Patrick Wilson movies in order

In 2001, actor Patrick Wilson made his movie debut with a small role in the film, My Sister’s Wedding. A short while later he appeared in The Alamo, before taking the more prominent role of Raoul in Joel Schumacher’s The Phantom of the Opera.

From here, Wilson would go on to appear in a range of pictures including Hard Candy, Watchmen, and Aquaman. He also took on the role of Ed Warren in the hugely successful Conjuring Universe movies.

But how familiar are you with Patrick Wilson’s movie career? Are you up-to-date on his film appearances?

Well, below you will find a guide to all his movies, covering the big films, the not-so big films, and everything in between. If you want to know Patrick Wilson’s film career better, this post will help.

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2000s

As noted above, Patrick Wilson’s film career began in the 2000s with roles in My Sister’s Wedding, The Alamo, and The Phantom of the Opera. From here he appeared in the dark thriller, Hard Candy; starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson in Lakeview Terrace; and played Nite Owl in Watchmen.

Patrick Wilson’s movies during the 2000s included:

• My Sister’s Wedding (2001)
• The Alamo (2004)
• The Phantom of the Opera (2004)
• Hard Candy (2005)
• Little Children (2006)
• Running with Scissors (2006)
• Purple Violets (2007)
• Evening (2007)
• Brothers Three: An American Gothic (2007)
• Life in Flight (2008)
• Lakeview Terrace (2008)
• Passengers (2008)
• Watchmen (2009)

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2010s

Into the 2010s and Wilson started the decade with Family Jewels, before appearing in the Liam Neeson action film, The A-Team. However, it was the horror movie, Insidious which really struck a chord with audiences, with Wilson playing the part of Josh Lambert – a role he would later reprise in Insidious sequels.

And then came another big movie. In 2013, Wilson starred alongside Vera Farmiga in The Conjuring, which not only became a huge hit, but also spawned an entire cinematic universe.

Outside of horror, Patrick Wilson appeared in The Founder and Aquaman. He also starred in Home Sweet Home and The Commuter.

Patrick Wilson’s movies during the 2010s included:

• Family Jewels (2010)
• The A-Team (2010)
• The Switch (2010)
• Insidious (2010)
• Morning Glory (2010)
• The Ledge (2011)
• Young Adult (2011)
• Prometheus (2012)
• The Conjuring (2013)
• Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)
• Jack Strong (2014)
• Space Station 76 (2014)
• Stretch (2014)
• Big Stone Gap (2014)
• Let’s Kill Ward’s Wife (2014)
• Reckless (2015)
• Home Sweet Home (2015)
• Bone Tomahawk (2015)
• Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)*
• A Kind of Murder (2016)
• The Hollow Point (2016)
• The Conjuring 2 (2016)
• The Founder (2016)
• Insidious: The Last Key (2018)
• The Commuter (2018)
• Nightmare Cinema (2018)
• The Nun (2018)**
• Aquaman (2018)
• Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
• The Assistant (2019)***
• In the Tall Grass (2019)
• Midway (2019)

*Voice only 

**Brief appearance via archive footage

***Uncredited role

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2020s

Moving into the 2020s and Wilson appeared in a collection of franchise sequels including The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Insidious: The Red Door, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. He also starred in the disaster movie, Moonfall with Halle Berry.

Wilson’s movies during the 2020s included:

• The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
• Moonfall (2022)
• Insidious: The Red Door (2023)
• The Nun II (2023)**
• Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)
• Millers in Marriage (2024)
• The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)

**Brief appearance via archive footage

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So, those are all of Patrick Wilson’s movies, but which are the best? Do you think The Conjuring 2 ranks high or is Bone Tomahawk the pick of the crop?

Maybe Moonfall is the best? What about Insidious: Chapter 2? Well, whichever movie you think is the greatest, be sure to have your say.

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