What is the best movie of David Butler?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring David Butler is "Breathe" with a rating of 7.4/10.

Q: How many movies has David Butler acted in?

David Butler has been featured in at least 10 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 09, 2026

10Total Films

7.4 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 1, 1960

Birth Place: South Africa

About David Butler

David Butler was born on 1 March 1960 in South Africa. He was an actor, known for Serenity (2019), Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) and Friend Request (2016). He died on 27 May 2021 in South Africa.

David Butler Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Butler reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of David Butler's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of David Butler's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Breathe, which stands out as a key performance.

Best David Butler Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Butler's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4

★7.4

Breathe: Based on the true story of Robin, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio

Breathe

2017•Drama

★6.9

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) movie poster

★6.9

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom: A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the fi

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

2013•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Cop Land: Freddy Heflin is the sheriff of a place everyone calls “Cop Land” — a small and seemingly peaceful town populated by the

Cop Land

1997•Crime

★6.1

★6.1

Circles in a Forest: Saul Barnard grew up in a family of woodcutters. The woodcutters are scared of the elephants in the forest, but there's

Circles in a Forest

1989•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

Winnie Mandela: A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarcerati

Winnie Mandela

2011•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie David Butler has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2020	Dust	David	Flop	Similar →
2019	Serenity	Jack	Average	Similar →
2017	Breathe	Estate Manager	Hit	Similar →
2014	Young Ones	Sam Lever	Average	Similar →
2013	Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom	Colonel Badenhorst	Hit	Similar →
2011	Winnie Mandela	Judge Donovan	Average	Similar →
2010	Mrs Mandela	Riot Commanding Officer	Flop	Similar →
1997	Cop Land	Thin Cop	Hit	Similar →
1995	National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins	Sara's Husband	Flop	Similar →
1989	Circles in a Forest	Older James	Average	Similar →

David Butler - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Butler?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Butler is "Breathe" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has David Butler acted in?

David Butler has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Butler?

Other notable films include "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom", "Cop Land", and "Circles in a Forest".