
Jack O'Connell
ActingAbout Jack O'Connell
Jack O'Connell (born 1 August 1990) is an English actor. He first gained recognition for playing James Cook in the British television series Skins (2009–2010, 2013). He is also known for his roles in This Is England (2006), the slasher film Eden Lake (2008), the television dramas Dive (2010) and United (2011), and the Netflix Wild West miniseries Godless (2017), for which he received a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination. O'Connell gave critically acclaimed performances in the independent films Starred Up (2013) and '71 (2014), garnering nominations for the British Independent Film Awards. He subsequently starred as war hero Louis Zamperini in the war film Unbroken (2014) and received the BAFTA Rising Star Award. He has since starred in the thriller Money Monster (2016), the biographical drama Trial by Fire (2018), the BBC miniseries The North Water (2021), the BBC series SAS: Rogue Heroes (2022–2025), the Amy Winehouse biographical film Back to Black (2024) and the period horror film Sinners (2025). Description above from the Wikipedia article Jack O'Connell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, is a full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jack O'Connell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jack O'Connell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jack O'Connell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 49% of Jack O'Connell'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 Skins: Rise, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jack O'Connell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jack O'Connell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jack O'Connell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | A Quiet Place Part III | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2027 | Godzilla x Kong: Supernova | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple | Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | 28 Years Later | Jimmy Crystal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Dancing with the Devil: The Making of Sinners | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Sinners | Remmick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Back to Black | Blake | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Ferrari | Peter Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Lady Chatterley's Lover | Oliver Mellors | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Little Fish | Jude | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Jungleland | Walter 'Lion' Kaminski | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Seberg | Jack Solomon | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Trial by Fire | Cameron Todd Willingham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof | Brick | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Tulip Fever | Willem Brok | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Robot & Scarecrow | Scarecrow (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Man with the Iron Heart | Jan Kubiš | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Money Monster | Kyle Budwell | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Home | Jack | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Unbroken | Louis Zamperini | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Lennon or McCartney | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | '71 | Gary Hook | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Shelter | Private Charlie Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Starred Up | Eric Love | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | 300: Rise of an Empire | Calisto | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | 9 Kisses | Boxing Guy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Skins: Rise | James Cook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Liability | Adam | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Private Peaceful | Charlie Peaceful | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Tower Block | Kurtis | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Somnambulists | Man 10 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Weekender | Dylan | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | United | Bobby Charlton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Hardest Part | Thug | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Harry Brown | Marky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Wayfaring Stranger | Bobby Brewer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Eden Lake | Brett | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | This Is England | Pukey Nicholls | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Black Dog | Chris | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Twisting My Melon | Shaun Ryder | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Ink | Larry Lamb | Flop | Similar → |
Jack O'Connell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jack O'Connell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack O'Connell is "Skins: Rise" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jack O'Connell acted in?
Jack O'Connell has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jack O'Connell?
Other notable films include "Robot & Scarecrow", "This Is England", and "Sinners".




