
Sam Worthington
ActingAbout Sam Worthington
Samuel Henry John Worthington (born 2 August 1976) is an Australian actor. He is known for playing Jake Sully in the Avatar franchise (2009–present), Marcus Wright in Terminator Salvation (2009), and Perseus in Clash of the Titans (2010) and its sequel Wrath of the Titans (2012). He has taken other dramatic roles, appearing in The Debt (2010), Everest (2015), Hacksaw Ridge (2016), The Shack (2017), Manhunt (2017), and Fractured (2019). He has received Australia's highest film award three times for his leading roles in Bootmen (2000), Somersault (2004), and Avatar (2009). On television, Worthington appeared in Australia as Howard in Love My Way and Phillip Schuler in the television drama mini-series Deadline Gallipoli, for which he was also an executive producer. He voiced the protagonist, Captain Alex Mason, in the video game Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) and its sequels Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012) and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (2018). Description above from the Wikipedia article Sam Worthington, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Sam Worthington Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sam Worthington 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 Worthington's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Sam Worthington'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 Battle of Long Tan, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sam Worthington Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sam Worthington's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sam Worthington has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Fuze | X | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Jake | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Avatar: A New Era - Special Edition of 20/20 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Relay | Dawson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 | Trent Gephart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Killer | Finn | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 | Trent Gephart | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Exorcism | Joe | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Breathe | Lucas | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Lift | Dennis Huxley | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Simulant | Kessler | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Inside Pandora's Box | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Transfusion | Ryan Logan | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Avatar: The Way of Water | Jake Sully | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | 9 Bullets | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Last Son | Isaac LeMay | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Lansky | David Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Fractured | Ray Monroe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Titan | Lt. Rick Janssen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Hunter's Prayer | Stephen Lucas | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Shack | Mack Phillips | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Soul of War: Making 'Hacksaw Ridge' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Hacksaw Ridge | Captain Glover | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Everest | Guy Cotter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Kidnapping Mr. Heineken | Willem Holleeder | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Keeping Room | Moses | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Cake | Roy Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Paper Planes | Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Sabotage | James "Monster" Murray | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Drift | JB | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Wrath of the Titans | Perseus | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Man on a Ledge | Nick Cassidy | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Texas Killing Fields | Mike Souder | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Capturing Avatar | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Last Night | Michael Reed | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Debt | Young David Peretz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Love and Distrust | Miles (segment "Blue Poles") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Clash of the Titans | Perseus | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Avatar | Jake Sully | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Terminator Salvation | Marcus Wright | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rogue | Neil | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Macbeth | MacBeth | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Battle of Long Tan | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Great Raid | PFC Lucas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Somersault | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Gettin' Square | Barry 'Wattsy' Wirth | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Dirty Deeds | Darcy | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Hart's War | as Cpl. B.J. 'Depot' Guidry | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Bootmen | Mitchell | Average | Similar → |
Sam Worthington - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sam Worthington?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sam Worthington is "Battle of Long Tan" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Sam Worthington acted in?
Sam Worthington has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sam Worthington?
Other notable films include "The Soul of War: Making 'Hacksaw Ridge'", "Hacksaw Ridge", and "Avatar".



