Tony Rayns - Actor Profile

Tony Rayns

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
26Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Great Britain

About Tony Rayns

Antony Rayns (born 1948) is a British writer, commentator, film festival programmer and screenwriter.

Tony Rayns Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tony Rayns reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 15% of Tony Rayns'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 Seven Samurai: Origins and Influences, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tony Rayns Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tony Rayns's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Tony Rayns has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 An American Picture: Tony Rayns on 'An American Tragedy' Self Flop Similar →
2023 A Different Kind of Chinese War Film :Tony rayns on Wreaths at the foot of the mountain self Flop Similar →
2023 Slicing At The Stars - Flop Similar →
2019 An Innovative Feature Film Debut: Tony Rayns on the Black Cannon Incident - Flop Similar →
2016 Damaged Romance: Tony Rains on 'Audition' Self Flop Similar →
2016 Art-house Martial Arts — Tony Rayns on A Touch of Zen Self Flop Similar →
2015 Tony Rayns on Cruel Story of Youth - Flop Similar →
2014 Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema Self Hit Similar →
2013 The Art of Akira Kurosawa Tony Rayns Flop Similar →
2013 Serialized Success - Flop Similar →
2013 Jury Tony Average Similar →
2012 Tony Rayns, the Not-So-Distant Observer Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Tony Rayns on Pigs and Battleships - Flop Similar →
2006 Seven Samurai: Origins and Influences Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Jubilee: A Time Less Golden Interviewee Flop Similar →
1998 Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema Narrator Flop Similar →
1998 Hold You Tight Rosa's Friend Flop Similar →
1995 The Cinema on the Road Self Flop Similar →
1991 Derek Jarman: A Portrait Self Flop Similar →
1989 New Chinese Cinema Narrator Flop Similar →
1985 Frame by Frame: Shanghai Animation Studio Narration Flop Similar →
1985 Home Movies 1971-81 - Flop Similar →
1985 London Calling Tony Rayns Flop Similar →
1983 Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns Self Hit Similar →
1983 Visions Cinema: Cinema in China - An Account by Tony Rayns Self - Narrator Flop Similar →
1983 Visions Cinema: Film as a Way of Life: Hong Kong Cinema - A Report by Tony Rayns Self Flop Similar →

Tony Rayns - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tony Rayns?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tony Rayns is "Seven Samurai: Origins and Influences" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Tony Rayns acted in?

Tony Rayns has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tony Rayns?

Other notable films include "Tony Rayns, the Not-So-Distant Observer", "Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema", and "Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns".

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