Cast: Bill Paterson

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Bill Paterson. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Fleabag (TV Series)

2016 · Series · 27 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Phoebe Waller-Bridge · Harry Bradbeer · Tim Kirkby

Cast Phoebe Waller-Bridge · Sian Clifford · Olivia Colman · Andrew Scott

Synopsis Fleabag (TV Series) (2016) is a captivating British comedy-drama that originated from a celebrated stage play. The narrative revolves around a young woman navigating the complexities of life in London while grappling with the aftermath of a personal tragedy. The...

7.8

14K votes

7.8

14K votes

Direction Jon Amiel

Cast Michael Gambon · Patrick Malahide · Janet Suzman · Joanne Whalley

Synopsis The Singing Detective (TV Miniseries) (1986) follows the story of Philip Marlow, a detective novelist afflicted with the debilitating condition of psoriatic arthropathy. Trapped in a hospital bed, Marlow immerses himself in revising his early thriller, "The Singing Detective," casting...

7.7

152 votes

7.7

152 votes

The Killing Fields

1984 · Movie · 136 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Roland Joffé

Cast Sam Waterston · Haing S. Ngor · John Malkovich · Julian Sands

Synopsis The Killing Fields (1984) follows the harrowing journey of an American journalist, Sidney, from The New York Times, as he becomes entangled in the brutal realities of Cambodia. When his trusted local guide vanishes, presumed dead, Sidney must navigate the...

7.6

15K votes

7.6

15K votes

Little Dorrit (TV Series)

2008 · Series · 500 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Adam Smith · Dearbhla Walsh · Diarmuid Lawrence

Cast Claire Foy · Matthew Macfadyen · Tom Courtenay · Alun Armstrong

Synopsis Little Dorrit (TV Series) (2008) is a captivating adaptation of Charles Dickens' renowned novel. The narrative revolves around the Dorrit family and the diverse cast of characters they meet as they navigate their journey from poverty to wealth and back....

7.5

605 votes

7.5

605 votes

Smiley’s People (TV Miniseries)

1982 · Series · 360 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Simon Langton

Cast Alec Guinness · Eileen Atkins · Bernard Hepton · Bill Paterson

Synopsis Smiley’s People (TV Miniseries) (1982) follows the story of George Smiley, who is summoned from his peaceful retirement to uncover a mole within the intelligence agency where he was once a highly valued asset. The unassuming and meticulous master of...

7.5

178 votes

7.5

178 votes

Wives and Daughters (TV Miniseries)

1999 · Series · 301 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Nicholas Renton

Cast Justine Waddell · Bill Paterson · Francesca Annis · Keeley Hawes

Synopsis Wives and Daughters (TV Miniseries) (1999) is set in the early 19th century and unfolds in a small, gossip-prone English town. The narrative revolves around Molly Gibson (Justine Waddell), who struggles to adapt to her new family dynamics after her...

6.8

214 votes

6.8

214 votes

Outlander (TV Series)

2014 · Series · 65 min. · United States

Direction Ronald D. Moore · Metin Hüseyin · Anna Foerster · Brian Kelly

Cast Caitriona Balfe · Sam Heughan · Tobias Menzies · Duncan Lacroix

Synopsis Outlander (TV Series) (2014) is a captivating television series that spans from 2014 to the present day, comprising six seasons. The narrative revolves around Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who inexplicably finds herself transported back to 1743....

6.8

7K votes

6.8

7K votes

Truly, Madly, Deeply

1990 · Movie · 107 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Anthony Minghella

Cast Alan Rickman · Juliet Stevenson · Bill Paterson · Michael Maloney

Synopsis Truly, Madly, Deeply (1990) follows the poignant journey of a young woman grappling with the loss of her musician boyfriend. In a twist of fate, he mysteriously reappears in her apartment, seemingly resurrected, and guides her back to the realm...

6.8

317 votes

6.8

317 votes

Good Omens (TV Miniseries)

2019 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Neil Gaiman · Douglas Mackinnon

Cast Michael Sheen · David Tennant · Adria Arjona · Jack Whitehall

Synopsis Good Omens (TV Miniseries) (2019) is a six-episode series that kicks off with the impending apocalypse just days away. The celestial and infernal forces are gathering, and the Four Horsemen are prepared to commence their ride. Aziraphale, an angel, and...

6.7

4K votes

6.7

4K votes

Chaplin

1992 · Movie · 145 min. · United States

Direction Richard Attenborough

Cast Robert Downey Jr. · Anthony Hopkins · Dan Aykroyd · Geraldine Chaplin

Synopsis Chaplin (1992) presents a captivating blend of humor and drama, drawing inspiration from Charlie Chaplin's own autobiography. This biographical film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Dan Aykroyd, Anthony Hopkins, Kevin Kline, Diane Lane, and Geraldine Chaplin,...

6.7

7K votes

6.7

7K votes

Doctor Zhivago

2002 · Movie · 225 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Giacomo Campiotti

Cast Hans Matheson · Keira Knightley · Sam Neill · Kris Marshall

Synopsis Doctor Zhivago (2002) is a captivating drama and romance that retells one of the most iconic love stories in history, intertwined with the tumultuous events of the Russian Revolution. This adaptation, penned by the renowned screenwriter Andrew Davies, offers a...

6.7

1K votes

6.7

1K votes

37 Days (TV Miniseries)

2014 · Series · 180 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Justin Hardy

Cast Ian McDiarmid · Nicholas Farrell · Tim Pigott-Smith · Sinead Cusack

Synopsis 37 Days (TV Miniseries) (2014) is a gripping three-episode series that delves into the intricate and often overlooked events leading up to the start of World War I. The miniseries offers a detailed and compelling narrative of the political maneuvers,...

6.7

393 votes

6.7

393 votes

Hilary and Jackie

1998 · Movie · 122 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Anand Tucker

Cast Emily Watson · Rachel Griffiths · James Frain · David Morrissey

Synopsis Hilary and Jackie (1998) presents the poignant true narrative of the gifted international concert cellist Jacqueline Du Pré and her sister, Hilary. Although they initially embarked on their musical journeys together, Hilary opts for a more conventional life, embracing marriage...

6.6

1K votes

6.6

1K votes

6.6

23 votes

Direction Terry Gilliam

Cast John Neville · Sarah Polley · Eric Idle · Uma Thurman

Synopsis The Adventures of Baron Münchausen (1988) follows the legendary Baron Münchausen, a figure from European folklore often compared to American tall-tale heroes like Pecos Bill or Paul Bunyan. The Baron is renowned for his extraordinary and seemingly impossible stories, which...

6.6

9K votes

6.6

9K votes

Miss Marple: The Pale Horse (TV)

2010 · Movie · 89 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Andy Hay

Cast Julia McKenzie · Nicholas Parsons · Lynda Baron · Elizabeth Rider

Synopsis Miss Marple: The Pale Horse (TV) (2010) follows the iconic detective as she delves into a mysterious case after her priest friend is brutally murdered following a visit to a woman on her deathbed. Driven by a desire for justice,...

6.6

79 votes

6.6

79 votes

Inside No. 9: Zanzibar (TV)

2018 · Movie · 29 min. · United Kingdom

Direction David Kerr

Cast Jaygann Ayeh · Reece Shearsmith · Rory Kinnear · Bill Paterson

Synopsis Inside No. 9: Zanzibar (TV) (2018) presents a peculiar and comedic scenario where a set of unsuspecting visitors find themselves in a bizarre situation. Each guest has reserved a room on the ninth floor of the Zanzibar hotel in London,...

6.6

342 votes

6.6

342 votes

Criminal Justice (TV Miniseries)

2008 · Series · 300 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Otto Bathurst · Luke Watson · Yann Demange

Cast Ben Whishaw · Pete Postlethwaite · Bill Paterson · David Harewood

Synopsis Criminal Justice (TV Miniseries) (2008) follows the tumultuous journey of Ben Coulter, a 21-year-old whose life takes a dramatic turn after a chaotic night out. As he prepares to go out, he catches a final glimpse of his familiar self...

6.4

138 votes

6.4

138 votes

Churchill's Secret (TV)

2016 · Movie · 100 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast Michael Gambon · Lindsay Duncan · Romola Garai · Daisy Lewis

Synopsis Churchill's Secret (TV) (2016) delves into the hidden health crisis of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill during the summer of 1953. The narrative unfolds as Churchill experiences a stroke, an event that is meticulously concealed from the public eye. The...

6.1

21 votes

6.1

21 votes