This is the movie that first won audiences over to Nicholas Hoult. Playing Marcus, a quirky and introspective boy, Hoult displayed surprising maturity for his age while acting alongside Hugh Grant. His performance is heartfelt, funny, and moving — a strong start to a promising career in film.
As the war boy Nux, Hoult delivers one of his most unforgettable performances in the explosive world of Mad Max. Initially introduced as an antagonist, his character undergoes a powerful transformation, and Hoult captures the hidden vulnerability behind Nux’s aggressive facade. A physically demanding and emotionally rich role that proves his range.
In this legal thriller directed by Clint Eastwood, Hoult plays a young father called to serve on the jury of a murder trial — all while hiding a personal connection to the crime. With a restrained and tension-filled performance, Hoult leads the audience through a gripping moral and psychological drama about guilt and justice.
Hoult shines as a fine-dining obsessive completely infatuated with a famous chef. His character is both hilarious and deeply uncomfortable, serving as a biting critique of blind foodie fandom. Hoult’s sharp delivery and precise comic timing are essential to the film’s unsettling and satirical tone.
In this irreverent take on the Dracula myth, Nicholas Hoult plays Renfield, the infamous assistant to Count Dracula, portrayed by Nicolas Cage. With charm and comedic timing, Hoult reimagines the classic character as a modern anti-hero, torn between his desire for freedom and loyalty to his literally bloodthirsty boss.