Cast: Robert Carlyle

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


Trainspotting

1996 · Movie · 90 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Danny Boyle

Cast Ewan McGregor · Robert Carlyle · Jonny Lee Miller · Ewen Bremner

Synopsis Trainspotting (1996) follows the life of Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor), a young man from Edinburgh who, along with his group of friends, is deeply entrenched in the world of heroin addiction. The film delves into how drugs fill the voids...

8.1

135K votes

8.1

135K votes

Riff-Raff

1991 · Movie · 96 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Ken Loach

Cast Robert Carlyle · Emer McCourt · Jimmy Coleman · George Moss

Synopsis Riff-Raff (1991) follows Stevie, a young Glaswegian who has recently been released from prison and travels to London to start anew. He secures a position at a bustling construction site, a diverse hub of temporary workers from across the nation....

7.0

3K votes

7.0

3K votes

The Full Monty

1997 · Movie · 83 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Peter Cattaneo

Cast Robert Carlyle · Mark Addy · Tom Wilkinson · Lesley Sharp

Synopsis The Full Monty (1997) follows the journey of Gaz, portrayed by Robert Carlyle, a charismatic yet somewhat irresponsible individual who finds himself in a financial bind. In a bid to secure some quick cash, Gaz devises an unconventional plan: forming...

6.9

47K votes

6.9

47K votes

Toxic Town

2025 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Minkie Spiro

Cast Jodie Whittaker · Aimee Lou Wood · Claudia Jessie · Lauren Lyle

Synopsis Toxic Town (2025) is a gripping TV miniseries comprising four episodes. Set in the East Midlands, the story unfolds around a devastating incident of toxic waste pollution that ignites a battle for justice. At the heart of the narrative are...

6.9

421 votes

6.9

421 votes

Angela's Ashes

1999 · Movie · 148 min. · United States

Direction Alan Parker

Cast Emily Watson · Robert Carlyle · Joe Breen · Clara Owens

Synopsis Angela's Ashes (1999) chronicles the life of young Frankie McCourt and his family as they navigate the harsh realities of poverty in the slums of pre-war Limerick, Ireland. The narrative begins in Brooklyn, New York, where the family initially resides....

6.9

9K votes

6.9

9K votes

Direction Robert C. Cooper · Brad Wright · Andy Mikita · William Waring

Cast Robert Carlyle · Justin Louis · Brian J. Smith · Elyse Levesque

Synopsis Stargate Universe (TV Series) (2009) delves into the mysterious function of the "Ninth Cheveron," which transports a group to the Ancient vessel "Destiny." Constructed millions of years ago by the Ancients, Destiny was designed to spread Stargates across distant galaxies....

6.7

1K votes

6.7

1K votes

Hitler: The Rise of Evil (TV)

2003 · Movie · 180 min. · Canada

Direction Christian Duguay

Cast Robert Carlyle · Stockard Channing · Jena Malone · Julianna Margulies

Synopsis Hitler: The Rise of Evil (TV) (2003) chronicles the life of Adolf Hitler, beginning with his humble origins and tracing his ascent to power in Germany by 1934. The narrative delves into his formative years, his early political activities, and...

6.6

4K votes

6.6

4K votes

The Mighty Celt

2005 · Movie · 84 min. · Ireland

Direction Pearse Elliott

Cast Gillian Anderson · Robert Carlyle · Alison Finnegan · Bernard Manning

Synopsis The Mighty Celt (2005) follows the journey of Donal, a 14-year-old boy who becomes deeply engrossed in the world of greyhound racing. He finds employment at a kennel managed by Good Joe, who makes a compelling offer: if Donal's beloved...

6.6

22 votes

6.6

22 votes

Carla's Song

1996 · Movie · 125 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Ken Loach

Cast Robert Carlyle · Oyanka Cabezas · Scott Glenn · Salvador Espinoza

Synopsis Carla's Song (1996) is set in 1987 and explores a love story amidst the backdrop of war. The narrative begins with George Lennox, a bus driver, encountering Carla, a Nicaraguan exile residing in Glasgow. Carla's life is fraught with hardship...

6.5

2K votes

6.5

2K votes

Priest

1994 · Movie · 105 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Antonia Bird

Cast Linus Roache · Tom Wilkinson · Cathy Tyson · Robert Carlyle

Synopsis Priest (1994) follows the journey of Father Greg Pilkington as he takes on a new role in a Liverpool parish, where he encounters a community plagued by hypocrisy among both the clergy and the congregation. Eager to make a positive...

6.5

693 votes

6.5

693 votes

The Unloved (TV)

2009 · Movie · 106 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Samantha Morton

Cast Molly Windsor · Robert Carlyle · Susan Lynch · Craig Parkinson

Synopsis The Unloved (TV) (2009) follows the poignant journey of a timid 11-year-old girl named Lucy as she navigates her way out of a harsh and abusive household and into a struggling and flawed care system.

6.5

24 votes

6.5

24 votes

24: Redemption (TV)

2008 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Jon Cassar

Cast Kiefer Sutherland · Robert Carlyle · Jon Voight · Colm Feore

Synopsis 24: Redemption (TV) (2008) is a gripping television film shot in Cape Town, South Africa, and Los Angeles. The movie features Kiefer Sutherland reprising his role as Jack Bauer, alongside new cast members Cherry Jones, Robert Carlyle, Gil Bellows, and...

6.5

2K votes

6.5

2K votes

To End All Wars

2001 · Movie · 125 min. · United States

Direction David L. Cunningham

Cast Robert Carlyle · Kiefer Sutherland · Ciarán McMenamin · Mark Strong

Synopsis To End All Wars (2001) follows the harrowing journey of a Scottish regiment captured by the Japanese during World War II. Starring Keifer Sutherland and Robert Carlyle, this intense war drama is inspired by a remarkable true story. The soldiers...

6.4

604 votes

6.4

604 votes

28 Weeks Later

2007 · Movie · 99 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Juan Carlos Fresnadillo

Cast Robert Carlyle · Rose Byrne · Jeremy Renner · Harold Perrineau

Synopsis 28 Weeks Later (2007) unfolds seven months after a deadly rage virus has devastated the British Isles. The U.S. military announces victory over the infection, paving the way for the nation's rebuilding. Among the first group of returning evacuees, a...

6.4

40K votes

6.4

40K votes

Direction Adam Horowitz · Edward Kitsis · Ralph Hemecker · Dean White

Cast Ginnifer Goodwin · Jennifer Morrison · Lana Parrilla · Josh Dallas

Synopsis Once Upon a Time (TV Series) (2011) is a captivating television series that aired from 2011 to 2018, spanning 7 seasons and 156 episodes. The story begins with Emma Swan, a resilient 28-year-old bail bonds collector who has navigated life...

6.4

12K votes

6.4

12K votes

Direction Christian Duguay

Cast Mira Sorvino · Donald Sutherland · Robert Carlyle · Laurence Leboeuf

Synopsis Human Trafficking (TV Miniseries) (2005) follows the intertwined stories of three vulnerable individuals: a young single mother from Prague who is charmed by a mysterious stranger, a aspiring teen model from Ukraine, and a 12-year-old American girl in the Philippines...

6.4

2K votes

6.4

2K votes

Summer

2008 · Movie · 83 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Kenneth Glenaan

Cast Robert Carlyle · Rachael Blake · Steve Evets · Michael Socha

Synopsis Summer (2008) follows the lives of Shaun and Daz, who as children were inseparable, often skipping school, racing bikes, and spending time by the lake with Katy, Shaun’s first love. Shaun's vibrant spirit clashes with an educational system that fails...

6.4

62 votes

6.4

62 votes

Direction Gillies MacKinnon

Cast Clémence Poésy · Robert Carlyle · Carmen Ungureanu · Tadeusz Pasternak

Synopsis Gunpowder, Treason & Plot (TV Miniseries) (2004) is a gripping miniseries that delves into the tumultuous and violent reigns of Scottish monarchs Mary, Queen of Scots, and her son, King James VI of Scotland, who later ascended to the throne...

6.2

72 votes

6.2

72 votes