Actor

Henry Cavill: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 26
on screen: 2001–2026
box office: $4.88B
nomination: 1
average score: 59

Born: May 5, 1983 (age 43)
Birthplace: St Helier, Jersey
Full name: Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill
Citizenship: British
Occupations: Actor, Model
Years active: 2001-present
Spouses: Natalie Viscuso
Children: 1

Known for

The Best Henry Cavill Movies

The highest-rated films Henry Cavill is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) scores highest, at 86. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Henry Cavill's Career in Numbers

Henry Cavill's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Henry Cavill works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Hotel Laguna (2001) to In the Grey (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Henry Cavill Movies by Decade

2000s 4
2010s 9
2020s 8

The 2010s were Henry Cavill's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Henry Cavill Movies by Genre

Action 16
Drama 1
Family 1
Horror 1
Tv movie 1
Thriller 1

Action is the genre Henry Cavill has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of drama (1).

Henry Cavill Career Milestones

First film: Hotel Laguna 2001
Biggest box office hit: Deadpool & Wolverine $1.34B worldwide
Best-rated film: Mission: Impossible – Fallout Movie Echo Score 86
Newest film: In the Grey 2026

26 credits

Henry Cavill Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Henry Cavill is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Henry Cavill Movies as an Actor

Henry Cavill in Documentaries & Specials

1 nomination

Henry Cavill: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

19th Critics' Choice Awards
- Henry Cavill: Nominated Best Actor in an Action Movie Man of Steel

Biography

Who Is Henry Cavill?

Henry Cavill was born in St Helier, Jersey in 1983 and is 43 years old. Credited on films since 2001, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill known popularly as Henry Cavill is an esteemed British actor and model, born on 5th May 1983. He began his acting career with roles in film adaptations like The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) and I Capture the Castle (2003) before gaining further popularity for his portrayal of Charles Brandon in Showtime's The Tudors (2007–2010). Cavill reached international acclaim for his role as Superman in the DC Extended Universe taking the mantle from 2013 to 2023. His acting prowess spans various genres as he took up the mantle of Geralt of Rivia in the popular Netflix fantasy series The Witcher from 2019 to 2023. He further showcased his versatility by playing Sherlock Holmes in the Netflix adaptation of Enola Holmes and its 2022 sequel.

Cavill's career boasts of various milestones including his performances in spy films like The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015) and Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018). He further proved his acting prowess with upcoming mega-projects, Argylle (2024), and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024). From an early life marked by strong involvement in sports and drama while attending Stowe School to becoming one of the most formidable British actors, Cavill truly has a vast acting repertoire. Notably, he is also expressed interest in taking over iconic roles like James Bond after the era of Daniel Craig.

Works with

Who Henry Cavill Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Henry Cavill shares the most films with. Zack Snyder comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Amy Adams (4).

FAQ

Henry Cavill: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Henry Cavill been in?

Henry Cavill is credited on 26 films, from 2001 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Henry Cavill's highest-grossing movie?

Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) is Henry Cavill's biggest box office hit, with $1.34B worldwide, ahead of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) ($874M). Across every film with box office figures, Henry Cavill's movies have made $4.88B.

Henry Cavill's biggest hits

What is the best Henry Cavill movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Henry Cavill's best-rated film is Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) with a score of 86, followed by Enola Holmes (2020) (85).

Best Henry Cavill movies, ranked

Has Henry Cavill won an Oscar?

Henry Cavill has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Henry Cavill has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Henry Cavill?

Henry Cavill is 43 years old, born on May 5, 1983 in St Helier, Jersey.

What is Henry Cavill's newest movie?

The most recent film on Henry Cavill's filmography is Enola Holmes 3 (2026), in the role of Sherlock Holmes.

Who does Henry Cavill work with most often?

Henry Cavill shares the most films with Zack Snyder (5 films), Amy Adams (4 films) and Jason Momoa (3 films).

The Best Henry Cavill Movies, Ranked

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

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