While the newest series of Netflix hit series The Umbrella Academy fast approaches, fans of the show may wonder where else to find one of its most beloved characters in the meantime. Despite a long-standing career, spanning from the age of 14, this Irish actor is best known and arguably best-loved for playing chaotic superpowered Klaus.
While known best for his television roles, fans may be unfamiliar with Robert Sheehan's film work. IMDB allows fans and critics alike to submit their views and ratings on a particular film (or television series). These are the films that audiences thought were the best out of Sheehan's filmography.
Moonwalkers- 6.1
Sheehan shares the screen with an impressive array of talent including Rupert Grint and Ron Perlman in this 2015 psychedelic action-comedy. Centering around the conspiracy theory of the faking of the moon landing, the film is set in the 1960s. Perlman plays an unstable CIA agent who enlists the help of Grint's character Johnny, a struggling rock band manager, and Sheehan's character Leon, who poses as Stanley Kubrick, in order to help him pull off the biggest con of all time- staging the moon landing.
The film received a 6.1 rating on IMDB based on just over 9,000 reviews. While some viewers were uncertain about the film, calling it a 'mixed bag' many others gave it high praise for its highly entertaining psychedelic comedy.
Mortal Engines- 6.1
Not to be confused with a previous work of Sheehan's, Mortal Instruments, Sheehan plays outcast and love interest Tom Natsworthy in this 2018 post-apocalyptical YA book adaptation. Focusing its story around mysterious protagonist Hester Shaw, who is intent on stopping a conspiracy surrounding their world which has found itself living in roaming cities (as in literally steampunk cities on wheels) that battle and consume each other to survive.
Another overall rating of 6.1 on IMDB but this time based on over 121,000 reviews. Some audiences, despite enjoying the film, weren't blown away, comparing it to other films in the YA genre while others praised it for its original ideas and stunning visuals.
The Borrowers- 6.3
Robert Sheehan is Spiller in this 2011 adaptation of the much-loved children's fantasy novel of the same name. For fans unfamiliar with the plot, a 'borrower' is a four-inch high person who lives under the floorboards of people's homes. The novel and its adaptations follow a family of borrowers as they try to evade capture.
This family comedy received a modest rating of 6.3 on IMDB based on around 1,600 audience reviews. While fans expressed their enjoyment of the film, others couldn't help but compare it to its previous adaptions, The Borrowers (1997) and Arietty (2010).
Killing Bono- 6.4
Based loosely on a true story, Robert Sheehan and Ben Barnes share the screen in this 2011 music comedy. The two play brothers who are struggling to come to terms with their lack of success in a rock band as they watch their old school friends become U2, one of the biggest bands in the world.
The film gained a 6.4 rating on IMDB based on over 6,000. While the film receives some mixed reviews, many praised it highly for its entertaining comedy and great story, coming away from the film pleasantly surprised.
Bad Samaritan- 6.5
Stepping away from the comedies, Sheehan plays Sean, a part-time car valet and part-time burglar, in this 2018 thriller. Starring opposite David Tennant, Sheehan's character stumbles upon a woman being held captive by Tennant's character, when he breaks into his home, intending to rob him but finding himself caught up in something he can't handle.
Receiving a rating of 6.5 based on over 22,400 audience reviews, fans gave this film high praise for its unpredictable suspense and surprising but great acting by the two leads.
Red Riding 1974- 7.0
This British 2009 crime drama starring Andrew Garfield in the lead role as journalist, Eddie, was one of Sheehan's first major roles that got him into the public eye, despite his little time on screen. The first film in a trilogy, the film follows Eddie who gets in over his head when trying to uncover a story investigating a series of child abductions.
Receiving an overall rating of 7.0/10 based on over 12,500 audience reviews, many fans praised the film for its strong atmosphere and dark tone, as well as outstanding performances.
Red Riding 1980- 7.1
The second film in the aforementioned Red Riding Trilogy, Sheehan's role expanded in this film, his character gaining importance as the story progresses. Following Paddy Considine's character Peter Hunter, a detective who is conducting a search on the real-life serial killer The Yorkshire Ripper as the two stories begin to intertwine.
Audiences gave the film a rating of 7.1 based on over 8,800 reviews. Most viewers find the increasingly intricate plot more entertaining than its preceding film, continuing to give it praise for similar reasons.
The Road Within- 7.1
This 2014 comedy-drama stars Robert Shehan in the lead role as Vincent, a young man with Tourette's Syndrome. After his father puts him in a clinic, Vincent breaks out along with Dev Patel's character, Alex, who has severe OCD and Marie, woman with anorexia, played by Zoe Kravitz, the three stealing a car and embarking on a road trip.
A rating of 7.1 based on 15,000 audience reviews, the film was praised for its comedy but also for its touching and serious drama, brilliant performances, and handling of sensitive topics.
Red Riding 1983- 7.2
The final film in the 2009 British Red Riding Trilogy, Sheehan's character BJ is one of the only characters to have a prominent role in each film, his character once again becoming more relevant as the complex mystery further unfolds. This film follows two characters in the lead role, solicitor John Piggott (Mark Addy), and detective chief Maurice Jobson (David Morrissey), as all the separate stories come finally begin to come together.
The highest rating out of the trilogy, this film received a 7.2 on IMDB based on over 7,700 reviews. Fans gave this concluding film high praise for its dark and haunting tone and excellent closure.
Song For A Raggy Boy- 7.6
Incidentally, the highest rating film according to IMDB of all of Robert Sheehan's work is also his very first role. Based on a true story, this 2003 drama follows a teacher's journey to reform a sadistic regime of abuse over a Catholic Reformatory School in 1939 Ireland. Only 14 years old in this role, Sheehan's role isn't a major one but it is still interesting to see how far this Irish actor has come.
Rated a 7.6/10 on IMDB based on over 4,100 audience reviews, the film was praised for its performances and hard-hitting, chilling and poignant storytelling.