Cast: Aidan Quinn

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


The Mission

1986 · Movie · 125 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Roland Joffé

Cast Robert De Niro · Jeremy Irons · Ray McAnally · Aidan Quinn

Synopsis The Mission (1986) is a visually breathtaking epic that chronicles the genuine narrative of two individuals—a man of the sword (Robert De Niro) and a man of the cloth (Jeremy Irons)—who stood against the colonial powers of Spain and Portugal...

7.6

55K votes

7.6

55K votes

Looking for Richard

1996 · Documentary · 112 min. · United States

Direction Al Pacino

Cast Al Pacino · Alec Baldwin · Kevin Spacey · Winona Ryder

Synopsis Looking for Richard (1996) is a unique and engaging documentary that delves into the world of William Shakespeare's "Richard III" through the lens of actor-director Al Pacino. The film is not a conventional adaptation of the play but rather a...

7.0

2K votes

7.0

2K votes

Song for a Raggy Boy

2003 · Movie · 100 min. · Ireland

Direction Aisling Walsh

Cast Aidan Quinn · Iain Glen · Dudley Sutton · Marc Warren

Synopsis Song for a Raggy Boy (2003) tells the compelling true story of a lone educator who bravely challenges the cruel and oppressive disciplinary methods of an untouchable prefect in a Catholic Reformatory and Industrial School in 1939 Ireland. The film...

7.0

4K votes

7.0

4K votes

Rematch

2024 · Series · France

Direction Yan England

Cast Christian Cooke · Sarah Bolger · Trine Dyrholm · Aidan Quinn

Synopsis Rematch (2024) is a gripping 6-episode series that delves into the historic 1997 chess match between world champion Gary Kasparov and the supercomputer Deep Blue. The narrative transforms this iconic face-off into a psychological thriller, exploring the intense rivalry between...

6.9

516 votes

6.9

516 votes

Flipped

2010 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction Rob Reiner

Cast Madeline Carroll · Callan McAuliffe · Aidan Quinn · John Mahoney

Synopsis Flipped (2010) is a heartwarming tale set in the year 1957, focusing on Juli and Bryce, two eighth graders who find themselves drawn to each other despite their stark differences. Juli, a nature-loving girl with a unique perspective on life,...

6.9

8K votes

6.9

8K votes

Legends of the Fall

1994 · Movie · 134 min. · United States

Direction Edward Zwick

Cast Brad Pitt · Anthony Hopkins · Julia Ormond · Aidan Quinn

Synopsis Legends of the Fall (1994) is a sweeping romantic drama directed by Edward Zwick, unfolding against the vast landscapes of Montana and the tumultuous backdrop of World War I. The narrative centers around William Ludlow, portrayed by Anthony Hopkins, a...

6.8

69K votes

6.8

69K votes

Sarah's Key

2010 · Movie · 111 min. · France

Direction Gilles Paquet-Brenner

Cast Kristin Scott Thomas · Mélusine Mayance · Niels Arestrup · Frédéric Pierrot

Synopsis Sarah's Key (2010) follows Julia Jarmond, an American journalist residing in Paris, who is tasked with writing an article marking the 60th anniversary of the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup, a dark chapter in France's history. As she delves into the past,...

6.8

5K votes

6.8

5K 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

Benny & Joon

1993 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Jeremiah Chechik

Cast Johnny Depp · Mary Stuart Masterson · Aidan Quinn · Julianne Moore

Synopsis Benny & Joon (1993) is a quirky romantic tale centered around Sam (Johnny Depp), an eccentric loner who becomes enamored with Joon (Mary Stuart Masterson), a woman with mental health struggles. Joon resides under the watchful eye of her protective...

6.5

4K votes

6.5

4K votes

The American Guest (TV Miniseries)

2021 · Series · 45 min. · Brazil

Direction Bruno Barreto

Cast João Côrtes · Trevor Eve · Gene Jones · Fabio Souto

Synopsis The American Guest (TV Miniseries) (2021) chronicles the expedition of ex-U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt and Brazilian military officer Cândido Rondon as they venture into the uncharted territories of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest.

6.5

21 votes

6.5

21 votes

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee (TV)

2007 · Movie · 133 min. · United States

Direction Yves Simoneau

Cast Aidan Quinn · Anna Paquin · Adam Beach · August Schellenberg

Synopsis Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee (TV) (2007) commences with the Sioux's triumph over General Custer at Little Big Horn and weaves together the narratives of three pivotal figures: Charles Eastman (Adam Beach), a Dartmouth-educated Sioux doctor who embodies the...

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6.5

248 votes

6.5

248 votes

Third Watch (TV Series)

1999 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction John Wells · Edward Allen Bernero · Jesús Salvador Treviño · Félix Enríquez Alcalá

Cast Coby Bell · Anthony Ruivivar · Molly Price · Skipp Sudduth

Synopsis Third Watch (TV Series) (1999) follows the daily lives and heroic endeavors of a diverse team of first responders in the bustling city of New York. Set in the fictional 55th Precinct, the series spans from 1999 to 2005, showcasing...

6.4

1K votes

6.4

1K votes

This is My Father

1998 · Movie · 120 min. · Ireland

Direction Paul Quinn

Cast Aidan Quinn · James Caan · Stephen Rea · John Cusack

Synopsis This is My Father (1998) follows the journey of Kieran Johnson, a middle-aged, widowed history teacher from Chicago, who feels a profound sense of disconnection from his life. After finding an old photograph of his mother with an unknown man,...

6.4

368 votes

6.4

368 votes

An Early Frost (TV)

1985 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction John Erman

Cast Gena Rowlands · Ben Gazzara · Sylvia Sidney · Aidan Quinn

Synopsis An Early Frost (TV) (1985) follows the emotional journey of a young attorney who has kept his sexual orientation a secret from his family. When he receives a life-altering diagnosis, he is compelled to reveal both his homosexuality and his...

6.4

36 votes

6.4

36 votes

Nine Lives

2005 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction Rodrigo García

Cast Kathy Baker · Amy Brenneman · Elpidia Carrillo · Glenn Close

Synopsis Nine Lives (2005) delves into the personal journeys of nine women, each story presented in a single, uninterrupted take. Director Rodrigo Garcia skillfully intertwines these narratives, creating a rich tapestry of universal themes that highlights the exceptional performances of the...

6.4

5K votes

6.4

5K votes

Songcatcher

2000 · Movie · 109 min. · United States

Direction Maggie Greenwald

Cast Janet McTeer · Aidan Quinn · Michael Davis · Michael Goodwin

Synopsis Songcatcher (2000) follows the journey of Dr. Lily Penleric, a distinguished musicologist who, after being overlooked for a promotion, travels to Appalachia to visit her sister. During her stay, she uncovers a rich collection of ancient Scots-Irish ballads, passed down...

6.4

26 votes

6.4

26 votes

The Stars Fell on Henrietta

1995 · Movie · 109 min. · United States

Direction James Keach

Cast Robert Duvall · Aidan Quinn · Frances Fisher · Brian Dennehy

Synopsis The Stars Fell on Henrietta (1995) is set in the early days of America's oil boom. The story revolves around an aging and unlucky oil prospector, Mr. Cox, who arrives in the small town of Henrietta. With his unconventional tactics,...

6.4

38 votes

6.4

38 votes

Empire Falls (TV Miniseries)

2005 · Series · 195 min. · United States

Direction Fred Schepisi

Cast Ed Harris · Paul Newman · Philip Seymour Hoffman · Helen Hunt

Synopsis Empire Falls (TV Miniseries) (2005) follows Miles Roby, portrayed by Ed Harris, as he navigates the challenges of managing the Empire Grill while grappling with personal turmoil. Miles took over the restaurant's management two decades prior but has since faced...

Max

6.4

585 votes

6.4

585 votes

Avalon

1990 · Movie · 126 min. · United States

Direction Barry Levinson

Cast Armin Mueller-Stahl · Elizabeth Perkins · Aidan Quinn · Elijah Wood

Synopsis Avalon (1990) follows the journey of Sam Krichinsky, who immigrated to America in 1914 and eventually settled in Baltimore, captivated by its beauty. Sam and his brothers established new lives, starting families and working diligently to support one another. They...

6.2

497 votes

6.2

497 votes

Lumière and Company

1995 · Documentary · 88 min. · France

Direction Abbas Kiarostami · Hugh Hudson · David Lynch · John Boorman

Cast Romane Bohringer · Pascal Duquenne · Bruno Ganz · Neil Jordan

Synopsis Lumière and Company (1995) is a unique cinematic endeavor marking the centennial of the Lumière brothers' pioneering films. Directors Sarah Moon and Philippe Poulet invited 39 esteemed international filmmakers to create a 52-second short using the original Cinematographe camera, replicating...

6.2

813 votes

6.2

813 votes