David Bowie movies and TV shows, ranked
David Bowie · Actor · 1947 to 2016
David Bowie acted in 35 films and 4 series, from 1969 to 2025. The best rated is The Prestige (2006), as Tesla, at 8.2 on TMDB. The most recent is Twiggy (2025). 4 of them have full pages here, with our take and where they stream in more countries.
Acted in 39
2006 · Film · Drama, Mystery · as Tesla · TMDB 8.2
Streaming on Netflix
1992 · Film · Drama, Mystery · as Phillip Jeffries · TMDB 7.4
Streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max
1986 · Film · Adventure, Family · as Jareth · TMDB 7.3
Streaming on Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock
1981 · Film · Drama · as David Bowie · TMDB 7.3
Not streaming in the US right now
1983 · Film · Drama, History · as Celliers · TMDB 7.3
Streaming on YouTube TV, Shout! Factory TV (free), YouTube Free (free)
1988 · Film · Drama · as Pontius Pilatus · TMDB 7.2
Not streaming in the US right now
1990 · Series · Comedy · as Sir Roland Moorecock, 2 episodes · TMDB 6.9
Streaming on The Roku Channel (free)
1983 · Film · Horror, Drama · as John Blaylock · TMDB 6.7 · 😱 Tense
Streaming on Hoopla (free), Tubi TV (free)
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1996 · Film · Drama, History · as Andy Warhol · TMDB 6.6
Streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max
1976 · Film · Science Fiction, Drama · as Thomas Jerome Newton · TMDB 6.5
Streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
1985 · Film · Thriller, Comedy · as Colin Morris · TMDB 6.5 · 🎇 Epic
Not streaming in the US right now
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2006 · Film · Adventure, Fantasy · as Maltazard (voice) · TMDB 6.4
Streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, The CW (free)
2001 · Film · Comedy · as David Bowie · TMDB 6.2
Streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
1997 · Series · Drama, Mystery · as The Host, 22 episodes · TMDB 6.1 · 😱 Tense
Streaming on Tubi TV (free)
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2009 · Film · Comedy, Drama · as David Bowie · TMDB 5.8
Streaming on Prime Video, Peacock, Starz Amazon Channel
1986 · Film · Drama, Music · as Vendice Partners · TMDB 5.5 · 🎇 Epic
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2008 · Film · Drama · as Cyrus Ogilvie · TMDB 5.2
1998 · Film · Western, Comedy · as Jack Sikora · TMDB 4.5
1978 · Film · Drama · as Paul Ambrosius von Przygodski · TMDB 5.0
1991 · Film · Comedy, Crime · as Monte · TMDB 6.6
1969 · Film · War, Comedy · as Soldier · TMDB 6.8
1969 · Film · Horror, Mystery · as The Boy · TMDB 5.0
1982 · Film · Music, Drama · as Baal · TMDB 4.7
1996 · Series · Comedy · 2 episodes · TMDB 7.1
Directed 1
1974 · Film · 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 Bowie
- What is David Bowie's best movie or show?
- By TMDB rating, The Prestige (2006) at 8.2, then Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) and Labyrinth (1986).
- Where can I stream David Bowie's movies and TV shows?
- In the US right now: The Prestige on Netflix, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me on HBO Max Amazon Channel or Cinemax Amazon Channel, Labyrinth on Hulu or fuboTV and Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence on YouTube TV or Shout! Factory TV (free). In the UK right now: The Prestige on Netflix or Prime Video, Labyrinth on Prime Video or ITVX Premium, Christiane F. on BFI Player or BFI Player Amazon Channel and Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence on Arrow Video Amazon Channel or ARROW. The list on this page has the rest, and Canada and Australia.
- What is David Bowie's newest movie or show?
- Twiggy (2025).