Direction: Jimmy McGovern

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Jimmy McGovern. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Cracker (TV Series)

1993 · Series · 90 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jimmy McGovern · Tim Fywell · Andy Wilson · Julian Jarrold

Cast Robbie Coltrane · Geraldine Somerville · Barbara Flynn · Christopher Eccleston

Synopsis Cracker (TV Series) (1993) is a British mystery series that aired from 1993 to 1996, spanning four seasons. The show delves into the exploits of a psychologist who works closely with law enforcement to assist in profiling and interrogating suspects....

7.4

23 votes

7.4

23 votes

Accused (TV Series)

2010 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jimmy McGovern · David Blair · Richard Laxton

Cast Christopher Eccleston · Benjamin Smith · Mackenzie Crook · Juliet Stevenson

Synopsis Accused (TV Series) (2010) is a gripping drama series that aired on BBC One in the UK from 2010 to 2012, spanning two seasons and ten episodes. The show delves into the lives of ordinary individuals who find themselves in...

7.1

133 votes

7.1

133 votes

Time T2

2023 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jimmy McGovern · Andrea Harkin

Cast Bella Ramsey · Jodie Whittaker · Tamara Lawrance · Siobhan Finneran

Synopsis Time T2 (2023) follows the intertwined lives of three women, Orla, Abi, and Kelsey, who find themselves behind the bars of Carlingford Prison on the same fateful day. As they navigate the harsh realities and constant danger of their new...

6.6

648 votes

6.6

648 votes

Direction Jimmy McGovern · Jeffrey Walker · Daniel Percival

Cast Russell Tovey · Julian Rhind-Tutt · MyAnna Buring · David Dawson

Synopsis Banished (TV Miniseries) (2015) is a gripping 7-episode series spanning 420 minutes. The narrative follows a group of British convicts who are transported to Sydney, Australia, as retribution for their transgressions. As they endeavor to establish new lives in this...

6.2

26 votes

6.2

26 votes

Direction Jimmy McGovern · Gary Williams · Noreen Kershaw · Ian Barber

Cast Jack Deam · Rob James-Collier · Neil Bell · Sushil Chudasama

Synopsis Moving On (TV Series) (2009) is a collection of standalone daytime dramas set in modern-day Britain. Each episode focuses on an individual navigating a significant life transition, offering a poignant exploration of personal growth and transformation.

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The Lakes (TV Series)

1997 · Movie · 237 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jimmy McGovern · David Blair · Sallie Aprahamian · Bill Anderson

Cast John Simm · Elizabeth Bennett · Charles Dale · Mary Jo Randle

Synopsis The Lakes (TV Series) (1997) follows the journey of Danny Kavanagh as he departs from his hometown of Liverpool and ventures to the picturesque Lake District. There, he secures employment at a charming hotel and forms a deep connection with...

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Direction Jimmy McGovern

Cast Jim Broadbent · Timothy Spall · Jane Horrocks · Sue Johnston

Synopsis The Street (TV Series) (2006) is a compelling drama series that aired from 2006 to 2009, spanning three seasons. The show delves into the personal narratives of the inhabitants of a typical residential street, offering a nuanced look at their...

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