Rupert Everett
ActingAbout Rupert Everett
Rupert James Hector Everett (born May 29, 1959) is an English actor, director and producer. Everett first came to public attention in 1981 when he was cast in Julian Mitchell's play and subsequent film Another Country (1984) as a gay pupil at an English public school in the 1930s; the role earned him his first BAFTA Award nomination. He received a second BAFTA nomination and his first Golden Globe Award nomination for his role in My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), followed by a second Golden Globe nomination for An Ideal Husband (1999).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rupert Everett reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Rupert Everett'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 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rupert Everett remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Ivy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Rupert Everett Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rupert Everett's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rupert Everett.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Judas' Gospel | Caiaphas | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Juliet & Romeo | Lord Capulet | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Napoleon | Duke of Wellington | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story | Noël Coward (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | My Policeman | Patrick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Warrior Queen of Jhansi | Sir Hugh Rose | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Happy Prince | Oscar Wilde | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | And the Winner Isn't | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Love, Cecil | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children | Ornithologist | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | There's Something About Romcoms | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Finding Altamira | Monseñor | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | A Royal Night Out | King George | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Return | Journalist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Justin and the Knights of Valour | Sota (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Shrek: Once Upon a Time | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hysteria | Lord Edmund St. John-Smythe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Wild Target | Ferguson | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold | Camilla Fritton / Captain Archibald Fritton / Fortnam Fritton | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | St Trinian's | Camilla Fritton / Carnaby Fritton | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Stardust | Secundus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Shrek the Third | Prince Charming (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Mr. Fox (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Separate Lies | Bill Bule | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking | Sherlock Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Stage Beauty | King Charles II | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Shrek 2 | Prince Charming (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | To Kill a King | King Charles I | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Wild Thornberrys Movie | Sloan Blackburn (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Forever Ealing | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Unconditional Love | Dirk Simpson | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Importance of Being Earnest | Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Paragraph 175 | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | B. Monkey | Paul Neville | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Oberon | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | An Ideal Husband | Lord Arthur Goring | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Shakespeare in Love | Christopher Marlowe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | My Best Friend's Wedding | George Downes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Madness of King George | Prince of Wales | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Shooting Angels | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Cemetery Man | Francesco Dellamorte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Comfort of Strangers | Colin | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Gold Rimmed Glasses | David Lattes | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Chronicle of a Death Foretold | Bayardo San Roman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Dance with a Stranger | David Blakeley | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Another Country | Guy Bennett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Dead on Time | Bank Customer/Blind Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Shocking Accident | Jerome Weathersby | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | The Ivy | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
Rupert Everett - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rupert Everett?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rupert Everett is "The Ivy" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Rupert Everett acted in?
Rupert Everett has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rupert Everett?
Other notable films include "Shooting Angels", "The Return", and "My Policeman".