Cast: Brenda Blethyn

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Brenda Blethyn · Timothy Spall · Phyllis Logan · Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Synopsis Secrets and Lies (1996) is a compelling drama that centers around Hortense (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), a successful London doctor who embarks on a journey to find her biological mother. Hortense, a well-educated black woman, is shocked to discover that her birth...

Direction Jim Henson · Steve Barron · Jon Amiel · Peter Smith

Cast John Hurt · Brian Henson · Frederick Warder · David Greenaway

Synopsis The Storyteller (TV Series) (1988) is a captivating anthology series that aired from 1987 to 1988, consisting of nine episodes. Each episode presents a unique retelling of European folk tales, bringing to life a diverse range of enchanting and sometimes...

Direction Joe Wright

Cast Keira Knightley · Matthew Macfadyen · Brenda Blethyn · Donald Sutherland

Synopsis Pride and Prejudice (2005) unfolds the tale inspired by Jane Austen's classic novel, set in the era of Georgian England, focusing on the Bennet family's five daughters: Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia. The arrival of a prosperous young man,...

Direction Joe Wright

Cast Keira Knightley · James McAvoy · Romola Garai · Saoirse Ronan

Synopsis Atonement (2007) unfolds during the sweltering summer of 1935, where 13-year-old Briony Tallis (Saoirse Ronan) witnesses her elder sister Cecilia (Keira Knightley) undress and dive into the garden fountain of their family's countryside estate. Observing Cecilia is Robbie Turner, the...

Direction Robert Dornhelm

Cast Ben Kingsley · Brenda Blethyn · Hannah Taylor Gordon · Tatjana Blacher

Synopsis Anne Frank: The Whole Story (TV Miniseries) (2001) delves into the life of Anne Frank, a young girl whose experiences during World War II would leave an indelible mark on history. The miniseries begins with Anne's carefree childhood before the...

Direction Farren Blackburn · Peter Hoar · Paul Whittington · Adrian Shergold

Cast Brenda Blethyn · David Leon · Wunmi Mosaku · Gina McKee

Synopsis Vera (TV Series) (2011) follows the life and work of Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope, a relentless and dedicated detective who is deeply committed to her job, often driven by personal demons. Vera presents a tough exterior, masking any loneliness...

Direction Robert Dornhelm · Brendan Donnison

Cast Brenda Blethyn · Malcolm McDowell · Clémence Poésy · Alexander Beyer

Synopsis War and Peace (TV Miniseries) (2007) brings Leo Tolstoy's sprawling historical saga to the screen in a lavish adaptation that explores themes of self-sacrifice and self-indulgence against the backdrop of Russian society during the Napoleonic era. This epic tale is...

Direction Robert Redford

Cast Craig Sheffer · Brad Pitt · Tom Skerritt · Brenda Blethyn

Synopsis A River Runs Through It (1992) is a deeply moving narrative set in early 20th-century Montana, where fly-fishing serves as a central theme in the lives of two brothers. Under the strict guidance of their minister father (Tom Skerritt), the...

Direction Gaby Dellal

Cast Peter Mullan · Brenda Blethyn · Sean McGinley · Jamie Sives

Synopsis On a Clear Day (2005) presents a heartwarming and poignant contemporary tale of healing and redemption set against the backdrop of working-class Glasgow. The film delves into the intricate effects of suppressed emotions through a beautifully crafted script. The narrative...

Direction Nigel Cole

Cast Brenda Blethyn · Craig Ferguson · Martin Clunes · Tchéky Karyo

Synopsis Saving Grace (2000) unfolds in the picturesque, foggy fishing village of Port Liac, Cornwall, England. The narrative revolves around Grace Trevethan (Brenda Blethlyn), a kind-hearted and unassuming middle-aged woman whose life takes a dramatic turn when her husband's suicide leaves...

Direction Mark Herman

Cast Brenda Blethyn · Michael Caine · Ewan McGregor · Jim Broadbent

Synopsis Little Voice (1998) is a whimsical musical comedy that revolves around Laura Hoff, a shy and introverted young woman residing in a quaint English coastal town with her mother. Following the passing of her father, Laura finds solace in classic...

Direction Rachid Bouchareb

Cast Brenda Blethyn · Sotigui Kouyaté · Roschdy Zem · Sami Bouajila

Synopsis London River (2009) unfolds against the backdrop of the devastating 7/7 London bombings, which occurred on July 7, 2005, when four coordinated explosions rocked the city's public transport system during the morning rush hour. The film delves into the lives...

Direction Nick Hurran

Cast Brenda Blethyn · Julie Walters · Kris Kristofferson · George Costigan

Synopsis Girls' Night (1998) follows the journey of two inseparable British friends and in-laws, Dawn and Jackie, who are employed together at a factory. When Dawn receives a life-altering diagnosis of a brain tumor, Jackie, driven by a desire to fulfill...

Direction Kevin Spacey

Cast Kevin Spacey · Kate Bosworth · John Goodman · Bob Hoskins

Synopsis Beyond the Sea (2004) chronicles the life of BOBBY DARIN (Kevin Spacey), a man whose passion for performing was the driving force of his existence. From a young age, Bobby's life was marked by a battle against rheumatic fever, which...

Direction Benjamin Ross

Cast Liev Schreiber · James Cromwell · Melanie Griffith · Brenda Blethyn

Synopsis RKO 281: The Battle Over Citizen Kane (TV) (1999) chronicles the tumultuous journey of Orson Welles as he brings his magnum opus, "Citizen Kane," to life. The film delves into the intense conflict that arises when the powerful media mogul,...

Direction Amma Asante

Cast Stephanie James · Brenda Blethyn · Gary Sheppeard · Nathan Jones

Synopsis A Way of Life (2004) follows the gritty and uncompromising life of Leigh-Anne, portrayed by newcomer Stephanie James. Leigh-Anne is a resilient young woman who became a single mother in her teens, navigating a world where happiness is elusive. Her...

Direction Nicole Holofcener

Cast Catherine Keener · Brenda Blethyn · Emily Mortimer · Jake Gyllenhaal

Synopsis Lovely & Amazing (2001) centers around the Marks family, a close-knit group of four women. Jane, the wealthy matriarch, has three daughters who appear to share little in common beyond a peculiar brand of idealism. Jane's decision to undergo cosmetic...

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Hilary Swank · Brenda Blethyn · Sam Claflin · Frank Grillo

Synopsis Mary and Martha (TV) (2013) follows the transformative journey of two mothers from different worlds who, after experiencing the devastating loss of their sons, unite to create a meaningful impact on a global scale. An American woman and a British...

Direction Nicolas Roeg

Cast Anjelica Huston · Mai Zetterling · Jasen Fisher · Jane Horrocks

Synopsis The Witches (1990) follows the journey of a young orphaned boy who is taken to England by his loving grandmother. While staying at a hotel, they encounter a sinister group of witches who have convened to execute a nefarious plan...

Direction Alex De Rakoff

Cast Monet Mazur · Danny Dyer · Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson · Brenda Blethyn