Rupert Grint is known for one thing and one thing only - the Harry Potter franchise. He played Ronald Weasley throughout all eight movies, and if you ask us, he was the strongest actor of the primary trio. It's surprising, then, to see that he hasn't done a lot of work outside of the Harry Potter series.
But that's not to say he hasn't done ANYTHING. In fact, he has appeared in numerous shows and movies throughout the years. And if you want the best Rupert Grint movies, we have you covered. These are the ten best Rupert Grint movies that aren't Harry Potter, according to IMDb.
Thunderpants - 3.7/10
Thunderpants was Grint's first non-Harry Potter role, and by all accounts, it is absolutely terrible. Not a great start for the young Mr. Grint! It was released in 2002 and stars Grint as Alan A. Allen, a genius who helps his friend with a flatulence problem.
No, seriously. The movie is about a boy with particularly rank farts, and Grint's Allen builds some type of fancy device that masks the scent of his farts. You see now why it has been given a dreaded rating of 3.7, no? If you respect Grint as an actor, do not (we repeat, do not) seek out Thunderpants.
Postman Pat: The Movie - 4.6/10
This is the official movie version of Postman Pat, a British stop motion animated program. Unfortunately, the movie doesn't seem quite as beloved as its television counterpart. Grint voices Josh, a contestant on a singing competition called "You're the One."
Fun fact - the "judge" of "You're the One" is a character named Simon Cowbell. Now isn't that just adorable? It seems like that little factoid is more entertaining than the movie itself, as it received relatively poor reviews from critics and remains Grint's second-worst movie outing on IMDb.
Cherrybomb - 5.9/10
Rupert Grint's filmography seemingly grew with him. As a child, he starred in the likes of Thunderpants and Postman Pat. In 2009, when Grint was in his early 20s, he starred in the teenage-aimed drama Cherrybomb.
Cherrybomb stars Grint as Malachy McKinney, one of three rebellious teenagers who find themselves in over their heads when they embark on a wild and drug-fueled weekend. According to IMDb, there's nothing especially offensive or bad about the movie - it's just a little "been there done that" and cliché.
Moonwalkers - 6.1/10
Moonwalkers is one of Rupert Grint's most recent outputs, having released at SXSW in 2015. It's a very low-budget French film, although Rupert starred alongside Ron Perlman, so that's definitely something! The movie follows Perlman, a CIA agent, and Grint, a struggling band promoter, who embark on a journey to fake the moon landing for the CIA.
The movie was generally enjoyable, although some people criticized the bizarre sense of humor and random, brutal acts of violence. It's certainly an acquired taste.
Charlie Countryman - 6.4/10
Charlie Countryman is a good enough movie, but it really should have been a home run. It contains an all-star cast, including Shia LaBeouf, Evan Rachel Wood, Mads Mikkelsen, Rupert Grint, and Vincent D'Onofrio.
Shia takes the lead as the titular Charlie Countryman, who falls for Evan Rachel Wood's Gabi. Chaos ensues. It received horrible reviews from critics, but audiences found it far more agreeable, commending the movie's style and fable-like writing.
Underdogs - 6.5/10
Underdogs is actually an Argentinian film, and it was released in its home country of Argentina on July 18, 2013. The movie follows the rivalry between foosball players Amadeo and the village bully turned professional, Flash. Yes, professional foosball player. Just go with it.
The movie was later re-recorded in English and released throughout the UK in 2014. In the English dub, Rupert voices protagonist Amadeo. It's a cute little animated movie, and you can certainly do a lot worse. Check it out if you're bored!
CBGB - 6.6/10
CBGB is a biographical drama based around Hilly Kristal. Hilly Kristal is the creator of a famous New York club called CBGB, which is entirely devoted to showcasing country, bluegrass, and blues music.
However, Hilly (played by Alan Rickman) is forced to change his business ideas and revamped the club into one of the country's most exciting and enticing punk rock venues. Rupert Grint plays Cheetah Chrome, the guitarist for the punk rock bands Rocket from the Tombs and Dead Boys. It's pretty good. Check it out if you like music history!
Driving Lessons - 6.7/10
Driving Lessons is a highly enjoyable comedy-drama from writer-director Jeremy Brock. It stars Grint as a shy teenage boy who befriends an elderly, eccentric actress portrayed by none other than Julie Walters.
It's certainly a little cliché, as we've seen this type of "troubled kid meets wise old person" story countless times before. But it's saved by some winning performances from Grint and Walters, the latter of which was nominated for a Satellite Award. If you like Rupert Grint, you owe it to yourself to watch Driving Lessons.
Wild Target - 6.8/10
And now for something completely different! But, if we're going by IMDb's rating, something a little better! Wild Target is an action crime comedy starring Bill Nighy as Victor Maynard, an assassin who takes a liking to one of his hits.
Rupert Grint stars alongside Nighy, Rupert Everett, and Emily Blunt, and with a cast like that, you simply can't go wrong. The movie is also enjoyed for its intelligence and quirky sense of humor. It's certainly one of the better examples of its genre.
Into The White - 7.2/10
Breaking the 7 barrier is Into the White, a 2012 drama about unlikely friends. The movie is set during World War II and chronicles the events following an air battle. German soldiers take refuge in a cabin in the middle of the Norwegian wilderness, and before long, the British soldiers they shot down happen upon the same cabin.
While the group is initially hostile, they soon realize that they must work together and absolve their differences if they hope to escape the harsh Norwegian woods alive. The movie was praised by general audiences, who took a liking to its humane and character-driven story. It's arguably Grint's finest work, and if IMDb is anything to go by, it's also his finest non-Harry Potter movie.