
Nick Stahl
ActingAbout Nick Stahl
Nick Stahl (born December 5, 1979) is an American actor. Starting out as a child actor, he gained recognition for his performance in the 1993 film The Man Without a Face and then embarked on a successful career as a child actor. He later transitioned into his adult career with roles in Bully, Sin City, In the Bedroom, the HBO series Carnivàle, and the film Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, in which he took over the role of John Connor, originally played by Edward Furlong. He also recently starred in the film Mirrors 2.
Nick Stahl Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Nick Stahl 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 Nick Stahl's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Nick Stahl'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 BFFs, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Nick Stahl Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nick Stahl's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Nick Stahl has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Violent Ends | Tuck Whitehead | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | BFFs | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Keep Quiet | Darius Humphrey | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | What You Wish For | Ryan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Confidential Informant | Mike Thorton | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Knights of the Zodiac | Cassios | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | What Josiah Saw | Eli Graham | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Grace and Grit | Bob Doty | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | American Dream | Yuri | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Hunter Hunter | Lou | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson | Glen Rogers | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | III | Jimmy Sparks | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Away From Here | James | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | On the Inside | Allen Meneric | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Afghan Luke | Luke Benning | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | 388 Arletta Avenue | James | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Speed of Thought | Joshua Lazarus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Locke & Key | Duncan Locke | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Dead Awake | Dylan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Kalamity | Billy Klepack | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Mirrors 2 | Max Matheson | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Meskada | Noah Cordin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Chameleon | Brendan Kerrigan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Burning Palms | Robert Kane | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | My One and Only | Bud | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Quid Pro Quo | Isaac Knott | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Sleepwalking | James | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | How to Rob a Bank | Jinx | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Night of the White Pants | Horace 'Raff' Rafferty | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Sin City | Roark Jr. / Yellow Bastard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Twist | Dodge | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines | John Connor | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Bookies | Toby | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Wasted | Chris | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | In the Bedroom | Frank Fowler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | All Forgotten | Vladimir | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Bully | Bobby Kent | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Sleepy Time Gal | Morgan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Sunset Strip | Zach | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Thin Red Line | Pfc. Edward Bead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Disturbing Behavior | Gavin Strick | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Eye of God | Tom Spencer | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | My Son Is Innocent | Eric Sutter | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Blue River | Young Edward | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure | Daniel Hackett | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Safe Passage | Simon | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Incident in a Small Town | John Bell Trenton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Man Without a Face | Charles E. 'Chuck' Norstadt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Woman With a Past | Brian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Stranger at My Door | Robert Fortier | Average | Similar → |
Nick Stahl - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nick Stahl?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nick Stahl is "BFFs" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Nick Stahl acted in?
Nick Stahl has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nick Stahl?
Other notable films include "Sin City", "The Thin Red Line", and "Keep Quiet".




