Cast: James Wilby

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


The Storyteller (TV Series)

1988 · Series · 25 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jim Henson · Steve Barron · Jon Amiel · Peter Smith

Cast John Hurt · Brian Henson · Frederick Warder · David Greenaway

Synopsis The Storyteller (TV Series) (1988) is a captivating anthology series that aired from 1987 to 1988, consisting of nine episodes. Each episode presents a unique retelling of European folk tales, bringing to life a diverse range of enchanting and sometimes...

7.6

4K votes

7.6

4K votes

Direction Nick Murphy · Arif Nurmohamed · Nick Green · Tim Dunn

Cast Lyall B. Watson · Sean Pertwee · Michael Sheen · David Threlfall

Synopsis Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (TV Miniseries) (2006) is a captivating docudrama that spans six episodes, chronicling the ascent and decline of the Roman Empire. This series delves into the pivotal moments that shaped the Roman...

7.0

429 votes

7.0

429 votes

Howards End

1992 · Movie · 140 min. · United Kingdom

Direction James Ivory

Cast Emma Thompson · Anthony Hopkins · Samuel West · Helena Bonham Carter

Synopsis Howards End (1992) centers around the final wishes of Ruth Wilcox (Vanessa Redgrave), who hopes to bequeath her beloved country home to Margaret Schlegel (Emma Thompson), a woman of modest means who is soon to face eviction from her London...

7.0

16K votes

7.0

16K votes

Maurice

1987 · Movie · 140 min. · United Kingdom

Direction James Ivory

Cast Hugh Grant · Simon Callow · James Wilby · Denholm Elliott

Synopsis Maurice (1987) follows the emotional journey of two young men, Maurice and Clive, who form a deep bond during their time at Cambridge University. As their friendship blossoms into romantic feelings, they grapple with the societal expectations and constraints of...

7.0

2K votes

7.0

2K 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

Clapham Junction (TV)

2007 · Movie · 120 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Adrian Shergold

Cast Tom Beard · Rachael Blake · Samantha Bond · Stuart Bunce

Synopsis Clapham Junction (TV) (2007) delves into the interconnected lives of several gay men residing in the vibrant neighborhood of Clapham, South London, over the course of a single day. The narrative unfolds through a series of intimate and poignant vignettes,...

6.9

146 votes

6.9

146 votes

Direction Dan Reed

Cast David Suchet · David Yelland · Jemima Rooper · Zoe Wanamaker

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Poirot - Third Girl (TV) (2008) begins with a troubled young heiress seeking the help of renowned detective Hercule Poirot and mystery writer Ariadne Oliver. The heiress confesses that she believes she might have committed a murder, though...

6.8

156 votes

6.8

156 votes

Gosford Park

2001 · Movie · 137 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Robert Altman

Cast Kelly MacDonald · Emily Watson · Maggie Smith · Alan Bates

Synopsis Gosford Park (2001) delves into the intricacies of the English class system and the dynamics between masters and servants through a complex web of characters and intersecting narratives. Set in November 1932, a group of affluent guests gathers at the...

6.7

15K votes

6.7

15K votes

Direction Julian Jarrold · James Strong

Cast Luke Evans · Martin Compston · Robert Glenister · Eric Hulme

Synopsis The Great Train Robbery (TV Miniseries) (2013) is a gripping two-part drama that delves into the infamous heist of 8 August 1963. The first part of the miniseries offers an in-depth look at the events from the perspective of the...

6.5

505 votes

6.5

505 votes

Direction Paul Unwin

Cast Geraldine McEwan · Timothy Dalton · Robert Hickson · Robert Hardy

Synopsis Miss Marple: The Sittaford Mystery (TV) (2006) follows the renowned detective Miss Marple as she delves into the murder of Clive Trevelyan, a prominent Member of Parliament and war hero. Trevelyan, who had amassed his wealth by secretly discovering a...

6.4

80 votes

6.4

80 votes

Regeneration

1997 · Movie · 110 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Gillies MacKinnon

Cast Jonathan Pryce · James Wilby · Jonny Lee Miller · Stuart Bunce

Synopsis Regeneration (1997) is a cinematic adaptation of Pat Barker's acclaimed novel, delving into the lives of World War I soldiers who are sent to a mental health facility to cope with their emotional struggles. The narrative unfolds in a military...

6.2

246 votes

6.2

246 votes

Mascarade

2022 · Movie · 142 min. · France

Direction Nicolas Bedos

Cast Pierre Niney · Marine Vacth · Isabelle Adjani · François Cluzet

Synopsis Mascarade (2022) follows Adrien, a once-promising dancer whose aspirations were crushed by a motorcycle mishap, as he drifts through life on the French Riviera under the care of Martha, a retired film icon. Adrien's existence takes a dramatic turn when...

6.1

160 votes

6.1

160 votes

A Handful of Dust

1987 · Movie · 118 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast James Wilby · Kristin Scott Thomas · Anjelica Huston · Rupert Graves

Synopsis A Handful of Dust (1987) opens with a glimpse of a deserted camp in South America and a character's vivid hallucination. The narrative then shifts to the lives of Tony and Brenda Last, a wealthy couple residing on Tony's vast...

6.0

123 votes

6.0

123 votes

The Woman in White (TV)

1997 · Movie · 125 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Tim Fywell

Cast Tara Fitzgerald · Justine Waddell · Ian Richardson · Simon Callow

Synopsis The Woman in White (TV) (1997) is a gripping adaptation of Wilkie Collins' classic Victorian mystery, weaving a gothic narrative around two half-sisters ensnared in an intricate web of deceit. The plot revolves around a mentally unstable woman clad in...

6.0

68 votes

6.0

68 votes

The Sense of an Ending

2017 · Movie · 108 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Ritesh Batra

Cast Jim Broadbent · Charlotte Rampling · Harriet Walter · Michelle Dockery

Synopsis The Sense of an Ending (2017) follows a man who finds himself tormented by echoes of his past. When an enigmatic inheritance surfaces, it compels him to reassess his present circumstances and the choices that have shaped his life.

5.9

989 votes

5.9

989 votes

Breathe

2017 · Movie · 117 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Andy Serkis

Cast Andrew Garfield · Claire Foy · Tom Hollander · Hugh Bonneville

Synopsis Breathe (2017) follows the inspiring journey of Robin, portrayed by Andrew Garfield, a charismatic and intellectually gifted individual whose existence undergoes a profound transformation when he is struck by polio, resulting in paralysis.

5.9

1K votes

5.9

1K votes

La Partie d'échecs

1994 · Movie · 105 min. · France

5.8

43 votes

5.8

43 votes

Direction Russell Mulcahy

Cast Elizabeth McGovern · James Wilby · Ronan Vibert · Edward Tudor-Pole

Synopsis Tales from the Crypt: Horror in the Night (Ep) (1996) follows the harrowing journey of a cunning jewel thief who finds himself in a dire situation after being shot. Seeking refuge, he retreats to a secluded hotel, where his injuries...

5.7

24 votes

5.7

24 votes

Lady Chatterley (TV Miniseries)

1993 · Series · 205 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Ken Russell

Cast Joely Richardson · Sean Bean · James Wilby · Shirley Anne Field

Synopsis Lady Chatterley (TV Miniseries) (1993) is a captivating adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's interconnected novels, directed by Ken Russell. The story revolves around Lady Connie Chatterley and her husband's gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors. Connie, feeling isolated due to her husband's disability, finds...

5.3

119 votes

5.3

119 votes