Martin Freeman has achieved an incredible amount of success throughout his career being involved in some huge franchises. Whether it is adventures into Middle Earth, battles with some of the MCU's mightiest characters, or being involved in a classic Christmas film.
Freeman really has carved out an incredible career and his filmography really is very impressive. He always gives 100% to every role he has a great nack of making all of his characters relatable and compelling, which is down to his fantastic work. But which of
The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug -74% (2013)
The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug was the second of the three movies that saw Martin Freeman roam around Middle Earth as Bilbo Baggins. This particular film was an incredible one that had a great blend of fantastic action as well as really detailed character work.
It also saw the main storyline of The Hobbit book played out as Bilbo encountered Smaug, the dragon. His scenes with the dragon who was played by his Sherlock co-star, Benedict Cumberbatch, really were terrific as the film really gave Martin Freeman time to shine.
Nightwatching - 76% (2007)
This is the first of two occasions that Martin Freeman tackled the role of the famous painter, Rembrandt, and while this isn't quite as well-known as his adventures as Bilbo Baggins, it was a character he did a terrific job with.
The film focuses on Rembrandt painting one of his most popular pieces, 'The Nightwatch', which is something that he is remembered for. It also looks into murder and betrayal, which makes this film a very gripping one that doesn't rely on being too artsy, despite the content.
Ghost Stories - 84% (2018)
Ghost Stories saw Martin Freeman jump into the world of horror with this movie that blended three different stories into one film, providing plenty of different scares in order to keep audiences on their toes. It was a unique idea and one that worked out in creating a really compelling movie.
Martin Freeman takes on the role of a banker, Mike Priddle for this movie. He is left dealing with his unborn child visiting him through a poltergeist which leaves him dealing his own problems. However, the three stories all do link as well, which helps to give the movie a real connection throughout.
The Pirates! Band Of Misfits - 86% (2012)
Martin Freeman only added his voice to this fantastic animation movie, but The Pirates! Band Of Misfits really is an incredible movie that deserves a lot more praise than it gets. Created by the team at Aardman, this film sees Martin take on the role of a pirate as their crew (led by Hugh Grant) set sail to become 'Pirate Of The Year.'
It's a great movie for younger audiences, but it is also very smartly written and features a lot really funny jokes and one-liners that will entertain adult audiences as well. There's plenty of action in this one, being blended with a really fun story which makes this film a treat for all.
Cargo - 88% (2018)
Cargo is quite a fitting film for the world people are currently living in. Set in Australia after a major pandemic runs through the world, Martin Freeman's character, Andy becomes infected and has to try to find his child a new home before he is no longer able to be a father.
In rural Australia, that isn't as easy as it might seem. It's an absolutely gripping film and Martin plays the character amazingly well. The desperation, care, and pain that he puts into this part really makes audiences connect heavily with him in what is a very emotional journey.
The World's End - 89% (2013)
The World's End was exactly the type of over the top comedic fun expected from Simon Pegg and with the usual cast that appears in many of his movies, it was always going to be a success. Taking the simple idea of a pub crawl and morphing it into an incredible action film.
Drinking pints of beer quickly falls down the pecking order as the group of friends attempt to just survive the night. It's a hilarious film and Martin Freeman's character, Oliver is one of the highlights of it, originally taking himself very seriously, he quickly unwinds and brings a lot of funny moments.
Captain America: Civil War - 91% (2016)
This is one of the most fun movies from the MCU and it is absolutely jam-packed with superheroes which made it a true blockbuster. Because there are so many heroes in this film, Martin Freeman's role as Everett Ross does get slightly overlooked, but his appearances are a lot of fun.
He plays the role really well and it was really smart casting from Marvel's point of view to bring him on board for the role. He worked perfectly as a CIA agent and was someone who had a really serious presence, yet was equally likeable.
Shaun Of The Dead - 92% (2004)
Martin Freeman has been involved in plenty of Simon Pegg's hilarious dark comedy movies, but the pick of the bunch is undoubtedly Shaun Of The Dead. Taking the classic storyline of a zombie apocalypse and somehow turning it into a hilarious comedy adventure.
Freeman doesn't have a particularly big role in this movie as he isn't part of the main group that goes through the journey of trying to survive. Instead, he ends up being part of the other main group that is showcased, where he pretty much plays the opposite of Simon Pegg's character.
Black Panther - 97% (2018)
Martin Freeman returned to the MCU for Black Panther and his character, Everett Ross was given a much larger focus within this one. His character is a great one in this film and he really adds a different dynamic to things because he is so unaware of the world that Wakanda provides.
He is a true hero throughout the movie, putting his body on the line at times to really help everyone around. The movie itself is a fantastic one as well and has gone down as one of the best MCU films so far, with fantastic action and detailed characters, all being backed up by a great storyline and a fantastic soundtrack.
Rembrandt's J'accuse - 100% (2008)
With a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, it is no surprise that Rembrandt's J'accuse takes the top spot on this list. This is an incredible murder mystery movie that sees all of the characters as potential criminals, taking a detailed look at who could have done it and why.
Martin Freeman tackles the lead role of Rembrandt himself in this one. The entire film focuses on one of his famous paintings known as 'The Night Watch.' It's a clever twist to utilise that and it creates a really compelling documentary-style movie to enjoy.