Cast: Tom Wilkinson

Direction Jim Sheridan

Cast Daniel Day-Lewis · Emma Thompson · Pete Postlethwaite · John Lynch

Synopsis In the Name of the Father (1993) is a gripping drama based on the true story of Gerry Conlon, as detailed in his autobiography, 'Proved Innocent'. Directed by Jim Sheridan, the film delves into the life of Conlon, portrayed by...

Direction Michel Gondry

Cast Jim Carrey · Kate Winslet · Kirsten Dunst · Mark Ruffalo

Synopsis Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) follows Joel (Jim Carrey), who is shocked to learn that his girlfriend Clementine (Kate Winslet) has undergone a procedure to erase all memories of their tumultuous relationship. In a bid to cope with...

Direction Christopher Menaul

Cast Helen Mirren · Tom Bell · John Benfield · John Bowe

Synopsis Prime Suspect (TV Series) (1991) is a gripping British police procedural drama that aired from 1991 to 2006, spanning 7 seasons and 12 episodes. The series centers around the character of Jane Tennison, portrayed by Helen Mirren, who is one...

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...

Direction Christopher Nolan

Cast Christian Bale · Liam Neeson · Katie Holmes · Cillian Murphy

Synopsis Batman Begins (2005) delves into the formative years of the Batman mythos and the Dark Knight's ascent as a beacon of justice in Gotham City. Following the tragic loss of his parents, the disenchanted heir to the Wayne fortune, Bruce...

Direction Christopher Menaul

Cast Helen Mirren · Tom Bell · John Benfield · John Bowe

Synopsis Prime Suspect (TV) (1991) follows the story of Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison, who has long been overlooked for leading murder investigations. When a colleague suffers a heart attack just before making an arrest, Jane seizes the opportunity to take...

Direction Wes Anderson

Cast Ralph Fiennes · Tony Revolori · Saoirse Ronan · Edward Norton

Synopsis The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) follows the escapades of Gustave H. (Ralph Fiennes), a renowned concierge at a prestigious European hotel during the interwar period, and his loyal friend Zero Moustafa (Tony Revolori), a young lobby boy. The narrative revolves...

Direction Guy Ritchie

Cast Gerard Butler · Tom Wilkinson · Thandie Newton · Mark Strong

Synopsis RocknRolla (2008) delves into the seedy underbelly of London's criminal scene, where a Russian mobster's dubious real estate venture catches the attention of local criminals, setting the stage for a high-stakes game with millions at stake. This film is a...

Direction Ang Lee

Cast Emma Thompson · Kate Winslet · Hugh Grant · Alan Rickman

Synopsis Sense and Sensibility (1995) follows the lives of the Dashwood sisters—Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret—after their father's passing leaves them in financial distress. Their new home is with a benevolent cousin, but their limited means impact their prospects for marriage. Elinor,...

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...

Direction Todd Field

Cast Sissy Spacek · Tom Wilkinson · Marisa Tomei · Nick Stahl

Synopsis In the Bedroom (2001) follows Matt Fowler, a dedicated doctor in his hometown of Maine, and his wife Ruth, a choral music teacher originally from New York. Their son, Frank, returns home from college for the summer, balancing a part-time...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Ewan McGregor · Pierce Brosnan · Olivia Williams · Kim Cattrall

Synopsis The Ghost Writer (2010) follows the journey of a professional writer (Ewan McGregor) who is employed to finish the autobiography of a retired British prime minister, Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan).

Direction Ava DuVernay

Cast David Oyelowo · Tom Wilkinson · Carmen Ejogo · Tim Roth

Synopsis Selma (2014) chronicles the pivotal moments in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his allies as they fought for equal voting rights. The narrative delves into the perilous and daunting journey that culminated in the...

Direction Steven Smith

Cast Christian Bale · Christopher Nolan · Heath Ledger · Cillian Murphy

Synopsis Batman Unmasked (TV) (2008) invites viewers to explore the intricate world of Batman and the unique brand of vigilante justice he delivers to the crime-ridden streets of Gotham City. The documentary delves into the life of a man who, following...

Direction John Madden

Cast Gwyneth Paltrow · Joseph Fiennes · Judi Dench · Geoffrey Rush

Synopsis Shakespeare in Love (1998) is set in the vibrant world of 1590s London, where two prominent theaters, The Curtain and The Rose, vie for audiences' attention. The Curtain is owned by Richard Burbage, while The Rose is under the management...

Direction Richard Loncraine

Cast Albert Finney · Vanessa Redgrave · Jim Broadbent · Linus Roache

Synopsis The Gathering Storm (TV) (2002) delves into the life of renowned British conservative politician and statesman Winston Churchill during the tumultuous years preceding World War II. This film offers a deeply personal narrative, focusing on the love story between Churchill...

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...

Direction Jay Roach

Cast Kevin Spacey · Bob Balaban · Ed Begley Jr. · Laura Dern

Synopsis Recount (TV) (2008) delves into the intense weeks following the 2000 U.S. presidential election, focusing on the contentious recounts in Florida. This gripping film offers an exclusive look at the behind-the-scenes drama of one of the most disputed elections in...

Direction Bryan Singer

Cast Tom Cruise · Kenneth Branagh · Bill Nighy · Tom Wilkinson

Synopsis Valkyrie (2008) is a gripping historical drama that delves into the daring and largely overlooked attempt to eliminate Adolf Hitler during the peak of World War II. The narrative revolves around the "July 20 Plot," a pivotal moment in history...

Direction Roland Emmerich

Cast Mel Gibson · Heath Ledger · Joely Richardson · Jason Isaacs

Synopsis The Patriot (2000) is set in the year 1776 in South Carolina, where a former military hero, Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson), has chosen to abandon his fighting days to focus on raising his family in tranquility. On his expansive plantation,...