Peter Hayden

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

17Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Peter Hayden reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Peter Hayden'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Peter Hayden remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Light Between Oceans, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Peter Hayden Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Hayden's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

The Light Between Oceans (2016) movie poster

★7.1

The Light Between Oceans: A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift rowbo

The Light Between Oceans

2016•Drama

★6.8

Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale (1986) movie poster

★6.8

Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale: Featuring the characters from Murray Ball's "Footrot Flats" (New Zealands most beloved local cartoon strip), questions t

Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale

1986•Comedy

★6.5

Beyond Reasonable Doubt (1980) movie poster

★6.5

Beyond Reasonable Doubt: A docu-drama covering one of the most famous cases in New Zealand history, the murder of Harvey and Jeanette Crewe in 19

Beyond Reasonable Doubt

1980•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Arriving Tuesday: Monica arrives back from her big overseas experience to find her boyfriend Nick unchanged. Although Nick styles himself

Arriving Tuesday

1986•Comedy

★5.4

★5.4

Shaker Run: With the accidental discovery of a lethal bio-agent at her research facility, Dr. Christine Ruben decides to double cros

Shaker Run

1985•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Peter Hayden.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	Now That I'm Thinking	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2021	Echoes of the Ice Age	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2021	A Forest's Dream	Rock	Flop	Similar →
2019	Milk	Jack	Flop	Similar →
2019	Liliu	-	Flop	Similar →
2016	The Light Between Oceans	Dr. Sumpton	Hit	Similar →
2009	Reef of Riches	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2009	Equator - Reef of Riches	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2003	The Curse of the Elephant Man	Dr. Frederick Treves	Flop	Similar →
1999	The Pursuit of Happiness	Self	Flop	Similar →
1992	Dream-Makers	Creative Guru	Flop	Similar →
1986	Arriving Tuesday	Nick	Hit	Similar →
1986	Undercover Gang	Clippy Hedges	Flop	Similar →
1986	Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale	Irish Murphy (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1985	Shaker Run	Michael Connoly	Flop	Similar →
1981	Pictures	Algy	Flop	Similar →
1980	Beyond Reasonable Doubt	Graham Hewson	Hit	Similar →

Peter Hayden - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Hayden?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Hayden is "The Light Between Oceans" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Peter Hayden acted in?

Peter Hayden has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Hayden?

Other notable films include "Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale", "Beyond Reasonable Doubt", and "Arriving Tuesday".