Craig Charles: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 23
- on screen
- 1987–2020
- average score
- 82
Craig Charles's Career in Numbers
Craig Charles's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Craig Charles works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Business as Usual (1987) to Red Dwarf: The Promised Land (2020), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Craig Charles Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 6
- 2000s 1
- 2020s 1
The 1990s were Craig Charles's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Craig Charles Movies by Genre
- Comedy 5
- Adventure 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Mystery 1
- Drama 1
Comedy is the genre Craig Charles has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of adventure (1).
Craig Charles Career Milestones
- First film
- Business as Usual 1987
- Best-rated film
- Red Dwarf: The Promised Land Movie Echo Score 82
- Newest film
- Red Dwarf: The Promised Land 2020
Craig Charles Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Craig Charles is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 82. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Craig Charles Movies as an Actor
9- 2020
Red Dwarf: The Promised Land as David Lister · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2009
Red Dwarf: Back to Earth as Lister · Comedy - 1998
Can’t Smeg Won’t Smeg as Lister · Comedy - 1995
Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs as Lister · Sci-Fi - 1994
Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups as Lister · Comedy - 1993
Prince Cinders as Zipper - Cat (voice) · Comedy - 1992
Ghostwatch as Interviewer · Mystery - 1991
Amnesty International’s Big 30 as Dave Lister · Comedy - 1987
Business as Usual as Eddie · Drama
Craig Charles in Documentaries & Specials
14- 2020
Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years as Self · Documentary - 2017
Red Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XII as Self - 2016
Red Dwarf: Behind the Scenes - Series XI as Self - 2012
Red Dwarf: We’re Smegged - Series X as Self · Documentary - 2012
Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains as Self · Documentary - 2012
Evidently… John Cooper Clarke as Himself · Documentary - 2007
Red Dwarf: The Beginning - Series I as Himself · Documentary - 2007
Red Dwarf: It’s Cold Outside - Series II as Himself · Documentary - 2005
Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII as Self · Documentary - 2005
Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI as Self · Documentary - 2004
Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V as Self · Documentary - 2004
Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV as Self · Documentary - 2003
Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III as Self · Documentary - 1998
Red Dwarf A–Z as Self · Comedy
Craig Charles: Questions & Answers
How many movies Craig Charles has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Craig Charles been in?
Craig Charles is credited on 23 films, from 1987 to 2020. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is the best Craig Charles movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Craig Charles's best-rated film is Red Dwarf: The Promised Land (2020) with a score of 82.
Best Craig Charles movies, ranked What is Craig Charles's newest movie?
The most recent film on Craig Charles's filmography is Red Dwarf: The Promised Land (2020), in the role of David Lister.
Who does Craig Charles work with most often?
Craig Charles shares the most films with Steve Coogan (2 films) and Jennifer Saunders (2 films).
The Best Craig Charles Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 23 credits.
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