Actor

Peter Capaldi: Movies & Box Office

films: 67
as director: 1
on screen: 1983–2025
box office: $1.31B
average score: 75

Born: April 14, 1958 (age 68)
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Full name: Peter Dougan Capaldi
Citizenship: United Kingdom, Italy
Occupations: Actor, director, writer, musician, producer
Years active: 1974-present
Spouses: Elaine Collins
Children: 1

Known for

The Best Peter Capaldi Movies

The highest-rated films Peter Capaldi is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Paddington 2 (2018) scores highest, at 90. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Peter Capaldi's Career in Numbers

Peter Capaldi's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Peter Capaldi works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Local Hero (1983) to Benediction (2022), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Peter Capaldi Movies by Decade

1980s 5
1990s 13
2000s 14
2010s 24
2020s 4

The 2010s were Peter Capaldi's busiest decade, with 24 films.

Peter Capaldi Movies by Genre

Drama 18
Comedy 12
Tv movie 6
Adventure 4
Sci-Fi 4
Horror 3
Biography 2
Documentary 2
Action 2
Mystery 2

Drama is the genre Peter Capaldi has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of comedy (12).

Peter Capaldi Career Milestones

First film: Local Hero 1983
Biggest box office hit: Maleficent $760M worldwide
Best-rated film: Paddington 2 Movie Echo Score 90
Newest film: Benediction 2022

67 credits

Peter Capaldi Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Peter Capaldi is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 59 as actor. Rated films average a score of 75. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Peter Capaldi

1993 Franz Kafka’s It’s a Wonderful Life Comedy

Peter Capaldi Movies as an Actor

Peter Capaldi in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Peter Capaldi?

Peter Capaldi was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1958 and is 68 years old. Credited on films since 1983, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Peter Dougan Capaldi is a highly revered Scottish actor and director, born on 14th April 1958 in Glasgow, Scotland. Best known for his roles as Malcolm Tucker in the BBC series 'The Thick of It' and the 12th Doctor in 'Doctor Who', he has established an extensive career since his initiation into the field in 1974. A recipient of the Best Male Comedy Performance at the 2010 British Academy Television Awards, Capaldi has displayed an enduring commitment and passion for acting.

Capaldi's notability reached international acclaim with his performance in 'Doctor Who', which he starred in from 2013-2017. Aside from acting, his talents also spread into directing, as marked by his Academy and BAFTA Award-winning 1993 short film, 'Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life'. Other notable works include 'Strictly Sinatra', which he both directed and wrote, and roles in family films 'Paddington' and 'Paddington 2'. He also appeared as Professor Marcus in the stage play 'The Ladykillers' and had written a rock album titled 'St. Christopher'.

Works with

Who Peter Capaldi Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Peter Capaldi shares the most films with. Matt Smith comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Alex MacQueen (5).

FAQ

Peter Capaldi: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Peter Capaldi been in?

Peter Capaldi is credited on 67 films, from 1983 to 2025. 59 of them as an actor and 1 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 Peter Capaldi's highest-grossing movie?

Maleficent (2014) is Peter Capaldi's biggest box office hit, with $760M worldwide, ahead of Paddington 2 (2018) ($290M). Across every film with box office figures, Peter Capaldi's movies have made $1.31B.

Peter Capaldi's biggest hits

What is the best Peter Capaldi movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Peter Capaldi's best-rated film is Paddington 2 (2018) with a score of 90, followed by The Personal History of David Copperfield (2020) (76).

Best Peter Capaldi movies, ranked

How old is Peter Capaldi?

Peter Capaldi is 68 years old, born on April 14, 1958 in Glasgow, Scotland.

What is Peter Capaldi's newest movie?

The most recent film on Peter Capaldi's filmography is The Academy of Armando (2025), in the role of Self.

Who does Peter Capaldi work with most often?

Peter Capaldi shares the most films with Matt Smith (5 films), Alex MacQueen (5 films) and Mark Gatiss (4 films).

The Best Peter Capaldi Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 67 credits.

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