Mark Knopfler: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 15
- on screen
- 1979–2021
- average score
- 72
Mark Knopfler's Career in Numbers
Mark Knopfler's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Mark Knopfler works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979 (1979) to Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena (1985), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Mark Knopfler Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 2
The 1980s were Mark Knopfler's busiest decade, with 2 films.
Mark Knopfler Movies by Genre
- Music 2
- Documentary 1
Music is the genre Mark Knopfler has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of documentary (1).
Mark Knopfler Career Milestones
- First film
- Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979 1979
- Newest film
- Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena 1985
Mark Knopfler Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Mark Knopfler is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 72. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Mark Knopfler Movies as an Actor
3
Mark Knopfler in Documentaries & Specials
12- 2021
Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story as Self · Music - 2021
Under the Volcano as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 72 - 2008
Live At Knebworth 1990 - Parts 1, 2 & 3 as Self · Music - 2007
Seven Ages of Rock as Self · Documentary - 2005
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today as Self · Music - 1997
Music for Montserrat as Self · Music - 1996
Mark Knopfler: A Night in London as Himself - Guitars, Vocals · Music - 1995
The History of Rock ’n’ Roll as Self · Music - 1991
Voices That Care as Self · Documentary - 1987
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball as Self · Comedy - 1986
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand as Himself - Guitar, Vocals · Music - 1985
Live Aid as Self · Documentary
Who Mark Knopfler Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Mark Knopfler shares the most films with. Eric Clapton comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Sting (5).
Mark Knopfler: Questions & Answers
How many movies Mark Knopfler has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Mark Knopfler been in?
Mark Knopfler is credited on 15 films, from 1979 to 2021. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is the best Mark Knopfler movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Mark Knopfler's best-rated film is Under the Volcano (2021) with a score of 72.
Best Mark Knopfler movies, ranked What is Mark Knopfler's newest movie?
The most recent film on Mark Knopfler's filmography is Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story (2021), in the role of Self.
Who does Mark Knopfler work with most often?
Mark Knopfler shares the most films with Eric Clapton (6 films), Sting (5 films) and Paul McCartney (4 films).
The Best Mark Knopfler Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 15 credits.
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