Sam Spruell
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sam Spruell is a British actor. His film credits include Defiance (2008), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007), London to Brighton (2006), To Kill a King (2003) and K-19: The Widowmaker (2002). His television roles include the recurring cameo of Jason Belling in Spooks (2007 in Episode 6.9 and 2004 in Project Friendly Fire) and the recurring role of Wilkes in P.O.W (2003). Description above from the Wikipedia article Sam Spruell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Sam Spruell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sam Spruell 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 Sam Spruell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Sam Spruell'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 Instruments of Darkness, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sam Spruell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sam Spruell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sam Spruell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | My Darling Family | William | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | H Is for Hawk | Stuart | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Thing with Feathers | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Up the Catalogue | Jim Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Settlers | Colonel Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Fishing Net | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Hanging Sun | Aaron | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Scale | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | O, GLORY! | Thewlis | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Amazing Mr. Blunden | Bertie | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Locked Down | Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Sudden Light | John | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Oats & Barley | Callum | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | My Boy | Daniel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Informer | Slewitt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Outlaw King | Aymer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The World Is Yours | Bruce | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets | General Okto Bar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Cowboy Dave | Cowboy Dave | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Sand Castle | 1st LT Anthony | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Instruments of Darkness | Seyton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Lady in the Van | Another Young Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Martian | NASA Psychologist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Legend | Jack 'The Hat' McVitie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Child 44 | Doctor Tyapkin | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Taken 3 | Oleg Malankov | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Good People | Jack Witkowski | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Give | Jason | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Starred Up | Deputy Governor Haynes | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Voices | Dave | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Counselor | Wireman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Sixteen | Liam | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Company of Heroes | Sgt. Matherson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Snow White and the Huntsman | Finn | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hello Carter | Jake | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Six Degrees | Drug Dealer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll | Kilburns' Drummer | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Jubilee | Phil Walker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Defiance | Arkady Lubczanski | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Hurt Locker | Contractor Charlie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Elizabeth: The Golden Age | Torturer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Cherries | Headmaster | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Tick Tock Lullaby | Steve | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | London to Brighton | Stuart Allen | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Venus | Hospital Director | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Everything in This Country Must | Stevie | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | To Kill a King | King's Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | K-19: The Widowmaker | Dmitri | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | The Narrows | Stoker | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Tidepools | Yuri | Flop | Similar → |
Sam Spruell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sam Spruell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sam Spruell is "Instruments of Darkness" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sam Spruell acted in?
Sam Spruell has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sam Spruell?
Other notable films include "The Martian", "My Boy", and "The Hurt Locker".