Acting
Tom McCarthy
- Titles
- 49movies16TV shows
- Career
Active from 1990 to 2026, busiest in 2009 with 4 main titles.
- Directed
- 10titles as director
- Average score
66/100
- Highest rated
Spotlight89/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 50 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Contemporary Realism7.6average 5.2
- Family Dynamics6.6average 4.7
- Wholesome4.8average 3.3
- Pathos6.5average 5.2
- Social Commentary6.0average 4.9
- Catharsis6.1average 5.1
- Wit & Wordplay4.4average 3.7
- Melancholy5.4average 4.7
Rarely in their work
- Violence2.6, average 4.3
- Scare1.1, average 2.6
- Adrenaline3.7, average 5.1
- Uncanny1.2, average 2.5
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 5
- Contemporary Issues 3
- Social Commentary 3
- Character-Driven Drama 3
- Nostalgic Tone 2
- Coming-of-Age 2
- Character Study 2
- Emotional Journey 2
- Underdog Story 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Tom McArdleEditorSpotlight, The Cobbler, Stillwater, The Station Agent, Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made, +2 more
Paul GiamattiActorDuplicity, A Statement, Win Win
Oliver BokelbergCinematographerThe Station Agent, The Visitor, Win Win
Masanobu TakayanagiCinematographerSpotlight, Stillwater, Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made
Michelle WilliamsActorThe Station Agent, Mammoth
Amy RyanActorWin Win, Jack Goes Boating
Josh PaisActorThe Station Agent, Year of the Dog
Bobby CannavaleActorThe Station Agent, Win Win
W. Mott Hupfel IIICinematographerThe Cobbler, Jack Goes Boating
Thomas BidegainWriterStillwater, A Statement
Noé DebréWriterStillwater, A Statement
Movies and TV shows
232020s
4 titles · average score 80
81
The Lowdown (2025)
TV show · as Trip Keating
72
The Friend (2025)
as Dr. Warren
86
The Last Movie Stars (2022)
TV show · as Sidney Lumet (voice)
81
Little America: The Cowboy (2020)
as Professor Robbins
2010s
4 titles · average score 82
71
Christopher Robin (2018)
Screenplay
89
Spotlight (2015)
Writer, Director
89
Inside Out (2015)
Thanks
80
Win Win (2011)
Screenplay, Director
2000s
9 titles · average score 80
88
Up (2009)
Story
80
The Visitor (2008)
Writer, Director
78
Michael Clayton (2007)
as Waiter (voice)
73
Flags of Our Fathers (2006)
as James Bradley
80
Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)
as Palmer Williams
70
Syriana (2005)
as Fred Franks
83
The Station Agent (2003)
Writer, Director
92
The Wire (2002)
TV show · as Scott Templeton
75
Meet the Parents (2000)
as Dr. Bob Banks
1990s
4 titles · average score 74
73
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
TV show · as Nick Ganzner
76
The Practice (1997)
TV show · as Kevin Riley
71
Spin City (1996)
TV show · as Priest
74
Law & Order (1990)
TV show · as Lambert / Donald Housman
1970s
1 title · average score 73
73
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971)
TV show · as Frank Errington
1950s
1 title · average score 85
85
Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
TV show · as Ian Bedloe