My Favourite Nicholas Hoult Movies of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood have earned recognition of Nicholas Hoult. Since the 2000’s, Hoult has become an icon. Whether it’s guilty jurors, favourite political figures or mad warriors, Hoult has portrayed several interesting characters. Although he has only made a few movies in his career, they have all been worth seeing. Listed below are my picks for the best movies of an actor that deserves to be celebrated.

1. Juror #2

Courtroom dramas are a genre of movies that my cousin always loved dearly. I recall with nostalgia the fond memories of a cousin that was a huge fan of the courtroom genre. My cousin grew up to embrace a genre in which 12 angry men would solve a courtroom case. He believed that being a lawyer was a noble profession that was worthy of celebration. Through his lifelong love for the courtroom genre. my cousin inspired me to pursue my passion for Cinema. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured the hardships that jurors in courtrooms go through as powerfully as “Juror #2”. Released in 2024, Nicholas Hoult’s best movie captured a guilty juror seeking to avoid penalty. In the greatest role of his career, Hoult embodies a guilt-ridden juror that participates in a courtroom case causing despair. This is the actor unlike you’ve ever seen him before: intense, charismatic and emotional in his most memorable role. Hoult has spent most of his career playing lighthearted roles in comedies. With “Juror #2”, however, he showcased strong emotional range he hadn’t shown in his career before. Working alongside Toni Collette who is also amazing, Hoult created a portrait of a guilty juror that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Justin has a moment of realization thinking he may have committed the murder of his courtroom case causing despair is one of the greatest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Juror #2” Nicholas Hoult’s best movie is its message. The film delivers a profound message about guilt which would resonate with everyone. A captivating portrait of guilty jurors with strong commitment seeking to resolve a courtroom case, it’s a strong reminder about a great actor that has made timeless films that audiences embrace.

2. Mad Max: Fury Road

Mad Max is a magnificent franchise that shaped my grandfather’s identity. I recall with nostalgia a grandpa that adored Furiosa. A huge fan of Mel Gibson, he often praised films he regarded with affection. As someone treasuring a grandfather that adored a franchise about furious warriors on a road, I adored “Mad Max: Fury Road”. Released in 2015, Nicholas Hoult’s movie honoured Mad Max. In the most demanding role of his career, Hoult embodies a road warrior in a world facing despair. Hoult has an aptitude for creating fantastical characters, and “Mad Max: Fury Road” showcased his strengths as a performer. Working alongside Tom Hardy who is also amazing, Hoult honoured a franchise about road warriors that are frightening. For instance, the scene in which Nux sacrifices his life causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Mad Max: Fury Road” a magnificent action movie is its message. The film delivers a profound message about sexism which would resonate with everyone.  A magnificent reboot of a franchise demonstrating emperors that are mad, it’s a marvellous reminder of a legendary actor that has produced timeless films which always leave audiences glad.

3. The Menu

Cooking is an activity that my mother has always enjoyed doing. I remember a mother that had dreams of being a famous baker. Nobody in the whole world could bake a cake like my mother did without making a single mistake. A captivating cook, she would always record recipes in a precious notebook. As someone that grew up to value a mother preparing dishes on the menu, I adored “The Menu”. Released in 2022, Nicholas Hoult’s movie captured hardships that chefs of high-end restaurants go through. In the most unlikeable role of his career, Hoult embodies a gentleman embarking on a journey to a restaurant committing violence causing despair. Hoult has spent most of his career playing likeable heroes with sympathetic personalities. With “The Menu”, however, the actor showcased a menacing side to himself audiences hadn’t seen before. For instance, the scene in which Tyler is chosen by Chef Slowik to prepare a dish under intense pressure causing despair is one of the greatest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “The Menu” a great cooking movie is its message. The film delivers a profound message about dangers of greed which would resonate with everyone. As precious as Chef Slowik’s menu, it’s a marvellous reminder of a commemorated actor that has made memorable movies which audiences value.

4. The Favourite

Competitions can often cause friendships to fall apart. Years ago, my competition with a friend caused sorrow. I remember my friendship with a companion faced disaster when we competed to be the favourite student of a teacher. Our desires to be the favourite student of a teacher caused our friendship to face disaster. As someone haunted by competition that didn’t fit in friendships, I admired “The Favourite”. Released in 2018, Nicholas Hoult’s movie captured competitive women in the 18th Century. In the most majestic role of his career, Hoult embodies a comical suitor that engages in a competition causing despair. It’s a larger-than-life role that gave the actor a chance to showcase his aptitude for comedy. For instance, the scene in which Harley requests Abigail to spy on the queen causing despair is one of the funniest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “The Favourite” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about competition which would resonate with everyone. Centuries after women engaged in competitions to become the favourite mistresses of the Queen, it’s a captivating reminder of an actor that has manufactured memorable movies which deserve to be seen on the big-screen.

5. Warm Bodies

Zombies are frightening creatures that always fascinated my teacher. At an early age, I formed strong bonds with a teacher that admired zombies causing damage. He would love discussing the way zombies behaved in class every day. Through his lifelong love for zombies causing disaster, my teacher inspired me to achieve dreams of becoming a writer. As someone treasuring joyous memories of a teacher that adored zombies, I loved “Warm Bodies”. Released in 2013, Nicholas Hoult’s comedy captured a zombie romance. In the most quirky role of his career, Hoult embodies a zombie that becomes involved in an affair with a human that’s a burden to bear. With “Warm Bodies”, the actor showcased subtlety he hadn’t shown in his career before. Despite having little dialogue, Hoult created a compelling zombie through expressions. For instance, the scene in which R saves Julie from zombies evoking fear is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Warm Bodies” a classic zombie film is its message. The film delivers a bold message about sacrifice which would resonate with everyone. As strong as R’s desire to be a zombie, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor that has built a lasting legacy whose movies audiences love dearly.

6. X-Men: Days of Future Past

When it comes to the greatest comic-book heroes in history, it’s worth discussing the X-Men. Ever since their creation in the 1970’s, the X-Men have gained a huge fan following. In 2014, Nicholas Hoult did an honoured the superhero team from the past in his film “X-Men: Days of Future Past”. In the most transformative role of his career, Hoult embodies a beastly creature that engages in warfare causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor an opportunity to showcase his talent for playing fantastical creatures. Working alongside Michael Fassbender who is also amazing, Hoult honoured a legendary comic-book character. An extraordinary tribute towards an excellent superhero team, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor with mainstream appeal whose movies always inspire audiences to achieve their dream.

7. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien is a legendary author whose books have earned appreciation. During the 19th Century, Tolkien published books earning popularity. A legendary author, Tolkien became an icon in literature. In 2018, Nicholas Hoult portrayed the iconic author with dedication in his movie “Tolkien”. In the most historic role of his career, Hoult embodies an author facing a burden to bear. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to step out of his comfort zone by playing a historical figure. Hoult captured the intelligence of an author that published literature. Working alongside Lily James who is also amazing, Hoult honoured an author whose legacy is lasting. As precious as books Tolkien sought to publish, it’s a riveting reminder about an actor that managed to accomplish a feat manufacturing commemorated movies audiences cherish.

8. About a Boy

Few books ever written about a boy are as beloved as About a Boy. Since it was published in 1998, Nick Horby’s book has become a piece of literature readers appreciate. In 2002, Nicholas Hoult did an amazing job of adapting the classic book about a boy in his film “About a Boy”. In the breakthrough role that launched his career, Hoult embodies a school boy that forms a bond with a bachelor facing a burden to bear. Hoult showcased undeniable charisma in one of his first roles that made him a movie-star. Unlike most child actors, Hoult showcased maturity beyond his years. Working alongside Hugh Grant who is also amazing, Hoult celebrated a book that’s enduring. A beautiful adaptation of a beloved book about a boy, it’s a breathtaking reminder of a commemorated actor that has made memorable movies giving audiences joy.

9. A Single Man

Nicolas Hoult has always excelled at playing conflicted characters. Hoult has built an image of being an actor that thrives at playing characters facing damage. Hoult’s strength for playing troubled characters without a clear plan is clearly evident in his movie “A Single Man”. Released in 2009, Hoult’s movie captured young British gay men. In the most provocative role of his career, Hoult embodies a gay student that forms an affair with a professor causing despair. It gave the actor a chance to step out of his comfort zone by playing a queer character. Working alongside Colin Firth who is also amazing, Hoult created a gay romance that’s compelling. A powerful portrait of the heavy burden queer professors bear, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor that has built an illustrious career making memorable movies about which audiences care.

10. Jack the Giant Slayer

Nicholas Hoult hasn’t always made great movies that are precious. While most movies the actor has made have been appreciated, a few have left audiences disappointed. Unfortunately, “Jack the Giant Slayer” falls into the latter category. Released in 2013, Bryan Singer’s film was a disaster. In the most shallow role of his career, Hoult embodies a warrior defending his kingdom from giants evoking fear. Hoult brought charisma to the role, standing out as the bright spot of an otherwise bad movie. Although “Jack the Giant Slayer” is a disastrous blockbuster, it honoured Hoult’s legacy as an actor. As powerful as giants Jack seeks to slay, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actor that hasn’t lost his abilities to portray compelling characters in timeless movies I will forever treasure for paving the way for my lifelong love of filmmaking today.