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Actor

Ncuti Gatwa: Movies & Box Office

films
14
on screen
2015–2025
box office
$61.1M
average score
65
Born
October 15, 1992 (age 33)
Birthplace
Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda
Full name
Mizero Ncuti Gatwa
Citizenship
Rwanda, United Kingdom
Occupations
Actor
Years active
2013-present
Known for

The Best Ncuti Gatwa Movies

The highest-rated films Ncuti Gatwa is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Roses (2025) scores highest, at 70. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Ncuti Gatwa's Career in Numbers

Ncuti Gatwa's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ncuti Gatwa works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Stonemouth (2015) to National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest (2025), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Ncuti Gatwa Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 3
  2. 2020s 9

The 2020s were Ncuti Gatwa's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Ncuti Gatwa Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 4
  • Sci-Fi 2
  • Drama 2
  • Fantasy 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Music 1
  • Romance 1

Comedy is the genre Ncuti Gatwa has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of sci-fi (2).

Ncuti Gatwa Career Milestones

First film
Stonemouth 2015
Biggest box office hit
The Roses $52M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Roses Movie Echo Score 70
14 credits

Ncuti Gatwa Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ncuti Gatwa is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 65. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Ncuti Gatwa?

Ncuti Gatwa was born in Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda in 1992 and is 33 years old. Credited on films since 2015, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Mizero Ncuti Gatwa (born 15 October 1992) is a Rwandan‑Scottish actor whose rise from a refugee family to international stardom epitomises resilience and talent. Born in Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda, he fled the 1994 genocide with his family and resettled in Scotland, first in Edinburgh’s Oxgangs district and later in Dunfermline. He attended Boroughmuir High School and Dunfermline High School before moving to Glasgow to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, graduating with a BA in Acting in 2013. While a student he worked at the LGBTQ+ club The Polo Lounge, handing out flyers and eventually becoming a go‑go dancer, experiences that later informed his vibrant on‑stage presence. After graduating he joined the Dundee Repertory Theatre graduation scheme, where he performed in productions such as David Greig’s Victoria and earned a Commendation at the Ian Charleson Awards for his 2014 portrayal of Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet at HOME, Manchester.

Gatwa’s breakthrough came with the Netflix series Sex Education (2019‑2023), where he played the flamboyant, empathetic student Eric Effiong. The role, which he secured after a period of homelessness, earned him critical acclaim, a BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actor in Television (2020), and three consecutive BAFTA Television Award nominations for Best Male Comedy Performance. His success continued with a casting as the Fifteenth Doctor in Doctor Who (2023‑2025), making him the first Black actor and first foreign‑born actor to lead the iconic series. Critics described his performance as “interstellar” and “mesmerising,” highlighting his exuberant energy and ability to bridge new and longtime fans. Beyond television, Gatwa has distinguished himself on stage, appearing as Algernon Moncrieff in The Importance of Being Earnest at the National Theatre (2024‑2025) and is set to portray Christopher Marlowe in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s upcoming production Born With Teeth. Open about his queer identity, he continues to champion diversity in the performing arts while expanding his repertoire across film, theatre, and voice work.

Works with

Who Ncuti Gatwa Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Ncuti Gatwa shares the most films with. Shailene Woodley comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Felicity Jones (2).

FAQ

Ncuti Gatwa: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Ncuti Gatwa been in?

Ncuti Gatwa is credited on 14 films, from 2015 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ncuti Gatwa's highest-grossing movie?

The Roses (2025) is Ncuti Gatwa's biggest box office hit, with $52M worldwide, ahead of Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans (2019) ($3.84M). Across every film with box office figures, Ncuti Gatwa's movies have made $61.1M.

Ncuti Gatwa's biggest hits

What is the best Ncuti Gatwa movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ncuti Gatwa's best-rated film is The Roses (2025) with a score of 70, followed by Last Letter from Your Lover (2021) (69).

Best Ncuti Gatwa movies, ranked

How old is Ncuti Gatwa?

Ncuti Gatwa is 33 years old, born on October 15, 1992 in Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda.

What is Ncuti Gatwa's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ncuti Gatwa's filmography is The Roses (2025), in the role of Jeffrey.

Who does Ncuti Gatwa work with most often?

Ncuti Gatwa shares the most films with Shailene Woodley (2 films), Felicity Jones (2 films) and Joe Alwyn (2 films).

The Best Ncuti Gatwa Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 credits.

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