Evil Angels (1988)

In Evil Angels (1988), released as A Cry in the Dark in several countries, Sam Neill starred as Michael Chamberlain alongside Meryl Streep. Based on the true story of the Chamberlain family, the courtroom drama follows the aftermath of the disappearance of the couple's infant daughter in the Australian outback.

The Hunt for Red October (1990)

In The Hunt for Red October (1990), Sam Neill played Captain Vasily Borodin, the loyal second-in-command aboard the Soviet submarine Red October. Starring alongside Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin, Neill brought warmth and quiet strength to the acclaimed Cold War thriller.

In the Mouth of Madness

The horror fantasy film follows the story of John Trent, who scrutinises the claim made by his publisher, Jackson Harglow, and endeavours to retrieve a yet-to-be-released manuscript and ascertain the writer's whereabouts. 

Daybreakers (2010)

In Daybreakers (2010), Sam Neill played Charles Bromley, the ruthless head of a powerful corporation in a dystopian world where vampires have become the dominant species. Starring alongside Ethan Hawke and Willem Dafoe, Neill brought menace and authority to the sci-fi horror thriller. The film is available on Prime Video and Apple TV.

Event Horizon (1997)

In Event Horizon (1997), Sam Neill delivered one of his most chilling performances as Dr William Weir, the scientist who designed a spaceship that mysteriously reappears after vanishing for seven years.

Possession (1981)

In Possession (1981), Sam Neill delivered one of the most haunting performances of his career as Mark, a man whose marriage spirals into psychological horror after his wife begins exhibiting increasingly disturbing behaviour.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

In Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016), Sam Neill starred as Hec Faulkner, a gruff bushman who reluctantly teams up with a rebellious foster boy after they become the subjects of a nationwide manhunt. Directed by Taika Waititi, the heartwarming adventure-comedy earned widespread acclaim for its humour.

Sleeping Dogs (1977)

Sleeping Dogs marked Sam Neill's first leading role in a feature film and established him as one of New Zealand's most promising actors. Directed by Roger Donaldson, the political action thriller follows a quiet man who is drawn into a violent civil conflict after being mistaken for a revolutionary.

Assassin Club (2023)

In Assassin Club (2023), Sam Neill played Caldwell, a mysterious figure caught in a deadly web of elite contract killers. Starring Henry Golding, Noomi Rapace and Daniela Melchior, the action thriller follows an assassin who discovers that his targets are fellow assassins hired to eliminate him.

The Piano (1993)

In The Piano (1993), Sam Neill delivered a nuanced performance as Alisdair Stewart, a stern settler whose arranged marriage to a mute pianist sets the stage for an emotionally charged drama. Directed by Jane Campion, the Oscar-winning film starred Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel and Anna Paquin, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest romantic dramas of the 1990s.

Jurassic Park

Sam Neill delivered one of his most iconic performances as Dr Alan Grant, the brilliant but reluctant paleontologist in Jurassic Park (1993). Directed by Steven Spielberg, the groundbreaking sci-fi adventure became a global phenomenon. It is currently streaming on Netflix, Prime Video and JioHotstar.