
George MacKay
ActingAbout George MacKay
George Andrew J. MacKay (/məˈkaɪ/; born 13 March 1992) is an English actor. He began his career as a child actor in Peter Pan (2003). He had starring roles in the British war drama Private Peaceful (2012), the romantic film How I Live Now (2013), For Those in Peril (2013), for which he won a BAFTA Scotland Award, and Marrowbone (2017). He gained wider recognition for his leading role in the war film 1917 (2019). He won a British Independent Film Award for his performance in Femme (2023). Description above from the Wikipedia article George MacKay (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of George MacKay reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 48 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of George MacKay'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), George MacKay remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 1917, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best George MacKay Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George MacKay's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of George MacKay.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sense and Sensibility | Edward Ferrars | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | Rose of Nevada | Nick | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | & Sons | Jaime | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Broken English | The Record Keeper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Sign Language | Seb O'Teur | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | The End | Son | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Beast | Louis | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Femme | Preston | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | I Came By | Toby Nealey | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Find the Light | The Lifeguard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Munich – The Edge of War | Hugh Legat | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Wolf | Jacob | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Trick | Sam Bowen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Ataraxia | Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Allied Forces: Making 1917 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | 1917 | Lance Corporal Schofield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | True History of the Kelly Gang | Ned Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | A Guide to Second Date Sex | Ryan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Nuclear | Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Ophelia | Hamlet | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Been So Long | Gil | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Where Hands Touch | Lutz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | To Provide All People | Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Marrowbone | Jack Marrowbone | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Narrated By | Bill Sipowitz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Captain Fantastic | Bodevan Cash | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Infinite | Sid | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Fuel to Fire | Tomas Gant | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Bypass | Tim | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Pride | Joe "Bromley" | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Breakfast With Jonny Wilkinson | Jake Whittam | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Pieces | Son | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Sunshine on Leith | Davy Henshaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | How I Live Now | Eddie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | For Those in Peril | Aaron | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Private Peaceful | Tommo Peaceful | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Best of Men | Private William Heath | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Devil's Dosh | Marcus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hunky Dory | Jake | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | French Exchange | Jack | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Boys Are Back | Harry Warr | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Defiance | Aron Bielski | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Old Curiosity Shop | Kit | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Thief Lord | Riccio | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Footprints in the Snow | Nathan Hill | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Peter Pan | Curly | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Mission | Dylan | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Cry to Heaven | - | Flop | Similar → |
George MacKay - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of George MacKay?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George MacKay is "1917" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has George MacKay acted in?
George MacKay has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by George MacKay?
Other notable films include "Broken English", "Captain Fantastic", and "Where Hands Touch".




