David Hatton

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

19Total Films

6.6 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Hatton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of David Hatton'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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Hatton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Christmas Carol, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David Hatton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Hatton's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6

★6.6

A Christmas Carol: Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what oppor

A Christmas Carol

1977•Family

★6.5

★6.5

Wish You Were Here: In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sis

Wish You Were Here

1987•Comedy

★6.4

Defence of the Realm (1986) movie poster

★6.4

Defence of the Realm: A reporter named Mullen 'stumbles' onto a story linking a prominent Member of Parliament to a KGB agent and a near-nucle

Defence of the Realm

1986•Action

★6.1

The Canterbury Tales (1972) movie poster

★6.1

The Canterbury Tales: Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.

The Canterbury Tales

1972•Comedy

★6.0

The Pirates of Penzance (1983) movie poster

★6.0

The Pirates of Penzance: As a young child, Frederic had been apprenticed to a pirate by mistake when he should have been apprenticed to a pilot.

The Pirates of Penzance

1983•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Hatton.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2000	The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades	Count of Toledo	Average	Similar →
1995	A Pin for the Butterfly	-	Flop	Similar →
1994	Sin Bin	Keith	Flop	Similar →
1990	Old Flames	Servant	Flop	Similar →
1987	Wish You Were Here	Policeman	Hit	Similar →
1986	The Come-Uppance of Captain Katt	Jack Judge	Flop	Similar →
1986	Defence of the Realm	Picture Editor	Average	Similar →
1984	Rainy Day Women	Ian Street	Flop	Similar →
1983	The Pirates of Penzance	Samuel	Average	Similar →
1981	The Day War Broke Out	Atack	Flop	Similar →
1981	Mystery on Monster Island	Thomas Artelect	Flop	Similar →
1980	The Tom Machine	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Resting Rough	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	Fairies	Third Reporter	Flop	Similar →
1978	The Odd Job	Old Man	Average	Similar →
1978	The Spongers	DHSS Clerk	Flop	Similar →
1978	A Little Like Drowning	-	Flop	Similar →
1977	A Christmas Carol	Undertaker's Man	Hit	Similar →
1972	The Canterbury Tales	Poor Homosexual (uncredited)	Average	Similar →

David Hatton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Hatton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Hatton is "A Christmas Carol" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has David Hatton acted in?

David Hatton has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Hatton?

Other notable films include "Wish You Were Here", "Defence of the Realm", and "The Canterbury Tales".