Stephen Rea
ActingAbout Stephen Rea
Stephen Rea (born 31 October 1946) is an Irish film and stage actor. Rea has appeared in a number of high profile films, both Irish and international, such as V for Vendetta, Michael Collins, Interview with the Vampire and Breakfast on Pluto. Rea was nominated for an Academy Award for his lead performance as Fergus in the 1992 film The Crying Game.
Stephen Rea Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Stephen Rea reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Stephen Rea's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 60% of Stephen Rea'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 Searching for Sam: Adrian Dunbar on Samuel Beckett, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Stephen Rea Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Stephen Rea's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Stephen Rea has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Miracle Club | Frank Dunne | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Ghost of Richard Harris | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Disclosure | Fergus (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Searching for Sam: Adrian Dunbar on Samuel Beckett | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Lost Lives | Self (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Cyprus Avenue | Eric Miller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Greta | Brian Cody | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Black '47 | Conneely | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Unquiet Graves | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Stella Days | Brendan | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Underworld: Awakening | Dr. Jacob Lane | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Blackthorn | Mackinley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Ondine | Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Nothing Personal | Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Heidi 4 Paws | Doctor (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Kisses | Down Under Dylan (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Stuck | Tom Bardo | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Celebration | Waiter | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Until Death | Gabriel Callaghan | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sixty Six | Dr. Barrie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | 'V for Vendetta' Unmasked | Finch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | V for Vendetta | Finch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Breakfast on Pluto | Bertie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Control | Dr. Arlo Penner | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Fluent Dysphasia | Murph | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The I Inside | Doctor Newman | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Evelyn | Michael Beattie | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Copenhagen | Niels Bohr | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | On the Edge | Dr. Figure | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Snow in August | Rabbi Judah Hirsch | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | In the Shadow of the Vampire: The Making of Interview with the Vampire | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The End of the Affair | Henry Miles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Still Crazy | Tony Costello | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Butcher Boy | Da Brady | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Fever Pitch | Ray, the Governor | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Michael Collins | Ned Broy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Crime of the Century | Bruno Richard Hauptmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Lumière & Company | (segment "John Boorman") | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | All Men Are Mortal | Fosca | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea | Nikos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Citizen X | Lt. Viktor Burakov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Interview with the Vampire | Santiago | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Crying Game | Fergus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Life Is Sweet | Patsy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Doctor and the Devils | Timothy Broom | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Four Days in July | Dixie McConville | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Company of Wolves | Young Groom | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Caleb Williams | Tyrell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Professional Foul | Hollar | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Moonstone | Major Frayne | Super Hit | Similar → |
Stephen Rea - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Stephen Rea?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stephen Rea is "Searching for Sam: Adrian Dunbar on Samuel Beckett" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Stephen Rea acted in?
Stephen Rea has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Stephen Rea?
Other notable films include "Cyprus Avenue", "Unquiet Graves", and "The Moonstone".