David Thornton
ActingDavid Thornton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of David Thornton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 46 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of David Thornton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 13% of David Thornton'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 Notebook, which stands out as a key performance.
Best David Thornton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Thornton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie David Thornton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | God Is a Bullet | Arthur Naci | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Darcy | Aldo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Semana Santa | Rick | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Other Woman | Nick | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life | Simon Rudolph | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Fake | Taylor "Tay" Murphy | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Dirty Movie | Little Johnny's Dad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Trophy Kids | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Here and There | Robert | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | My Sister's Keeper | Dr. Chance | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Reunion | Lloyd | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Warrior Class | Ray Sancerre | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Family Portraits: A Trilogy of America | Walter Anders | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Alpha Dog | Butch Mazursky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie | David Thornton | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Romance & Cigarettes | Urologist | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Private Property | Sam | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Notebook | John Hamilton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Prologue | Walter Anders | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | 100 Mile Rule | Jerry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Swept Away | Michael | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Garmento | Ronnie Grossman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | John Q | Jimmy Palumbo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | XX/XY | Miles | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Dead Dog | Stevenson Nagel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Blue Moon | Frank's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Civil Action | Richard Aufiero | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Too Tired to Die | Lulu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | High Art | Harry | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Last Days of Disco | Bernie | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Illuminata | Orlandini | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Hush | Gavin | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Home Alone 3 | Earl Unger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Office Killer | Gary Michaels | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | She's So Lovely | Saul Sunday | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Breathing Room | Brian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Unhook the Stars | Frankie | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | If Lucy Fell | Ted | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jeffrey | Man #3 | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Search and Destroy | Rob | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle | George S. Kaufman | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Blind Spot | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Off and Running | Reese | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Men Of Respect | Philly Como | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Price of Honesty | Lomax | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Sessions | Marc | Average | Similar → |
David Thornton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Thornton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Thornton is "The Notebook" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has David Thornton acted in?
David Thornton has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Thornton?
Other notable films include "My Sister's Keeper", "John Q", and "Alpha Dog".