Actor

Alistair Petrie: Movies & Box Office

films: 26
on screen: 1993–2024
box office: $67.5M
average score: 55

Born: September 30, 1970
Birthplace: Catterick, England, UK
Citizenship: British
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1993-present
Spouses: Lucy Scott
Children: 3

Known for

The Best Alistair Petrie Movies

The highest-rated films Alistair Petrie is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Magpie (2024) scores highest, at 79. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Alistair Petrie's Career in Numbers

Alistair Petrie's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Alistair Petrie works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Scarlet and Black (1993) to After the Very End (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Alistair Petrie Movies by Decade

1990s 2
2000s 4
2010s 12
2020s 8

The 2010s were Alistair Petrie's busiest decade, with 12 films.

Alistair Petrie Movies by Genre

Drama 13
Thriller 2
Action 2
Horror 2
Tv movie 2
Documentary 1
Mystery 1
Crime 1
Comedy 1
Romance 1

Drama is the genre Alistair Petrie has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of thriller (2).

Alistair Petrie Career Milestones

First film: Scarlet and Black 1993
Biggest box office hit: Hellboy $55.1M worldwide
Best-rated film: Magpie Movie Echo Score 79
Newest film: After the Very End 2024

26 credits

Alistair Petrie Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Alistair Petrie is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 55. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Alistair Petrie?

Alistair Petrie was born in Catterick, England, UK on September 30, 1970. Credited on films since 1993, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Alistair Petrie (born 30 September 1970) is a renowned British actor, recognized for his appearances in various highly-acclaimed movies and television series. He demonstrated his versatile acting abilities in The Bank Job (2008), Cloud Atlas (2012), Rush (2013), and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016). Petrie also gained recognition for his roles in television, starring in the Channel 4 television series Utopia, the BBC One television series The Night Manager, Sherlock and Undercover, as well as playing Mr. Groff in the Netflix original comedy-drama series Sex Education. His career began in theatre, branching out to screen roles where he gained considerable fame. In personal life, Petrie puts significant emphasis on philanthropy, serving as an Ambassador for Borne, a medical research charity focused on identifying causes of premature birth. His commitment to the cause saw him and his wife swimming the English Channel to fundraise for the charity, leaving a significant legacy as the first married couple to complete the crossing.

Works with

Who Alistair Petrie Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Alistair Petrie shares the most films with. Rupert Graves comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Lena Headey (2).

FAQ

Alistair Petrie: Questions & Answers

How many movies Alistair Petrie has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Alistair Petrie been in?

Alistair Petrie is credited on 26 films, from 1993 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Alistair Petrie's highest-grossing movie?

Hellboy (2019) is Alistair Petrie's biggest box office hit, with $55.1M worldwide, ahead of The Cursed (2022) ($4.62M). Across every film with box office figures, Alistair Petrie's movies have made $67.5M.

Alistair Petrie's biggest hits

What is the best Alistair Petrie movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Alistair Petrie's best-rated film is Magpie (2024) with a score of 79, followed by Sulphur & White (2020) (77).

Best Alistair Petrie movies, ranked

When was Alistair Petrie born?

Alistair Petrie was born on September 30, 1970 in Catterick, England, UK.

What is Alistair Petrie's newest movie?

The most recent film on Alistair Petrie's filmography is Magpie (2024), in the role of Richard.

Who does Alistair Petrie work with most often?

Alistair Petrie shares the most films with Rupert Graves (2 films), Lena Headey (2 films) and Sope Dirisu (2 films).

The Best Alistair Petrie Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 26 credits.

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