Cast: Stephen Rea

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


Utopia (TV Series)

2013 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Dennis Kelly · Marc Munden · Alex Garcia Lopez · Wayne Yip

Cast Nathan Stewart-Jarrett · Alexandra Roach · Neil Maskell · Michael Smiley

Synopsis Utopia (TV Series) (2013) follows a diverse ensemble cast who stumble upon a mysterious manuscript of a highly sought-after graphic novel. This tome is believed to have foretold some of the most catastrophic events of the past century. As they...

7.6

21K votes

7.6

21K votes

V for Vendetta

2005 · Movie · 132 min. · United States

Direction James McTeigue

Cast Natalie Portman · Hugo Weaving · Stephen Rea · John Hurt

Synopsis V for Vendetta (2005) unfolds in a dystopian future where Britain is under the grip of a totalitarian regime. The narrative revolves around Evey (Natalie Portman), a timid young woman who is saved from a perilous encounter by a masked...

7.5

129K votes

7.5

129K votes

Direction Hugo Blick

Cast Chiwetel Ejiofor · Christopher Eccleston · Antony Sher · Stephen Rea

Synopsis The Shadow Line (TV Miniseries) (2011) is a gripping 7-episode series that kicks off with the discovery of a man shot dead in a car, later identified as Harvey Wratten, the recently pardoned leader of one of London's most formidable...

7.4

1K votes

7.4

1K votes

Direction Tom Harper

Cast Lily James · Paul Dano · James Norton · Aneurin Barnard

Synopsis War and Peace (TV Miniseries) (2016) spans six episodes, chronicling the lives of five noble families during the rule of Alexander I. The narrative pivots around a complex love triangle involving Natasha Rostova, Pierre Bezukhov, and Andrei Bolkonsky, as they...

7.2

2K votes

7.2

2K votes

Direction Hugo Blick

Cast Maggie Gyllenhaal · Stephen Rea · Lubna Azabal · Andrew Buchan

Synopsis The Honourable Woman (TV Miniseries) (2014) follows the journey of Nessa Stein, a woman who takes over her father's arms manufacturing company and becomes entangled in a complex web of international politics. As she strives to foster peace and understanding...

7.2

3K votes

7.2

3K votes

The Crying Game

1992 · Movie · 113 min. · Ireland

Direction Neil Jordan

Cast Stephen Rea · Forest Whitaker · Jaye Davidson · Miranda Richardson

Synopsis The Crying Game (1992) kicks off at an Irish carnival where British soldier Jody (Forest Whitaker) is abducted by IRA terrorists Jude (Miranda Richardson) and Fergus (Stephen Rea). Fergus is tasked with keeping Jody captive, but an unexpected bond forms...

7.2

8K votes

7.2

8K votes

Direction Neil Jordan

Cast Tom Cruise · Brad Pitt · Kirsten Dunst · Antonio Banderas

Synopsis Interview With the Vampire (1994) begins in contemporary San Francisco, where a journalist named Daniel Molloy encounters the enigmatic Louis. Intrigued by Louis' mysterious aura, Daniel persuades him to share his extraordinary life story. Louis confesses to being a vampire...

7.2

70K votes

7.2

70K votes

Citizen X (TV)

1995 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Chris Gerolmo

Cast Stephen Rea · Donald Sutherland · Max von Sydow · Jeffrey DeMunn

Synopsis Citizen X (TV) (1995) is a gripping narrative inspired by actual events and the book "The Killer Department" by Robert Cullen. The film chronicles the Soviet Union's extensive eight-year manhunt for a ruthless serial killer who took the lives of...

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7.1

5K votes

7.1

5K votes

Direction Hugo Blick

Cast Emily Blunt · Chaske Spencer · Ciarán Hinds · Tom Hughes

Synopsis The English (TV Miniseries) (2022) spans 6 episodes and follows the journey of affluent Englishwoman Cornelia Locke, portrayed by Emily Blunt, who lands in the United States in 1890 with a substantial amount of money and a singular mission: to...

6.9

2K votes

6.9

2K votes

Breakfast on Pluto

2005 · Movie · 129 min. · Ireland

Direction Neil Jordan

Cast Cillian Murphy · Liam Neeson · Ruth Negga · Laurence Kinlan

Synopsis Breakfast on Pluto (2005) is a captivating film set in the 1970s that chronicles the journey of Patrick Braden, portrayed by Cillian Murphy. Patrick is a charming and resilient young man who was left as an infant in his small...

6.8

7K votes

6.8

7K votes

Direction Neil Jordan

Cast Ralph Fiennes · Julianne Moore · Stephen Rea · Ian Hart

Synopsis The End of the Affair (1999) commences on a drizzly London evening in 1946, where novelist Maurice Bendrix crosses paths with Henry Miles, the spouse of his former lover Sarah, who had unexpectedly terminated their romantic involvement two years prior....

6.8

4K votes

6.8

4K votes

Direction Marion Hänsel

Cast Stephen Rea · Ling Chu · Adrian Brine · Maka Kotto

Synopsis Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (1995) explores an unusual bond between a seasoned adult navigating the twilight of his life and a young Chinese girl embarking on her journey. Nikos, a radio operator on a merchant vessel,...

6.8

198 votes

6.8

198 votes

Direction Justin Marks · Jennifer Getzinger · Alik Sakharov · Stephen Williams

Cast J.K. Simmons · Harry Lloyd · Nazanin Boniadi · Olivia Williams

Synopsis Counterpart (TV Series) (2017) follows the gripping narrative of a United Nations employee who stumbles upon a shocking revelation: the organization he serves is concealing a portal to an alternate reality. This discovery plunges him into a web of intrigue,...

6.8

2K votes

6.8

2K votes

Life is Sweet

1990 · Movie · 103 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Alison Steadman · Jim Broadbent · Timothy Spall · Claire Skinner

Synopsis Life is Sweet (1990) follows the lives of the working-class family of Wendy, Andy, and their adult twin daughters, Natalie and Nicola, residing just north of London. Wendy juggles multiple jobs, including working at a shop and leading aerobics classes,...

6.8

610 votes

6.8

610 votes

Direction Tony Jordan · Harry Bradbeer · Mark Brozel · Andy Hay

Cast Stephen Rea · Pauline Collins · Caroline Quentin · Ben Starr

Synopsis Dickensian (TV Series) (2015) is a captivating 20-episode drama series that aired on BBC One, masterfully weaving together beloved characters from the works of Charles Dickens. This Victorian-era narrative features iconic figures such as Ebenezer Scrooge, Fagin, and Miss Havisham,...

6.7

109 votes

6.7

109 votes

Michael Collins

1996 · Movie · 132 min. · Ireland

Direction Neil Jordan

Cast Liam Neeson · Aidan Quinn · Stephen Rea · Alan Rickman

Synopsis Michael Collins (1996) chronicles the tumultuous life of Michael "Mickey" Collins, from the tumultuous Easter Rebellion of 1916 to his tragic end. This sweeping narrative delves into the life of an IRA pioneer whose groundbreaking guerrilla strategies played a pivotal...

6.7

9K votes

6.7

9K votes

Kisses

2008 · Movie · 72 min. · Ireland

Direction Lance Daly

Cast Shane Curry · Kelly O'Neill · Paul Roe · Neili Conroy

Synopsis Kisses (2008) follows the journey of two young individuals, Kylie and Dylan, residing in the monotonous suburban landscape of Dublin. Kylie shares her home with five siblings and a hardworking mother, while Dylan struggles under the shadow of his alcoholic...

6.6

244 votes

6.6

244 votes

Nothing Personal

2009 · Movie · 85 min. · Netherlands

Direction Urszula Antoniak

Cast Stephen Rea · Lotte Verbeek · Ann Marie Horan · Tom Charlfa

Synopsis Nothing Personal (2009) follows Anne, a woman who, in her secluded apartment, watches as strangers hurriedly collect the personal items and furniture she has placed on the sidewalk. Her decision to remove a ring from her finger signifies her departure...

6.6

2K votes

6.6

2K votes

Still Crazy

1998 · Movie · 95 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Brian Gibson

Cast Stephen Rea · Billy Connolly · Jimmy Nail · Timothy Spall

Synopsis Still Crazy (1998) follows the story of "Strange Fruit," a once-iconic rock band that had it all: wealth, fame, adoration, and a tragic end marked by the death of their lead singer from drug use and a dramatic finale where...

6.6

881 votes

6.6

881 votes

Direction Adrian Sibley

Cast Jared Harris · Damian Harris · Jamie Harris · Stephen Rea

Synopsis The Ghost of Richard Harris (2022) offers an intimate and captivating portrait of the renowned actor Richard Harris, as experienced and narrated by his three sons. The documentary delves into the lives of BAFTA Award-winning actor Jared Harris, actor Jamie...

6.5

52 votes

6.5

52 votes