Actor & Director

Matt Smith: Movies & Box Office

films: 71
as director: 3
on screen: 2006–2026
box office: $1.76B
average score: 60

Born: October 28, 1982 (age 43)
Birthplace: Northampton, England
Full name: Matthew Robert Smith
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 2003-present

Known for

The Best Matt Smith Movies

The highest-rated films Matt Smith is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Caught Stealing (2025) scores highest, at 87. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Matt Smith's Career in Numbers

Matt Smith's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Matt Smith works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Ruby in the Smoke (2006) to Primetime (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Matt Smith Movies by Decade

2000s 7
2010s 39
2020s 14

The 2010s were Matt Smith's busiest decade, with 39 films.

Matt Smith Movies by Genre

Sci-Fi 12
Drama 10
Comedy 6
Documentary 5
Biography 4
Action 4
Adventure 4
Crime 3
Romance 2
Tv movie 2

Sci-Fi is the genre Matt Smith has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of drama (10).

Matt Smith Career Milestones

First film: The Ruby in the Smoke 2006
Biggest box office hit: Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker $1.08B worldwide
Best-rated film: Caught Stealing Movie Echo Score 87
Newest film: Primetime 2026

71 credits

Matt Smith Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Matt Smith is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 3 as director and 57 as actor. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Matt Smith

Matt Smith Movies as an Actor

Matt Smith in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Matt Smith?

Matt Smith was born in Northampton, England in 1982 and is 43 years old. Credited on films since 2006, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Matthew Robert Smith, known as Matt Smith, is an English actor who gained fame for portraying the Eleventh Doctor in the popular BBC series Doctor Who from 2010 to 2014, for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. In addition to his role in Doctor Who, he is also known for his portrayal of Prince Philip in the Netflix series The Crown from 2016 to 2017, and Daemon Targaryen in HBO's House of the Dragon from 2022 onwards. Smith initially aspired to be a professional footballer, but spondylolysis forced him out of the sport. After studying drama and creative writing at the University of East Anglia, Smith began his career in 2003, performing in several London theatre productions. In film, his credits include the science fiction film Womb (2010), Terminator Genisys (2015), Last Night in Soho (2021), and Morbius (2022). He was born in Northampton, England on 28 October 1982, the son of Lynne and David Smith. Although initially reluctant to pursue acting, Smith was persuaded by his drama teacher to participate in productions, leading him to join the National Youth Theatre in London and eventually to a professional acting career.

Works with

Who Matt Smith Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Matt Smith shares the most films with. Karen Gillan comes first, with 16 films together, followed by David Tennant (11).

FAQ

Matt Smith: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Matt Smith been in?

Matt Smith is credited on 71 films, from 2006 to 2026. 57 of them as an actor and 3 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Matt Smith's highest-grossing movie?

Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019) is Matt Smith's biggest box office hit, with $1.08B worldwide, ahead of Terminator Genisys (2015) ($441M). Across every film with box office figures, Matt Smith's movies have made $1.76B.

Matt Smith's biggest hits

What is the best Matt Smith movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Matt Smith's best-rated film is Caught Stealing (2025) with a score of 87, followed by His House (2020) (83).

Best Matt Smith movies, ranked

How old is Matt Smith?

Matt Smith is 43 years old, born on October 28, 1982 in Northampton, England.

What is Matt Smith's newest movie?

The most recent film on Matt Smith's filmography is Primetime (2026), in the role of WrestlingDudeEastTX.

Who does Matt Smith work with most often?

Matt Smith shares the most films with Karen Gillan (16 films), David Tennant (11 films) and Billie Piper (8 films).

The Best Matt Smith Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 71 credits.

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