John Thomson: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 33
- on screen
- 1992–2026
- box office
- $1.01M
- average score
- 64
John Thomson's Career in Numbers
John Thomson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Thomson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Weekenders (1992) to Nightborn (2026), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
John Thomson Movies by Decade
- 1990s 10
- 2000s 6
- 2010s 5
- 2020s 3
The 1990s were John Thomson's busiest decade, with 10 films.
John Thomson Movies by Genre
- Comedy 8
- Drama 3
- Tv movie 2
- Family 1
- Fantasy 1
- Horror 1
- Music 1
- Documentary 1
- Romance 1
- Crime 1
Comedy is the genre John Thomson has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of drama (3).
John Thomson Career Milestones
- First film
- The Weekenders 1992
- Biggest box office hit
- The Young Poisoner’s Handbook $537K worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Last Train to Christmas Movie Echo Score 72
- Newest film
- Nightborn 2026
John Thomson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John Thomson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
John Thomson Movies as an Actor
24- 2026
Nightborn as Jon's Father · Drama Worldwide box office: $301K Movie Echo Score: 56 - 2022
Red Riding Hood: After Ever After as Plank · Family - 2021
Last Train to Christmas as Vic · Fantasy Movie Echo Score: 72 - 2016
Alan Partridge’s Scissored Isle as Kevin Ruddock · Comedy - 2016
Grimsby as Bob Tolliver · Comedy - 2013
Dementamania Horror - 2013
Help Point as Stephen · Comedy - 2010
The Road to Coronation Street as Harry Kershaw · Drama - 2009
Peter Kay’s Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley as Bill (Flowerpot Man) · Music - 2004
Fat Slags as Foreman · Comedy Worldwide box office: $105K - 2004
Blackpool Comedy - 2003
Appointment with Dr. Terrible as Interviewee – Actor · Documentary - 2001
Station Jim as Harold · Drama - 2001
Dog Eat Dog as Football Coach - 1999
The Flint Street Nativity as Christian Jerrums / Innkeeper · Tv movie - 1998
The Fast Show Live - 1998
Up ’n’ Under as Stan · Comedy - 1996
VIZ: Oh, Lordy! It’s The Fat Slags in Blue Honeymoon Romance - 1995
The Young Poisoner’s Handbook as Nathan · Crime Worldwide box office: $537K - 1994
Pauline Calf’s Wedding Video as Fat Bob - 1994
Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era as Simon Joke · Comedy - 1994
Steve Coogan: Live ’n’ Lewd as Bernard Right On/Various · Comedy - 1993
Paul Calf’s Video Diary as Fat Bob - 1992
The Weekenders as Policeman 1 · Tv movie
John Thomson in Documentaries & Specials
9- 2023
Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy as Self · Documentary - 2022
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs as Self · Documentary - 2020
Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years as Self · Documentary - 2020
The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases as Himself, Various Characters · Comedy - 2019
7 Up & Me as Self · Documentary - 2018
Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story as Himself · Documentary Worldwide box office: $70.3K - 2012
Evidently… John Cooper Clarke as Himself · Documentary - 2010
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa as Self · Comedy - 1999
Suit You Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show as Self · Documentary
Who John Thomson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors John Thomson shares the most films with. Steve Coogan comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Simon Day (4).
John Thomson: Questions & Answers
How many movies John Thomson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John Thomson been in?
John Thomson is credited on 33 films, from 1992 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is John Thomson's highest-grossing movie?
The Young Poisoner’s Handbook (1995) is John Thomson's biggest box office hit, with $537K worldwide, ahead of Nightborn (2026) ($301K). Across every film with box office figures, John Thomson's movies have made $1.01M.
John Thomson's biggest hits What is the best John Thomson movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, John Thomson's best-rated film is Last Train to Christmas (2021) with a score of 72, followed by Nightborn (2026) (56).
Best John Thomson movies, ranked What is John Thomson's newest movie?
The most recent film on John Thomson's filmography is Nightborn (2026), in the role of Jon's Father.
Who does John Thomson work with most often?
John Thomson shares the most films with Steve Coogan (7 films), Simon Day (4 films) and Gary Olsen (3 films).
The Best John Thomson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 33 credits.
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