California Schemin'
2026 · 6.0/10
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James McAvoy
Director & actor · born 21 April 1979 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK
James McAvoy (born April 21, 1979) is a Scottish actor. He made his acting debut as a teen in The Near Room (1995) and appeared mostly on television until 2003, when his feature film career began. His notable television work includes the thriller State of Play, science fiction miniseries Frank Herbert's Children of Dune and the channel 4s BAFTA award-winning series Shameless (British TV series).
He has performed in several West End productions and has received four nominations for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor, and has also done voice work for animated films including Gnomeo & Juliet, its sequel Sherlock Gnomes, and Arthur Christmas.
Where to start: Atonement (2007).
As director 1
As actor 65
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NewFear the Reaper
Fear the Reaper
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Faith
2026
NewCalifornia Schemin'
2026 · 6.0/10
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Pose
2026 · 5.7/10
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Lions Uncut: Australia 2025
2025
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The Space Between Attack and Decay
2025
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Speak No Evil
2024 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
The Book of Clarence
2024 · 5.8/10
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Svensken bakom Hollywoodkroppen
2023 · 10.0/10
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The Bubble
2022 · 4.6/10
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The Sands Between
2021 · 6.6/10
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My Son
2021 · 6.1/10
Popcorn Flick
Together
2021 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestThe Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson
The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson
2020 · 10.0/10
NewThe Magical World of Julia Donaldson
The Magical World of Julia Donaldson
2020 · 6.0/10
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One World: Together at Home
2020 · 7.1/10
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National Theatre Live: Cyrano de Bergerac
2020 · 7.5/10
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The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends
2019 · 7.1/10
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It Chapter Two
2019 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
Dark Phoenix
2019 · 6.0/10
Popcorn Flick
Glass
2019 · 6.7/10
Popcorn Flick
Once Upon a Deadpool
2018 · 7.1/10
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Deadpool 2
2018 · 7.5/10
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Sherlock Gnomes
2018 · 5.7/10
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Submergence
2018 · 5.5/10
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Atomic Blonde
2017 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
The Making of 'Split'
2017 · 6.4/10
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Split
2017 · 7.3/10
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X-Men: Apocalypse
2016 · 6.5/10
Popcorn Flick
Victor Frankenstein
2015 · 6.0/10
Popcorn Flick
Double Take: Xavier & Magneto
2014
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The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her
2014 · 6.7/10
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The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him
2014 · 6.7/10
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X-Men: Days of Future Past
2014 · 7.5/10
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The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
2014 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
Muppets Most Wanted
2014 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
Filth
2013 · 6.8/10
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Trance
2013 · 6.6/10
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Welcome to the Punch
2013 · 5.9/10
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X-Men: First Class 35mm Special
2012 · 6.8/10
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Arthur Christmas
2011 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class
2011 · 8.0/10
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X-Men: First Class
2011 · 7.3/10
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The Conspirator
2011 · 6.6/10
Popcorn Flick
Gnomeo & Juliet
2011 · 5.9/10
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The Last Station
2009 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
Wanted
2008 · 6.5/10
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Becoming Jane
2007 · 7.3/10
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Atonement
2007 · 7.6/10
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Starter for 10
2006 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
Penelope
2006 · 6.7/10
Popcorn Flick
The Last King of Scotland
2006 · 7.4/10
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
2005 · 7.1/10
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ShakespeaRe-Told: Macbeth
2005 · 7.7/10
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Strings
2004 · 6.6/10
Popcorn Flick
Inside I'm Dancing
2004 · 7.4/10
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Wimbledon
2004 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
Bright Young Things
2003 · 6.3/10
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Bollywood Queen
2002 · 4.8/10
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The Sandman
TV · 2022 · 7.8/10
Worth the Hype
The Bridge: Race to a Fortune
TV · 2020 · 4.0/10
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His Dark Materials
TV · 2019 · 7.8/10
Worth the Hype
Watership Down
TV · 2018 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Shameless
TV · 2004 · 7.5/10
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State of Play
TV · 2003 · 7.5/10
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Early Doors
TV · 2003 · 7.8/10
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Frank Herbert's Children of Dune
TV · 2003 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Foyle's War
TV · 2002 · 7.9/10
Absolute Cinema
White Teeth
TV · 2002 · 7.0/10
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Band of Brothers
TV · 2001 · 8.6/10
Absolute Cinema
Lorna Doone
TV · 2000 · 7.7/10
NewFrequently asked questions
What is the best James McAvoy movie?
By viewer score, Atonement (2007) at 7.6/10.
What are James McAvoy’s most popular movies?
Deadpool 2, Split, X-Men: Days of Future Past.
How many movies has James McAvoy made?
66 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 65 as actor.