Gary Stretch
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Gary Stretch (born in St. Helens, Lancashire) is a British boxer, male model, and actor. In 2004 Stretch was cast as psychotic gangster "Sonny" in Shane Meadows' gritty cult thriller Dead Man's Shoes (2004), for which Stretch received a BIFA nomination alongside fellow British actor Paddy Considine. He went on to appear in the Oliver Stone film Alexander (2004). Stretch also starred in the UK film Freebird in 2008, directed by Jon Ivay. Appearing alongside Phil Daniels and Geoff Bell, the film followed three bikers across a drug fuelled ride in the Welsh countryside. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gary Stretch, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Gary Stretch Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gary Stretch reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Gary Stretch's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 15% of Gary Stretch'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 Becoming Alexander, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gary Stretch Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gary Stretch's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gary Stretch has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Devil's Play | Victor | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | My Father, Die | Ivan | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Jurassic Attack | Captain John Steakley | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Pugilist's Son | Terry Hope | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Yellow | Jimmy Carpenito Snr | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Savages | Bad Ass Biker | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Girl from the Naked Eye | Frank | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Mega Shark vs. Crocosaurus | Nigel Putnam | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Baseline | Rob | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Heavy | Mitchell 'Boots' Mason | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Deadwater | Colin Willets | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Freebird | Fred | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Tied in Knots | Jay | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Afghan Knights | Nash | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | World Trade Center | John's Paramedic | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Becoming Alexander | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The King Maker | Fernando De Gamma | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Alexander | Cleitus | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Dead Man's Shoes | Sonny | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | A Good Night to Die | Ronnie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Dead Dogs Lie | Duck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Business for Pleasure | Rolf | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Infidelity | Shane Casey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Dead Connection | Richard Welton | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Blurred | - | Flop | Similar → |
Gary Stretch - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gary Stretch?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gary Stretch is "Becoming Alexander" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Gary Stretch acted in?
Gary Stretch has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gary Stretch?
Other notable films include "Infidelity", "Dead Dogs Lie", and "Dead Man's Shoes".