Cast: Rufus Sewell

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


The Father

2020 · Movie · 97 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Florian Zeller

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Olivia Colman · Imogen Poots · Rufus Sewell

Synopsis The Father (2020) follows the story of Anthony, an almost 80-year-old man who is known for his mischievous and caustic behavior. He stubbornly insists on living alone and rejects every caretaker his daughter, Anne, tries to hire. Anne, played by...

7.7

14K votes

7.7

14K votes

Direction Amy Sherman-Palladino · Daniel Palladino · Scott Ellis · Jamie Babbit

Cast Rachel Brosnahan · Alex Borstein · Tony Shalhoub · Marin Hinkle

Synopsis The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (TV Series) (2017) is a captivating television series set in the vibrant and dynamic world of 1950s Manhattan. The story revolves around Miriam "Midge" Maisel, portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan, a former Upper West Side housewife who...

7.7

6K votes

7.7

6K votes

John Adams (TV Miniseries)

2008 · Series · 500 min. · United States

Direction Tom Hooper

Cast Paul Giamatti · Laura Linney · Sarah Polley · David Morse

Synopsis John Adams (TV Miniseries) (2008) delves into the tumultuous and pivotal era of the American Revolution and the early years of the United States, drawing from David McCullough's acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning biography. The narrative follows John Adams, a steadfast and...

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7.5

3K votes

7.5

3K votes

Hamlet

1996 · Movie · 242 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Kenneth Branagh

Cast Kenneth Branagh · Derek Jacobi · Kate Winslet · Julie Christie

Synopsis Hamlet (1996) follows the tale of Prince Hamlet (Kenneth Branagh) who comes back from his academic pursuits to discover his father's untimely demise and his mother's hasty remarriage to his uncle. This unsettling situation sparks his curiosity and suspicion. When...

7.4

8K votes

7.4

8K votes

The Illusionist

2006 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Neil Burger

Cast Edward Norton · Paul Giamatti · Jessica Biel · Rufus Sewell

Synopsis The Illusionist (2006) follows the tale of two formidable figures, Edward Norton as the enigmatic stage magician Eisenheim and Paul Giamatti as the cunning Chief Inspector Uhl of Vienna. Jessica Biel portrays the captivating Sophie von Teschen, who becomes entangled...

7.1

98K votes

7.1

98K votes

The Pillars of the Earth (TV Miniseries)

2010 · Series · 480 min. · Canada

Direction Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

Cast Eddie Redmayne · Hayley Atwell · Matthew Macfadyen · Ian McShane

Synopsis The Pillars of the Earth (TV Miniseries) (2010) is an expansive saga that delves into themes of morality, betrayal, and power, all set against a backdrop of conflict, religious discord, and political maneuvering that devastates lives and families. Spanning eight...

7.0

19K votes

7.0

19K votes

Victoria (TV Series)

2016 · Series · 510 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Daisy Goodwin · Tom Vaughan · Oliver Blackburn · Sandra Goldbacher

Cast Jenna Coleman · Rufus Sewell · Tom Hughes · Catherine H. Flemming

Synopsis Victoria (TV Series) (2016) is a captivating period drama that spans three seasons and 25 episodes, originally airing from 2016 to 2019. The series delves into the formative years of Queen Victoria, portrayed by Jenna Coleman, beginning with her ascension...

7.0

915 votes

7.0

915 votes

Direction David Richards

Cast Shirley Henderson · David Mitchell · Simon Chandler · Jaime Murray

Synopsis The Taming of the Shrew (ShakespeaRe-Told) (TV) (2005) follows the story of a young, ambitious, and somewhat abrasive Member of Parliament who enters into a strategic marriage with a titled individual. Her ultimate aim is to leverage this union to...

6.9

50 votes

6.9

50 votes

Dark City

1998 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Alex Proyas

Cast Rufus Sewell · Kiefer Sutherland · William Hurt · Jennifer Connelly

Synopsis Dark City (1998) follows John Murdoch as he abruptly awakens in a chilling bathtub within an unfamiliar room, only to find a deceased woman nearby. With no recollection of how he arrived there, Murdoch is pursued by a relentless police...

6.9

27K votes

6.9

27K votes

The Diplomat

2023 · Series · 50 min. · United States

Direction Debora Cahn · Liza Johnson · Simon Cellan Jones · Alex Graves

Cast Keri Russell · Rufus Sewell · David Gyasi · Ato Essandoh

Synopsis The Diplomat (2023) follows the story of Kate Wyler, a seasoned diplomat who finds herself thrust into a high-stakes position in London amidst a global crisis. Unprepared for the role, Wyler's new assignment has far-reaching consequences for both her personal...

6.8

2K votes

6.8

2K votes

Paris, je t'aime

2006 · Movie · 119 min. · France

Direction Olivier Assayas · Frédéric Auburtin · Gérard Depardieu · Gurinder Chadha

Cast Natalie Portman · Fanny Ardant · Elijah Wood · Nick Nolte

Synopsis Paris, je t'aime (2006) presents a unique and enchanting portrait of the City of Lights, where love is omnipresent in its bustling cafés, iconic landmarks, and even the underground Metro. This cinematic journey invites viewers to experience Paris through the...

6.8

20K votes

6.8

20K votes

Direction Frank Spotnitz · Daniel Percival · Karyn Kusama · Brad Anderson

Cast Luke Kleintank · Arnold Chun · Alexa Davalos · Bernhard Forcher

Synopsis The Man in the High Castle (TV Series) (2015) delves into an alternate history where the Axis powers emerged victorious in World War II, leading to a divided United States governed by Japan and Germany. This gripping series, adapted from...

6.7

6K votes

6.7

6K votes

Middlemarch (TV Miniseries)

1994 · Series · 375 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Anthony Page

Cast Juliet Aubrey · Douglas Hodge · Robert Hardy · Peter Jeffrey

Synopsis Middlemarch (TV Miniseries) (1994) is a 7-episode BBC production that unfolds against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, exploring the intricacies of life, romance, flaws, and politics in the imagined English town of Middlemarch. Based on George Eliot's renowned novel...

6.6

78 votes

6.6

78 votes

Direction David Semel

Cast Luke Kleintank · Arnold Chun · Alexa Davalos · Rupert Evans

Synopsis The Man in the High Castle - Pilot Episode (Ep) (2015) delves into an alternate reality where the Axis powers emerged victorious in World War II, leading to a divided United States under the control of Japan and Germany. This...

6.6

2K votes

6.6

2K votes

Parade's End (TV Miniseries)

2012 · Series · 290 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Susanna White

Cast Benedict Cumberbatch · Rebecca Hall · Adelaide Clemens · Stephen Graham

Synopsis Parade's End (TV Miniseries) (2012) is a five-episode television series that unfolds against the tumultuous backdrop of World War I. The narrative centers around Christopher Tietjens, a distinguished civil servant hailing from a family of affluence and prestige. His marriage...

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6.6

435 votes

6.6

435 votes

6.5

334 votes

Amazing Grace

2006 · Movie · 111 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Michael Apted

Cast Ioan Gruffudd · Albert Finney · Michael Gambon · Romola Garai

Synopsis Amazing Grace (2006) follows the journey of William Wilberforce, portrayed by Ioan Gruffudd, a dedicated Member of Parliament who bravely navigated the intricate landscape of 18th-century politics to abolish the slave trade within the British Empire. Albert Finney portrays John...

6.4

2K votes

6.4

2K votes

Restless (TV Miniseries)

2012 · Series · 180 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Edward Hall

Cast Hayley Atwell · Rufus Sewell · Michelle Dockery · Michael Gambon

Synopsis Restless (TV Miniseries) (2012) follows the journey of a young woman who uncovers a hidden past when she learns that her mother had been a secret agent for the British Secret Service during World War II. The revelation leads her...

6.4

94 votes

6.4

94 votes

Dangerous Beauty

1998 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Marshall Herskovitz

Cast Catherine McCormack · Rufus Sewell · Jacqueline Bisset · Oliver Platt

Synopsis Dangerous Beauty (1998) follows the tale of a young woman in 16th-century Venice who is forbidden from marrying her nobleman suitor. Faced with a stark choice between a life in a convent or becoming a courtesan, she leverages her intelligence...

6.2

2K votes

6.2

2K votes

Carrington

1995 · Movie · 122 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Christopher Hampton

Cast Emma Thompson · Jonathan Pryce · Steven Waddington · Rufus Sewell

Synopsis Carrington (1995) explores the intricate bond between renowned painter Dora Carrington and esteemed author Lytton Strachey, set against the backdrop of rural England during World War One. Despite Strachey's homosexuality, their connection was profound and multifaceted. When Carrington forms a...

6.2

1K votes

6.2

1K votes