Tom Felton is an English actor best known around the world for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series. Born in Epsom, Surrey, Felton began acting as a child and made his feature-film debut as Peagreen Clock in the 1997 family fantasy comedy The Borrowers. He followed that with Anna and the King before landing the career-defining role of Draco Malfoy in 2001. Across the eight Harry Potter films, Felton grew from a young supporting performer into one of the franchise’s most recognizable actors. After the series ended, he expanded his movie career with roles in films such as Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Belle, Risen, Megan Leavey and A United Kingdom. His later filmography has covered dramas, thrillers, horror, science fiction and comedy, demonstrating a willingness to move beyond the character that first made him famous.
1997 — The Borrowers
Tom Felton made his feature-film debut in The Borrowers, a 1997 British-American family fantasy comedy directed by Peter Hewitt. He played Peagreen Clock, one of the tiny Borrower family members who secretly live beneath the floorboards of a London house. The film starred John Goodman, Jim Broadbent, Celia Imrie and Mark Williams alongside the young Felton. Its place as Felton’s first feature-film credit makes it an important starting point for anyone researching Tom Felton movies by year.
1999 — Anna and the King
In 1999, Felton appeared in Andy Tennant’s historical drama Anna and the King, starring Jodie Foster and Chow Yun-fat. He played Louis T. Leonowens, the young son of Anna Leonowens, as the story follows an English schoolteacher who travels to Siam to educate the royal children. The film combined romance, historical drama and lavish period production design. It was Felton’s second feature film before his career changed dramatically with Harry Potter.
2001 — Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Felton’s breakthrough arrived with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, directed by Chris Columbus and released in 2001. He played Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter’s arrogant Slytherin classmate and one of his most persistent school rivals. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson led the cast, with Alan Rickman, Richard Harris and Jason Isaacs among the major supporting performers. Released in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the film established Felton as one of the franchise’s key young actors.
2002 — Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Felton returned as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, again directed by Chris Columbus. The fantasy adventure follows Harry and his friends as Hogwarts is threatened by a mysterious chamber and a series of attacks on students. Felton’s Draco remains a prominent antagonist within the school storyline, continuing his rivalry with Harry while remaining closely connected to his father, Lucius Malfoy. The film strengthened Felton’s association with the Harry Potter franchise during its early years.
2004 — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Alfonso Cuarón took over directing duties for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, released in 2004, with Felton once again playing Draco Malfoy. The darker fantasy film introduces Sirius Black, the mysterious prisoner who has escaped from Azkaban, while Harry learns more about his family’s past. Felton’s role is smaller than some of the central characters but remains an important part of the Hogwarts rivalry between Draco and Harry. The movie is frequently regarded as one of the most stylistically distinctive entries in the series.
2005 — Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
In 2005, Felton appeared as Draco in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, directed by Mike Newell. The story expands the wizarding world through the dangerous Triwizard Tournament, with Harry unexpectedly selected as one of its competitors. Draco continues to antagonize Harry and support the traditionalist attitudes associated with his family and Slytherin House. The film marked another major step in the increasingly mature tone of the Harry Potter series.
2007 — Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
David Yates directed Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, released in 2007, with Felton reprising Draco Malfoy. The film centers on Harry’s resistance to the Ministry of Magic’s refusal to accept that Voldemort has returned, while Dolores Umbridge imposes strict control over Hogwarts. Felton’s Draco remains a rival to Harry and becomes increasingly involved in the conflict surrounding the school. The movie also began Yates’ run as director of the final four Harry Potter films.
2008 — The Disappeared
Felton stepped away from the wizarding world for The Disappeared, a 2008 British supernatural thriller directed by Johnny Kevorkian. He played Simon Pryor in a story about a teenage boy whose brother disappears and whose search leads him toward disturbing supernatural events. The film provided Felton with a darker and more grounded role outside the enormous Harry Potter franchise. It remains one of his less widely known early feature-film appearances.
2009 — Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Felton’s role as Draco became substantially more important in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, released in 2009 and directed by David Yates. Draco is given a dangerous assignment by Voldemort and struggles with the pressure of carrying it out while attending Hogwarts. Felton’s performance gave the character greater emotional complexity and helped demonstrate his development as an actor. The film also featured Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon and Felton’s on-screen father Jason Isaacs.
2010 — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, Felton returned as Draco in the penultimate chapter of the original film series. Directed by David Yates, the fantasy adventure follows Harry, Ron and Hermione after they leave Hogwarts to find and destroy Voldemort’s Horcruxes. Draco’s family becomes increasingly vulnerable as Voldemort’s power grows, placing him in a much more complicated position than in the earlier films. The film was released in 2010 and set up the final confrontation between Harry and Voldemort.
2010 — Get Him to the Greek
Felton also made a brief cameo as himself in the 2010 comedy Get Him to the Greek, directed by Nicholas Stoller. The film stars Russell Brand and Jonah Hill in a chaotic music-industry road comedy involving a musician and the young executive tasked with getting him to Los Angeles. Felton does not play a conventional fictional character here; his appearance is a cameo as himself. It is therefore best regarded as a non-standard feature-film appearance rather than a major acting role.
2010 — 13Hrs
Felton appeared in the British horror film 13Hrs, also known as Night Wolf, playing Gary Ashby. Directed by Jonathan Glendening, the film follows a group of young people who become trapped in a remote house while a mysterious creature stalks the area. The movie allowed Felton to move into the horror genre shortly before the conclusion of the Harry Potter series. Unlike his cameo in Get Him to the Greek, this was a conventional fictional acting role.
2011 — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
The Harry Potter saga concluded in 2011 with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, directed by David Yates. Felton returned as Draco Malfoy for the final battle at Hogwarts, where the conflict between Harry and Voldemort reaches its climax. Although Draco is not the central hero, Felton’s performance completes a character arc that had developed across eight films and a decade of production. The film remains one of the most important entries in Tom Felton’s movie career and one of his most recognizable performances.
2011 — Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Following Harry Potter, Felton took a supporting role in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the 2011 science-fiction reboot directed by Rupert Wyatt. He played Dodge Landon, a caretaker at a primate facility where the genetically enhanced chimpanzee Caesar is held. James Franco, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow and Brian Cox led the cast. The film was particularly significant because it established Felton in a major Hollywood production outside the Harry Potter universe.
2012 — The Apparition
Felton starred as Patrick in the 2012 supernatural horror film The Apparition, directed by Todd Lincoln. The story follows a group of young people who accidentally unleash a supernatural presence during an experiment and later struggle to survive its consequences. Ashley Greene and Sebastian Stan also star, with Felton taking one of the film’s central roles. The project gave him another opportunity to work in horror and supernatural storytelling after his Potter years.
2013 — From the Rough
In 2013, Felton appeared in the sports drama From the Rough, directed by Pierre Bagley. He played Edward, a young golfer connected to the real-life story of Catana Starks, a pioneering college golf coach portrayed by Taraji P. Henson. The film focuses on Starks’ efforts to build a successful golf team at Tennessee State University. Felton’s role was a departure from fantasy and horror and placed him in a contemporary sports-based drama.
2013 — Belle
Felton also appeared in Amma Asante’s period drama Belle, playing James Ashford. Inspired by the life of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the film stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw alongside Sam Reid, Sarah Gadon, Tom Wilkinson and Miranda Richardson. Felton’s character belongs to the privileged social world surrounding Belle, while the story examines race, class, identity and social change in 18th-century Britain. The film became one of the more critically regarded historical dramas in Felton’s post-Harry Potter filmography.
2013 — In Secret
In Secret is a dark romantic crime drama based on Émile Zola’s novel Thérèse Raquin, with Felton playing Camille Raquin. The film was directed by Charlie Stratton and features Elizabeth Olsen, Oscar Isaac and Jessica Lange alongside Felton. Its story revolves around an unhappy marriage, an illicit affair and the devastating consequences that follow. Although associated with 2013 in filmographies and festival-era records, its wider release occurred afterward, making it another less conventional entry in the chronology of Tom Felton movies by year.
2014 — Against the Sun
Felton played U.S. Navy bombardier Tony Pastula in Against the Sun, a 2014 survival drama written and directed by Brian Falk. The film, also starring Garret Dillahunt and Jake Abel, is based on the true story of three American servicemen stranded in the Pacific after their aircraft crashes during World War II. Felton’s character is one of the three men forced to survive for weeks in a small life raft with limited food and water. The film premiered in 2014 before its video-on-demand release in January 2015.
2016 — Risen
In Kevin Reynolds’ biblical historical drama Risen, Felton played Lucius, the trusted aide of Roman military tribune Clavius, portrayed by Joseph Fiennes. Released in 2016, the film follows Clavius as he investigates what happened to Jesus after the crucifixion, initially seeking to disprove reports of the resurrection. Felton’s supporting role places him directly within the film’s central investigation and religious mystery. Risen was released theatrically in February 2016 and became another significant post-Potter feature for Felton.
2016 — Message from the King
Felton appeared as Frankie in Message from the King, a crime thriller directed by Fabrice du Welz. Chadwick Boseman stars as Jacob King, a mysterious man who arrives in Los Angeles seeking answers about his sister’s disappearance, while Felton appears among the film’s supporting cast. The movie combines revenge thriller, mystery and action elements. Although listed as a 2016 film, its streaming release arrived in 2017, which explains why it can sometimes appear under different dates in film databases.
2016 — A United Kingdom
Amma Asante’s A United Kingdom is a 2016 biographical romantic drama based on the real-life relationship between Seretse Khama and Ruth Williams. Felton plays Rufus Lancaster, a supporting character in a story led by David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike. The film explores the political and personal obstacles surrounding the interracial marriage and Seretse’s position as heir to the Bangwato throne. It gave Felton another prominent period-drama role following Belle.
2016 — Sheep & Wolves
Felton provided the English-language voice of Grey in Sheep & Wolves, a Russian animated fantasy comedy released in English-language markets. Because this is an animated production, Felton’s contribution is a voice role rather than an on-screen performance. The story centers on a carefree wolf whose life changes when he becomes responsible for a sheep and finds himself living among the animals he once viewed as prey. It is best identified separately as a feature-length voice performance in the broader Tom Felton movies by year filmography.
2017 — Megan Leavey
Felton played Sergeant Andrew Dean in Megan Leavey, a 2017 American biographical war drama directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. Kate Mara stars as real-life U.S. Marine Megan Leavey, whose bond with military working dog Rex becomes the emotional center of the story. Felton’s supporting role places him within the Marine unit and gives him the opportunity to use an American accent, a notable change from his best-known British roles. The film was released in June 2017 and was based on real events involving Leavey’s service in Iraq.
2017 — Feed
In Feed, Felton played Matthew Grey, the twin brother of Troian Bellisario’s Olivia. Directed by Tommy Bertelsen and written by Bellisario, the 2017 drama examines grief and psychological trauma after a devastating event separates the twins. Although Matthew’s role is closely tied to the film’s emotional premise, much of the story follows Olivia as she struggles to cope with his loss. The movie provided Felton with a dramatic role far removed from the fantasy world of Harry Potter.
2017 — Stratton
Felton appeared as Cummings in the action thriller Stratton, directed by Simon West. Based on the novels by Duncan Falconer, the film follows British Special Boat Service operative John Stratton, played by Dominic Cooper, as he pursues a terrorist threat. Felton’s supporting role places him within the film’s military and intelligence-focused ensemble. The movie added another action-oriented title to his growing post-Potter filmography.
2018 — Ophelia
In 2018, Felton played Laertes in Ophelia, a reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet told largely from Ophelia’s perspective. Directed by Claire McCarthy, the film stars Daisy Ridley as Ophelia and George MacKay as Hamlet, with Naomi Watts, Clive Owen and Felton among the supporting cast. Laertes is Ophelia’s brother, making Felton part of the central family storyline. The film combines historical drama, romance and fantasy elements while reworking the familiar Shakespearean tragedy.
2019 — Braking for Whales
Felton starred as Brandon Walker in the 2019 independent comedy-drama Braking for Whales. The film follows estranged adult siblings who are forced to reconnect while dealing with the final wishes of their late mother. Felton appeared opposite Tammin Sursok, with the story balancing family conflict, grief and dark comedy. It was another smaller-scale project that demonstrated Felton’s continued movement toward varied independent films after the Harry Potter franchise.
2020 — A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting
Felton took on a very different role in Netflix’s 2020 fantasy comedy A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting. He played the Grand Guignol, a theatrical-looking monster who serves as one of the supernatural threats in the story. The film, directed by Rachel Talalay, follows a teenager recruited into a secret society of babysitters who protect children from monsters. Felton’s performance allowed him to embrace a more exaggerated fantasy character after spending years associated with the more restrained Draco Malfoy.
2020 — The Forgotten Battle
Felton played Captain Tony Turner in the Dutch World War II drama The Forgotten Battle, directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. The film interweaves several characters during the Battle of the Scheldt, a strategically important campaign in the final stages of World War II. Felton’s character is part of the Allied military storyline, while the wider ensemble includes actors from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and other countries. The film was released internationally through Netflix and became one of Felton’s notable wartime dramas.
2022 — Burial
Felton appeared as Lukasz in Burial, a 2022 British war thriller written and directed by Ben Parker. Set during the closing days of World War II, the story follows Soviet soldiers ordered to transport a mysterious package from Berlin toward Moscow while facing resistance fighters and German forces. Charlotte Vega and Harriet Walter lead the cast alongside Felton, who plays one of the characters caught up in the dangerous journey. The film was released in September 2022 and blends military thriller elements with horror-like tension.
2022 — Save the Cinema
In Save the Cinema, Felton played Richard Goodridge in a British comedy-drama directed by Sara Sugarman. The film is based on the true story of Liz Evans, a Carmarthen hairdresser and youth-theatre leader who campaigned in the 1990s to prevent the local Lyric Cinema from closing. Samantha Morton stars as Evans, with Jonathan Pryce, Adeel Akhtar and Felton among the principal cast. The film was released in the UK in January 2022 and marked another return to a British ensemble drama for Felton.
2024 — Some Other Woman
Some Other Woman is a psychological thriller directed by Joel David Moore, with Felton playing Peter Simmons opposite Amanda Crew and Ashley Greene. The story follows a woman whose life on a tropical island begins to unravel after another woman appears to take over aspects of her existence. Felton’s character is at the center of the increasingly unsettling relationship dynamics. Although some databases list the production as a 2023 film, its theatrical release took place in January 2024, making 2024 the more useful year for a released-film chronology.
2025 — Altered
Felton starred as Leon in Altered, a 2025 science-fiction action film directed and written by Timo Vuorensola. Set in an alternate present where genetic enhancements have become widespread, the story examines a society divided between enhanced people and those unable to access the technology. Felton leads the cast alongside Richard Brake and Aggy K. Adams, giving him a more prominent role in a dystopian science-fiction setting. Altered received a limited theatrical and streaming release on November 21, 2025.
2025 — Fackham Hall
Felton appeared as Archibald Davenport in Fackham Hall, a 2025 British spoof comedy directed by Jim O’Hanlon. Written by Jimmy Carr, Patrick Carr and Andrew Dawson, the film deliberately parodies lavish British period dramas, particularly the world of grand country estates. Felton joins Damian Lewis, Katherine Waterston, Thomasin McKenzie, Ben Radcliffe and Jimmy Carr in the ensemble cast. The film was released theatrically in the United States on December 5, 2025, followed by its UK release on December 12.
2026 — They Will Kill You
Felton plays Kevin Sullivan in They Will Kill You, a 2026 horror-action-comedy directed by Kirill Sokolov. The film stars Zazie Beetz, Myha’la Herrold, Paterson Joseph, Heather Graham and Patricia Arquette and follows a young woman trapped inside a mysterious building controlled by a demonic cult. Felton’s Kevin is one of the cult’s members, giving the actor another opportunity to explore darker material. The movie premiered at SXSW in March 2026 and received a theatrical release from Warner Bros. Pictures on March 27, 2026.
Tom Felton’s Movie Career
Tom Felton’s movie career has developed considerably since his first feature appearance in The Borrowers in 1997. His defining achievement remains the eight-film Harry Potter series, where his portrayal of Draco Malfoy made him internationally recognizable and gave him one of the most enduring supporting characters in modern fantasy cinema. After the franchise concluded, he deliberately explored different genres, including science fiction in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, horror in The Apparition, historical drama in Belle and A United Kingdom, war films such as Megan Leavey and The Forgotten Battle, and comedy in Fackham Hall. His later work in Altered and They Will Kill You shows that his film career continues to move across genres rather than remaining tied exclusively to Harry Potter. For anyone searching for Tom Felton movies by year, his filmography offers a useful picture of how a child star successfully expanded into a varied adult acting career.
