Australian films Wenham has starred in include the critically acclaimed "The Boys" (1998) based on the play of the same name premiered at Griffin Theatre Company and in turn based on the murder of Anita Cobby; ' (1999), based on the life of Father Damien; "The Bank" (2001); "Gettin' Square" (2003); "Stiff" (2004); "The Brush Off" (2004) and "Three Dollars" (2005). Wenham has periodically appeared in Hollywood films; he is known for playing Faramir, son of Denethor II, in New Line Cinema's ' and "".