5 best Josh O'Connor movies that deserve a spot on your watchlist

Josh O'Connor is an English actor who has been in several films and television shows. He is the recipient of the BIFA Award for Best Actor and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

Given the number of projects he has done, it might be difficult for fans to navigate his career. Here is a curated list of five films featuring O'Connor that should be on your watchlist. This includes names like Emma and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.

So let's get right into the list that you can add to your list.

5 best Josh O'Connor movies to watch

1) Emma (2020)

Emma is a period romantic comedy film. It's an adaptation of Jane Austen's namesake novel from 1815 and stars Anya Taylor-Joy as the titular Emma Woodhouse. Josh O'Connor plays the role of Reverend Mr Elton. The film is a delight for people who enjoy period pieces and are familiar with Victorian literature. Emma is available on Prime Video.

2) Wake Up Dead Man (2025)

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is the most recent film in this list. A part of the Knives Out franchise, the film is written and directed by Rian Johnson. O'Connor portrays Rev. Jud Duplenticy, a young priest. The character used to be a boxer and had accidentally killed a man in the ring. This led him to become a priest. The film is streaming on Netflix.

3) The Mastermind (2025)

The Mastermind is a film that revolves around a heist. Written and directed by Kelly Reichardt, Josh O'Connor plays the titular protagonist, who plans to steal art from a local art museum. The storyline takes place against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. The film was in the competition for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. It is available to enjoy on Mubi.

4) Challengers (2024)

Challengers focuses on a love triangle between a tennis player turned coach and two players (one of them is played by O'Connor). The film chronicles their relationship over nearly 13 years. This Luca Guadagnino-directed film was a critical and commercial success after its release. If you enjoy O'Connor's acting, do not miss this romantic sports drama. It's available on Prime Video.

5) Bonus Track (2023)

Bonus Track is possibly the least known film of Josh O'Connor's career in this list. This underrated coming-of-age romcom is directed by Julia Jackman with O'Connor co-writing the story. It's about a 16-year-old guy who wishes to become a pop star. He eventually meets the ward of a popular musical duo. O'Connor features in a supporting role and manages to shine within a limited screen time. The film can be rented on Sky TV and Amazon Prime Video.

Besides the above-mentioned names, here are some honorable mentions like God's Own Country and The Riot Club.

Which among these are you going to watch?