Sean Scanlan

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

16Total Films

6.4 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 18, 1948

Birth Place: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sean Scanlan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Sean Scanlan'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sean Scanlan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Sense of Freedom, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sean Scanlan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sean Scanlan's career based on audience ratings.

★6.4

★6.4

A Sense of Freedom: The true story of Jimmy Boyle, who was reputed to be Scotland's most violent man.

A Sense of Freedom

1985•Crime

★6.3

★6.3

The Ebb-Tide: A down-on-his-luck sea captain accepts an assignment on a rickety boat with a mysterious cargo and a questionable crew.

The Ebb-Tide

1998•TV Movie

★6.2

★6.2

A Mind to Murder: Scotland Yard Commander Adam Dalgliesh has been on leave following the death on duty of a member of his team, DS Sarah H

A Mind to Murder

1995•Mystery

★6.0

★6.0

Kim: A friendly street kid in India, during the last years of the nineteenth century, looks and considers himself Indian, but

Kim

1984•Drama

★5.9

★5.9

Whisky Galore: The story of the inhabitants of the isolated Scottish island of Todday, in the Outer Hebrides, where gloom sets in as th

Whisky Galore

2016•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sean Scanlan.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2017	Natalie	-	Flop	Similar →
2016	Whisky Galore	Old Roddy	Average	Similar →
2007	Flung	Man	Flop	Similar →
2002	Billy Bongo	-	Flop	Similar →
1999	My Life So Far	Andrew Burns	Average	Similar →
1998	The Ebb-Tide	Strickland	Average	Similar →
1997	The Near Room	Mooney	Flop	Similar →
1995	A Mind to Murder	Neil Casey	Average	Similar →
1993	Rain	-	Flop	Similar →
1992	Blue Black Permanent	Andrew Cunningham	Average	Similar →
1990	The Big Man	Alan	Flop	Similar →
1989	Leaving	Big Mac	Flop	Similar →
1988	Tumbledown	Welsh Man	Average	Similar →
1985	A Sense of Freedom	Jackie	Average	Similar →
1984	Kim	Sergeant Major	Average	Similar →
1980	Juno and the Paycock	Charlie Bentham	Flop	Similar →

Sean Scanlan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sean Scanlan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sean Scanlan is "A Sense of Freedom" with a rating of 6.4/10.

How many movies has Sean Scanlan acted in?

Sean Scanlan has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sean Scanlan?

Other notable films include "The Ebb-Tide", "A Mind to Murder", and "Kim".