Peter Wight
ActingAbout Peter Wight
Peter Wight is a British character actor of stage, film and TV who is perhaps best known for his work with Mike Leigh on films such as Meantime, Naked, Vera Drake, Another Year and Mr Turner. Wight regularly plays a police officer - most notably in the BBC sitcom Early Doors and in the mid 90s BBC drama Out of the Blue, as well as films like Shiner, Atonement and The Look of Love - and has had numerous period roles in dramas such as Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, and Our Mutual Friend. His other films include Hot Fuzz, Babel, Cass, and The Sense of an Ending.
Peter Wight Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Peter Wight 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 Peter Wight's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Peter Wight'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 Common Ground: Under Construction Notes, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Peter Wight Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Peter Wight's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Peter Wight has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Conjuring: Last Rites | Grandpa Smurl | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Cyrano | Ragueneau | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Early Doors - Live | Nige | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Uncle Vanya | Telegin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Only You | Andrew | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hamlet | Polonius | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Brakes | Alan | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Another Mother's Son | Rene | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Sense of an Ending | Colin Simpson | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ethel & Ernest | Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Trespass Against Us | Dog Owner | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Program | Sunday Times Editor | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Mr. Turner | Joseph Gillot | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Look of Love | Police Inspector | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Kon-Tiki | Spinden | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Salmon Fishing in the Yemen | Tory Grandee - Angus Butler | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Best Laid Plans | Roger | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | My Week with Marilyn | Lucy's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Ghosted | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Another Year | Ken | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Womb | Ralph | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | A Bunch of Amateurs | Mike Bell | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Cass | Cecil | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Common Ground: Under Construction Notes | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Flood | Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Persuasion | Admiral Croft | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Atonement | Police Inspector | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Hot Fuzz | Roy Porter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Babel | Tom | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! | Charlie Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Lassie | Dr. Jarrett | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Pride & Prejudice | Mr. Gardiner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Heidi | Pastor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Uncle Adolf | Heinrich Hoffman | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Vera Drake | Det. Inspector Webster | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Brides in the Bath | Charles Burnham | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Statement | Inspector Cholet | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Gathering | Dave Elford | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Lucky Break | George Barratt | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Fourth Angel | M.P. | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Shiner | Det. Insp. Grant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | FairyTale: A True Story | Newspaper Editor | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Jane Eyre | Clergyman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Secrets & Lies | Father in Family Group | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Naked | Brian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Personal Services | Detective Gibson | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Meantime | Estate Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Murphy's Stroke | Betting Office Clerk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Murphy's Stroke | 1st Clerk Betting Office | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Journey to the Center of the Earth | Laird Of Glendarick | Hit | Similar → |
Peter Wight - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Peter Wight?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Wight is "Common Ground: Under Construction Notes" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Peter Wight acted in?
Peter Wight has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Peter Wight?
Other notable films include "Pride & Prejudice", "Heidi", and "Hot Fuzz".