Kodi Smit-McPhee

Kodi Smit-McPhee (born 13 June 1996) is an Australian actor. He gained recognition as a child actor for his leading roles in The Road (2009) and Let Me In (2010). In 2021, Smit-McPhee garnered critical acclaim for his performance as Peter Gordon in Jane Campion's western film The Power of the Dog, for which he earned nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. He provided the voice of the titular character in ParaNorman (2012) and appeared in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014), X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), Alpha (2018), and Dark Phoenix (2019).

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Romulus, My Father (2007)

The story of Romulus, his beautiful wife, Christina, and their struggle in the face of great adversity to bring up their son, Raimond. It is a story of impossible love that ultimately celebrates the unbreakable bond between father and son.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Roxburgh
CAST:  Eric Bana  •  Franka Potente  •  Marton Csokas  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee

The story of Romulus, his beautiful wife, Christina, and their struggle in the face of great adversity to bring up their son, Raimond. It is a story of impossible love that ultimately celebrates the unbreakable bond between father and son.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Roxburgh
CAST:  Eric Bana  •  Franka Potente  •  Marton Csokas  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee

Stranded (2006)

How long does it take before the abnormal seems normal? Death, love and family values are all up for re-negotiation in this dark and unusual black comedy about a girl trying to start a new life for herself after the loss of her mother.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Stuart McDonald
CAST:  Emma Lung  •  Emily Browning  •  Robert Morgan  •  David Hoflin

How long does it take before the abnormal seems normal? Death, love and family values are all up for re-negotiation in this dark and unusual black comedy about a girl trying to start a new life for herself after the loss of her mother.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Stuart McDonald
CAST:  Emma Lung  •  Emily Browning  •  Robert Morgan  •  David Hoflin

Slow West (2015)

In the Old West, a 17-year-old Scottish boy teams up with a mysterious gunman to find the woman with whom he is infatuated.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Maclean
CAST:  Michael Fassbender  •  Ben Mendelsohn  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  Caren Pistorius

In the Old West, a 17-year-old Scottish boy teams up with a mysterious gunman to find the woman with whom he is infatuated.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Maclean
CAST:  Michael Fassbender  •  Ben Mendelsohn  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  Caren Pistorius

X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

After the re-emergence of the world's first mutant, world-destroyer Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bryan Singer
CAST:  Jennifer Lawrence  •  Michael Fassbender  •  James McAvoy  •  Oscar Isaac

After the re-emergence of the world's first mutant, world-destroyer Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bryan Singer
CAST:  Jennifer Lawrence  •  Michael Fassbender  •  James McAvoy  •  Oscar Isaac

Young Ones (2014)

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In a future where water is scarce, a farmer defends his land and hopes to rejuvenate his parched soil. However, his daughter's boyfriend schemes to steal the land for himself.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jake Paltrow
CAST:  Nicholas Hoult  •  Elle Fanning  •  Michael Shannon  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee

In a future where water is scarce, a farmer defends his land and hopes to rejuvenate his parched soil. However, his daughter's boyfriend schemes to steal the land for himself.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jake Paltrow
CAST:  Nicholas Hoult  •  Elle Fanning  •  Michael Shannon  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee

A Birder's Guide to Everything (2013)

David Portnoy, a 15-year-old birding fanatic, thinks that he's made the discovery of a lifetime. So, on the eve of his father's remarriage, he escapes on an epic road trip with his best friends to solidify their place in birding history.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rob Meyer
CAST:  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  James Le Gros  •  Ben Kingsley  •  Alex Wolff

David Portnoy, a 15-year-old birding fanatic, thinks that he's made the discovery of a lifetime. So, on the eve of his father's remarriage, he escapes on an epic road trip with his best friends to solidify their place in birding history.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rob Meyer
CAST:  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  James Le Gros  •  Ben Kingsley  •  Alex Wolff

The Adventures of Charlotte and Henry (2008)

Based on the books by Australian author Bob Graham. The movie tells the story of two very different ten year olds and the trials and tribulations of their friendship.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Steve Trenbirth
CAST:  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  Manon Gourlay  •  Aidan Trenbirth  •  Russell Dykstra

Based on the books by Australian author Bob Graham. The movie tells the story of two very different ten year olds and the trials and tribulations of their friendship.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Steve Trenbirth
CAST:  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  Manon Gourlay  •  Aidan Trenbirth  •  Russell Dykstra

Dead Europe (2012)

In Greece to scatter his father's ashes, Isaac hears of a curse that hangs over the head of his family. Dismissing the idea, his trip begins to unveil dark truths that forced his father to flee years ago.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Krawitz
CAST:  Ewen Leslie  •  Marton Csokas  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  Igal Naor

In Greece to scatter his father's ashes, Isaac hears of a curse that hangs over the head of his family. Dismissing the idea, his trip begins to unveil dark truths that forced his father to flee years ago.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Krawitz
CAST:  Ewen Leslie  •  Marton Csokas  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  Igal Naor

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)

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A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Reeves
CAST:  Andy Serkis  •  Barack Obama  •  Judy Greer  •  Terry Notary

A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Reeves
CAST:  Andy Serkis  •  Barack Obama  •  Judy Greer  •  Terry Notary

The Congress (2013)

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An aging, out-of-work actress accepts one last job, though the consequences of her decision affect her in ways she didn't consider.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ari Folman
CAST:  Robin Wright  •  Paul Giamatti  •  Harvey Keitel  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee

An aging, out-of-work actress accepts one last job, though the consequences of her decision affect her in ways she didn't consider.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ari Folman
CAST:  Robin Wright  •  Paul Giamatti  •  Harvey Keitel  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee

Romeo & Juliet (2013)

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In Verona, bad blood between the Montague and Capulet families leads to much bitterness. Despite the hostility, Romeo Montague manages an invitation to a masked ball at the estate of the Capulets and meets Juliet, their daughter. The two are instantly smitten but ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlo Carlei
CAST:  Douglas Booth  •  Hailee Steinfeld  •  Christian Cooke  •  Damian Lewis

In Verona, bad blood between the Montague and Capulet families leads to much bitterness. Despite the hostility, Romeo Montague manages an invitation to a masked ball at the estate of the Capulets and meets Juliet, their daughter. The two are instantly smitten but ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Carlo Carlei
CAST:  Douglas Booth  •  Hailee Steinfeld  •  Christian Cooke  •  Damian Lewis

ParaNorman (2012)

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In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock can speak to the dead, but no one other than his eccentric new friend believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's eccentric uncle tells him of a ritual he must perform to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chris Butler  •  Sam Fell
CAST:  Anna Kendrick  •  John Goodman  •  Leslie Mann  •  Casey Affleck

In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock can speak to the dead, but no one other than his eccentric new friend believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's eccentric uncle tells him of a ritual he must perform to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chris Butler  •  Sam Fell
CAST:  Anna Kendrick  •  John Goodman  •  Leslie Mann  •  Casey Affleck

Matching Jack (2010)

A woman struggles with her son's illness and her husband's infidelity, but, after a chance encounter with an Irish sailor and his son, her life is turned upside down in a love story that defies explanation and breaks all the rules.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nadia Tass
CAST:  Jacinda Barrett  •  Tom Russell  •  James Nesbitt  •  Richard Roxburgh

A woman struggles with her son's illness and her husband's infidelity, but, after a chance encounter with an Irish sailor and his son, her life is turned upside down in a love story that defies explanation and breaks all the rules.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nadia Tass
CAST:  Jacinda Barrett  •  Tom Russell  •  James Nesbitt  •  Richard Roxburgh

The King (2007)

The King is the story of Graham Kennedy, Australia's first and greatest home grown TV superstar. It traces his rise from working class Balaclava kid, through radio, TV, film, and back to TV again. It also tracks Kennedy's personal tragedies - the loneliness, the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matthew Saville
CAST:  Stephen Curry  •  Shaun Micallef  •  Garry McDonald  •  Steve Bisley

The King is the story of Graham Kennedy, Australia's first and greatest home grown TV superstar. It traces his rise from working class Balaclava kid, through radio, TV, film, and back to TV again. It also tracks Kennedy's personal tragedies - the loneliness, the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matthew Saville
CAST:  Stephen Curry  •  Shaun Micallef  •  Garry McDonald  •  Steve Bisley

Let Me In (2010)

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A bullied young boy befriends a young female vampire who lives in secrecy with her guardian. A remake of the movie “Let The Right One In” which was an adaptation of a book.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Reeves
CAST:  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  Richard Jenkins  •  Elias Koteas  •  Sasha Barrese

A bullied young boy befriends a young female vampire who lives in secrecy with her guardian. A remake of the movie “Let The Right One In” which was an adaptation of a book.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Reeves
CAST:  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  Richard Jenkins  •  Elias Koteas  •  Sasha Barrese

The Road (2009)

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A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind and water. It is cold enough to crack stones, and, when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark. Their destination is the warmer south, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Hillcoat
CAST:  Viggo Mortensen  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  Robert Duvall  •  Guy Pearce

A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind and water. It is cold enough to crack stones, and, when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark. Their destination is the warmer south, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Hillcoat
CAST:  Viggo Mortensen  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  Robert Duvall  •  Guy Pearce

Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America (2006)

An outbreak of avian flu mutates into a virus that becomes transmittable from human to human.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Pearce
CAST:  Joely Richardson  •  Justina Machado  •  Ann Cusack  •  Scott Cohen

An outbreak of avian flu mutates into a virus that becomes transmittable from human to human.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Pearce
CAST:  Joely Richardson  •  Justina Machado  •  Ann Cusack  •  Scott Cohen

All the Wilderness (2014)

Keeping to himself in the wake his father's death, James Charm finds refuge in solitary walks and creating morbid sketches — until a charismatic new friend and a quirky young woman begin to draw him out of his shell.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael James Johnson
CAST:  Isabelle Fuhrman  •  Virginia Madsen  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  Danny DeVito

Keeping to himself in the wake his father's death, James Charm finds refuge in solitary walks and creating morbid sketches — until a charismatic new friend and a quirky young woman begin to draw him out of his shell.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael James Johnson
CAST:  Isabelle Fuhrman  •  Virginia Madsen  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  Danny DeVito

Maya the Bee Movie (2014)

Freshly hatched bee Maya is a little whirlwind and won't follow the rules of the hive. One of these rules is not to trust the hornets that live beyond the meadow. When the Royal Jelly is stolen, the hornets are suspected and Maya is thought to be their accomplice. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alexs Stadermann
CAST:  Coco Jack Gillies  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  Richard Roxburgh  •  Noah Taylor

Freshly hatched bee Maya is a little whirlwind and won't follow the rules of the hive. One of these rules is not to trust the hornets that live beyond the meadow. When the Royal Jelly is stolen, the hornets are suspected and Maya is thought to be their accomplice. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alexs Stadermann
CAST:  Coco Jack Gillies  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  Richard Roxburgh  •  Noah Taylor

The Tender Hook (2008)

The story is about Iris' rise to the apex of a love/power triangle that includes her roguish English lover, McHeath and Art, an earnest young boxer. Within the flawed moral landscape, each character struggles to establish their sovereignty.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Ogilvie
CAST:  Rose Byrne  •  Tyler Coppin  •  John Batchelor  •  Hugo Weaving

The story is about Iris' rise to the apex of a love/power triangle that includes her roguish English lover, McHeath and Art, an earnest young boxer. Within the flawed moral landscape, each character struggles to establish their sovereignty.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Ogilvie
CAST:  Rose Byrne  •  Tyler Coppin  •  John Batchelor  •  Hugo Weaving
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