What is Patrick McDonnell's latest movie?

Patrick McDonnell's most recent film is "Everything Looks Better in the Sunshine" (2019).

Is Patrick McDonnell a good actor?

Patrick McDonnell has an average audience rating of 3.0/10 across 6 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Handsome Devil, Separation Anxiety, My Life for Ireland.

Patrick McDonnell

Q: What is the best movie of Patrick McDonnell?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Patrick McDonnell is "Handsome Devil" with a rating of 7.0/10.

Acting

Updated: May 09, 2026

6Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Birth Place: Dromiskin, County Louth, Ireland

About Patrick McDonnell

Patrick McDonnell is an Irish actor and comedian. He has starred in the RTÉ hidden camera comedy show Naked Camera and the sketch show Stew. However he is probably best remembered at home and abroad for his role as Eoin McLove in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted.

Patrick McDonnell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Patrick McDonnell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Patrick McDonnell'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 Handsome Devil, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Patrick McDonnell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Patrick McDonnell's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Handsome Devil: A music-mad 16-year-old outcast at a rugby-mad boarding school forms an unlikely friendship with his dashing new roommat

Handsome Devil

2017•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Separation Anxiety: On a warm summer's day in the not too distant future, Ireland's first divorce case is unravelling on national television

Separation Anxiety

1997•Comedy

★4.0

★4.0

My Life for Ireland: Ireland, Easter, 1916. In Dublin, Irish rebel Patrick Pearse leads a revolt to free Ireland from the grips of the Britis

My Life for Ireland

2016•War

★0.0

★0.0

Burning Material: A stand up comedian goes on a road trip in a last move to save his career.

Burning Material

2016•Comedy

★0.0

Everything Looks Better in the Sunshine (2019) movie poster

★0.0

Everything Looks Better in the Sunshine: Patsy, the traffic warden, after getting clipped by a pushbike while crossing the road, must ‘follow his nose’ to find t

Everything Looks Better in the Sunshine

2019•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Patrick McDonnell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2019	Everything Looks Better in the Sunshine	Patsy	Flop	Similar →
2017	Handsome Devil	Fr. Flakey	Hit	Similar →
2016	Burning Material	Pat	Flop	Similar →
2016	My Life for Ireland	Francis	Flop	Similar →
2006	Mebollix	-	Flop	Similar →
1997	Separation Anxiety	Scan the Comedian	Hit	Similar →

Patrick McDonnell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Patrick McDonnell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Patrick McDonnell is "Handsome Devil" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Patrick McDonnell acted in?

Patrick McDonnell has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Patrick McDonnell?

Other notable films include "Separation Anxiety", "My Life for Ireland", and "Burning Material".