Paul Ridley - Actor Profile

Paul Ridley

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
12Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Ridley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Paul Ridley's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Ridley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Candle in the Dark: The Story of William Carey, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Paul Ridley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul Ridley's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Candle in the Dark: The Story of William Carey (1998) movie poster
★8.0

Candle in the Dark: The Story of William Carey: William Carey sailed in 1793 to India with a reluctant wife and four children to bring the message of Jesus. There he en

Candle in the Dark: The Story of William Carey

1998•Drama
★7.6
Billy Elliot (2000) movie poster
★7.6

Billy Elliot: County Durham, England, 1984. The miners' strike has started and the police have started coming up from Bethnal Green, s

Billy Elliot

2000•Drama
★7.4
Darkest Hour (2017) movie poster
★7.4

Darkest Hour: In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler

Darkest Hour

2017•Drama
★6.3
Greenfingers (2001) movie poster
★6.3

Greenfingers: Prison inmate Colin Briggs is introduced to gardening, and when his thriving prison garden attracts the attention of fla

Greenfingers

2001•Comedy
★6.1
The Mill on the Floss (1997) movie poster
★6.1

The Mill on the Floss: Lawyer Wakem takes the mill on the river Floss away from Edward Tulliver (whose ancestors have owned it for 300 years) a

The Mill on the Floss

1997•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Ridley.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 Darkest Hour House of Commons Speaker Hit Similar →
2014 Allies Major Davis Flop Similar →
2007 Once Upon a Time on the Westway Chas' Solicitor Flop Similar →
2001 Greenfingers Prison Board Official Average Similar →
2001 Winning London Lord James Browning Sr. Average Similar →
2000 Billy Elliot Tutor in Medical Super Hit Similar →
1999 Aristocrats Thomas Conolly Average Similar →
1998 Candle in the Dark: The Story of William Carey - Super Hit Similar →
1998 Shadow Run Peter Flop Similar →
1997 The Mill on the Floss Mr. Deane Average Similar →
1992 Dear Roy, Love Gillian Pathologist Flop Similar →
1987 Three Kinds of Heat Collins Flop Similar →

Paul Ridley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul Ridley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Ridley is "Candle in the Dark: The Story of William Carey" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Paul Ridley acted in?

Paul Ridley has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paul Ridley?

Other notable films include "Billy Elliot", "Darkest Hour", and "Greenfingers".