Cast: John Simm

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


Doctor Who: The End of Time (TV)

2009 · Movie · 135 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Euros Lyn

Cast David Tennant · John Simm · Bernard Cribbins · Timothy Dalton

Synopsis Doctor Who: The End of Time (TV) (2009) sees ancient plans come to fruition as the Master is resurrected, existing in a state between life and death. His ambition turns to the Immortality Gate, an extraterrestrial artifact now possessed by...

7.7

1K votes

7.7

1K votes

Doctor Who (TV Series)

2005 · Series · 45 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Russell T. Davies · Graeme Harper · Euros Lyn · James Strong

Cast David Tennant · Matt Smith · Christopher Eccleston · Peter Capaldi

Synopsis Doctor Who (TV Series) (2005) is a long-running British science fiction television show that has captivated audiences since its revival in 2005. Spanning multiple seasons, the series introduces viewers to the enigmatic and charismatic Doctor, portrayed initially by Christopher Eccleston....

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7.6

6K votes

7.6

6K votes

State of Play (TV Miniseries)

2003 · Series · 350 min. · United Kingdom

Direction David Yates

Cast David Morrissey · John Simm · Kelly MacDonald · Amelia Bullmore

Synopsis State of Play (TV Miniseries) (2003) follows the intertwined lives of Stephen Collins, a driven politician, and Cal McAffrey, a renowned investigative journalist who previously managed Stephen's campaign. The narrative begins with a tragic incident: Stephen's research assistant plunges to...

7.6

640 votes

7.6

640 votes

Wonderland

1999 · Movie · 104 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Michael Winterbottom

Cast Gina McKee · Shirley Henderson · Molly Parker · Ian Hart

Synopsis Wonderland (1999) is a raw and unflinching drama that chronicles the lives of a South London family over a span of four days. The family's parents, Eileen (Kika Markham) and Bill (Jack Shepherd), are portrayed as exhausted and estranged from...

7.3

3K votes

7.3

3K votes

The Village (TV Series)

2013 · Series · 59 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Antonia Bird · Gillies MacKinnon · Dominic Leclerc · Luke Watson

Cast Maxine Peake · John Simm · David Ryall · Nico Mirallegro

Synopsis The Village (TV Series) (2013) chronicles the lives of inhabitants in a single English village as they navigate the tumultuous events of the 20th century. Spanning two seasons and twelve episodes, the series delves into the personal stories and challenges...

7.2

194 votes

7.2

194 votes

Life on Mars (TV Series)

2006 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Matthew Graham · Tony Jordan · Ashley Pharoah · S.J. Clarkson

Cast John Simm · Philip Glenister · Liz White · Dean Andrews

Synopsis Life on Mars (TV Series) (2006) follows the extraordinary journey of Sam Tyler, portrayed by John Simm. After witnessing his girlfriend and colleague being abducted, Sam is struck by a vehicle and inexplicably finds himself transported back to the year...

7.1

4K votes

7.1

4K votes

Exile (TV Miniseries)

2011 · Series · 160 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Paul Abbott · John Alexander

Cast John Simm · Jim Broadbent · Shaun Dooley · Olivia Colman

Synopsis Exile (TV Miniseries) (2011) is a gripping drama series crafted by Paul Abbott and penned by Danny Brocklehurst. This psychological thriller unfolds a deeply personal narrative of redemption. The story revolves around Tom Ronstadt, a journalist residing in London whose...

7.1

203 votes

7.1

203 votes

24 Hour Party People

2002 · Movie · 115 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Michael Winterbottom

Cast Steve Coogan · Paddy Considine · Shirley Henderson · Lennie James

Synopsis 24 Hour Party People (2002) is set in Manchester, 1976, where Tony Wilson, a Cambridge-educated Granada TV presenter, attends a Sex Pistols concert that ignites his passion for the burgeoning punk rock scene. Inspired, he and his friends establish Factory...

7.1

13K votes

7.1

13K votes

Code of a Killer (TV Miniseries)

2015 · Series · 130 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Michael Crompton · James Strong

Cast David Threlfall · John Simm · Anna Madeley · Lorcan Cranitch

Synopsis Code of a Killer (TV Miniseries) (2015) is a gripping two-part series that delves into the chilling murders of two young girls in Leicestershire between 1983 and 1987. Led by DCS David Baker, the investigation took a groundbreaking turn when...

7.0

132 votes

7.0

132 votes

Human Traffic

1999 · Movie · 99 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Justin Kerrigan

Cast John Simm · Lorraine Pilkington · Shaun Parkes · Danny Dyer

Synopsis Human Traffic (1999) delves into the vibrant Cardiff club scene of the 1990s, where five close friends navigate their relationships and personal struggles over an eventful weekend. Jip grapples with self-doubt, fearing he may be impotent. His friend Lulu, meanwhile,...

6.7

672 votes

6.7

672 votes

Brothers of the Head

2005 · Movie · 93 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Keith Fulton · Louis Pepe

Cast Harry Treadaway · Ken Russell · Luke Treadaway · Tania Emery

Synopsis Brothers of the Head (2005) is a mockumentary set in the 1970s, focusing on the lives of conjoined twins Tom and Barry Howe, portrayed by Harry and Luke Treadaway. The twins are taken under the wing of a questionable music...

6.6

142 votes

6.6

142 votes

Prey (TV Series)

2014 · Series · United Kingdom

Direction Nick Murphy · Lewis Arnold

Cast John Simm · Rosie Cavaliero · Ade Edmondson · Craig Parkinson

Synopsis Prey (TV Series) (2014) is a gripping television drama that aired from 2014 to 2015, spanning 2 seasons and 6 episodes. The narrative revolves around Manchester Detective Marcus Farrow, portrayed by John Simm, who finds himself in a dire situation...

6.6

228 votes

6.6

228 votes

Direction Julian Jarrold

Cast John Simm · Ian McDiarmid · Kate Ashfield · Geraldine James

Synopsis Crime and Punishment (TV Miniseries) (2002) is a gripping television adaptation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's renowned novel, presented as a two-part miniseries. John Simm takes the lead role in this profound exploration of redemption and a captivating psychological thriller. The story...

6.6

21 votes

6.6

21 votes

Grace (TV Miniseries)

2021 · Series · 90 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Julia Ford · John Alexander

Cast John Simm · Richie Campbell · Rakie Ayola · Laura Elphinstone

Synopsis Grace (TV Miniseries) (2021) follows the story of Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, a dedicated law enforcement officer stationed in Brighton. Known for his unwavering commitment, Grace has devoted his entire life to his profession, navigating the complexities and challenges of...

6.4

263 votes

6.4

263 votes

Mad Dogs (TV Series)

2011 · Series · 40 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Cris Cole · Adrian Shergold · James Hawes

Cast Max Beesley · John Simm · Marc Warren · Philip Glenister

Synopsis Mad Dogs (TV Series) (2011) follows the story of four lifelong friends—Woody (Beesley), Quinn (Glenister), Baxter (Simm), and Rick (Warren)—who have known each other since their school days. The fifth member of their close-knit group is Alvo (Ben Chaplin, Dorian...

6.3

247 votes

6.3

247 votes

Collateral (TV Miniseries)

2018 · Series · 58 min. · United Kingdom

Direction S.J. Clarkson

Cast Carey Mulligan · Nathaniel Martello-White · Billie Piper · John Simm

Synopsis Collateral (TV Miniseries) (2018) is a gripping four-part drama that unfolds over the course of four intense days. This contemporary narrative delves into the complexities of modern society, offering a vivid and thought-provoking exploration of current issues. Each episode builds...

6.1

2K votes

6.1

2K votes

The Devil's Whore (TV Miniseries)

2008 · Series · 240 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Marc Munden

Cast Andrea Riseborough · John Simm · Dominic West · Michael Fassbender

Synopsis The Devil's Whore (TV Miniseries) (2008) unfolds during the tumultuous era of Oliver Cromwell's puritanical and regicidal revolution. The narrative centers around the fictional aristocratic lady, Angelica Fanshawe, who navigates the treacherous landscape of political and personal loyalties. As the...

6.0

272 votes

6.0

272 votes

Everyday

2012 · Movie · 106 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Michael Winterbottom

Cast Shirley Henderson · John Simm · Stephanie Kirk · Shaun Kirk

Synopsis Everyday (2012) follows the evolving bond between a man incarcerated for drug trafficking and his wife, with the narrative unfolding over a span of five years, captured in segments of a few weeks each.

5.9

117 votes

5.9

117 votes

Skellig (TV)

2009 · Movie · 102 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Annabel Jankel

Cast Tim Roth · Kelly MacDonald · Bill Milner · John Simm

Synopsis Skellig (TV) (2009) follows the journey of Michael, a young boy whose life takes an extraordinary turn after relocating with his family to a new residence. While exploring his old garage, Michael stumbles upon a peculiar, bird-like angel. This mysterious...

5.7

62 votes

5.7

62 votes

Intruders (TV Series)

2014 · Series · 45 min. · United States

Direction Glen Morgan · Daniel Stamm · Eduardo Sánchez

Cast Sonya Salomaa · James Frain · John Simm · Mira Sorvino

Synopsis Intruders (TV Series) (2014) is an eight-episode television series that delves into the mysterious world of a clandestine group obsessed with achieving eternal life. This enigmatic society pursues their goal by inhabiting the bodies of others, leading to a complex...

5.4

77 votes

5.4

77 votes