Henry Cavill’s 10 Best Movies And TV Shows

Henry Cavill’s best movies and TV shows show the amazing rise to fame the actor has had as well as the promise the rest of his career holds in store. Born in St Helier, Jersey, Cavill made his feature movie debut in the period adventure movie The Count of Monte Cristo, establishing himself in the business and leading to roles in smaller projects. However, the role that took Cavill from a relatively unknown performer to a household name was Superman in Zack Snyder’s first DCEU movie, Man of Steel.

Though Superman is still the role most fans associate with Cavill, he has continued to prove himself capable of shedding that reputation with other terrific and fun roles. He has played the villains in big action movies, taken on more comedic roles, and even starred on the small screen. With his commanding presence and searing intensity, Cavill has held his own on screen with the likes of Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe. From the big titles to some underseen gems, the best movies and TV shows from Cavill’s career highlight his amazing talents.

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The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)

As Gus March-Phillipps

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9.3/10

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a World War II film following a top-secret combat unit who were formed by Winston Churchill to hunt down Nazis. The film is directed by Guy Ritchie and based on the book The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: How Churchill’s Secret Warriors Set Europe Ablaze and Gave Birth to Modern Black Ops by Damien Lewis.

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April 19, 2024

Runtime

120 Minutes

Cast

Henry Cavill
, Eiza González
, Alan Ritchson
, Alex Pettyfer
, Hero Fiennes Tiffin
, Babs Olusanmokun
, Til Schweiger
, Henry Golding
, Cary Elwes
, Henrique Zaga

Director

Guy Ritchie

Henry Cavill reteamed with director Guy Ritchie for a wild and thrilling war movie based on a wilder true story. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare takes a look at a little-known aspect of British history during World War II when the government decided to form an unorthodox team of reckless soldiers who were known for not playing by the typical rules of combat. Cavill stars in the movie as Gus March-Phillipps, the leader of these commandos.

Cavill is a lot of fun, embracing his comedic side more than most other movies.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare feels like an ideal war movie for Ritchie to helm as it is filled with wacky characters and the kind of cheeky humor Ritchie always infused into his British gangster movies. Cavill is a lot of fun, embracing his comedic side more than most other movies, while the cast is excellent, including Alan Ritchson and Eiza González.

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Enola Holmes 2 (2022)

As Sherlock Holmes

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8.5/10

Enola Holmes 2

PG-13
AdventureMysteryActionCrime

Acting as a sequel to Enola Holmes (2020), Enola Holmes 2 sees the titular detective and younger sister of Sherlock Holmes pulled into another mystery when a young factory worker asks Enola to help solve her sister’s disappearance. Unlike its predecessor, Enola Holmes 2 is not based on the novel series by Nancy Springer. The story instead takes inspiration from the 1888 matchgirls’ strike in London. Millie Bobbie Brown reprises her role as Enola, with Henry Cavill and Helena Bonham Carter also reprising their roles as Sherlock and Eudoria Holmes. 

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November 4, 2022

Runtime

123 minutes

Cast

Millie Bobby Brown
, Henry Cavill
, Louis Partridge
, Adeel Akhtar
, Susie Wokoma
, Sharon Duncan-Brewster
, David Thewlis
, Helena Bonham Carter

Director

Harry Bradbeer

Henry Cavill stepped into the role of one of literature’s most iconic heroes in Enola Holmes, but it is the sequel that really allows him to play around with the part. Enola Holmes 2 sees Millie Bobby Brown return to the titular role as Sherlock Holmes’ younger sister, who shares his penchant for investigations and solving mysteries while proving herself quite talented at it. This new adventure has her digging into a new case that ends up connecting to one Sherlock (Cavill) is also investigating.

Following Cavill’s brief appearance in the first movie, it is a lot of fun to see him and Brown sharing more screen time together and allowing Cavill the opportunity to truly make his own version of Sherlock Holmes. However, it is Brown’s movie and she gives a charming and fun performance as the hero in this genuinely interesting mystery.

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The Witcher (2019-2023)

As Geralt

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8.3/10

The Witcher

AdventureDramaActionFantasy

Based on the novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski and the video games, The Witcher follows the story of Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter who struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. “Ciri” Cirilla is the Princess of Cintra, who has magical abilities and whose fate has been linked to Geralt’s. Yennefer of Vengerberg, a sorceress who trains to become a mage before deserting her duties and going solo, is also a main character in the Netflix series. The show’s storylines are intertwined but told throughout different timelines, all of which eventually catch up to Ciri’s, whose timeline of events is the most recent. Set on the Continent where men, monsters, and elves exist together, the characters all have separate journeys, though their destinies bring them into each others’ orbits.

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December 20, 2019

Cast

Tom Canton
, Maciej Musial
, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson
, Anna Shaffer
, MyAnna Buring
, Lars Mikkelsen
, Royce Pierreson
, Eamon Farren
, Wilson Radjou-Pujalte
, Joey Batey
, Jodhi May
, Therica Wilson-Read
, Anya Chalotra
, Mimi Ndiweni
, Henry Cavill
, Freya Allan
, Adam Levy
, Amit Shah
, Liam Hemsworth
, Laurence Fishburne

Showrunner

Lauren Schmidt Hissrich

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Henry Cavill was at the forefront of one of the biggest titles on Netflix, The Witcher. Based on the popular video game series, The Witcher finds Cavill starring as Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter who treks through the dangerous fantasy world and finds himself mixed up in constant adventures and high-stakes mayhem. However, he also finds that there are worse things than monsters out there and makes some powerful enemies in his journey.

The series is an ambitious, big-budget fantasy adventure that embraces the darkness and violence of the world. Though Geralt is a largely emotionless hero, Cavill is able to bring humanity and even humor to the role, making him a terrific protagonist. Following Cavill’s surprise departure from the series, Liam Hemsworth takes over the role of Geralt but will have some big shoes to fill.

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Man Of Steel (2013)

As Clark Kent / Superman

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8.4/10

Man of Steel

PG-13
Adventure Sci-FiActionFantasySuperhero

This new take on Superman’s origin story, Man of Steel, centers on young journalist Clark Kent/Kal-El, a being who came to Earth as a child from Krypton. Though he has trouble fitting in with his secret superpowers and questions his purpose in life, Clark is forced into action when fellow Kryptonian General Zod arrives on Earth hellbent on conquest. Clark is built by the values set upon him by his parents, Martha and Jonathan Kent, who adopted him as an otherworldly orphan, inadvertently raising him to become the hero humanity needs.

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June 14, 2013

Runtime

143 minutes

Cast

Kevin Costner
, Laurence Fishburne
, Richard Schiff
, Amy Adams
, Harry Lennix
, Antje Traue
, Michael Shannon
, Henry Cavill
, Christopher Meloni
, Diane Lane
, Russell Crowe

Director

Zack Snyder

Henry Cavill stepped into the role he is still best remembered for in Man of Steel, becoming the iconic hero Superman. Zack Snyder started his vision of the DC universe with this darker and more serious take on Superman with Cavill exploring the character as a lost soul on Earth, torn between the lessons Jonathan Kent taught him about not exposing himself to the world and his responsibility to do something good with his powers.

His Superman feels like a hero with the weight of the world on his shoulders.

While Cavill doesn’t get a chance to embrace the lighter side of Superman the way other actors have, he does give an impressive take on the hero. His Superman feels like a hero with the weight of the world on his shoulders. While Man of Steel was met with a lot of controversy, there are many who call it an underrated superhero masterpiece and still consider Cavill one of the best Superman actors.

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Stardust (2007)

As Humphrey

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7.3/10

Stardust

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AdventureComedyFantasyRomance

Stardust is a fantasy-based romantic adventure-comedy by director Matthew Vaughn and based on the original novel by Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess. In the film, Tristan, a young man who lives in an English town near a magical border wall, decides to catch a fallen star to win the affection of a woman named Yvaine. However, Tristan soon learns what – or who – the star is, and a grand adventure back to England begins.

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August 10, 2007

Runtime

128 Minutes

Cast

Claire Danes
, Charlie Cox
, Sienna Miller
, Ricky Gervais
, Jason Flemyng
, Rupert Everett
, Peter O’Toole
, Michelle Pfeiffer
, Robert De Niro

Director

Matthew Vaughn

Henry Cavill would go on to work with director Matthew Vaughn years later in the spy action comedy Argylle, but the two collaborated much earlier in their career with Cavill taking a small role in Vaughn’s second directorial feature. Stardust is a magical fantasy adventure that features Charlie Cox as a young man who sees a falling star and decides to capture it to present it to the woman he loves, only to find the star is a personified entity whose power is sought by dangerous enemies.

Stardust remains one of Vaughn’s best and most underrated movies, taking the audience into this beautiful, entertaining, and funny fantasy world. Cavill gets to embrace his villainous role in the small role of Humphrey, Cox’s romantic rival in the story. He is joined by the likes of Michelle Pfeiffer, Claire Danes, and Robert De Niro.

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The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015)

As Napoleon Solo

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7/10

The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

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Based on the television series of the same name, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. is directed by Guy Ritchie and stars Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer. Set during the height of the Cold War, the film follows a CIA operative and a KGB agent who are forced to work together to stop an international criminal conspiracy. Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, and Hugh Grant star alongside Cavill and Hammer.

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August 14, 2015

Runtime

116 Minutes

Cast

Hugh Grant
, Jared Harris
, Armie Hammer
, Henry Cavill
, Alicia Vikander

Director

Guy Ritchie

While there are a lot of fans who wanted to see Henry Cavill play James Bond at some point in his career, the actor proved himself capable of the role in this underrated spy movie. The Man From U.N.C.L.E. is based on the series from the 1960s of the same name. Cavill stars as Napoleon Solo, an American spy who is forced to team up with a KGB agent (Armie Hammer) in order to stop an arms dealer from launching a nuclear weapon.

Director Guy Ritchie infuses the movie with a suave and cool 60s style that makes The Man From U.N.C.L.E. a supremely cool spy movie. Cavill fits this tone perfectly, carrying the movie with his charismatic and winning performance where he plays the hero who feels like he can save the day without spilling his drink.

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Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)

As Clark Kent / Superman

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8.2/10

Zack Snyder’s Justice League

PG-13
ActionAdventure Sci-FiSuperhero

Director Zack Snyder’s initial vision for Justice League follows Batman (Ben Affleck), Superman (Henry Cavill), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), the Flash (Ezra Miller), Cyborg (Ray Fisher), and Aquaman (Jason Momoa) as they battle to prevent the forces of New God Steppenwolf from conquering Earth. The Snyder cut of the film differs significantly from the theatrically released original, including numerous additional story elements and sequences that were later cut from the film. 

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March 18, 2021

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242 Minutes

Cast

Ben Affleck
, Henry Cavill
, Amy Adams
, Gal Gadot
, Ray Fisher
, Jason Momoa
, Ezra Miller
, Jesse Eisenberg
, Jeremy Irons
, J.K. Simmons
, Willem Dafoe

Director

Zack Snyder

Henry Cavill’s time as Superman in the DCEU was marred by mixed results and downright disasters. Following the theatrical release of Justice League, it seemed as though there was no hope for Zack Snyder’s original vision for the cinematic universe. However, Snyder’s fans should never be underestimated as they launched a passionate campaign to allow his version of the massive team-up movie to finally be released and it actually worked.

It was an epic adventure that paid tribute to the grand mythology of these characters.

While there were plenty of critics of Snyder’s previous DC movies, many agreed that Zack Snyder’s Justice League was the best thing Snyder made in this superhero universe and a marked improvement over the theatrical version. It was an epic adventure that paid tribute to the grand mythology of these characters. It also gave Henry Cavill another chance to explore his complex take on Superman, including donning the black suit.

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The Count Of Monte Cristo (2002)

As Albert Mondego

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The Count of Monte Cristo

PG-13
AdventureDramaHistory

The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) is an adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic story, portraying the tale of Edmond Dantès, a falsely imprisoned man who escapes and seeks revenge. Set in the early 19th century, the film follows Dantès’ transformation and quest for justice against those who betrayed him.

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January 23, 2002

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131 Minutes

Cast

Jim Caviezel
, Guy Pearce
, Richard Harris
, James Frain
, Dagmara Dominczyk
, Michael Wincott
, Luis Guzman
, Christopher Adamson
, JB Blanc
, Henry Cavill
, Zahara Moufid
, Katherine Holme
, Helen McCrory
, Albie Woodington
, Alex Norton
, Patrick Godfrey
, Freddie Jones

Director

Kevin Reynolds

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For one of his first movie roles, Henry Cavill helped bring one of literature’s most famous revenge stories to the big screen. The Count of Monte Cristo is a new version of Alexander Dumas’ adventure story, starring Jim Cavizel as a man who is betrayed by his best friend (Guy Pearce) and thrown in prison. After staging a daring escape, he reinvents himself as a wealthy count, seeking to take down those who wronged him.

Cavill has a pivotal role as Cavizel’s son who has grown up thinking Pearce is his father. He is torn between these two rivals. The movie is a rich and thrilling take on the tale with the prison escape sequence making for an entertaining first half of the movie followed by the terrific revenge plot unfolding.

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The Tudors (2007-2010)

As Charles Brandon

The Tudors (2007)

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9/10

The Tudors

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DramaRomance

The Tudors is a historical drama television series that chronicles the reign of King Henry VIII of England, played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers. The show explores his tumultuous relationships, including his marriages to Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, while delving into the intrigue, politics, and drama of the Tudor court.

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April 1, 2007

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Jonathan Rhys Meyers
, Henry Cavill
, Sarah Bolger
, Max Brown
, David O’Hara

Creator(s)

Michael Hirst

Though Henry Cavill has mostly stuck to movies since his career took off, it was on television that he found one of his breakout roles. The Tudors is a historical drama set in 16th-century England, focusing on the Tudor dynasty and specifically the reign of Henry VIII as king. The series divers into the constant drama of the royal court with intrigue and backstabbing hiding around every corner and an increasingly aggressive ruler on the throne.

Cavill starred in all four seasons of The Tudors as Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, one of the king’s closest allies but someone he also clashed with consistently. Cavill shows his charisma and strength in the role, while the show itself is gripping historical fiction that marked a highlight of the genre long before it became so popular with mainstream audiences.

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Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

As August Walker

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7.8/10

Mission: Impossible – Fallout

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A direct sequel to Rogue Nation and the sixth installment in the franchise, Mission: Impossible – Fallout is an action-thriller spy film that sees Tom Cruise return to the role of IMF Agent Ethan Hunt. To avert a worldwide disaster, the IMF agents will join up with a CIA agent to stop a new terrorist cell known as the Apostles. When three nuclear devices go missing, the agents will find themselves racing to stop them from falling into the hands of the deadly bioterror group.

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July 25, 2018

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148 Minutes

Cast

Tom Cruise
, Rebecca Ferguson
, Henry Cavill
, Vanessa Kirby

Director

Christopher McQuarrie

Once again, even though Henry Cavill was denied his opportunity to play James Bond, he was given the chance to join a spy franchise that has exceeded the current 007 movies. Mission: Impossible – Fallout is the sixth entry in the Mission: Impossible franchise, which sees Tom Cruise return as Ethan Hunt as he must team with a destructive CIA operative (Cavill) to stop a nuclear threat.

While the plot is nothing innovative in the franchise, it is the action Mission: Impossible fans show up for and this movie certainly delivers on that front. From the Halo jump sequence to the brutal bathroom brawl to the helicopter climax, Mission: Impossible – Fallout has been hailed as the best installment in the franchise and one of the greatest action movies of all time. Cavill is also a standout from the film, making for the perfect foil to Cruise.

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