KJ Apa

Acting

14Total Films

8.1 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 17, 1997

Birth Place: Auckland, New Zealand

About KJ Apa

Keneti James Fitzgerald Apa (born 17 June 1997) is a New Zealand actor, singer, and musician. He began acting playing Kane Jenkins in the New Zealand primetime soap opera Shortland Street from 2013 to 2015. Apa is best known for portraying Archie Andrews on The CW television series Riverdale (2017-2023), for which he won a Saturn Award for Best Breakthrough Performance.

Best KJ Apa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from KJ Apa's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1

★8.1

The Hate U Give — Raised in a poverty-stricken slum, a 16-year-old girl named Starr now attends a suburban prep school. After she witnesse

The Hate U Give

2018•Crime

★7.6

★7.6

A Dog's Purpose — A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.

A Dog's Purpose

2017•Adventure

★7.6

★7.6

I Still Believe — The true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss that looks to prove there is al

I Still Believe

2020•Music

★6.7

★6.7

One Fast Move — A dishonorably discharged soldier seeks out his estranged father to help him pursue his dream of becoming a professional

One Fast Move

2024•Action

★6.6

The Map That Leads to You (2025) movie poster

★6.6

The Map That Leads to You — Heather is a young woman traveling Europe with friends before starting her perfectly planned life. A chance meeting with

The Map That Leads to You

2025•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of KJ Apa.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2026	Jimmy	Jimmy Stewart	Flop	Similar →
2025	A Very Jonas Christmas Movie	Gene	Average	Similar →
2025	The Map That Leads to You	Jack	Hit	Similar →
2024	One Fast Move	Wes Neal	Hit	Similar →
2020	Songbird	Nico	Average	Similar →
2020	Dead Reckoning	Niko	Average	Similar →
2020	I Still Believe	Jeremy Camp	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	The Last Summer	Griffin	Average	Similar →
2018	The Hate U Give	Chris Bryant	Super Hit	Similar →
2017	A Dog's Purpose	Teen Ethan	Super Hit	Similar →
N/A	Let's Have Kids!	Rob	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Falling	Jack	Flop	Similar →
N/A	West Pointer	-	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Untitled Sublime Biopic	Bradley Nowell	Flop	Similar →

KJ Apa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of KJ Apa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring KJ Apa is "The Hate U Give" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has KJ Apa acted in?

KJ Apa has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by KJ Apa?

Other notable films include "A Dog's Purpose", "I Still Believe", and "One Fast Move".