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Michael Shanks: Movies & Box Office

films
26
on screen
1995–2025
box office
$35.2M
average score
75
Biggest hits

The Best Michael Shanks Movies

The films of Michael Shanks that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Together (2025) leads with $34.7M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Michael Shanks's Career in Numbers

Michael Shanks's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Shanks works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from A Family Divided (1995) to Together (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Michael Shanks Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 2
  2. 2000s 10
  3. 2010s 13
  4. 2020s 1

The 2010s were Michael Shanks's busiest decade, with 13 films.

Michael Shanks Movies by Genre

  • Drama 7
  • Tv movie 6
  • Sci-Fi 4
  • Thriller 3
  • Action 3
  • Horror 2
  • Comedy 1

Drama is the genre Michael Shanks has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of tv movie (6).

Michael Shanks Career Milestones

First film
A Family Divided 1995
Biggest box office hit
Together $34.7M worldwide
Best-rated film
Christmas Homecoming Movie Echo Score 76
Newest film
Together 2025
26 credits

Michael Shanks Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Michael Shanks is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 75. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

  1. 2025 Together (2025) movie poster Together as Simon · Horror Movie Echo Score: 73
  2. 2019 Rebooted (2019) movie poster Rebooted as 10,000 Sandals Director · Comedy
  3. 2019 The College Admissions Scandal (2019) movie poster The College Admissions Scandal as Rick Singer · Drama
  4. 2017 Christmas Homecoming (2017) movie poster Christmas Homecoming as Master Sgt. Jim Mullins · Drama Movie Echo Score: 76
  5. 2016 Hearts of Spring (2016) movie poster Hearts of Spring as Andy Summers · Tv movie
  6. 2013 Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story (2013) movie poster Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story as Gordie Howe · Drama
  7. 2013 13 Eerie (2013) movie poster 13 Eerie as Tomkins · Thriller
  8. 2013 The Bouquet (2013) movie poster The Bouquet as Sam · Drama
  9. 2011 The Pastor’s Wife (2011) movie poster The Pastor’s Wife as Matthew Winkler · Tv movie
  10. 2011 Faces in the Crowd (2011) movie poster Faces in the Crowd as Bryce · Thriller
  11. 2011 Christmas Lodge (2011) movie poster Christmas Lodge as Jack · Tv movie
  12. 2011 Tactical Force (2011) movie poster Tactical Force as Demetrius · Action
  13. 2010 Arctic Blast (2010) movie poster Arctic Blast as Jack Tate · Sci-Fi
  14. 2010 Smallville: Absolute Justice (2010) movie poster Smallville: Absolute Justice as Carter Hall / Hawkman · Action
  15. 2009 Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods (2009) movie poster Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods as Dr. Daniel Jackson · Tv movie
  16. 2008 Stargate: Continuum (2008) movie poster Stargate: Continuum as Dr. Daniel Jackson · Sci-Fi
  17. 2008 Stargate: The Ark of Truth (2008) movie poster Stargate: The Ark of Truth as Dr. Daniel Jackson · Sci-Fi
  18. 2007 Mega Snake (2007) movie poster Mega Snake as Les Daniels · Horror
  19. 2006 Under the Mistletoe (2006) movie poster Under the Mistletoe as Kevin Harrison · Tv movie
  20. 2005 Swarmed (2005) movie poster Swarmed as Kent Horvath · Thriller
  21. 2003 Sumuru (2003) movie poster Sumuru as Adam Wade · Action
  22. 2002 Door to Door (2002) movie poster Door to Door as John · Drama
  23. 2002 All Around The Town (2002) movie poster All Around The Town as Justin Donnelly · Tv movie
  24. 2000 Suspicious River (2000) movie poster Suspicious River as Ball Cap Man · Drama
  25. 1999 Escape from Mars (1999) movie poster Escape from Mars as Bill Malone, Mission Architect · Sci-Fi
  26. 1995 A Family Divided (1995) movie poster A Family Divided as Todd · Drama
Works with

Who Michael Shanks Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Michael Shanks shares the most films with. Gary Jones comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Beau Bridges (2). Under each name, their best-known films together.

FAQ

Michael Shanks: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Michael Shanks been in?

Michael Shanks is credited on 26 films, from 1995 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Michael Shanks's highest-grossing movie?

Together (2025) is Michael Shanks's biggest box office hit, with $34.7M worldwide, ahead of Mega Snake (2007) ($224K). Across every film with box office figures, Michael Shanks's movies have made $35.2M.

Michael Shanks's biggest hits

What is the best Michael Shanks movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Shanks's best-rated film is Christmas Homecoming (2017) with a score of 76, followed by Together (2025) (73).

Best Michael Shanks movies, ranked

What is Michael Shanks's newest movie?

The most recent film on Michael Shanks's filmography is Together (2025), in the role of Simon.

Who does Michael Shanks work with most often?

Michael Shanks shares the most films with Gary Jones (3 films), Beau Bridges (2 films) and Eric Keenleyside (2 films).

The Best Michael Shanks Movies, Ranked

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

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