Direction: Lionel Jeffries

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


The Railway Children

1970 · Movie · 109 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Lionel Jeffries

Cast Dinah Sheridan · Bernard Cribbins · William Mervyn · Iain Cuthbertson

Synopsis The Railway Children (1970) begins in a joyful, well-off upper-middle-class household in Victorian London. One evening, the three siblings witness their father escorting two mysterious individuals into his study. Following a heated discussion, he departs with them and never comes...

6.3

44 votes

6.3

44 votes

The Water Babies

1978 · Movie · 118 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Lionel Jeffries

Cast James Mason · Bernard Cribbins · Billie Whitelaw · Joan Greenwood

Synopsis The Water Babies (1978) follows the journey of a young 12-year-old chimney sweep who is falsely accused of theft and flees into the wilderness. His escape takes an unexpected turn when he plunges into a pool of water and discovers...

6.0

62 votes

6.0

62 votes

Direction Lionel Jeffries

Cast Laurence Naismith · Lynne Frederick · Garry Miller · Rosalyn Landor

Synopsis The Amazing Mr. Blunden (1972) follows the tale of a peculiar, elderly lawyer, Mr. Blunden, who approaches Mrs. Allen and her young children in their modest Camden Town apartment with an irresistible proposition. The family is tasked with maintaining a...

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Baxter!

1973 · Movie · 102 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Lionel Jeffries

Cast Scott Jacoby · Lynn Carlin · Patricia Neal · Britt Ekland

Synopsis Baxter! (1973) follows the journey of a young boy with a speech impediment who is sent to reside with his harsh mother in England. He forms a bond with a stunning model (Britt Eklund) who lives in the apartment above...

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Wombling Free

1978 · Movie · 96 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Lionel Jeffries

Synopsis Wombling Free (1978) follows the escapades of peculiar beings known as The Wombles, who inhabit Wimbledon Common and are dedicated to tidying up the waste discarded by humans. Alongside their eco-friendly missions, these characters often find moments to enjoy lively...

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