Harris Dickinson is one of the men of the moment, and with his talent, he has managed to secure notable roles in significant projects. One of the most recent ones is The Iron Claw, where we saw him sharing the screen with other renowned figures such as Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White.
There, the young talent brings to life David Von Erich, an American professional wrestler who shone in the ring from the late ’70s onward. During an interview, he agreed with his castmates that it is a film like no other and that they had never worked in that way before.
Undoubtedly, the British sensation has gained much relevance, fame and popularity in recent years. His achievements extend beyond the realms of film and television, as he is also part of the fashion industry as a model. Both he and Troye Sivan are the new faces of the latest Prada campaign.
Harris Dickinson’s top 12 movies
Triangle of Sadness (2022)
A celebrity model couple are invited on a luxury cruise for the uber-rich, helmed by an unhinged, alcoholic captain. What first appears Instagrammable ends catastrophically, leaving the survivors stranded on a desert island in a struggle of hierarchy.
Available on Hulu.
In Triangle of Sadness, the actor portrays Carl, one of the main characters. The film managed to receive three Oscar nominations and was hailed as one of the cinematic gems of 2022, exploring themes related to superficiality and the pursuit of happiness in contemporary society.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.
Available on Disney+.
In the Oscar-nominated sequel to Maleficent, Dickinson plays the role of Prince Phillip. He is the romantic interest of Aurora and is destined to play a crucial role in the development of the plot, like every Disney prince charming.
Matthias & Maxime (2019)
Two childhood best friends are asked to share a kiss for the purposes of a student short film. Soon, a lingering doubt sets in, confronting both men with their preferences, threatening the brotherhood of their social circle, and, eventually, changing their lives.
Available on Amazon Prime Video and MUBI.
Despite the film being led by Gabriel D’Almeida Freitas as Matthias and Xavier Dolan as Maxime, the British actor secured a supporting role within the project. He only appears in a few scenes and is the one portraying McAfee.
The Souvenir: Part II (2021)
In the aftermath of her tumultuous relationship with a charismatic and manipulative older man, Julie begins to untangle her fraught love for him in making her graduation film, sorting fact from his elaborately constructed fiction.
Available on Hulu, Fubo, Netflix, SHOWTIME and Hoopla.
In the sequel to The Souvenir, the star plays the role of Tom Burke. In the film directed by Joanna Hogg, Burke portrays a character named Anthony, who is significant to the plot and the protagonist, brought to life by Honor Swinton Byrne.
Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
Abandoned by her family, Kya raises herself all alone in the marshes outside of her small town. When her former boyfriend is found dead, Kya is instantly branded by the local townspeople and law enforcement as the prime suspect for his murder.
Available on Netflix.
The movie not only had great moments, such as when Taylor Swift lent her voice to the main song, but its cast was filled with stars. Despite Harris’s character turning out to be one of the antagonists, the chemistry he had on screen with Daisy Edgar-Jones and Taylor John Smith was truly highlighted. He portrays Chase Andrews, one of the two love interests of the protagonist, Kya Clark.
The King’s Man (2021)
As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them.
Available on Fubo, Hulu and Max.
In the prequel to the Kingsman franchise, Harris plays the role of Conrad. The story itself explores the origins of the Kingsman spy organization during World War I, and in this context, Dickinson’s character plays a role in the plot of the film.
See How They Run (2022)
In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When world-weary Inspector Stoppard and eager rookie Constable Stalker take on the case, the two find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit within the glamorously sordid theater underground, investigating the mysterious homicide at their own peril.
Available on Hulu and Max.
The suspenseful and comedic film, which was nominated for a BAFTA award, had a quite stellar cast. In it, we saw Harris portraying one of the many main characters, Richard Attenborough. He was joined by Pearl Chanda, Kieran Hodgson, Gregory Cox, Charlie Cooper, Ruth Wilson, Adrien Brody, Saoirse Ronan and other great stars.
Scrapper (2023)
A resourceful 12-year-old, who secretly lives alone in her flat in a working-class suburb of London, makes money stealing bikes with her best friend Ali and keeps the social workers off her back by pretending to live with an uncle. But when her estranged father turns up out of the blue, she’s forced to confront reality.
Available on Hulu, Fubo and SHOWTIME.
Scrapper was one of his most recent works and the one for which he was first acclaimed at the Sundance Film Festival. In the film directed by Charlotte Regan, the actor brings to life Jason, the main character, while being accompanied by the young Lola Campbell, who plays Georgie.
The Iron Claw (2023)
The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.
It is not yet available for streaming.
In the biopic of the famous wrestling brothers from Texas, the young British actor is the one portraying David Von Erich, whose story ended in tragedy. The film has become one of the most popular in late 2023 and early 2024, particularly due to the outstanding performances delivered by its three main stars (Efron, Allen White and Dickinson).
Beach Rats (2017)
On the outskirts of Brooklyn, Frankie, an aimless teenager, suffocates under the oppressive glare cast by his family and a toxic group of delinquent friends. Struggling with his own identity, Frankie begins to scour hookup sites for older men.
Available on Kanopy.
Beach Rats was the big breakthrough for Harris as a recognized actor, as he brings to life the main character, Frankie. The film itself tells his story and how he navigates his life between online encounters and his daily routine. Additionally, it explores themes of sexual identity, personal exploration and the complexities of youth.
The Darkest Minds (2018)
After a disease kills 98% of America’s children, the surviving 2% develop superpowers and are placed in internment camps. A 16-year-old girl escapes her camp and joins a group of other teens on the run from the government.
Available for purchase only on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and YouTube.
Despite The Darkest Minds not spawning more adaptations, the young star gained significant popularity by portraying Liam, the character based on Alexandra Bracken’s eponymous novel. His role is one of the main characters and is among the many with special psychic abilities in the story.
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Postcards from London (2018)
Jim is a young man from Essex who moves to Soho with dreams of fame and fortune. When he joins a group of luxury male escorts, he finds himself embarking on a psychedelic journey of decadence.
Available on Tubi and Kanopy.
The film directed by Steve McLean brought together two great talents of the modern era: Harris Dickinson and Jonah Hauer-King (The Little Mermaid). In the movie, the actor portrayed the main character, Jim.
Undoubtedly, the story explores themes of art, beauty, and the perception of the world, with a focus on aesthetics and visual culture. In the context of the plot, Jim experiences a unique form of synesthesia, seeing classical works of art as if they were moving pictures.
