Sam Heughan
ActingAbout Sam Heughan
Sam graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in 2003. He was nominated for a 2003 Laurence Olivier Award (Most Promising Performance) for Outlying Islands at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs. Sam has appeared in various TV programmes including: A Very British Sex Scandal (Channel 4), Any Human Heart (Film4), Midsomer Murders (ITV) and as a regular character in BBC Soaps River City and Doctors. His film leads include: Young Alexander The Great (Ilya Salkind Company) and Emulsion (White Lantern Films), while theatre credits include: Plague Over England (Duchess, West End), MacBeth (Nottingham, Edinburgh Lyceum), Romeo And Juliet (Dundee Rep) and Hamlet (Citizens Glasgow).
Sam Heughan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sam Heughan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Sam Heughan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Sam Heughan'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 One World: Together at Home, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sam Heughan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sam Heughan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sam Heughan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Love Again | Rob Burns | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | SAS: Red Notice | Tom Buckingham | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | To Olivia | Paul Newman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | One World: Together at Home | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Bloodshot | Jimmy Dalton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Spy Who Dumped Me | Sebastian | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | When the Starlight Ends | Jacob | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Emulsion | Ronny Maze | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Heart of Lightness | Lyngstrand | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | A Princess for Christmas | Ashton Prince of Castlebury | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Young Alexander the Great | Alexander | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | First Light | Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Breaking the Mould | Charles Fletcher | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | A Very British Sex Scandal | Edward McNally | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Small Moments | Boyfriend | Flop | Similar → |
Sam Heughan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sam Heughan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sam Heughan is "One World: Together at Home" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Sam Heughan acted in?
Sam Heughan has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sam Heughan?
Other notable films include "A Princess for Christmas", "To Olivia", and "Bloodshot".