Cast: Bill Paterson
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Bill Paterson. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 69
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
The Singing Detective (TV Miniseries)
1986 · Series · 415 min. · United Kingdom
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
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
2008 · Documentary · 73 min. · United States
Direction Constantine Nasr
Cast Terry Gilliam · Charles McKeown · Jonathan Pryce · Eric Idle
6.6
34 votes
6.6
34 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
1929: The Great Crash (TV)
2009 · Documentary · 60 min. · United Kingdom
Cast Bill Paterson
6.6
23 votes
6.6
23 votes
The Adventures of Baron Münchausen
1988 · Movie · 126 min. · United Kingdom
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