John Boyega - Actor Profile

John Boyega

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
34Total Films
8.7 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 17, 1992
Birth Place: Peckham, London, England, UK

About John Boyega

John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega (born 17 March 1992), known professionally as John Boyega, is a British actor and producer. He first gained recognition in Britain for his role as a teenage gang leader in the comedy horror film Attack the Block (2011) before he had his international breakthrough playing Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). As a cast member of the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2017 and 2019), Boyega received the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2016 and the Trophée Chopard at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.  Boyega's career continued to gain momentum in 2020 when he won a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of Leroy Logan in Red, White and Blue, a part of Steve McQueen's anthology series Small Axe. He then played King Ghezo in the historical action film The Woman King (2022) and a drug dealer in the mystery film They Cloned Tyrone (2023). Description above from the Wikipedia article John Boyega, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

John Boyega Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Boyega reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of John Boyega's work falls within the Sci-Fi genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of John Boyega'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 Force of Sound, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Boyega Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Boyega's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie John Boyega has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Disneyland Resort Finn Average Similar →
2023 They Cloned Tyrone Fontaine Hit Similar →
2022 The Woman King King Ghezo Super Hit Similar →
2022 Breaking Brian Brown-Easley Hit Similar →
2021 Naked Singularity Casi Flop Similar →
2020 The Skywalker Legacy Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Finn Average Similar →
2019 Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits Self Average Similar →
2019 The Empire Strikes Door - Super Hit Similar →
2018 Pacific Rim: Uprising Jake Pentecost Average Similar →
2018 The Director and the Jedi Self Hit Similar →
2018 The Force of Sound Finn (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Star Wars: The Last Jedi Finn Hit Similar →
2017 Detroit Melvin Dismukes Hit Similar →
2017 The Circle Ty Lafitte Average Similar →
2016 Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey Self Hit Similar →
2015 Star Wars: Greatest Moments Self Hit Similar →
2015 Star Wars: The Force Awakens Finn Hit Similar →
2015 Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel Self Average Similar →
2014 Imperial Dreams Bambi Hit Similar →
2013 The Whale William Bond Flop Similar →
2013 Half of a Yellow Sun Ugwu Flop Similar →
2012 My Murder Shakilus Townsend Flop Similar →
2011 Junkhearts Jamal Flop Similar →
2011 Behind the Block Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Attack the Block Moses Hit Similar →
N/A The Freshening - Flop Similar →
N/A The Test - Flop Similar →
N/A The Formula - Flop Similar →
N/A Attack the Block 2 Moses Flop Similar →
N/A Otis & Zelma Otis Redding Flop Similar →
N/A Slime (voice) Flop Similar →
N/A The Punishing - Flop Similar →
N/A Damilola Taylor: The Last 24 Hours self Flop Similar →

John Boyega - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Boyega?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Boyega is "The Force of Sound" with a rating of 8.7/10.

How many movies has John Boyega acted in?

John Boyega has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Boyega?

Other notable films include "The Empire Strikes Door", "Behind the Block", and "The Skywalker Legacy".

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