What is Tony Wilson's latest movie?

Tony Wilson's most recent film is "Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché" (2021).

Is Tony Wilson a good actor?

Tony Wilson has an average audience rating of 4.4/10 across 27 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Occupy!, The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World, Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays.

Tony Wilson

Q: What is the best movie of Tony Wilson?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Tony Wilson is "Occupy!" with a rating of 10.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Tony Wilson acted in?

Tony Wilson has been featured in at least 27 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 14, 2026

27Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 20, 1950

Birth Place: Pendleton, Lancashire, UK

About Tony Wilson

Anthony Howard "Tony" Wilson was an English record label owner, radio and television presenter, nightclub manager, impresario and journalist for Granada Television and the BBC. As the head of Factory Records and one of the owners of the infamous Hacienda nightclub, Wilson was the man behind some of Manchester's most successful bands and was known as Mr Manchester. His day job as a broadcaster saw him present programmes such as regional news show Granada Reports, music showcase So It Goes, World in Action, After Dark, Remote Control, Granada Upfront and the Politics Show to name but a few. His role in the music industry formed the basis of Michael Winterbottom's acclaimed film 24 Hour Party People.

Tony Wilson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tony Wilson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Tony Wilson'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 Occupy!, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Tony Wilson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tony Wilson's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Occupy!: Bill Nighy, Pete Postlewaite and (briefly) Julie Walters, then all of the Everyman Theatre Company, feature in this pote

Occupy!

1976•Documentary

★8.7

The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World (2015) movie poster

★8.7

The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World: Documentary that outlines the 1990s and the decade the changed the world.

The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World

2015•Documentary

★7.7

Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays (2007) movie poster

★7.7

Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays: Documentary celebrating the triumph, tragedy and human comedy that was Manchester record company, Factory. Started by th

Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays

2007•Music

★7.6

★7.6

Joy Division: A chronological account of the influential late 1970s English rock band.

Joy Division

2009•Documentary

★7.5

The Summer of Rave, 1989 (2006) movie poster

★7.5

The Summer of Rave, 1989: In the final days of the yuppie decade, the summer of ’89 saw a new type of youth rebellion rip through the cultural lan

The Summer of Rave, 1989

2006•Music

Full Filmography

Every movie Tony Wilson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2021	Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché	Self (Archive Footage)	Hit	Similar →
2018	New Order: Decades	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2015	The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2011	Funny Up North	Himself	Average	Similar →
2010	Ian Dury: Rare And Unseen	Himself	Hit	Similar →
2009	Joy Division	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2009	Shadow Play: The Making of Anton Corbijn	Self	Hit	Similar →
2008	The Smiths: The Queen Is Dead - A Classic Album Under Review	-	Flop	Similar →
2007	Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
2006	The Smiths: Under Review	-	Flop	Similar →
2006	Shadowplayers: Factory Records and Manchester Post-Punk 1978-81	Self	Flop	Similar →
2006	Manchester Passion	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2006	The Summer of Rave, 1989	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	A Cock and Bull Story	Tony Wilson	Average	Similar →
2005	The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith	Himself	Average	Similar →
2005	Catch: The Hold Not Taken	Narrator (voice)	Flop	Similar →
2002	That Tony Wilson	Self	Flop	Similar →
2002	24 Hour Party People	Studio Director	Hit	Similar →
2000	The Alcohol Years	Himself	Hit	Similar →
1993	New Order Story	Self	Hit	Similar →
1993	The Frontline	Himself, Reporter at Siege	Average	Similar →
1990	Madchester: The Sound of the North	Self	Flop	Similar →
1986	New Order: Pumped Full of Drugs	Himself	Flop	Similar →
1986	The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978	Self	Flop	Similar →
1984	Factory: Play at Home	Self	Flop	Similar →
1976	Occupy!	Self - Granada Reports (archive footage)(uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1973	Music Maker: Rory Gallagher	Interviewer	Flop	Similar →

Tony Wilson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tony Wilson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tony Wilson is "Occupy!" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Tony Wilson acted in?

Tony Wilson has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tony Wilson?

Other notable films include "The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World", "Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays", and "Joy Division".