Karl Urban
Karl-Heinz Urban (born 7 June 1972) is a New Zealand actor. His career began with appearances in New Zealand films and TV series such as Xena: Warrior Princess. His first Hollywood role was in the 2002 horror film Ghost Ship. Since then, he has starred in many high-profile movies, including as Éomer in the second and third installments of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Vaako in the second and third installments of Riddick film series, Leonard McCoy in the Star Trek reboot film series, Kirill in The Bourne Supremacy (2004), John “Reaper” Grimm in Doom (2005), Judge Dredd in Dredd (2012), Gavin Magary in Pete’s Dragon (2016), and Skurge in Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok (2017). In 2013, he starred in the sci-fi series Almost Human. Since 2019, he has starred as Billy Butcher in Amazon’s superhero streaming television series The Boys.
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Karl Urban Movies
Discover the best Karl Urban movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Karl Urban ranked by year and score.
1
Mortal Kombat II (2026)
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
The Earthrealm's greatest fighters return, but the real threat this time comes from within. With Shao Kahn tightening his grip on both realms and turning champions against each other, survival...
Score
7.9
2
The Bluff (2026)
Action
Adventure
She buried her past in the sand and built something worth protecting: a family, a quiet life, a future far removed from the violence she once served. But the sea...
Score
6.8
3
The Sea Beast (2022)
Action
Adventure
Animation
A scrappy stowaway sneaks aboard the vessel of the ocean's most feared monster slayer, igniting an adventure that challenges everything both characters believe about their world. As they venture into...
Score
7.3
4
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Action
Adventure
Science Fiction
Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron find themselves facing a threat larger than anything the Resistance has confronted before, one rooted in the darkest corners of galactic history. As old secrets...
Score
6.3
5
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Stranded on a gladiatorial junk planet at the far edge of the galaxy, Thor has bigger problems than a missing hammer. His murderous sister Hela has seized Asgard and set...
Score
7.6
6
Riddick (2013)
Action
Science Fiction
Thriller
Stranded on a hostile world filled with lethal creatures, Riddick transforms isolation into weaponry. When mercenaries arrive seeking the bounty on his head, he methodically turns their greed against them....
Score
6.3
7
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
Action
Adventure
Science Fiction
Kirk's Enterprise returns home to find the Starfleet itself under siege. A rogue operative with devastating power wages war from within, forcing the captain into a personal vendetta across hostile...
Score
7.3
8
Dredd (2012)
Action
Science Fiction
Mega-City One is a sprawling, lawless ruin, and the Judges are the last line between order and total collapse. When Judge Dredd and a rookie psychic partner respond to a...
Score
6.9
9
RED (2010)
Action
Adventure
Comedy
When assassins come calling at his doorstep, a former CIA operative discovers retirement was always going to be temporary. He pulls together the only people he can trust: a volatile...
Score
6.7
10
Star Trek (2009)
Action
Adventure
Science Fiction
J.J. Abrams reboots the franchise by pitting two opposing personalities against each other. Kirk arrives at the academy a cocky troublemaker, while Spock carries the weight of his dual heritage...
Score
7.4
11
Doom (2005)
Action
Horror
Science Fiction
When a Martian research facility goes dark, an elite squad of marines is dispatched to restore order and ask questions later. What they find is worse than a simple security...
Score
5.2
12
The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
Action
Drama
Thriller
When a botched CIA operation bleeds into the quiet life Bourne has built with Marie, his carefully maintained anonymity collapses. A vengeful agent from his shadowy past arrives with blood...
Score
7.3
13
The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
Action
Science Fiction
Riddick has spent years slipping through the fingers of those hunting him. When a mysterious force wipes out the entire Necromonger fleet, he becomes the galaxy's most wanted asset. Caught...
Score
6.6
14
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
Two quests converge on the fate of Middle-earth. Aragorn finally steps toward the kingship he has spent a lifetime avoiding, rallying an overwhelmed alliance of Men for a suicidal stand...
Score
8.5
15
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
The Fellowship has splintered, and Middle-earth is running out of time. Frodo and Sam push deeper into hostile terrain with only the treacherous Gollum as their guide, while Aragorn, Legolas,...
Score
8.4
16
Ghost Ship (2002)
Horror
Mystery
Thriller
A salvage crew working the Bering Sea stumbles onto what should be a windfall: a massive Italian ocean liner that vanished without explanation in 1962, somehow still afloat decades later....
Score
6.0
Karl Urban TV Shows
Browse the ultimate list of Karl Urban TV shows. Find top-rated television series, critically acclaimed dramas, and hit shows starring Karl Urban.
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The Boys (2019)
Action & Adventure
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
When superheroes are corporate brands protected by billion-dollar PR machines, who holds them accountable? A ragtag crew of ordinary people, most of them with personal grievances and no formal training,...
Score
8.5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies starring Karl Urban?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Karl Urban are Mortal Kombat II, The Bluff, and The Sea Beast.
How many movies and TV shows has Karl Urban starred in?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 17 titles starring Karl Urban, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Karl Urban worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography starring Karl Urban maintains a strong average user rating of 7.1 out of 10 across all tracked titles.