John Cantwell

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

9Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 15, 1967

Birth Place: Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Cantwell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of John Cantwell's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Cantwell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Legally Blonde, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Cantwell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Cantwell's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8

★6.8

Legally Blonde: Fashionable sorority queen Elle Woods has it all, but, she wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But

Legally Blonde

2001•Comedy

★6.4

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) movie poster

★6.4

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist: Nick cannot stop obsessing over his ex-girlfriend, Tris, until Tris' friend Norah suddenly shows interest in him at a cl

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

2008•Romance

★6.0

★6.0

Dog Gone Love: A romantic comedy about a man, a woman, and their dogs. Steven Merritt, a research obsessed writer is mistaken for being

Dog Gone Love

2004•Comedy

★5.5

★5.5

Wigstock: The Movie: The three-decade-old annual Manhattan gathering of drag queens and their fans is portrayed in this colorful documentary.

Wigstock: The Movie

1995•Documentary

★5.0

An American Masquerade (2024) movie poster

★5.0

An American Masquerade: Two failed actors and a porn star. A car full of contraband. One hell of a road trip.

An American Masquerade

2024•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Cantwell.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	An American Masquerade	Valentina Catalina	Flop	Similar →
2015	Club King	-	Flop	Similar →
2008	Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist	Nellie Olesons	Average	Similar →
2006	Dishdogz	Sam Hooper	Flop	Similar →
2004	Dog Gone Love	Tristan	Average	Similar →
2001	Legally Blonde	Maurice	Hit	Similar →
1997	Boot Camp	Master	Flop	Similar →
1997	The Nellie Olesons	-	Flop	Similar →
1995	Wigstock: The Movie	Self	Average	Similar →

John Cantwell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Cantwell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Cantwell is "Legally Blonde" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has John Cantwell acted in?

John Cantwell has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Cantwell?

Other notable films include "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist", "Dog Gone Love", and "Wigstock: The Movie".