James D'Arcy
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James D'Arcy (born Simon Richard D'Arcy; 24 August 1975) is an English actor and film director. He is known for his portrayals of Howard Stark's butler, Edwin Jarvis, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Agent Carter and the 2019 film Avengers: Endgame, and murder suspect Lee Ashworth in the second season of the ITV series Broadchurch. D'Arcy also co-starred in Christopher Nolan's war movies Dunkirk (2017) and Oppenheimer (2023). He wrote and directed Made in Italy (2020). Description above from the Wikipedia article James D'Arcy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
James D'Arcy Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of James D'Arcy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of James D'Arcy's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of James D'Arcy'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 Instruments of Darkness, which stands out as a key performance.
Best James D'Arcy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James D'Arcy's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie James D'Arcy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Day Diana Died | narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Captain Tom: Where Did the Money Go? | Self - Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | North of Normal | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Oppenheimer | Patrick Blackett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Warning | The Voice of God | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Six Minutes to Midnight | Captain Drey | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | LX 2048 | Adam Bird | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Life Like | Julian | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame | Jarvis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Snowman | Filip Becker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Diana: 7 Days That Shook the Windsors | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dunkirk | Colonel Winnant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Guernica | Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sky Safari: Australia | James D'Arcy (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Instruments of Darkness | Banquo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Survivor | Paul Anderson | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Jupiter Ascending | Maximilian Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Let's Be Cops | Mossi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | After the Dark | Eric Zimit | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Dinofish | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Making of a Lady | Captain Alec Osborn | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Hitchcock | Anthony Perkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | In Their Skin | Bobby | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Cloud Atlas | Young Rufus Sixsmith / Old Rufus Sixsmith / Nurse James / Archivist | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Domino Effect | Mark | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Overnight | Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | W.E. | Edward | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Screwed | Sam | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Age of Heroes | Lt. Cdr. Ian Fleming | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Flight of the Swan | Alexis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Virtuality | Dr. Roger Fallon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Into the Storm | Jock Colville | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Eastmans | Dr. Peter Eastman | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Flashbacks of a Fool | Jack Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rise: Blood Hunter | Bishop | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Mansfield Park | Tom Bertram | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | An American Haunting | Richard Powell | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Exorcist: The Beginning | Father Francis | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World | 1st Lt. Thomas Pullings | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dot the I | Barnaby F. Caspian | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sherlock: Case of Evil | Sherlock Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sir Gawain and the Green Knight | Sir Gawain (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Come Together | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Revelation | Jake Martel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby | Nicholas Nickleby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Guest House Paradiso | Young Groom | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Bass Player | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Trench | Pte. Colin Daventry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Canterville Ghost | Lord Cheshire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Wilde | First Friend | Hit | Similar → |
James D'Arcy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James D'Arcy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James D'Arcy is "Instruments of Darkness" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has James D'Arcy acted in?
James D'Arcy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James D'Arcy?
Other notable films include "Avengers: Endgame", "Oppenheimer", and "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby".