Every Marcus Rutherford Movie & TV Show Ranked

Despite being a relatively new actor, Marcus Rutherford has appeared in several high-quality movies and TV showsover the past couple of years. Since his debut in the 2017 short film, County Lines, the British actor’s career has been picking up steam. Just one year later, he broke out in his native England when he starred in Obey (2018). Rutherford has continued to go from strength to strength, and 2024 has seen him star in Academy Award hopeful, September 5.

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However, across the pond in Hollywood, Rutherford is by far most famous for his role as blacksmith Perrin Aybara in The Wheel of Time cast. The Amazon Prime Video fantasy series premiered in 2021 and has released two seasons, both featuring Rutherford. It was renewed for a third season, so even though Rutherford doesn’t have any upcoming credits listed on his IMDb page, he will likely return for more Wheel of Time adventures. Until he does, however, fans can check out his other impressive acting credits.

9 County Lines (2017)

Marcus Rutherford As Sadiq

Poster for County Lines Short Film featuring a city line

Released in 2017, County Lines is an early-career short film for Marcus Rutherford, who plays the character Sadiq, a drug-dealer who influences the young protagonist, Tyler Hughes (Kai Francis Lewis). At only 22 minutes long, this short film deals with heavy themes that revolve around Tyler and how he gets caught up in the world of drug trafficking. It was written and directed by Henry Blake, who is a relatively new director in the British film industry.

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County Lines
was further developed as a feature film that was released in 2019.

Despite the short runtime, Henry Blake is able to get the most out of his small cast of characters, including a terrific performance from Rutherford. According to IMDB, it is surprisingly Marcus Rutherford’s first acting credit, which is incredibly impressive given the level of talent he displays throughout, and a precursor to the stellar work he would go on to do.

8 Bulletproof (2018-2021)

Marcus Rutherford as Dezzy

Two policemen in bulletproof vests standing next to each other in Bulletproof

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Bulletproof is a British police procedural that ran for 17 episodes across three seasons from 2018-2021. The series focused on two NCA detectives and best friends who would investigate cases relating to trafficking, drugs, and armed robberies. It was created, written, and partially directed by Nick Love. The series was fairly well received, even if it mostly stuck to conventional beats, but was cancelled prior to the fourth season.

Marcus Rutherford was not considered a series regular for Bulletproof, though, as he was featured in four of the episodes as Drezzy, a young drug dealer who becomes involved with the main characters when they are working undercover. Although he isn’t a major player, Rutherford once again showed his talent as Drezzy, whose interactions with the undercover cops provided some of the best moments in the second season.

7 A Stitch In Time (2018)

Marcus Rutherford as Tony

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A Stitch in Time is another short film that features Marcus Rutherford, following his first short, County Lines. Written and directed by Graham Atkins-Hughes, A Stitch in Time revolves around a young man named Tony who has a significant choice to make despite being tired and anxious following the death of a young boy. At only 12 minutes long, A Stitch in Time covers a lot of thematic ground while allowing its lead actor to show off his talents.

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Marcus Rutherford plays Tony, and deftly captures the complex range of emotions that the character goes through during the course of the short film’s runtime. Rutherford is the only actor on the screen for significant portions of the film, but he works magic with the premise, and continues to show his growth in his projects since.

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6 Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators (2018-Present)

Marcus Rutherford as Lee Sandridge

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Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators is a well-received British drama that features an unlikely pair of private detectives, who investigate crime in Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. The series was created by Paul Matthew Thompson and Jude Tindall, running for four seasons and 40 episodes, with a fifth season currently in the works. Jo Joyner as Luella Shakespeare and Mark Benton as Frank Hathaway have crackling chemistry and are the biggest reason for the show’s continued success.

As Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators was one of the earliest roles in Marcus Rutherford’s career, he was only featured in one episode of the show. He plays Lee Sandridge in season 1, episode 10, “Ill Met By Moonlight.” He didn’t even have a significant role in the episode either, playing a side character with just a few brief moments of screen time, but getting cast in such a popular show is a feather in the actor’s cap.

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5 Funny Woman (2023-Present)

Marcus Rutherford as Roger

A blonde woman in a red dress looking over her shoulder in Funny Woman

Funny Woman premiered February 9, 2023, making it the most recent TV series that Marcus Rutherford has had a role in. The show is based on the novel Funny Girl written by Nick Hornby, joining other adaptations of his works including Fever Pitch and the John Cusack-starring High Fidelity. Set in the ’60s, Funny Woman explores the character Barbara Parker (Gemma Arterton), who becomes a huge London comedy star despite it being a heavily male-dominated industry.

Marcus Rutherford didn’t appear until the second season, but was featured in four out of six episodes as Roger. It’s another small role for Rutherford, who still gave it his all as the character, but Funny Woman is definitely a star vehicle for Arterton, who steals every scene that she is in. Funny Woman has moved beyond the scope of the novel, so if a third season was in the works, it would likely be incorporating original storylines throughout.

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4 County Lines (2019)

Marcus Rutherford as Sadiq

A young man sitting and holding his knees, staring off into the sky in County Lines

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County Lines Drama

County Lines is a gripping drama exploring the harrowing realities of a mother and her fourteen-year-old son ensnared in a national drug-selling operation. The film delves into the exploitation and trafficking of vulnerable children across Britain within the context of a “County Line.”

Writers Henry Blake Cast Ashley Madekwe , Conrad Khan , Tabitha Milne-Price , Harris Dickinson , Marcus Rutherford , Anthony Adjekum , Chizzy Akudolu , Ebenezer Gyau , Johanna Stanton , Carlyss Peer , Stephen Leask , Micah Loubon , Kashif Douglas , Clay Milner-Russell , Alfie Darling , Shauna Shim , Chris Mamendyi , Michael Oku , David Tarkenter , Matteo Piombino , Claire Lacey , Antoinette Alexis , Chris Kyriacou , Sean Berry , Fabiola Bonnot Character(s) Toni , Tyler , Aliyah , Simon , Sadiq , Laurence , Sophie , Deontay , Izzy Merlo , Bex , Mr Matthews , Khalid , Conway , Bailey , Nick , Briony , Michael , Gabriel Normington , Steve , Shop Assistant , Hotel Manager , Money Shop Worker , Police Officer , Dole Officer , Leona Runtime 90 minutes YouTube Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYcTPZpgrx0 Expand

County Lines is the feature film adapted from the short film of the same name. Like the short film, County Lines was written and directed by Henry Blake, and is his feature film directorial debut. It’s a fantastic movie that takes the already strong premise of the short, and expands it perfectly, crafting a contemporary drama that explores child exploitation in the drug trafficking world. Conrad Kohn as the main character, Tyler, is incredible in it.

Despite only coming out two years after the short film, his performance in this is better than ever.

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Marcus Rutherford once again plays drug dealer Sadiq, but the feature-length film gives the story more room to explore his character. It also shows the growth of Marcus Rutherford as an actor. Despite only coming out two years after the short film, his performance in this is better than ever, creating a complex character that fits within the messy world that Henry Blake created with County Lines.

3 September 5 (2024)

Marcus Rutherford as Carter Jeffrey

A group of people gathered around a table in September 5.

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September 5 ThrillerDrama

The 1972 Munich Olympics saw an American sports broadcasting crew unexpectedly tasked with covering a hostage situation involving Israeli athletes.

Director Tim Fehlbaum Release Date November 29, 2024 Writers Tim Fehlbaum , Moritz Binder Cast Peter Sarsgaard , John Magaro , Ben Chaplin , Leonie Benesch , Daniel Adeosun , Corey Johnson , Solomon Mousley , Georgina Rich , Marcus Rutherford , Zinedine Soualem , Benjamin Walker , Robert Porter Templeton , Rony Herman Runtime 91 Minutes Main Genre Thriller Expand

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September 5 is the most recent Marcus Rutherford movie to be released, and it’s also one of his best. It premiered at the Venice Film Festival on August 29, 2024, to rave reviews, with Oscar possibilities on the horizon. September 5 depicts the 1972 Munich Olympic Hostage Crisis, with fantastic performances across the board, as the film navigates the intense political climate at the time.

Peter Sarsgaard is remarkable as protagonist Roone Arledge, but Marcus Rutherford holds his own as Carter Jeffrey. Like a lot of Rutherford’s filmography at this point in his career, his role in September 5 doesn’t get a lot of screen time, but he fits in nicely with the rest of the stellar cast. If anything, he shows that he is more than capable of acting alongside some of the best actors working today.

2 The Wheel Of Time (2021-Present)

Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara

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ScreenRant logo 6/10 12 7.4/10 The Wheel of Time AdventureDramaActionFantasy

Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan’s expansive fantasy series is brought to life in The Wheel of Time, a fantasy tv series created for Amazon Prime Video. The series follows a woman named Moiraine, a member of the all-female Aes Sedai group who can utilize a great power. Following an attack on a local village, Moiraine heads there to find a villager that may be the reincarnation of an all-powerful dragon that will either save or destroy the world.

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*Availability in US Cast Barney Harris , Zoe Robins , Madeleine Madden , Marcus Rutherford , Daniel Henney , Rosamund Pike , Josha Stradowski , Kate Fleetwood , Priyanka Bose , Hammed Animashaun Release Date November 19, 2021 Seasons 2 Streaming Service(s) Prime Video Franchise(s) The Wheel of Time Writers Rafe Judkins , Robert Jordan , Michael Clarkson , Paul Clarkson , Celine Song Directors Sanaa Hamri , Ciaran Donnelly , Thomas Napper Showrunner Rafe Judkins Expand

The Wheel of Time is easily the biggest and most popular project that Marcus Rutherford has been in. As a premiere Amazon Prime Video original series, The Wheel of Time is an adaptation of the novel series of the same name, written by Robert Jordan and then finished by Brandon Sanderson. The series is highly influential in the fantasy genre, commonly thought of as one of the greatest fantasy series of all time. The Wheel of Time does an admirable enough job of adapting the behemoth source material, garnering positive reviews throughout its two seasons.

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Marcus Rutherford finally steps into a major role and a massive series, playing Perrin Aybara, who is a blacksmith of Emond’s field along with his wife Laila. Rutherford’s Perrin Aybara is featured heavily throughout the series’ two seasons, finally allowing the actor to have more of the spotlight after a young career full of great side-character performances. A third season of The Wheel of Time is in the works.

1 Obey

Marcus Rutherford as Leon

Marcus Rutherford sitting in a dark room in Obey

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Obey Drama

Obey is a 2018 film following nineteen-year-old Leon as he navigates adulthood after foster care, caring for his alcoholic mother, and finding solace in boxing. Amidst rising tensions and riots in his neighborhood, he meets Twiggy, a rebellious squatter, forcing him to choose between conflict or a new future.

Director Jamie Jones Release Date April 22, 2018 Cast Sophie Kennedy Clark , Marcus Rutherford , Sam Gittins , T’Nia Miller , James Atwell , Wil Coban , Joshua Blisset Character(s) Twiggy , Leon , Anton , Chelsea , Chris , Carter , Karl Runtime 96 minutes YouTube Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9K5zeUoJSI Expand

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Released in 2018, Obey is the best project that Marcus Rutherford has been involved with at this point in his career.Obey follows a young man named Leon, played wonderfully by Rutherford, who attempts to navigate life and love set against the backdrop of the 2011 London riots. The film’s handling of intense social issues and the depiction of a violent modern moment in London history is well-intentioned and features a number of fantastic performances.

Marcus Rutherford is particularly incredible in Obey, instilling a ton of humanity and depth into his character Leon, who just wants to figure out how to live life amidst turmoil and grief. It was the first true instance of Rutherford becoming a star, after appearing in only the County Lines short film and an episode of Shakespeare and Hathaway before his leading role in Obey.

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