Michael Shannon movies and TV shows, ranked
Michael Shannon · Actor · born 1974
Michael Shannon has acted in 94 films and 7 series, from 1992 to 2026. The best rated is Boardwalk Empire (2010), as Nelson Van Alden, at 8.0 on TMDB. The most recent is Buddy (2026). Next is Mr. Irrelevant, due 25 December 2026. 3 of them have full pages here, with our take and where they stream in more countries.
Coming up 5
2026 · Film · Drama · as Bill Parcells · 🌞 Feel-Good
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No date yet · Film · Drama, History · as Joseph McCarthy
No date yet · Film · Horror
No date yet · Film · Drama, History
No date yet · Film · Drama, Crime · as Governor George Callahan
Acted in 101
2010 · Series · Crime, Drama · as Nelson Van Alden, 56 episodes · TMDB 8.0
Streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
2019 · Film · Comedy, Crime · as Walt Thrombey · TMDB 7.8
Streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel (free)
1993 · Film · Romance, Fantasy · as Fred · TMDB 7.6
Streaming on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, YouTube Free (free)
2025 · Film · History, Drama · as Justice Robert H. Jackson · TMDB 7.6
Streaming on Netflix
2016 · Film · Drama, Thriller · as Bobby Andes · TMDB 7.4 · 😱 Tense
Not streaming in the US right now
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2022 · Film · Action, Comedy · as White Death · TMDB 7.4
Streaming on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV
2018 · Series · Crime, Drama · as Gary Noesner, 6 episodes · TMDB 7.4
Streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel
2025 · Series · Drama, Crime · as James Garfield, 4 episodes · TMDB 7.3 · 🎥 Authentic
Streaming on Netflix
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2017 · Film · Drama, Fantasy · as Richard Strickland · TMDB 7.2
Streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max
2015 · Film · Romance, Drama · as Dane Wells · TMDB 7.2
Streaming on Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
2026 · Film · Horror, Comedy · as Willie (voice) · TMDB 7.2
Not streaming in the US right now
2002 · Film · Drama, Music · as Greg Buehl · TMDB 7.1
Streaming on Netflix, YouTube TV, Starz Roku Premium Channel
2013 · Film · Drama · as Galen · TMDB 7.1
Streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, Kanopy (free)
2011 · Film · Thriller, Drama · as Curtis LaForche · TMDB 7.1
Streaming on Prime Video, Howdy Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel (free)
2007 · Film · Crime, Drama · as Dex · TMDB 7.1
Streaming on Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV
2018 · Series · Drama, War & Politics · as Martin Kurtz, 6 episodes · TMDB 7.1
2008 · Film · Drama, Romance · as John Givings · TMDB 7.0
2001 · Film · Drama, War · as Gooz · TMDB 6.9
2021 · Series · Drama, Mystery · as Napoleon, 8 episodes · TMDB 6.9
2024 · Film · Comedy, Drama · as Michael Shannon · TMDB 6.9
2007 · Film · Drama, Thriller · as Son Hayes · TMDB 6.9
2023 · Series · Crime, Drama · as Gary Noesner, 5 episodes · TMDB 6.9
2001 · Film · Mystery, Romance · as Aaron · TMDB 6.8
2015 · Film · Drama, Crime · as Rick Carver · TMDB 6.8
Directed 1
2025 · Film · Drama · Director
Streaming checked 2026-10-16 for the best rated titles, from TMDB and JustWatch. Services change; check before you sit down.
Questions about Michael Shannon
- What is Michael Shannon's best movie or show?
- By TMDB rating, Boardwalk Empire (2010) at 8.0, then Knives Out (2019) and Groundhog Day (1993).
- Where can I stream Michael Shannon's movies and TV shows?
- In the US right now: Boardwalk Empire on HBO Max Amazon Channel or HBO Max, Knives Out on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel or The Roku Channel (free), Groundhog Day on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel or YouTube Free (free) and Nuremberg on Netflix. In the UK right now: Boardwalk Empire on HBO Max Amazon Channel or HBO Max, Knives Out on Channel 4 (free), Groundhog Day on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and Nuremberg on Sky Go or Now TV. The list on this page has the rest, and Canada and Australia.
- What is Michael Shannon's newest movie or show?
- Mr. Irrelevant, due 25 December 2026. The most recent out is Buddy (2026).