Barrie Rutter - Actor Profile

Barrie Rutter

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
10Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 12, 1946
Birth Place: Hull, Yorkshire, England, UK

About Barrie Rutter

Barrie Thomas Rutter OBE is an English actor and the founder and artistic director of the Northern Broadsides theatre company based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England.

Known For: Acting

Barrie Rutter Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Barrie Rutter reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Barrie Rutter's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Barrie Rutter's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Oresteia, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Barrie Rutter Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Barrie Rutter's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Oresteia (1983) movie poster
★10.0

The Oresteia: Agamemnon returns home from the Trojan war and is murdered by his wife, setting off a chain of revenge that stretches ac

The Oresteia

1983•Drama
★6.7
Porridge (1979) movie poster
★6.7

Porridge: Times are hard for habitual guest of Her Majesty Norman Stanley Fletcher. The new prison officer, Beale, makes MacKay lo

Porridge

1979•Comedy
★5.1
Silver Dream Racer (1980) movie poster
★5.1

Silver Dream Racer: Nick Freeman is a motorcycle racer who, following the death of his brother, inherits a revolutionary prototype motorcycl

Silver Dream Racer

1980•Drama
★5.1
Way Upstream (1987) movie poster
★5.1

Way Upstream: Two couples go on a boating holiday together, and run into some strange people and events.

Way Upstream

1987•TV Movie
★5.0
Countdown to War (1989) movie poster
★5.0

Countdown to War: Based on a play, the story details the dramatic negotiations between UK, France, Poland, Nazi-Germany and USSR from the

Countdown to War

1989•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Barrie Rutter has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 The Saint: The Brazilian Connection Sammy Flop Similar →
1989 Countdown to War Mussolini Flop Similar →
1988 Franz Kafka's 'The Trial' Inspector Flop Similar →
1987 Way Upstream Keith Flop Similar →
1986 Foreign Body Bus driver Flop Similar →
1983 The Oresteia Herald Super Hit Similar →
1981 Bavarian Night Godfrey Rigg Flop Similar →
1980 Silver Dream Racer Privateer Flop Similar →
1979 Porridge Oakes Hit Similar →
1970 The World in a Room Harry Steffans Flop Similar →

Barrie Rutter - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Barrie Rutter?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barrie Rutter is "The Oresteia" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Barrie Rutter acted in?

Barrie Rutter has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Barrie Rutter?

Other notable films include "Porridge", "Silver Dream Racer", and "Way Upstream".

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