What is John Whiteley's latest movie?

John Whiteley's most recent film is "Serenity" (2019).

Is John Whiteley a good actor?

John Whiteley has an average audience rating of 4.0/10 across 15 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Duma, Cry, the Beloved Country, The Giver.

John Whiteley

Q: What is the best movie of John Whiteley?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring John Whiteley is "Duma" with a rating of 7.3/10.

Q: How many movies has John Whiteley acted in?

John Whiteley has been featured in at least 15 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 13, 2026

15Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

About John Whiteley

John Whiteley is an actor.

John Whiteley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Whiteley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of John Whiteley'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 Duma, which stands out as a key performance.

Best John Whiteley Movies Ranked

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

★7.3

★7.3

Duma: An orphaned cheetah becomes the best friend and pet of a young boy living in South Africa.

Duma

2005•Adventure

★6.7

Cry, the Beloved Country (1995) movie poster

★6.7

Cry, the Beloved Country: A South-African preacher goes to search for his wayward son who has committed a crime in the big city.

Cry, the Beloved Country

1995•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

The Giver: In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn fr

The Giver

2014•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

Winnie Mandela: A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarcerati

Winnie Mandela

2011•Drama

★5.5

★5.5

Serenity: The quiet life of Baker Dill, a fishing boat captain who lives on the isolated Plymouth Island, where he spends his days

Serenity

2019•Thriller

Full Filmography

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2019	Serenity	Old Wes	Average	Similar →
2014	The Giver	Elder	Hit	Similar →
2013	Nothing for Mahala	Magistrate	Flop	Similar →
2011	Winnie Mandela	Cecil Williams	Average	Similar →
2010	Magic Journey to Africa	Owl Man	Flop	Similar →
2005	Duma	Tourist #2	Hit	Similar →
2001	Witness to a Kill	Parker the butler	Flop	Similar →
1997	Ernest Goes to Africa	Doorman	Flop	Similar →
1995	Cry, the Beloved Country	Father Vincent	Hit	Similar →
1990	African Express	Carruthers	Flop	Similar →
1989	Dirty Games	Sir Edward Neyland	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Jackals	Marico	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Cape Town Affair	Joey	Flop	Similar →
1966	The Second Sin	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	Kavaliers	British Officer	Flop	Similar →

John Whiteley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Whiteley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Whiteley is "Duma" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has John Whiteley acted in?

John Whiteley has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Whiteley?

Other notable films include "Cry, the Beloved Country", "The Giver", and "Winnie Mandela".