The Best Movies & TV Shows With Jeremy Irons
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- In The Lion King, a young lion prince named Simba (voiced by Jonathan Taylor Thomas when young and Matthew Broderick as an adult) is destined to become king of the Pride Lands. His wicked uncle Scar (Jeremy Irons), however, has other plans. The film, an animated musical drama produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation, presents a tale of betrayal, exile and ultimately redemption. Aided by a meerkat Timon (Nathan Lane) and a warthog Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella), Simba reclaims his birthright. It won two Academy Awards in 1995 for Best Original Score and Best Original Song.More The Lion King
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- #4 of 50 onThe Biggest Movies Of The '90s, Ranked
- Elliot (Jeremy Irons), a successful gynecologist, works at the same practice as his identical twin, Beverly (also Irons). Elliot is attracted to many of his patients and has affairs with them. When he inevitably loses interest, he will give the woman over to Beverly, the meeker of the two, without the woman knowing the difference. Beverly falls hard for one of the patients, Claire (Geneviève Bujold), but when she inadvertently deceives him, he slips into a state of madness.More Dead Ringers
- #359 of 397 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
- #51 of 57 onThe Best Horror Movies Based On True Stories, Ranked
- #79 of 122 onThe Best Movies Of 1988
- Jesuit priest Father Gabriel (Jeremy Irons) enters the Guarani lands in South America with the purpose of converting the natives to Christianity. He soon builds a mission, where he is joined by Rodrigo Mendoza (Robert De Niro), a reformed slave trader seeking redemption. When a treaty transfers the land from Spain to Portugal, the Portuguese government wants to capture the natives for slave labor. Mendoza and Gabriel resolve to defend the mission, but disagree on how to accomplish the task.More The Mission
- #356 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
- #269 of 278 on'Old' Movies Every Young Person Needs To Watch In Their Lifetime
- #28 of 50 onThe Best Oscar-Nominated Movies of the '80s
- When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge -- and ultimately murder.
- Lolita is a 1997 French-American drama film written by Stephen Schiff and directed by Adrian Lyne. It is the second screen adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's novel of the same name and stars Jeremy Irons as Humbert Humbert and Dominique Swain as Dolores "Lolita" Haze, with supporting roles by Melanie Griffith as Charlotte Haze, and Frank Langella as Clare Quilty. The film had considerable difficulty finding an American distributor and premiered in Europe before being released in America, where it was met with much controversy. The film was picked up in the United States by Showtime, a cable network, before finally being released theatrically by The Samuel Goldwyn Company. The performances by Irons and Swain impressed audiences, but, although praised by some critics for its faithfulness to Nabokov's narrative, the film received a mixed critical reception in the United States. Following its theatrical release, the film was distributed on VHS and DVD, both now out of print, by Pathé.
- When socialite Sunny von Bülow (Glenn Close) inexplicably slips into an irreversible coma, police suspect foul play -- and the obvious suspect is her urbane husband, Claus (Jeremy Irons). After being found guilty of murder, Claus is granted a retrial and hires showboat Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz (Ron Silver) to represent him. Though unconvinced of Claus's innocence, Dershowitz enjoys a challenge and -- along with a group of his students -- fights to have the verdict overturned.More Reversal of Fortune
- #315 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
- #66 of 90 onThe Best Movies of 1990
- #11 of 15 onUnderrated Movies Based On Real-Life Trials
- The former musketeer Athos (John Malkovich) swears vengeance after despotic King Louis XIV (Leonardo DiCaprio) causes the death of his son. Summoning his old comrades Porthos (Gérard Depardieu) and Aramis (Jeremy Irons), he hatches a plan to liberate a shackled prisoner rumored to be the king's twin brother, and then install him on the throne. But the three musketeers must also contend with their old friend D'Artagnan (Gabriel Byrne), who has remained in the king's service.More The Man in the Iron Mask
- #39 of 98 onThe Best Movies Of 1998, Ranked
- #139 of 375 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
- #64 of 99 onThe Best 1990s Action Movies
- In 16th-century Venice, Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes) hopes to wed Portia (Lynn Collins). But to have a chance at winning her hand in marriage, he needs to have a lot of money -- a critical resource he lacks. And because Bassanio's rich friend Antonio (Jeremy Irons) is unable to help, he's forced to make a deadly deal with pitiless moneylender Shylock (Al Pacino). Bassanio will get his money -- and without paying interest. If he doesn't pay it back, however, he will owe Shylock a pound of his flesh.
- In the heart-pounding thriller Die Hard with a Vengeance, John McClane (Bruce Willis) finds himself caught in a web of danger. New York City becomes his battleground as he grapples with a vengeful adversary, Simon Gruber (Jeremy Irons). The stakes escalate when Simon initiates a deadly game of Simon Says, dragging McClane and an unlikely ally, Zeus Carver (Samuel L. Jackson), into a high-stakes treasure hunt. Amidst ticking bombs and complex riddles, the duo must unravel Simon's sinister motives to save their city. Directed by John McTiernan, this third installment of the Die Hard franchise astounds with its relentless action and clever plot twists.
- #166 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #12 of 99 onThe Best 1990s Action Movies
- #73 of 191 onThe Best Movies For Men
- In this story-within-a-story, Anna (Meryl Streep) is an actress starring opposite Mike (Jeremy Irons) in a period piece about the forbidden love between their respective characters, Sarah and Charles. Both actors are involved in serious relationships, but the passionate nature of the script leads to an off-camera love affair as well. While attempting to maintain their composure and professionalism, Anna and Mike struggle to come to terms with their infidelity.
- #51 of 75 onThe Best Movies Of 1981
- #38 of 56 on55+ Movies And Shows With French In The Title
- #80 of 83 onThe Best Romantic Movies Based on Books
- Julia Lambert (Annette Bening) is a popular but aging stage actress who is losing passion for her career. Her husband and director, Michael Gosselyn (Jeremy Irons), introduces her to a young American actor, Tom (Shaun Evans), who professes admiration for her. Julia and Tom start an affair, but soon she realizes that Tom is just using her to advance his own career and that of his other girlfriend, actress Avice Crichton (Lucy Punch). Julia befriends Avice, all the while plotting her revenge.
- The queen has affairs with earls.More Elizabeth I
- #57 of 122 onThe Best Dramas On HBO Max
- #16 of 272 onThe Best TV Shows You Can Watch On HBO Max
- #17 of 77 onThe Best HBO Miniseries Of All Time
13Kafka is a 1991 mystery thriller film directed by Steven Soderbergh. Ostensibly a biopic, based on the life of Franz Kafka, the film blurs the lines between fact and Kafka's fiction, creating a Kafkaesque atmosphere. It was written by Lem Dobbs, and stars Jeremy Irons in the title role, with Theresa Russell, Ian Holm, Jeroen Krabbé, Joel Grey, Armin Mueller-Stahl, and Alec Guinness. Released after Soderbergh's critically acclaimed debut Sex, Lies, and Videotape it was the first of what would be a series of low-budget box-office disappointments. It has since become a cult film, being compared to Terry Gilliam's Brazil and David Cronenberg's Naked Lunch.- The House of the Spirits is a 1993 German-Danish-Portuguese period drama directed by Bille August and starring Jeremy Irons, Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Winona Ryder, Antonio Banderas and Vanessa Redgrave. The supporting cast includes MarÃa Conchita Alonso, Armin Mueller-Stahl, and Jan Niklas. Based on the 1982 novel La Casa de los EspÃritus by Isabel Allende, the film is about the life of a young lady named Clara during the military dictatorship in Chile, and her recollection of her family history, mainly the rise of her husband, Esteban Trueba. The film won some awards,.
- When she was 15, pretty but callow Lucy Harmon (Liv Tyler) visited the Tuscan town where her mother once enchanted the local male population. Four years later, in the wake of her mother's suicide, Lucy returns to the village. She plans to write some poetry, learn more about her family history and reunite with a boy she once kissed. Surveying an expansive field of suitors, Lucy finds herself taken with unattainable Alex (Jeremy Irons), as her journey imparts some unexpected lessons about love.
- In Kingdom of Heaven, Balian (Orlando Bloom), a blacksmith turned knight, embarks on a journey to Jerusalem during the 12th century Crusades. Upon arrival, he finds himself in the midst of political intrigue and war. King Baldwin (Edward Norton) is trying to maintain peace, while Guy de Lusignan (Marton Csokas) pushes for conflict with Saladin (Ghassan Massoud). Director Ridley Scott's historical drama is an epic tale of courage and redemption set against the backdrop of religious strife. The film earned an Oscar nomination for Best Sound Mixing.More Kingdom of Heaven
- #79 of 264 onThe 200+ Best War Movies Of All Time
- #28 of 143 onThe Best Movies of 2005
- #102 of 308 onThe 300+ Best Epic Movies Of All Time
- F. Scott Fitzgerald (Jeremy Irons) becomes close to his secretary (Neve Campbell) while dealing with his institutionalized wife (Sissy Spacek) and a mistress.
- When an analyst uncovers information that could ruin them all, the key players (Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany) at an investment firm take extreme measures to control the damage.More Margin Call
- #28 of 62 onThe Best Movies with Rich People Spending Big
- #22 of 48 onThe 40+ Best Mystery Movies On Prime Video
- #31 of 66 onThe Greatest Movies About Making Money
- During the last months of Britain's control of Hong Kong, journalist John (Jeremy Irons) discovers he has only a few months to live. He decides to use the time to pursue his friend Vivian (Gong Li), who is already engaged to another man. Realizing he has never truly engaged with Hong Kong in his 15 years there, John begins walking with a video camera, recording street life and interviewing people like street vendor Jean (Maggie Cheung), in an effort to capture the real Hong Kong before he dies.
20In the fantastical realm of Alagaesia, Eragon (Ed Speleers), a humble farm boy, stumbles upon a dragon's egg. This discovery catapults him into an ancient prophecy and transforms his life forever. Trained by Brom (Jeremy Irons), a wise old storyteller, Eragon becomes a Dragon Rider, the last hope against the ruthless King Galbatorix (John Malkovich). As he navigates through treacherous lands with his dragon Saphira (voiced by Rachel Weisz), Eragon must master magic and swordplay to overthrow the despotic king and restore peace to Alagaesia. A tale of adventure and destiny, Eragon is a captivating blend of fantasy and action.More Eragon- #55 of 114 on50+ Movies That Need Sequels
- #79 of 101 onThe Best Movies Of 2006
- #77 of 87 onThe Best Film Adaptations Of Young Adult Novels
- Georgia O'Keeffe is a 2009 American television biographical film, produced by City Entertainment in association with Sony Television, about noted American painter Georgia O'Keeffe and her husband, photographer Alfred Stieglitz. The film was directed by Bob Balaban, executive-produced by Joshua D. Maurer, Alixandre Witlin and Joan Allen, and line-produced by Tony Mark. Shown on Lifetime Television, it starred Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons in lead roles. At the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards, the film received nine nominations, including Outstanding Made for Television Movie and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for Jeremy Irons and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for Joan Allen. The film was also nominated for three 2009 Golden Globe Awards, including Best Miniseries or Television Movie or Miniseries, as well as receiving nominations for director by the Directors Guild of America and a Producers Guild nomination for Producer of the Year award for Outstanding Television Movie or Miniseries, and a NAACP nomination for supporting actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries.
- Scientist and inventor Alexander Hartdegen (Guy Pearce) is determined to prove that time travel is possible. His determination is turned to desperation by a personal tragedy that now drives him to want to change the past. Testing his theories with a time machine of his own invention, Hartdegen is hurtled 800,000 years into the future, where he discovers that mankind has divided into the hunter ... and the hunted.
- Nikki (Laura Dern), an actress, takes on a role in a new film, and because her husband (Peter J. Lucas) is very jealous, her co-star Devon (Justin Theroux) gets a warning not to make any romantic overtures -- especially since the characters they play are having an affair. Both actors learn that the project is a remake of an unfinished film in which the stars were murdered.
- The Civil War is a documentary film created by Ken Burns about the American Civil War. It was first broadcast on PBS on five consecutive nights from September 23 to 27, 1990. Approximately 40 million viewers watched it during its initial broadcast, making it the most-watched program ever to air on PBS. It was subsequently awarded more than 40 major television and film honors. The film was remastered on the twelfth anniversary of its release, and a book following the movie has also been released. The nation was captivated by the film, which drew praise from President George H. W. Bush.More The Civil War
- #3 of 56 onThe 50+ Best PBS Documentaries, Ranked
- #6 of 217 onThe 145+ Best Mini Series List
- #1 of 37 onThe Greatest Ken Burns Documentaries, Ranked
25With a reputation for seducing members of the opposite sex, regardless of their marital status, a notorious womanizer discovers a beauty who seems impervious to his charms. However, as he continues to pursue the indifferent lady, he finds himself falling in love.More Casanova- #98 of 143 onThe Best Movies of 2005
- #36 of 73 onThe 70 Best 18th Century Period Movies
- #30 of 50 onThe Best Romantic Comedies of 2005
- Swann in Love, is a 1984 Franco-German film directed by Volker Schlöndorff. It is based on volume 1 of Marcel Proust's 1919 novel In Search of Lost Time, typically translated as Swann's Way. It was nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards.
- Virgil Cole (Ed Harris) and his longtime friend and partner Everett Hitch (Viggo Mortensen) travel the 1880s Southwest, bringing justice to lawless towns desperate enough to hire them. In the mining town of Appaloosa, malevolent rancher Randall Bragg and his cronies ride roughshod over the frightened citizens. As Cole and Hitch work to end Bragg's reign of terror, an unconventional widow (Renee Zellweger) arrives, complicating the job and threatening their bond.More Appaloosa
- #106 of 288 onThe 250+ Best Western Movies Of All Time
- #18 of 48 onThe 45+ Best Modern Day Westerns
- #47 of 79 onGreat Period Movies Set in the 19th Century
28The Wild Duck
The Wild Duck is a 1984 film directed by Henri Safran.
29Nijinsky is a 1980 American biographical film directed by Herbert Ross. Hugh Wheeler wrote a screenplay that explores the later life and career of Vaslav Nijinsky; it was based largely on the premier danseur's personal diaries, and her 1934 biography of Nijinsky, largely ghostwritten by Lincoln Kirstein, who later co-founded the New York City Ballet.
30One-time lovers Jerry (Jeremy Irons) and Emma (Patricia Hodge) meet in a London pub for the first time since their breakup. Emma informs Jerry that she's confessed to her husband, Robert (Ben Kingsley), about their affair. From there, in reverse chronology, they ruminate on the highs and lows of their tumultuous seven-year relationship, from their first meeting, to the eventual chilling of their romance, to their betrayal of cuckold Robert, Jerry's best friend.
