Martin Freeman: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 68
- on screen
- 1998–2024
- box office
- $5.39B
- average score
- 62
- Born
- September 8, 1971 (age 55)
- Birthplace
- Aldershot, Hampshire, England
- Full name
- Martin John Christopher Freeman
- Citizenship
- British
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1997-present
- Spouses
- Amanda Abbington
- Children
- 2
The Best Martin Freeman Movies
The highest-rated films Martin Freeman is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Black Panther (2018) scores highest, at 88. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 88 Black Panther 2018 · Everett K. Ross -
Movie Echo Score: Score 69 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 2022 · Everett Ross -
Movie Echo Score: Score 66 A Christmas Carol 2020 · Bob Cratchit (voice) -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 Cargo 2018 · Andy -
Movie Echo Score: Score 55 Ghost Stories 2018 · Charles Cameron, Mike Priddle -
Movie Echo Score: Score 55 Miller's Girl 2024 · Jonathan Miller
Martin Freeman's Career in Numbers
Martin Freeman's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Martin Freeman works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from I Just Want to Kiss You (1998) to Miller's Girl (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Martin Freeman Movies by Decade
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 16
- 2010s 37
- 2020s 3
The 2010s were Martin Freeman's busiest decade, with 37 films.
Martin Freeman Movies by Genre
- Drama 16
- Comedy 11
- Tv movie 9
- Crime 4
- Adventure 4
- Action 3
- Animation 3
- Mystery 2
- Thriller 1
- Documentary 1
Drama is the genre Martin Freeman has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of comedy (11).
Martin Freeman Career Milestones
- First film
- I Just Want to Kiss You 1998
- Biggest box office hit
- Black Panther $1.35B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Black Panther Movie Echo Score 88
- Newest film
- Miller's Girl 2024
Martin Freeman Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Martin Freeman is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 62. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Martin Freeman Movies as an Actor
57- 2024
Miller's Girl as Jonathan Miller · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.88M Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as Everett Ross · Action Worldwide box office: $859M Movie Echo Score: 69 - 2020
A Christmas Carol as Bob Cratchit (voice) · Drama Worldwide box office: $180K Movie Echo Score: 66 - 2019
Ode to Joy as Charlie · Comedy Worldwide box office: $22.6K Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2019
The Operative as Thomas · Thriller Worldwide box office: $1.43M Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2019
A Confession as Steve Fulcher · Drama - 2018
To Provide All People as Consultant Cardiologist · Drama - 2018
Cargo as Andy · Drama Worldwide box office: $56.4K Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2018
Ghost Stories as Charles Cameron, Mike Priddle · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.13M Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2018
Black Panther as Everett K. Ross · Action Worldwide box office: $1.35B Movie Echo Score: 88 - 2017
Carnage: Swallowing the Past as Jeff · Comedy - 2017
Sherlock: The Six Thatchers as Dr. John Watson · Tv movie - 2017
Sherlock: The Lying Detective as Dr. John Watson · Crime - 2017
Sherlock: The Final Problem as Dr. John Watson · Drama - 2016
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Comedy Worldwide box office: $25M - 2016
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride as Dr. John Watson · Crime Worldwide box office: $39.1M - 2015
Stick Man as Stick Man (voice) · Animation Worldwide box office: $1.38M - 2015
The Eichmann Show as Milton Fruchtman · Tv movie - 2014
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Adventure Worldwide box office: $962M - 2014
Sherlock: His Last Vow as Dr. John Watson · Tv movie - 2014
Sherlock: The Sign of Three as Dr. John Watson · Tv movie - 2014
Sherlock: The Empty Hearse as Dr. John Watson · Tv movie - 2013
Sherlock: Many Happy Returns as Dr. John Watson · Mystery - 2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Adventure Worldwide box office: $959M - 2013
Saving Santa as Bernard D. Elf (voice) · Animation Worldwide box office: $9.28M - 2013
The World's End Action Worldwide box office: $46.1M - 2013
Svengali as Don · Comedy Worldwide box office: $14.5K - 2013
The Voorman Problem as Doctor Williams · Comedy - 2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.02B - 2012
So You Want To Be A Pirate! as The Pirate With A Scarf · Animation - 2012
Sherlock: Uncovered as Dr. Watson, Self · Documentary - 2012
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! as Pirate with a Scarf (voice) · Family - 2012
Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia as Dr. John Watson · Crime - 2012
Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall as Dr. John Watson · Tv movie - 2012
Sherlock: The Hounds of Baskerville as Dr. John Watson · Tv movie - 2011
Swinging with the Finkels as Alvin Finkel · Romance Worldwide box office: $72.9K - 2011
Sherlock: A Study in Pink (Unaired Pilot) as Dr. John Watson · Crime - 2010
Sherlock: The Great Game as Dr. John Watson · Tv movie - 2010
Sherlock: The Blind Banker as Dr. John Watson · Mystery - 2010
Sherlock: A Study in Pink as Dr. John Watson · Drama - 2009
The Girl Is Mime as Clive Buckle · Drama - 2009
Nativity! as Paul Maddens · Comedy Worldwide box office: $8.5M - 2009
HIV: The Musical as James McKenzie · Drama - 2009
Micro Men as Chris Curry · Drama - 2009
Boy Meets Girl as Danny Reed · Drama - 2007
The Old Curiosity Shop as Mr. Codlin · Drama - 2007
The Good Night Drama Worldwide box office: $508K - 2007
Rubbish as Kevin · Comedy - 2007
The All Together as Chris Ashworth · Comedy Worldwide box office: $9.79K - 2006
Confetti Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.9M - 2005
Round About Five as The Man · Drama - 2005
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Adventure Worldwide box office: $104M - 2004
Blake’s Junction 7 as Vila · Comedy - 2004
Call Register as Kevin · Drama - 2003
Margery and Gladys as D.S. Stringer · Tv movie - 2001
Men Only as Dwight · Drama - 1998
I Just Want to Kiss You as Frank
Martin Freeman in Documentaries & Specials
11- 2021
Bridget Riley: Painting the Line as Self · Documentary - 2020
Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council as Self · Documentary - 2016
Derren Brown: Pushed to the Edge as Himself · Tv movie - 2016
Mark Gatiss: A Study in Sherlock as Himself - 2015
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman as Self - Voice of The Pirate with a Scarf · Documentary - 2014
Unlocking Sherlock as Himself / Dr. Watson · Documentary - 2013
Completing the Golden Mile: The Making of The World’s End as Self · Documentary - 2010
Unlocking Sherlock as Himself · Documentary - 2005
Return of the Goodies as Himself · Comedy - 2005
Don’t Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ as Self · Documentary - 2002
How I Made The Office by Ricky Gervais as Himself · Documentary
Who Is Martin Freeman?
Martin Freeman was born in Aldershot, Hampshire, England in 1971 and is 55 years old. Credited on films since 1998, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Martin John Christopher Freeman, born 8 September 1971, is an acclaimed English actor known for his range of roles in television, film and theater. Freeman's career has been decorated with various accolades, including two Emmy Awards, a BAFTA Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Over the years, he has played significant roles in numerous productions. He gained fame for his role as Tim Canterbury in the mockumentary series 'The Office' (2001–2003). He subsequently portrayed characters such as Dr. John Watson in the British crime drama series 'Sherlock' (2010–2017) and young Bilbo Baggins in 'The Hobbit' film trilogy (2012–2014). He also starred in the first season of the dark comedy-crime drama series 'Fargo' (2014) and has been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Everett K. Ross since 2016.
Freeman received his education at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Throughout his early career, he appeared in varying capacities in around 18 TV shows, 14 theatre productions, and several radio productions. Freeman continued to establish himself as a versatile actor by moving into more serious dramatic roles later in his career. His performance as Bilbo Baggins in the first part of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' earned him Best Hero at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards and Best Actor at the 18th Empire Awards. Freeman has showcased a diverse range of performance in genres like comedy, drama, crime, and sci-fi in both television and film. He has also made his mark on theater, having performed in classics such as Shakespeare's play Richard III.
Who Martin Freeman Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Martin Freeman shares the most films with. Benedict Cumberbatch comes first, with 20 films together, followed by Rupert Graves (15).
Martin Freeman: Questions & Answers
How many movies Martin Freeman has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Martin Freeman been in?
Martin Freeman is credited on 68 films, from 1998 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Martin Freeman's highest-grossing movie?
Black Panther (2018) is Martin Freeman's biggest box office hit, with $1.35B worldwide, ahead of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) ($1.02B). Across every film with box office figures, Martin Freeman's movies have made $5.39B.
Martin Freeman's biggest hits What is the best Martin Freeman movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Martin Freeman's best-rated film is Black Panther (2018) with a score of 88, followed by Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) (69).
Best Martin Freeman movies, ranked How old is Martin Freeman?
Martin Freeman is 55 years old, born on September 8, 1971 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England.
What is Martin Freeman's newest movie?
The most recent film on Martin Freeman's filmography is Miller's Girl (2024), in the role of Jonathan Miller.
Who does Martin Freeman work with most often?
Martin Freeman shares the most films with Benedict Cumberbatch (20 films), Rupert Graves (15 films) and Mark Gatiss (15 films).
The Best Martin Freeman Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 68 credits.
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