John Lynch
ActingAbout John Lynch
John Lynch (born 26 December 1961) is an Irish actor and novelist from Northern Ireland. He won the AFI (AACTA) Award for Best Actor for the 1995 film Angel Baby. His other film appearances include Cal (1984), The Secret Garden (1993), In the Name of the Father (1993), Sliding Doors (1998), The Fall (2013–2016), Medici (2019), The Head (2020), and The Banishing (2021). Lynch has also written two novels, Torn Water (2005) and Falling Out of Heaven (2010).
John Lynch Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Lynch reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Lynch's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of John Lynch'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 Night of the Hunt, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Lynch Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Lynch's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Lynch has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sew Torn | Hudson Armitage | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Watchers | Kilmartin | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Starting Tomorrow I'll Get Up Late | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Boys from County Hell | George Bogue | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Banishing | Malachi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kissing Candice | Donal | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Paul, Apostle of Christ | Aquila | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Number One | Gary | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Upstream | Sean | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Pilgrimage | The Herbalist - Brother Ciaran | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Detour | Frank Malone | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Alleycats | Redman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Scintilla | Powell | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Möbius | Joshua | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Private Peaceful | Sergeant Hanley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Ghosted | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Night of the Hunt | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | 13Hrs | McRae | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Black Death | Wolfstan | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Mo | Gerry Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Holy Water | Tom Gaffney | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Tournament | Gene Walker | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | In Tranzit | Yakov | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Yellow House | Paul Gaugin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Lassie | Sam Carraclough | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Isolation | Dan | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Bridge of San Luis Rey | Captain Alvarado | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Alien Hunter | Dr. Michael Straub | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Conspiracy of Silence | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Evelyn | Senior Counsel Mr. Wolfe | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Puckoon | O'Brien | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Seventh Stream | Tomas Dunhill | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Love's Sweet Song | Sean O'Casey | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Best | George Best | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Quarry | The Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Sliding Doors | Gerry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | This Is the Sea | Padhar McAliskey | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Some Mother's Son | Bobby Sands | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Moll Flanders | Fielding | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Angel Baby | Harry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Princess Caraboo | Amon McCarthy | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Secret of Roan Inish | Tadhg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | In the Name of the Father | Paul Hill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Secret Garden | Lord Archibald Craven | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Railway Station Man | Damian Sweeney | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Edward II | Spencer | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Hardware | Shades | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | 1871 | O'Brien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Who Bombed Birmingham? | IRA man in cottage | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Cal | Cal | Average | Similar → |
John Lynch - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Lynch?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Lynch is "Night of the Hunt" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has John Lynch acted in?
John Lynch has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Lynch?
Other notable films include "In the Name of the Father", "Paul, Apostle of Christ", and "The Yellow House".