Cast: James Wilby
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring James Wilby. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 40
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
Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (TV Miniseries)
2006 · Series · 360 min. · United Kingdom
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
Agatha Christie's Poirot - Third Girl (TV)
2008 · Movie · 93 min. · United Kingdom
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
The Great Train Robbery (TV Miniseries)
2013 · Series · 180 min. · United Kingdom
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
A Summer Story
1988 · Movie · 95 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Piers Haggard
Cast Imogen Stubbs · James Wilby · Susannah York · Kenneth Colley
6.4
26 votes
6.4
26 votes
Miss Marple: The Sittaford Mystery (TV)
2006 · Movie · 93 min. · United Kingdom
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
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
Direction Yves Hanchar
Cast Pierre Richard · Denis Lavant · Catherine Deneuve · James Wilby
5.8
43 votes
5.8
43 votes
Tales from the Crypt: Horror in the Night (Ep)
1996 · Movie · 27 min. · United States
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