15 Best Charlie Hunnam Movies & TV Shows, Ranked

Charlie Hunnam has built a career that spans British television, Hollywood films, and streaming series. His roles range from period adaptations to action epics, and he has worked with directors like Guy Ritchie, Guillermo del Toro, and James Gray. Along the way he has taken on leads, ensembles, and key supporting parts that show a wide range of settings and stories.

This list brings together his standout film and television work across genres and formats. You will find early TV breakthroughs, major studio releases, acclaimed literary adaptations, and recent streaming projects. Each entry notes the role he played, the creative teams behind the project, and the elements that define the story.

‘Jungleland’ (2019)

In ‘Jungleland’ Charlie Hunnam plays Stanley Kaminski, the older brother and manager of a boxer who travels the country for underground fights. The film follows a cross country trip that involves a high risk bout and a dangerous debt that pushes the brothers into a series of choices on and off the road. Jack O’Connell plays the younger brother Lion and Jessica Barden appears as a woman who changes the course of their journey.

The film was directed by Max Winkler and produced by Romulus Entertainment with additional support from several independent backers. It was shot in multiple American locations to capture mill towns, roadside venues, and small arenas that fit the story of itinerant fighters. The release arrived through limited theatrical bookings and digital platforms.

‘Crimson Peak’ (2015)

In ‘Crimson Peak’ Charlie Hunnam plays Dr. Alan McMichael, a friend and ally to the central heroine amid a haunted house mystery. The story follows an aspiring writer who marries into an aristocratic family and moves to a decaying mansion where secrets from the past emerge. The film blends romance and ghost story elements with an emphasis on old family fortunes and hidden motives.

The project was written and directed by Guillermo del Toro with production design that builds elaborate interiors and period detail. Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, and Jessica Chastain co star in principal roles. Filming took place in Canada on large scale sets that were constructed to allow practical effects and intricate camera movement.

‘The Lost City of Z’ (2016)

‘The Lost City of Z’ casts Charlie Hunnam as British explorer Percy Fawcett, who becomes convinced that remnants of a sophisticated culture lie deep in the Amazon. The film traces several expeditions that test his reputation, his family life, and his relationship with the institutions that fund his work. The narrative follows the tensions between scientific curiosity, imperial priorities, and uncharted territory.

James Gray wrote and directed the adaptation of David Grann’s nonfiction book. Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, and Tom Holland are featured in key roles. Production filmed in the jungle in Colombia as well as in locations that stand in for early twentieth century Britain, with period costumes and equipment used to recreate survey methods and river travel.

‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’ (2017)

In ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’ Charlie Hunnam plays Arthur, who grows up in a rough corner of a city and discovers his lineage through the sword Excalibur. The film presents a rise to leadership that involves street gangs, royal politics, and a struggle against a ruling usurper. The plot follows Arthur’s attempts to gather allies while learning to control a power that connects to his family history.

Guy Ritchie directed the film with a cast that includes Jude Law, Astrid Bergès Frisbey, Djimon Hounsou, and Aidan Gillen. Extensive location work and soundstage builds in the United Kingdom provide medieval streets, forests, and fortresses. The production uses large scale action set pieces and visual effects to depict battles, legends, and magical creatures.

‘Pacific Rim’ (2013)

‘Pacific Rim’ features Charlie Hunnam as Raleigh Becket, a Jaeger pilot who returns to active duty to fight giant sea monsters known as Kaiju. The story centers on a global defense program that pairs pilots through a neural connection to operate skyscraper tall robots in coastal battles. The plot involves training, international cooperation, and a last stand near a dimensional rift in the Pacific.

Guillermo del Toro directed the film with Rinko Kikuchi, Idris Elba, and Charlie Day in prominent roles. Production took place in Toronto and other locations with large physical sets that simulate hangars, city streets, and control rooms. The film’s effects combine motion capture, practical rigs, and computer generated imagery for the fights and environments.

‘Nicholas Nickleby’ (2002)

In ‘Nicholas Nickleby’ Charlie Hunnam plays the title character from the Charles Dickens novel who must protect his sister and friends after their father’s death leaves the family in financial trouble. The plot follows Nicholas as he clashes with his uncle, exposes abuse at a boarding school, and seeks work that will support his family. The story includes theatrical troupes, London society, and reunions that resolve long held grudges.

Douglas McGrath directed the adaptation with an ensemble that includes Jamie Bell, Romola Garai, Anne Hathaway, Jim Broadbent, and Christopher Plummer. Costumes and sets re create nineteenth century England across workhouses, parlors, and country estates. The film condenses the novel’s many threads while keeping the central conflicts between kindness, hypocrisy, and exploitation.

‘Papillon’ (2017)

‘Papillon’ stars Charlie Hunnam as Henri Charrière, a safecracker convicted of murder who is sent to a penal colony in French Guiana. The film follows multiple escape attempts and a partnership with a counterfeiter named Louis Dega who needs protection in exchange for financial support. The narrative shows prison routines, harsh punishments, and the logistics of survival in isolation cells and labor camps.

Michael Noer directed the remake based on the memoir by Henri Charrière and the earlier film of the same name. Rami Malek plays Dega with supporting roles filled by actors portraying guards, wardens, and fellow prisoners. The production uses on location work and built sets to depict island fortresses, jungle paths, and coastal waters used in escape plans.

‘Cold Mountain’ (2003)

In ‘Cold Mountain’ Charlie Hunnam appears as Bosie, a member of a local militia who patrols the home front while soldiers are away. The film interweaves his scenes with the journey of a Confederate deserter returning to the woman he loves and the hardships faced by civilians. The story includes farm work, raids, and the shifting loyalties of communities during a time of scarcity.

Anthony Minghella directed the adaptation of the novel by Charles Frazier. The cast includes Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Renée Zellweger, with Zellweger receiving multiple awards for her performance. Filming used European locations to represent the American South with set construction and costuming designed to reflect rural life and wartime conditions.

‘Green Street Hooligans’ (2005)

In ‘Green Street Hooligans’ Charlie Hunnam plays Pete Dunham, a leader within a West Ham United firm who introduces an American student to football supporter culture. The plot examines group loyalty, neighborhood identity, and rivalries that escalate beyond stadium chants into street confrontations. The story tracks the newcomer’s involvement and the consequences that follow for friends and family.

Lexi Alexander directed the film with Elijah Wood as the outsider who enters the firm’s world. Production filmed in London locations associated with match days and local pubs. The soundtrack, wardrobe, and match footage help frame the connection between team allegiance and the subculture that forms around it.

‘Shantaram’ (2022)

In ‘Shantaram’ Charlie Hunnam plays Lin Ford, an escaped prisoner who builds a new life in Bombay while living under an assumed name. The series follows his work in a slum clinic, his ties to local figures, and the way past choices pull him toward new risks. The narrative adapts episodes from the novel that explore friendship, black market dealings, and personal reinvention.

The series was developed for Apple TV Plus with episodes directed by filmmakers including Bharat Nalluri and Justin Kurzel. Antonia Desplat, Shubham Saraf, and Alexander Siddig appear in key roles. Filming used locations and sets that replicate crowded markets, clinics, and waterfront districts central to the story.

‘The Gentlemen’ (2019)

‘The Gentlemen’ features Charlie Hunnam as Raymond Smith, the right hand man to an American entrepreneur who plans to sell a profitable cannabis empire in Britain. The plot unfolds through a journalist’s attempted shakedown that reveals rival bids, secret recordings, and schemes involving fighters and aristocratic land. The structure uses nested accounts to reveal how negotiations and betrayals intersect.

Guy Ritchie wrote and directed the film with Matthew McConaughey, Hugh Grant, Colin Farrell, Michelle Dockery, and Henry Golding in the ensemble. The production filmed in the United Kingdom with costume and location choices that emphasize private clubs, country estates, and urban warehouses tied to the operation. The release followed a wide theatrical rollout and later streaming availability.

‘Undeclared’ (2001–2002)

In ‘Undeclared’ Charlie Hunnam plays Lloyd Haythe, a confident British student living in a dorm with American freshmen. The series follows class registration, new friendships, and early relationships during the first year of college. Episodes include campus jobs, family visits, and residence hall antics that place Lloyd in the middle of social and romantic subplots.

The show was created by Judd Apatow and aired on Fox. The ensemble includes Jay Baruchel, Seth Rogen, Carla Gallo, and Timm Sharp, with guest appearances by Jason Segel and Ben Stiller. Production used a soundstage college set along with exterior shots that establish the campus environment.

‘Children of Men’ (2006)

In ‘Children of Men’ Charlie Hunnam plays Patric, a member of a militant group involved in a wider struggle within a near future United Kingdom facing a global infertility crisis. The story follows a bureaucrat who must escort a young woman with a secret to safety through checkpoints and urban conflict. The film is known for extended takes that track characters through moving cars, buildings, and crowded streets.

Alfonso Cuarón directed and co wrote the film with contributions from several screenwriters. Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Michael Caine appear in principal roles. The production combined practical effects with digital work to stage running battles and refugee camp sequences, and it received multiple award nominations in cinematography and editing categories.

‘Queer as Folk’ (1999–2000)

In ‘Queer as Folk’ Charlie Hunnam plays Nathan Maloney, a teenager navigating relationships and adulthood within Manchester’s gay scene. The series focuses on intertwined lives around Canal Street and follows friendships, careers, and family responses as characters move through clubs, apartments, and workplaces. Storylines cover coming of age choices and the impact of public and private decisions.

Russell T Davies created the series for Channel 4 with Aidan Gillen and Craig Kelly in leading roles. The show was filmed in and around Manchester and sparked international adaptations, including a later American version. Episodes use contemporary music and location shooting to anchor the setting in a specific neighborhood and time.

‘Sons of Anarchy’ (2008–2014)

In ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Charlie Hunnam stars as Jackson Jax Teller, vice president and later president of an outlaw motorcycle club in a fictional California town. The series follows club operations that include mechanics work, protection rackets, and conflicts with rival groups and law enforcement. The story tracks internal power struggles, family ties, and the legal and illegal business interests that shape the club’s choices.

Kurt Sutter created the series for FX with a cast that includes Katey Sagal, Ron Perlman, Maggie Siff, Kim Coates, and Theo Rossi. Production used Southern California locations and a standing set that represents the club’s compound and workshop. The show led to the related series ‘Mayans M.C.’ and remains a prominent part of the network’s lineup from that period.

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