The 10 best Sam Neill films according to IMDb and where to stream them
A look at Sam Neill’s most notable film work according to IMDb: hits, hidden gems and reasons he will remain an essential actor.
This Monday, July 13, began with heartbreaking news: Sam Neill, the veteran New Zealand actor (born in Northern Ireland) has died at 78.
Over five decades, Neill moved effortlessly between drama, thrillers, sci‑fi, and horror, becoming a household name thanks to his iconic role as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park. But his career stretches far beyond Spielberg’s dinosaur saga — a rich, varied filmography that showcases one of the most versatile actors of his generation.
Below are his 10 highest‑rated films on IMDb, along with where U.S. viewers can stream them.
1. ‘Jurassic Park’ (8.2)
“Using dinosaur DNA preserved in amber, John Hammond brings prehistoric species back to life in a Costa Rican theme park — but the dream quickly turns into a nightmare.”
Streaming: Peacock, Prime Video, Youtube
2. ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ (7.8)
“A rebellious kid and his foster uncle disappear into the New Zealand wilderness, sparking a nationwide manhunt.”
Streaming: Prime Video, Apple TV, Pluto TV, Youtube
3. ‘The Hunt for Red October’ (7.5)
“In 1984, a top Soviet submarine captain heads toward the United States in a stealth vessel. Is he defecting — or starting a war?”
Streaming: Peacock, Paramount+, Plex, Youtube
4. ‘The Piano’ (7.5)
“In the mid‑19th century, a mute woman travels to New Zealand with her daughter and her treasured piano for an arranged marriage — only to attract the attention of a local laborer.”
Streaming: Not currently available
5. 'Dean Spanley’ (7.2)
“Set in Edwardian England, a reserved father and his son embark on an unusual emotional journey after meeting an eccentric visitor from India.”
Streaming: Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Apple TV, Youtube
6. ‘In the Mouth of Madness’ (7.1)
“An insurance investigator begins to suspect that a horror author’s books are having a disturbing effect on readers.”
Streaming: Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Apple TV, The Roku Channel, Hoopla, Tubi TV, Youtube
7. ‘Dead Calm’ (6.8)
“After a tragedy, a couple takes to the sea to recover — only to encounter a mysterious man who escaped a doomed ship.”
Streaming: Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Apple TV, The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Tubi TV, Youtube
8. ‘The Hunter’ (6.7)
“A mercenary is sent to Tasmania to track down the last surviving Tasmanian tiger.”
Streaming: Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla
9. ‘Event Horizon’ (6.6)
“A rescue crew investigates a spaceship that vanished into a black hole — and has now returned with something terrifying on board.”
Streaming: Prime Video, Fubo, Philo, Youtube
10. ‘Attack Force Z’ (5.4)
“An Australian commando unit launches a secret mission against Japanese forces during World War II.”
Streaming: Prime Video, Fubo, The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla
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