Matt Johnson
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Matt Johnson is a Canadian filmmaker, director, writer, producer, editor, and actor. His work includes his feature film directorial debut, The Dirties (2013), which premiered at Slamdance; his second feature film, Operation Avalanche (2016), which premiered at Sundance; and his third feature film, BlackBerry (2023), which premiered at the Berlinale before winning several Canadian Screen Awards in 2024. He is also co-creator of the cult comedy series Nirvanna the Band the Show (2017). As an actor, he has appeared Kazik Radwanska's film Anne at 1,300 Feet (2019) and Matt and Mara (2024).
Matt Johnson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Matt Johnson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Matt Johnson's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Matt Johnson'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 Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Matt Johnson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Matt Johnson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Matt Johnson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie | Matt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Matt and Mara | Matt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Heirloom | Belligerent Vet | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | BlackBerry | Doug | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Anne at 13,000 Ft. | Matt | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Chatterboxing | Brody (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Spice It Up | Passport Photographer | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Operation Avalanche | Matt Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | How Heavy This Hammer | Hardware Store Employee | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Diamond Tongues | John Matheson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | My Mother's Pearls | Older Steve Hamelin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Dirties | Matt | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Fantastic Corpse | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Matt Johnson Live at Comic-Con | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Nirvana the Band the Show the Adventures | Matt | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Shubadak | Blanks | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Nirvana the Band the Show: Live @ the Rivoli | - | Flop | Similar → |
Matt Johnson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Matt Johnson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Matt Johnson is "Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Matt Johnson acted in?
Matt Johnson has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Matt Johnson?
Other notable films include "BlackBerry", "The Heirloom", and "Matt and Mara".