Portrait of James McAvoy

Acting

James McAvoy

Titles
65movies32TV shows
Career

Active from 2001 to 2026, busiest in 2011 and 2014 with 4 main titles each.

Leading roles
42
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score63/100
Highest rated
Poster for State of Play
State of Play
GoodWatch score86/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 59 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 5.0 versus catalog average 4.8EnergyHeart: 4.4 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.4 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 6.2 versus catalog average 5.7WorldCraft: 5.9 versus catalog average 5.4CraftStyle: 6.5 versus catalog average 6.0Style
James McAvoy Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Contemporary Realism
    4.2, average 5.2
  • Showbiz
    0.4, average 1.2
  • Situational Comedy
    2.0, average 2.7
  • Physical Comedy
    1.9, average 2.5

Main genres

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Recurring tags

  • Character-Driven 5
  • Fast-Paced 4
  • Relationship Drama 4
  • Family-Friendly 3
  • Psychological Thriller 3
  • Political Intrigue 3
  • Melancholy Tone 3
  • Visually Driven 2
  • Ensemble Cast 2
  • Eccentric Characters 2
  • Non-Linear Narrative 2
  • Complex Plot 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

1
TypeAllMovies1
RoleAnyActing72Appearances24Production1Directing1Other crew1
ScoreAny60+70+80+
DecadeAny2020s1
GenreAnyMusic1Comedy1Drama1
Group by
DecadesScores
Newest firstOldest first

2020s

1 title · average score 52
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