Oliver Johnstone

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

11Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Oliver Johnstone reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Oliver Johnstone's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 45% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Oliver Johnstone remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in National Theatre Live: Retrograde, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

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

★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

★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

★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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Oliver Johnstone.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
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".