Tim McIlrath - Actor Profile

Tim McIlrath

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
10Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 3, 1978
Birth Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

About Tim McIlrath

Timothy James McIlrath (born November 3, 1978) is an American rock musician. He is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of the American punk rock band, Rise Against.

Known For: Acting

Tim McIlrath Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tim McIlrath reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Tim McIlrath's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Tim McIlrath'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 Rise Against - Live at WDR Rockpalast, Area 4, 2009, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tim McIlrath Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tim McIlrath's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
Rise Against - Live at WDR Rockpalast, Area 4, 2009 (null) movie poster
★8.2

Rise Against - Live at WDR Rockpalast, Area 4, 2009: Rise Against playing live at the Area 4 festival in Germany. Date: 21/08/09 - 23/08/09 01. Collapse 02. State of the Uni

Rise Against - Live at WDR Rockpalast, Area 4, 2009

•Music
★8.0
Beyond Barricades (2020) movie poster
★8.0

Beyond Barricades: Beyond Barricades is a documentary on political punk band Anti-Flag, featuring interviews with Tom Morello, Billy Bragg,

Beyond Barricades

2020•Music
★7.5
Unity (2015) movie poster
★7.5

Unity: Despite the advent of science, literature, technology, philosophy, religion, and so on -- none of these has assuaged hum

Unity

2015•Documentary
★7.1
Lords of Dogtown (2005) movie poster
★7.1

Lords of Dogtown: The radical true story behind three teenage surfers from Venice Beach, California, who took skateboarding to the extreme

Lords of Dogtown

2005•Drama
★6.5
The Other F Word (2011) movie poster
★6.5

The Other F Word: What happens when a generation's ultimate anti-authoritarians — punk rockers — become society's ultimate authorities — d

The Other F Word

2011•Music

Full Filmography

Every movie Tim McIlrath has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Rise Against - Southside Festival 2025 Self Flop Similar →
2023 Punk Rock Vegan Movie Self Average Similar →
2022 Rise Against - Hurricane Festival 2022 Himself Flop Similar →
2021 Long Live Rock... Celebrate the Chaos Self Average Similar →
2020 Beyond Barricades Himself Super Hit Similar →
2015 Unity Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2011 The Other F Word Self Hit Similar →
2009 The Vans Warped Tour 15th Anniversary Celebration Self Flop Similar →
2005 Lords of Dogtown Singer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
N/A Rise Against - Live at WDR Rockpalast, Area 4, 2009 Himself Super Hit Similar →

Tim McIlrath - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tim McIlrath?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tim McIlrath is "Rise Against - Live at WDR Rockpalast, Area 4, 2009" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Tim McIlrath acted in?

Tim McIlrath has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tim McIlrath?

Other notable films include "Beyond Barricades", "Unity", and "Lords of Dogtown".

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