What is Paul Ridley's latest movie?

Paul Ridley's most recent film is "Darkest Hour" (2017).

Is Paul Ridley a good actor?

Paul Ridley has an average audience rating of 5.0/10 across 12 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Candle in the Dark: The Story of William Carey, Billy Elliot, Darkest Hour.

Paul Ridley

Q: What is the best movie of Paul Ridley?

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

Q: How many movies has Paul Ridley acted in?

Paul Ridley has been featured in at least 12 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

12Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Paul Ridley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Paul Ridley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Paul Ridley'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 Candle in the Dark: The Story of William Carey, which stands out as a key performance.

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

★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

★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

★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

Full Filmography

Every movie Paul Ridley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
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".