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Michael Angarano

Michael Angarano

Actor, also director, writer and producer · Born December 3, 1987 (38) · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Primetime Emmy nominee

Michael Anthony Angarano (born December 3, 1987) is an American actor, director, and producer. He became known for his roles in the film Music of the Heart (1999) and the television series Cover Me (2000–2001), as well as for playing a recurring role as Elliott in the sitcom Will & Grace. Since then he has starred in a number of films including Sky High (2005), The Forbidden Kingdom (2008), Haywire (2011), The English Teacher (2013), and Sun Dogs (2017). He has also appeared in the television series I'm Dying Up Here (2017–2018) and This Is Us. The latter earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination as an Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in 2019. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Angarano, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Born
December 3, 1987 (38)
From
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor, also director, writer and producer
Titles
54 on MovieCove · 69 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Up 7% in 30 days

What are Michael Angarano's films like?

Across their 34 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy13 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 53rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 55th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 43rd percentile
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
28%
Bonds
22%
Morality
16%
Survival
15%
Society
11%
Power
7%
Ideas
2%
Friendship9 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose6 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition6 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age6 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 28 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 11 · Serious 9 · Dark 8

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 16 · Stylized 10 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 9 · Charged 12 · Intense 7

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 14 · Shifting 13 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 15 · Funny 3

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 18 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 16 · Engaged 11 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 10 · Affecting 11 · Heavy 7

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 22 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

28 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 11 of 28 analyzed roles.

Hero
11 of 28
Ally
7 of 28
Shadow
3 of 28
Trickster
3 of 28
Herald
2 of 28
Shapeshifter
1 of 28
Mentor
1 of 28
Show the 28 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
14
Melancholic
16
Warm
11
Contemplative
9
Absurd
8
Other
35

How their films linger

Hopeful13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet15 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet22
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous6

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Michael Angarano's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 41 of their 54 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michael Angarano's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

69 credits, 54 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Margo's Got Money Troubles(2026)

    Show 6 episodes · as Mark

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy(2025)

    Show 8 episodes · as Sam Amirante

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Sacramento(2024)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Rickey

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Laid(2024)

    Show 8 episodes · as Richie Diane

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2(2024)

    as Walter Childs

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1(2024)

    as Walter Childs

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Oppenheimer(2023)

    as Robert Serber

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Angelyne(2022)

    Show 2 episodes · as Danny

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all shows

  • Minx(2022)

    Show 10 episodes · as Glenn

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • A Teacher(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Tinder Date

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Dollface(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Steve

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Avenues(2017)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Max

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • In a Relationship(2018)

    as Owen

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Will & Grace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Elliot

  • Sun Dogs(2017)

    as Ned Chipley

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • I'm Dying Up Here(2017)

    Show 20 episodes · as Eddie Zeidel

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • This Is Us(2016)

    Show 7 episodes · as Young Adult Nicky Pearson

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The Stanford Prison Experiment(2015)

    as Christopher Archer

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Red State (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Travis (voice)

  • Wild Card(2015)

    as Cyrus Kinnick

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • The Knick(2014)

    Show 20 episodes · as Dr. Bertram “Bertie" Chickering, Jr.

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Mom(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · as Cooper

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Empire State(2013)

    as Eddie

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • The English Teacher(2013)

    as Jason Sherwood

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • The End of Love(2012)

    as Michael Angarano

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • The Brass Teapot(2012)

    as John

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Entry Level (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Jake

  • Haywire(2011)

    as Scott

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Red State(2011)

    as Travis

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Art of Getting By(2011)

    as Dustin

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Ceremony(2010)

    as Sam Davis

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Gentlemen Broncos(2009)

    as Benjamin

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The Forbidden Kingdom(2008)

    as Jason Tripitikas

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Black Irish(2007)

    as Cole McKay

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • The Final Season(2007)

    as Mitch Akers

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Snow Angels(2007)

    as Arthur Parkinson

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Man in the Chair(2007)

    as Cameron Kincaid

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • The Bondage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Charlie

  • One Last Thing...(2005)

    as Dylan Jameison

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Sky High(2005)

    as Will Stronghold

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Lords of Dogtown(2005)

    as Sid

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Dear Wendy(2005)

    as Freddie

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • The Dust Factory(2004)

    as Rocky Mazzelli

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Kevin Hill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Ethan Claypool

  • Summerland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jeb Ekhart

  • Speak(2004)

    as Dave Petrakis

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Seabiscuit(2003)

    as Young Red Pollard

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Maniac Magee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Maniac Magee

  • Less Than Perfect(2002)

    Show 2 episodes · as George Denton

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Little Secrets(2001)

    as Philip

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • 24(2001)

    Show 4 episodes · as Scott Wallace

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • The Brainiacs.com (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Matt Tyler

  • Almost Famous(2000)

    as Young William

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 25 episodes · as Chance Arno

  • Music of the Heart(1999)

    as Nick at 7

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Baby Huey's Great Easter Adventure(1999)

    as Nick

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Grace & Glorie(1998)

    as Bicycle Kid

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • River Red (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Young Tom

  • Will & Grace(1998)

    Show 13 episodes · as Elliot

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • For Richer or Poorer(1997)

    as Sammy Yoder

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Stranger in My Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Drew

  • I'm Not Rappaport(1996)

    as 3-Yr-old Cowboy

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Pretender(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Patrick Harper

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • New York News (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Cybill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Timmy

  • ER(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Zack

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Saturday Night Live(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as David Duchovny's Son (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Another World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1,547 episodes · as Steven Michael Frame

  • Hallmark Hall of Fame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Show 1 episode · as Bicycle Kid

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 69 titles from 1951 to 2026; peak year 2006.

Biggest box office

The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)

$129M worldwide

Highest rated

Almost Famous (2000)

Midcredits 98th

Most popular right now

Minx (2022)

Film career

MilestoneBreakoutNomination
19512026

Peak 2006 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 21 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting69 of 69: 67 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score60thDirecting2 of 69: 0 only directing, 2 with another roleWriting2 of 69: 0 only writing, 2 with another roleProducing1 of 69: 0 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1950s1 · acting1960s1 · acting1970s1 · acting1990s12 · acting2000s23 · acting2010s21 · 21 acting · 1 crew2020s10 · 10 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 3rd · top billed in 13% of 31 roles
960611

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

Awards

Nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2019, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

How do Michael Angarano's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 57th percentile, the median of all 37; across their 28 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 48th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 28

Approval · how many liked their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 28

Reach · how many have seen their films

84thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 28

Midcredits score across 54 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up13
  • 50th to 74th24
  • 25th to 49th11
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

31 of their 54 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser31
  • Broadly Agreed5
  • Mixed11

Most divisive · actor

Baby Huey's Great Easter Adventure (1999)

96th percentile spread · 56% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Oppenheimer (2023)

Midcredits 99th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 71/100 in their films, across 28 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 46. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Michael Angarano's work okay for kids?

Across up to 21 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity, profanity and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore14 titles23–85 · median 45 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity21 titles22–65 · median 42 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity14 titles19–89 · median 67 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs12 titles28–66 · median 42 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense12 titles22–78 · median 58 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Michael Angarano work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michael Angarano's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Nicholas Braun shares the most, 4.

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles