Alex Pettyfer first appeared in the 2005 British television film ‘Tom Brown's Schooldays’ directed by Dave Moore. He made his big-screen debut in the 2006 action spy film ‘Stormbreaker’ directed by Geoffrey Sax. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film tanked at the box office and even failed to recover its budget. Nevertheless, Pettyfer earned considerable praise for his performance and also received the ‘Young Artist Award’ and ‘Empire Award’ nominations. He next appeared in the 2008 Nick Moore-directed teen comedy film ‘Wild Child.’ The film saw mixed reviews upon release, scoring a 41% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The following year, he appeared in the British comedy horror slasher film ‘Tormented’ which also received mixed reviews from critics.
In 2011, he starred in the American teen science fiction action film ‘I Am Number Four’ directed by D. J. Caruso. Even though the film was panned by critics, it did reasonably well at the box office, grossing over $150 million against a budget of $50 million. That same year, he also starred as ‘Kyle Kingson’ in the American romantic fantasy drama film ‘Beastly’ which was also a box office success. Pettyfer went on to star in films like ‘Magic Mike’ (2012), ‘The Butler’ (2013), ‘Endless Love’ (2014), ‘Elvis & Nixon’ (2016), and ‘The Strange Ones’ (2017). In 2018, he made his television debut in the Episode: "Marilyn Monroe and Billy Wilder" of the British biographical comedy-drama television series, ‘Urban Myths.’ The following year, he joined the main cast of the American science fiction thriller streaming television miniseries ‘The I-Land’ where he played the role of ‘Brody.’
In 2020, he starred as ‘Liam’ in the American crime drama film ‘Echo Boomers’ directed by Seth Savoy. The film received a positive response from critics. Pettyfer was last seen in the 2021 science fiction thriller film ‘Warning’ directed by Agata Alexander. He is all set to appear in the upcoming film ‘The Infernal Machine’ where he will play the role of ‘Dwight Tufford.’
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List of Alex Pettyfer Movies: Ranked Best To Worst
1. The Butler(2013)
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3
PG-13
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3
Loosely based on the life of Eugene Allen, the movie tells the story of African-American Cecil Gaines who went from being an enslaved plantation worker to a butler at the White House in 1957. He becomes a witness to some of America’s most iconic political moments, including the birth of the Civil Rights Act.
Starring:
Cuba Gooding Jr., Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Terrence Howard, Alan Rickman, David Oyelowo, John Cusack
Directed By:
Lee Daniels
2. In Time(2011)
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2
PG-13
14
2
Time is the currency in the futuristic setting of In Time; people stop aging at 25, with only a year left to live, unless they can afford more time. Wrongfully accused of murder for having more time than he should, factory worker Will Salas goes on the run with a hostage, who proves to be key to challenging the system.
Starring:
Amanda Seyfried, Cillian Murphy, Matt Bomer, Johnny Galecki, Olivia Wilde, Justin Timberlake, Shyloh Oostwald
Directed By:
Andrew Niccol
3. Endless Love(2014)
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2
PG-13
21
2
Endless Love is a romantic drama film, which tells the story of a reclusive young girl who doesn’t socialize much. She meets and reunites with her charismatic classmate, and they two instantly develop a liking for each other. However, their parents try to keep them apart, which complicate their love life.
Role:
David Elliot
Starring:
Bruce Greenwood, Joely Richardson, Robert Patrick, Rhys Wakefield
Directed By:
Shana Feste
4. I Am Number Four(2011)
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2
PG-13
20
2
John Smith is amongst the nine aliens, Garde, who escaped their planet after a ruthless attack from another alien race, Mogadorians. Now the nine, with their individual protector, lead a normal human life on earth. However Mogadorians are in pursuit of the Garde who can be killed only in a sequence. With the first three killed, it is now turn of John, who is number four.
Role:
John
Starring:
Teresa Palmer, Dianna Agron, Kevin Durand, Timothy Olyphant
Directed By:
D.J. Caruso
5. Elvis & Nixon(2016)
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3
R
12
3
Elvis Presley, famous actor and singer, shows up at the White House for a meeting with President Richard Nixon. Since Presley opposes the drug culture, he wants to become an undercover agent for the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.
Role:
Jerry
Starring:
Michael Shannon, Johnny Knoxville, Ashley Benson, Evan Peters, Kevin Spacey, Colin Hanks
Directed By:
Liza Johnson
6. Wild Child(2008)
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3
PG-13
15
3
Poppy Moore, a spoiled teenager from a wealthy Malibu family is sent by her father to her late mother’s strict British convent, Abbey Mounts. She rebelliously resolves to misbehave to get expelled, and antagonizes all dorm girls and also, Principal Mrs. Kingsley. As Principal’s son Freddie shows interest in her, she decides to use it; but soon realizes some truths of life.
Starring:
Emma Roberts, Aidan Quinn, Natasha Richardson, Johnny Pacar
Directed By:
Nick Moore
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7. Magic Mike(2012)
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2
R
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2
Mike is the star stripper at Xquisite Strip Club in Tampa but also does odd-jobs in the morning to save up enough to start his own business. When he takes young upstart Adam under his wing he also starts falling for Adam’s sister Brooke. However, Adam’s reckless actions soon threaten Mike’s lifestyle and romance.
Role:
Adam
Starring:
Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey, Kevin Nash, Joe Manganiello, Gabriel Iglesias, Riley Keough, Matt Bomer
Directed By:
Steven Soderbergh
8. Echo Boomers(2020)
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2
R
12
2
Role:
Ellis Beck
Starring:
Lesley Ann Warren, Michael Shannon
9. Beastly(2011)
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3
PG-13
14
3
A modern-day adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, the movie follows vain and arrogant high school student, Kyle Kingson, who is cursed by witch Kendra Hilferty after he bullies her. Now heavily scarred and ugly, he can only be saved if he can make Lindy Taylor, a former classmate, fall in love with him.
Role:
Kyle
Starring:
Vanessa Hudgens, Neil Patrick Harris, Peter Krause, Mary-Kate Olsen, Dakota Johnson
Directed By:
Daniel Barnz
10. Stormbreaker(2006)
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2
PG
11
2
After his uncle’s death, teenager Alex Rider, who was unaware of his uncle’s true identity as a secret agent, is recruited by M16 to complete his uncle’s mission. Alex is assigned to investigate stormbreaker, billionaire Darrius Sayle’s new computer system, which he plans to provide to each school. Realizing the risk to millions, Alex puts his life in danger to stop the plan.
Starring:
Andy Serkis, Alicia Silverstone, Mickey Rourke, Ewan McGregor, Missi Pyle, Stephen Fry, Damian Lewis
Directed By:
Geoffrey Sax
11. Tormented(2009)
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2
R
8
2
Role:
Bradley
Starring:
April Pearson, Dimitri Leonidas, Calvin A. Dean, Tuppence Middleton
Directed By:
Jon Wright
12. The Strange Ones(2017)
8
1
R
8
1
Role:
Nick
Starring:
Owen Campbell, Gene Jones, James Freedson-Jackson, Emily Althaus
Directed By:
Christopher Radcliff, Lauren Wolkstein
13.Back Roads (2018)
12
2
12
2
Role:
Harley Altmyer
Starring:
Juliette Lewis, Jennifer Morrison, Nicola Peltz, Danika Yarosh
Directed By:
Alex Pettyfer
TV Movie(s)
1.Tom Brown's Schooldays (2005)
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2
12
2
Role:
Tom Brown
Starring:
Stephen Fry, Jemma Redgrave, Julian Wadham, Harry Michell
Directed By:
David Moore
TV Shows and Videos
Urban Myths(2017)
Starring:
Rupert Grint, Joseph Fiennes, Iwan Rheon, Noel Fielding, Jonas Armstrong, Frank Skinner, Ben Chaplin
Directed By:
Ben Palmer
