Oliver Johnstone - Actor Profile

Oliver Johnstone

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
11Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

Oliver Johnstone Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Oliver Johnstone reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 45% of Oliver Johnstone'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 National Theatre Live: Retrograde, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Oliver Johnstone Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Oliver Johnstone's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
National Theatre Live: Retrograde (2025) movie poster
★10.0

National Theatre Live: Retrograde: Hollywood's so-called Golden Age. Ten years before becoming the first Black man to win an Oscar, a young Sidney Poitier

National Theatre Live: Retrograde

2025•Drama
★8.5
National Theatre Live: All My Sons (2019) movie poster
★8.5

National Theatre Live: All My Sons: America, 1947. Despite hard choices and even harder knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They have built a h

National Theatre Live: All My Sons

2019•Drama
★8.0
RSC Live: King Lear (2016) movie poster
★8.0

RSC Live: King Lear: King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children

RSC Live: King Lear

2016•Drama
★7.3
Skyfall (2012) movie poster
★7.3

Skyfall: When Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked.

Skyfall

2012•Action
★7.0
The Courier (2020) movie poster
★7.0

The Courier: Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

The Courier

2020•Thriller

Full Filmography

Every movie Oliver Johnstone has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 National Theatre Live: Retrograde Bobby Super Hit Similar →
2023 RSC Live: Henry VI, Part 1 Suffolk Flop Similar →
2021 Open Frank Flop Similar →
2020 The Courier Lovett Hit Similar →
2019 National Theatre Live: All My Sons George Deever Super Hit Similar →
2018 On Chesil Beach Ted Average Similar →
2016 RSC Live: Cymbeline Iachimo Flop Similar →
2016 RSC Live: King Lear Edgar Super Hit Similar →
2014 The Inbetweeners 2 Kristian Average Similar →
2014 Crocodile Liam Flop Similar →
2012 Skyfall Q's Assistant Hit Similar →

Oliver Johnstone - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Oliver Johnstone?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Oliver Johnstone is "National Theatre Live: Retrograde" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Oliver Johnstone acted in?

Oliver Johnstone has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Oliver Johnstone?

Other notable films include "National Theatre Live: All My Sons", "RSC Live: King Lear", and "Skyfall".

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