William McBain

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

12Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

About William McBain

William Macbain is known for Cat Run (2011), Complicity (2000) and One Last Chance (2004).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William McBain reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William McBain'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 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William McBain remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Heartless, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William McBain Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from William McBain's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

Heartless: Comedy drama about a vain barrister who undergoes a personality change after having a heart transplant. Believing that t

Heartless

2005•TV Movie

★6.2

★6.2

Man to Man: An epic about anthropologists who hunt and capture pygmies for study back in Europe, in an attempt to illustrate the lin

Man to Man

2005•Drama

★5.6

★5.6

Complicity: Local journalist, Cameron Colley writes articles that are idealistic, from the viewpoint of the underdog. A twisted seri

Complicity

2000•Thriller

★5.6

★5.6

A Shot at Glory: The irascible manager of a lower-division Scottish football side must contend with problems off and on the field when hi

A Shot at Glory

2000•Drama

★5.4

The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby (2005) movie poster

★5.4

The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby: This is the true story of a little dog that refused to leave his master's graveside in Edinburgh. The dog visited the gr

The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby

2005•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William McBain.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2005	Summer Solstice	Robbie	Flop	Similar →
2005	The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby	Sergeant Scott (as William MacBain)	Flop	Similar →
2005	Man to Man	Angus	Average	Similar →
2005	Heartless	Benny	Hit	Similar →
2004	One Last Chance	Publican	Flop	Similar →
2000	Complicity	Molester	Average	Similar →
2000	A Shot at Glory	SFA Official	Average	Similar →
1996	Flowers of the Forest	Frank	Flop	Similar →
1996	The Big Picnic	Morris Burns	Flop	Similar →
1994	The Negotiator	Club Barman	Flop	Similar →
1984	It Could Happen to Anybody	John McLeod	Flop	Similar →
1982	Four in a Million	-	Flop	Similar →

William McBain - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William McBain?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William McBain is "Heartless" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has William McBain acted in?

William McBain has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William McBain?

Other notable films include "Man to Man", "Complicity", and "A Shot at Glory".