Peter Hayden - Actor Profile

Peter Hayden

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
17Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated

Peter Hayden Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Peter Hayden reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Peter Hayden'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 The Light Between Oceans, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Peter Hayden Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Hayden's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1
The Light Between Oceans (2016) movie poster
★7.1

The Light Between Oceans: A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift rowbo

The Light Between Oceans

2016•Drama
★6.8
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale (1986) movie poster
★6.8

Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale: Featuring the characters from Murray Ball's "Footrot Flats" (New Zealands most beloved local cartoon strip), questions t

Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale

1986•Comedy
★6.5
Beyond Reasonable Doubt (1980) movie poster
★6.5

Beyond Reasonable Doubt: A docu-drama covering one of the most famous cases in New Zealand history, the murder of Harvey and Jeanette Crewe in 19

Beyond Reasonable Doubt

1980•Drama
★6.5
Arriving Tuesday (1986) movie poster
★6.5

Arriving Tuesday: Monica arrives back from her big overseas experience to find her boyfriend Nick unchanged. Although Nick styles himself

Arriving Tuesday

1986•Comedy
★5.4
Shaker Run (1985) movie poster
★5.4

Shaker Run: With the accidental discovery of a lethal bio-agent at her research facility, Dr. Christine Ruben decides to double cros

Shaker Run

1985•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Peter Hayden has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Now That I'm Thinking Narrator Flop Similar →
2021 Echoes of the Ice Age Narrator Flop Similar →
2021 A Forest's Dream Rock Flop Similar →
2019 Milk Jack Flop Similar →
2019 Liliu - Flop Similar →
2016 The Light Between Oceans Dr. Sumpton Hit Similar →
2009 Reef of Riches Narrator Flop Similar →
2009 Equator - Reef of Riches Narrator Flop Similar →
2003 The Curse of the Elephant Man Dr. Frederick Treves Flop Similar →
1999 The Pursuit of Happiness Self Flop Similar →
1992 Dream-Makers Creative Guru Flop Similar →
1986 Arriving Tuesday Nick Hit Similar →
1986 Undercover Gang Clippy Hedges Flop Similar →
1986 Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale Irish Murphy (voice) Hit Similar →
1985 Shaker Run Michael Connoly Flop Similar →
1981 Pictures Algy Flop Similar →
1980 Beyond Reasonable Doubt Graham Hewson Hit Similar →

Peter Hayden - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Hayden?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Hayden is "The Light Between Oceans" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Peter Hayden acted in?

Peter Hayden has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Hayden?

Other notable films include "Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale", "Beyond Reasonable Doubt", and "Arriving Tuesday".

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