James Nelson-Joyce - Actor Profile

James Nelson-Joyce

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
9Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1989
Birth Place: Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK

About James Nelson-Joyce

James Nelson-Joyce is known for The Nest (2020), The Rook (2019) and The Sound of Philadelphia (2020).

Known For: Acting

James Nelson-Joyce Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Nelson-Joyce reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of James Nelson-Joyce's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 22% of James Nelson-Joyce'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 Guy Ritchie's The Covenant, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Nelson-Joyce Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from James Nelson-Joyce's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant (2023) movie poster
★7.7

Guy Ritchie's The Covenant: During the war in Afghanistan, a local interpreter risks his own life to carry an injured sergeant across miles of gruel

Guy Ritchie's The Covenant

2023•War
★7.2
Bird (2024) movie poster
★7.2

Bird: 12-year-old Bailey lives with her single dad Bug and brother Hunter in a squat in North Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time

Bird

2024•Drama
★6.1
The Nest (2020) movie poster
★6.1

The Nest: Rory is an ambitious entrepreneur who brings his American wife and kids to his native country, England, to explore new b

The Nest

2020•Drama
★6.0
The Trap (2019) movie poster
★6.0

The Trap: Isolation and loneliness converge on an unexpected journey when intrigue and new come to town.

The Trap

2019•Drama
★5.7
Brothers by Blood (2021) movie poster
★5.7

Brothers by Blood: Peter and Michael, raised on the streets of Philadelphia, are the children of Irish mob members, forever linked by the c

Brothers by Blood

2021•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie James Nelson-Joyce has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Bird Skate Hit Similar →
2024 Reputation Wes Flop Similar →
2024 Ryan Can't Read Tyrone Flop Similar →
2023 SAFE Daz Flop Similar →
2023 The Trap Joe Flop Similar →
2023 Guy Ritchie's The Covenant Jack 'Jack Jack' Jackson Super Hit Similar →
2021 Brothers by Blood Leonard Average Similar →
2020 The Nest Taxi Driver Average Similar →
2019 The Trap Joe Average Similar →

James Nelson-Joyce - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Nelson-Joyce?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Nelson-Joyce is "Guy Ritchie's The Covenant" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has James Nelson-Joyce acted in?

James Nelson-Joyce has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Nelson-Joyce?

Other notable films include "Bird", "The Nest", and "The Trap".

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