David Oyelowo movies and TV shows, ranked
David Oyelowo · Actor · born 1976
David Oyelowo has acted in 58 films and 15 series, from 1992 to 2026. The best rated is Interstellar (2014), as School Principal, at 8.5 on TMDB. The most recent is Treasure Island (2026). Next is Clarissa, due 11 December 2026. 5 of them have full pages here, with our take and where they stream in more countries.
Coming up 1
2026 · Film · Drama · as Peter
Acted in 73
2014 · Film · Adventure, Drama · as School Principal · TMDB 8.5 · 🌀 Mind-Bending
Streaming on Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel
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2011 · Film · Drama · as Preacher Green · TMDB 8.2
Streaming on Prime Video, YouTube TV, Tubi TV (free)
2023 · Series · Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama · as Sheriff Holston Becker, 5 episodes · TMDB 8.2
Streaming on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
2015 · Film · Adventure, Animation · as Agent Kallus (voice) · TMDB 7.9
Not streaming in the US right now
2014 · Series · Action & Adventure, Animation · as Agent Kallus (voice), 69 episodes · TMDB 7.7
Streaming on Disney Plus
2002 · Series · Drama, Action & Adventure · as Danny Hunter, 26 episodes · TMDB 7.7
Streaming on Prime Video, Peacock, Britbox Apple TV channel
1992 · Series · Comedy · as Patrick, 2 episodes · TMDB 7.6
Streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel
2011 · Film · Thriller, Action · as Steven Jacobs · TMDB 7.4
Streaming on Hulu, fuboTV, FXNow
2006 · Film · Drama · as Dr. Thomas Junju · TMDB 7.4
Not streaming in the US right now
2014 · Film · History, Drama · as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. · TMDB 7.4
Streaming on Netflix, Starz Apple TV channel, Kanopy (free)
2013 · Film · Drama · as Louis Gaines · TMDB 7.3
Streaming on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
2014 · Film · Adventure, Animation · as Agent Kallus (voice) · TMDB 7.3
Not streaming in the US right now
2018 · Series · Drama · as Javert, 6 episodes · TMDB 7.3
Streaming on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel
2016 · Film · Drama · as Robert Katende · TMDB 7.2
Streaming on Disney Plus
2021 · Film · Comedy, Family · as Nigel Basil-Jones · TMDB 7.0
Streaming on fuboTV, FXNow
2023 · Series · Drama · as Bass Reeves, 8 episodes · TMDB 7.0
2019 · Film · Horror, Mystery · as Detective Jack Radcliff · TMDB 6.9 · 🌀 Mind-Bending
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2012 · Film · History, Drama · as Corporal Ira Clark · TMDB 6.8
2012 · Film · Crime, Drama · as Det. Emerson · TMDB 6.7
2012 · Film · Drama, History · as Joe 'Lightning' Little · TMDB 6.7
2014 · Film · Crime, Drama · as D.A. Lawrence · TMDB 6.6
2016 · Film · Drama, History · as Seretse Khama · TMDB 6.6
2021 · Film · Fantasy, Science Fiction · as Aaron · TMDB 6.5
2005 · Film · Drama, Thriller · as Patrol Officer · TMDB 6.4
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2020 · Film · Adventure, Fantasy · Director, as Amos Boone · TMDB 6.1 · 🌞 Feel-Good
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2009 · Film · Romance, Comedy · Director
Streaming checked 2026-10-16 for the best rated titles, from TMDB and JustWatch. Services change; check before you sit down.
Questions about David Oyelowo
- What is David Oyelowo's best movie or show?
- By TMDB rating, Interstellar (2014) at 8.5, then The Help (2011) and Silo (2023).
- Where can I stream David Oyelowo's movies and TV shows?
- In the US right now: Interstellar on Prime Video or Paramount Plus, The Help on Prime Video or YouTube TV, Silo on Apple TV or Apple TV Amazon Channel and Star Wars Rebels on Disney Plus. In the UK right now: Interstellar on Prime Video or HBO Max Amazon Channel, The Help on Disney Plus or ITVX Premium, Silo on Apple TV or Apple TV Amazon Channel and Star Wars Rebels on Disney Plus. The list on this page has the rest, and Canada and Australia.
- What is David Oyelowo's newest movie or show?
- Clarissa, due 11 December 2026. The most recent out is Treasure Island (2026).