The 50+ Best London-Based Movies

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Movies about or set in London, England
Latest additions: The Kitchen, All of Us Strangers
Most divisive: Bend It like Beckham
Over 100 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of Best Movies

From Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, and Piccadilly Circus to William Shakespeare, the Beatles, and Queen Elizabeth – London is full of culture. It's also the capital of and most populous city in the United Kingdom and is an enormous tourist attraction. Films set in London are popular and this list will help you find the best one to watch when you're in a British mood.

Since London is such a large city and is home to some of the most influential, iconic landmarks within Europe it only makes sense that movies like Alfie, Bend it Like Beckham, Closer, and An Education all feature this famous global city. There are also several action movies set in London like Sherlock Holmes, Attack the Block, and V for Vendetta.

This list has the best movies about Paris including: Harry Potter, Oliver!, An American Werewolf in London, Mary Poppins, and A Clockwork Orange.

Vote up your favorite movies that take place in London, vote down the films you hated, or add one that isn't on this list.

 

  • The Bourne Ultimatum
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    The Bourne Ultimatum

    Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Joan Allen
    18 votes
    In The Bourne Ultimatum, Matt Damon reprises his role as Jason Bourne, a former CIA assassin suffering from amnesia. The movie, directed by Paul Greengrass, is the third installment in the Bourne series and won three Academy Awards. Here, we follow Bourne's quest to uncover hidden truths about his past while he's pursued relentlessly by law enforcement agencies. Joan Allen returns as Pamela Landy, an ally within the system. With its action-packed sequences and espionage thriller elements, this film completes Bourne's journey towards self-discovery and redemption.
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  • An American Werewolf in London
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    An American Werewolf in London

    David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne
    19 votes
    In the genre-bending horror-comedy, An American Werewolf in London, college students David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne) encounter a werewolf during their backpacking trip through Britain. After this harrowing incident, David wakes up in a London hospital only to learn of Jack's unfortunate demise. Nurse Alex Price (Jenny Agutter) becomes his caretaker and confidante, as he navigates through disturbing nightmares and horrifying transformations. Directed by John Landis, this film is renowned for its groundbreaking makeup effects by Rick Baker, which earned it an Academy Award in 1982. It successfully melds horror with humor while delivering a unique take on the classic werewolf lore.
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  • The King's Speech
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    The King's Speech

    Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter
    23 votes
    In the historical drama The King's Speech, Bertie (Colin Firth), who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment his whole life, is unexpectedly crowned King George VI of Britain. With his country on the brink of World War II and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), arranges for Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), an eccentric speech therapist, to help him overcome his stutter. An unlikely friendship develops between the two men, as they work together to enable Bertie to lead his people. This film won four Academy Awards including Best Picture.
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  • Harry Potter
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    Harry Potter

    30 votes
    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the 2010/2011 two-part epic finale of the Harry Potter film series. Both Part 1 and Part 2 were directed by David Yates, written by Steve Kloves, and form the screen adaptation of the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. The adaptation was produced by Rowling along with David Heyman and David Barron. It was originally scheduled for a single theatrical release, but with a runtime of over 4 hours, the movie was divided into two parts, with the first part being released on 19 November 2010 and the second part being released on 15 July 2011. Both parts were shot back-to-back; principal photography began on 19 February 2009 and was completed on 12 June 2010, with reshoots in December 2010 marking the series' closure of ten years of filming. Part 1 was released in 2D and IMAX on 19 November 2010, and Part 2 was released in 3D, 2D and IMAX on 15 July 2011.
  • Notting Hill
    5

    Notting Hill

    Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Hugh Bonneville
    21 votes
    In the charming romantic comedy, Notting Hill, William Thacker (Hugh Grant), a humble bookstore owner in London's picturesque Notting Hill district, encounters Anna Scott (Julia Roberts), an American actress and global superstar. Their lives intertwine unexpectedly following a chance meeting in his shop, sparking a whirlwind of events that blend the mundane with the glamorous. As their worlds collide, they navigate the challenges of fame, privacy, and love. Directed by Roger Michell, this film is a delightful exploration of two contrasting lives merging in the most unexpected place.
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  • Children of Men
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    Children of Men

    Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine
    20 votes
    In the dystopian genre film Children of Men, humanity grapples with infertility, a crisis threatening extinction. The protagonist, Theo Faron (Clive Owen), is a disillusioned bureaucrat who gets entangled in a mission to protect the world's only pregnant woman. Julian Taylor (Julianne Moore), an activist and Theo's ex-lover, leads this desperate quest for survival. The movie, directed by Alfonso Cuarón, won acclaim for its immersive storytelling and technical excellence, particularly its long-take action sequences. It offers a bleak yet poignant exploration of hope amid despair, challenging viewers to reflect on society's resilience in the face of impending doom.
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  • 28 Days Later
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    28 Days Later

    Cillian Murphy, Noah Huntley, Naomie Harris
    21 votes
    In the suspenseful thriller 28 Days Later, London bike courier Jim (Cillian Murphy) awakens from a coma in an abandoned hospital. He finds the city eerily deserted, save for infected humans ravaged by a mysterious virus. Meeting a small group of survivors, including the stalwart Selena (Naomie Harris), they navigate the post-apocalyptic landscape, clinging to hope. Directed by Danny Boyle, this film masterfully combines elements of horror and drama, presenting a chilling scenario of societal collapse due to a relentless pandemic. Its raw depiction of survival amidst chaos earned critical acclaim and notable box-office success.
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  • A Hard Day's Night
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    A Hard Day's Night

    The Beatles, Wilfrid Brambell, Norman Rossington
    18 votes
    In the musical comedy A Hard Day's Night, The Beatles, comprised of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr (playing themselves), are thrust into a whirlwind of fame. This cinematic romp follows them over a 36-hour period as they navigate screaming fans, press conferences, and recording sessions - all while attempting to keep a grip on their own sanity. Directed by Richard Lester, this film is known for its innovative editing style and memorable soundtrack, including the titular song A Hard Day's Night. It was nominated for two Academy Awards in 1965.
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  • Sherlock Holmes
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    Sherlock Holmes

    Robert Downey, Jude Law, Rachel McAdams
    21 votes
    Sherlock Holmes, a gripping detective thriller, plunges you into the foggy lanes of 1890s London. The iconic detective Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his loyal companion Dr. John Watson (Jude Law) navigate a web of mystery, deception, and danger. From shadowy alleys to opulent mansions, they unravel a plot that threatens the entire city. With wit sharper than any blade and courage unwavering in the face of peril, this dynamic duo battles black magic and brute force alike. Directed by Guy Ritchie, this film is a thrilling ride into the mind of literature's greatest detective.
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  • A Clockwork Orange
    10

    A Clockwork Orange

    Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates
    27 votes
    In Stanley Kubrick's unsettling masterpiece, A Clockwork Orange, we follow the story of Alex DeLarge (Malcolm McDowell), a charismatic yet sociopathic delinquent living in dystopian Britain. The film, steeped in satire and black comedy, explores themes of morality, free will, and societal reconditioning. Alex leads his gang of 'droogs' on a rampage of violent escapades before he is captured by the authorities. His subsequent rehabilitation through experimental psychological conditioning forms the crux of this controversial narrative. Notably, it was nominated for Best Picture at the 44th Academy Awards in 1972.
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  • Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
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    Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

    Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman
    17 votes
    In the shadowy, grimy corners of 19th-century London, Sweeney Todd (Johnny Depp) emerges from the ashes of a shattered life. He's a barber, with a blade as sharp as his thirst for revenge. Helena Bonham Carter plays Mrs. Lovett, an entrepreneurial pie-maker who becomes Todd's unlikely accomplice. Together, they embark on a macabre business venture that leaves no throat unslit in this musical thriller directed by Tim Burton. The film, a gothic tale laced with dark humor and chilling performances, won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy in 2008.
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  • A Fish Called Wanda
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    A Fish Called Wanda

    John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline
    16 votes
    In A Fish Called Wanda, a lighthearted crime-comedy, four unlikely thieves led by Otto West (Kevin Kline), an intellectual with no proof, and Wanda Gershwitz (Jamie Lee Curtis), a seductress with a plan, bungle their way through a diamond heist. The group includes George Thomason (Tom Georgeson), the ringleader, and Ken Pile (Michael Palin), an animal lover with a stutter. Their score is massive but trust is thin. As the plot thickens, barrister Archie Leach (John Cleese) gets entangled in their web of deceit and confusion. Kevin Kline's performance won him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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  • Mary Poppins
    13

    Mary Poppins

    Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, Glynis Johns
    28 votes
    In the heart-warming musical Mary Poppins, Julie Andrews stars as Mary, an enchanting nanny with magical abilities. She arrives to assist the Banks family of London, comprised of Jane (Karen Dotrice) and Michael (Matthew Garber), their harried father, George (David Tomlinson), and their mother, Winifred (Glynis Johns). As Mary's curious blend of practicality and whimsy transforms the family's life, she introduces the children to a series of fantastical adventures. Co-starring Dick Van Dyke as Bert, a charming chimney sweep, this 1964 film won five Academy Awards including Best Actress for Andrews.
  • The Iron Lady
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    The Iron Lady

    Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Alexandra Roach
    13 votes
    In her twilight years, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (Meryl Streep) reflects on her life and career as she finally prepares to dispose of the belongings of her late husband, Denis (Jim Broadbent). Daughter of a Grantham grocer, she successfully broke through a double-paned glass ceiling of gender and class. Thatcher became the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom and remained as such for 11 consecutive years, until declining popularity forced her to resign.
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  • Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
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    Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

    Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran
    14 votes
    In the heart of London's gritty underworld, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a crime comedy that spins an intricate web of chaos and humor. The plot centers on Eddy (Nick Moran), a card shark who, along with his friends Tom (Jason Flemyng), Soap (Dexter Fletcher), and Bacon (Jason Statham), finds himself owing a hefty debt to Hatchet Harry (P.H. Moriarty). In their desperate bid to repay the debt, they stumble upon two antique shotguns and unwittingly get tangled in a turf war. Directed by Guy Ritchie, this film boasts of a unique storytelling style interspersed with offbeat humor and won the BAFTA Audience Award for Best British Film.
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  • Withnail and I
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    Withnail and I

    Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths
    12 votes
    Two out-of-work actors -- the anxious, luckless Marwood (Paul McGann) and his acerbic, alcoholic friend, Withnail (Richard E. Grant) -- spend their days drifting between their squalid flat, the unemployment office and the pub. When they take a holiday "by mistake" at the country house of Withnail's flamboyantly gay uncle, Monty (Richard Griffiths), they encounter the unpleasant side of the English countryside: tedium, terrifying locals and torrential rain.
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  • Closer
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    Closer

    Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman
    13 votes
    In the riveting drama Closer, Dan Woolf (Jude Law), an aspiring novelist, crosses paths with Alice Ayres (Natalie Portman), a young American woman new to London. As fate would have it, he also encounters Anna Cameron (Julia Roberts), a successful photographer, and Larry Gray (Clive Owen), a dermatologist. This quartet becomes entangled in a complex web of love, deception, and betrayal. Directed by Mike Nichols, this film delves deep into the raw heart of human relationships. It's a narrative that dances on the edge of brutal honesty and lies, earning two Academy Award nominations in 2005 for its powerful performances.
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  • Alfie
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    Alfie

    Jude Law, Marisa Tomei, Omar Epps
    14 votes
    British-born ladies' man Alfie (Jude Law) exploits his job as a New York City limousine driver to meet and sleep with attractive women -- which infuriates his pseudo-girlfriend Julie (Marisa Tomei), a single mom. His libertine lifestyle is interrupted, however, when his girl-crazy ways end up hurting his best friend, Marlon (Omar Epps). Desperate, Alfie attempts a go at monogamy with the ravishing Nikki (Sienna Miller), but even her good looks aren't enough to keep him out of trouble for long.
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  • The Elephant Man
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    The Elephant Man

    John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins, Anne Bancroft
    16 votes
    In the gripping biographical drama, The Elephant Man, John Merrick (John Hurt) is a severely deformed man in 19th century London. Exploited in a sideshow as the Elephant Man, he's eventually rescued by kindly Dr. Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins), who provides him with a chance at a dignified life. As the narrative unfolds, we witness Merrick's transformation from an object of ridicule to an intelligent and gentle soul yearning for acceptance. Directed by David Lynch, the film earned eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for John Hurt.
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  • The Long Good Friday
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    The Long Good Friday

    Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Eddie Constantine
    10 votes
    In the late 1970s, Cockney crime boss Harold Shand (Bob Hoskins), a gangster trying to become a legitimate property mogul, has big plans to get the American Mafia to bankroll his transformation of a derelict area of London into the possible venue for a future Olympic Games. However, a series of bombings targets his empire on the very weekend the Americans are in town. Shand is convinced there is a traitor in his organization, and sets out to eliminate the rat in typically ruthless fashion.
  • The Bank Job
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    The Bank Job

    Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows, Richard Lintern
    13 votes
    Self-reformed petty criminal Terry Leather (Jason Statham) has become a financially struggling car dealer and settled into a pedestrian London life with his wife and kids, but takes the plunge into big crime when his ex-girlfriend, Martine (Saffron Burrows), turns up with an offer to pull off a lucrative bank heist. After Terry assembles his crew of misfits and begins the operation, he finds that there are other agendas at play, and powerful players who have designs on the vault's contents.
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  • Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
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    Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

    Gary Oldman, Kathy Burke, Benedict Cumberbatch
    16 votes
    Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, a gripping espionage thriller, is set within the shadowy corridors of British Intelligence during the Cold War. It revolves around the stoic and shrewd George Smiley (Gary Oldman), brought out of his forced retirement to root out a Soviet mole lurking in their ranks. The film, winning acclaim for its meticulous plot and taut screenplay, also stars Colin Firth as Bill Haydon and Tom Hardy as Ricki Tarr. With a narrative that weaves suspicion and secrets together, it's a chilling examination of loyalty, betrayal, and the quiet intensity of spy craft.
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  • Judy
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    Judy

    Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley, Finn Wittrock
    10 votes
    Thirty years after starring in "The Wizard of Oz," beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband.
  • The Krays
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    The Krays

    Billie Whitelaw, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp
    8 votes
    Twins Ronnie (Gary Kemp) and Reggie Kray (Martin Kemp) are raised in east London, under the influence of their hateful but doting mother, Violet (Billie Whitelaw). As they grow up, Ronnie's violent nature takes over, and Reggie follows his brother's lead. The two become notorious crime lords who rule over the East End club scene. But at the height of their power, the brothers veer into different lives, giving the older crime bosses a chance to reclaim what the Kray twins took from them.
  • Bend It like Beckham
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    Bend It like Beckham

    Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Anupam Kher
    19 votes
    Bend It Like Beckham, a British comedy-drama, weaves the story of Jesminder Bhamra (Parminder Nagra), a young Sikh woman smitten with football. Amidst cultural clashes and family expectations, she nurtures her passion clandestinely, inspired by her idol David Beckham. Her talent catches the eye of Jules Paxton (Keira Knightley), leading to an unlikely alliance in a local women's team. Directed by Gurinder Chadha, this film won the BBC's Britain's Best Film award. It explores themes of identity, aspiration, and friendship, against the backdrop of multicultural London. Multilayered yet accessible, it's a unique blend of sports and social commentary.
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  • Quadrophenia
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    Quadrophenia

    Phil Daniels, Mark Wingett, Philip Davis
    5 votes
    An angst-ridden London youth, Jimmy Cooper (Phil Daniels) escapes the drudgery of his postal job as a member of the Mods, a sharply dressed gang constantly at odds with their rivals, the Rockers. When the Mods and Rockers clash in the coastal town of Brighton, England, it leads to both trouble and an encounter with the lovely Steph (Leslie Ash). Returning to London, Jimmy, who aspires to be like Mod leader Ace Face (Sting), becomes even more disillusioned and longs to return to Brighton.
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  • Performance
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    Performance

    James Fox, Mick Jagger, Anita Pallenberg
    8 votes
    After killing a rival in self-defense, hoodlum Chas (James Fox) must flee both from the law and from his boss, Harry Flowers. He eventually moves into a house owned by Turner (Mick Jagger), a former rock star who lives with female companions Pherber (Anita Pallenberg) and Lucy (Michele Breton). Chas and Turner initially clash, but Turner becomes fascinated with Chas' life as a criminal. Through drugs and a series of psychological battles with Turner, Chas emerges a different man.
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  • Layer Cake
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    Layer Cake

    Daniel Craig, Colm Meaney, Kenneth Cranham
    7 votes
    In Layer Cake, Daniel Craig portrays an unnamed drug dealer, a character who's polished, suave, and notorious in the London underworld. As he plans for early retirement, this protagonist finds himself entangled in an intricate web of deceit and murder spun by his boss Jimmy Price (Kenneth Cranham). This British crime thriller, directed by Matthew Vaughn, takes the audience on a labyrinthine journey through the treacherous underbelly of England's capital. Noted for its tight plot and gritty realism, Layer Cake is a riveting exploration of organized crime that serves as a potent reminder of the consequences of ambition and greed.
  • The Ipcress File
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    The Ipcress File

    Michael Caine, Nigel Green, Guy Doleman
    8 votes
    Tasked with investigating the kidnappings and brainwashed reappearances of top scientists, including Dr. Radcliffe (Aubrey Richards), the insubordinate British spy Harry Palmer (Michael Caine) navigates his way through criminals, secret agents, and his superiors (Nigel Green, Guy Doleman). While attempting to bring in the suspect Bluejay (Frank Gatliff), Palmer discovers a mysterious audiotape labeled "IPCRESS," an inconspicuous, but ominous, piece of evidence.
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  • Nineteen Eighty-Four
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    Nineteen Eighty-Four

    John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton
    12 votes
    A man loses his identity while living under a repressive regime. In a story based on George Orwell's classic novel, Winston Smith (John Hurt) is a government employee whose job involves the rewriting of history in a manner that casts his fictional country's leaders in a charitable light. His trysts with Julia (Suzanna Hamilton) provide his only measure of enjoyment, but lawmakers frown on the relationship -- and in this closely monitored society, there is no escape from Big Brother.
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  • Oliver!
    31

    Oliver!

    Ron Moody, Oliver Reed, Mark Lester
    19 votes
    Oliver! is a captivating musical drama, directed by Carol Reed. The film follows the life of young Oliver Twist (Mark Lester), an orphan in 19th-century England. After escaping from a dreary workhouse, Oliver finds himself immersed in a den of thieves led by the cunning Fagin (Ron Moody). Nancy (Shani Wallis), a sympathetic member of the gang, becomes his unlikely protector. This adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic novel won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. With its memorable songs and vivid characters, Oliver! presents a touching portrayal of resilience amidst adversity.
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  • V for Vendetta
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    V for Vendetta

    Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea
    21 votes
    V for Vendetta is a provocative dystopian political thriller. In this film, Evey Hammond (Natalie Portman) is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked vigilante known only as V (Hugo Weaving). Set in an alternative future where a totalitarian government has seized control of the United Kingdom, V ignites a revolution when he detonates two London landmarks and takes over the state-run television network, urging his fellow citizens to rise up against oppression and tyranny. As Evey uncovers the truth about V's mysterious past, she also discovers her own path to personal freedom. The film won Saturn Award for Best Actress and Best Horror Film.
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  • All of Us Strangers
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    All of Us Strangers

    Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Carter John Grout
    3 votes
    One night in his near-empty London tower block, screenwriter Adam has a chance encounter with mysterious neighbor Harry, puncturing the rhythm of his everyday life. As a relationship develops between them, Adam finds himself drawn back to his childhood home, where his parents appear to be living just as they were on the day they died 30 years ago.
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  • From Hell
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    From Hell

    Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm
    18 votes
    The first tabloid star of the twentieth century, he remains the most notorious and enigmatic serial killer in history. "From Hell" puts an intense urban spin on the horrific legend of Jack the Ripper and unravels a chilling alleged conspiracy involving the highest powers in England.
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  • The Prestige
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    The Prestige

    Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine
    12 votes
    In the dark thriller, The Prestige, Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) are rival stage magicians in London at the end of the 19th century. Obsessed with creating the best stage illusion, they engage in competitive one-upmanship, with tragic results. The film, directed by Christopher Nolan, delves into themes of obsession, secrecy, and sacrifice. Twisted turns abound as both men vie for supremacy in their craft. A tense narrative filled with surprises, The Prestige is a cinematic magic trick in itself.
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  • 84 Charing Cross Road
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    84 Charing Cross Road

    Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins, Judi Dench
    8 votes
    New York City bibliophile Helene Hanff (Anne Bancroft) writes to the London bookshop Marks & Co in search of some titles she has not been able to turn up locally. Store manager Frank Doel (Anthony Hopkins) responds politely to her chatty letter, and over the course of two decades, a deep, long-distance friendship evolves. Based on Hanff's epistolary memoir and its later two-person stage adaptation, the film version incorporates new characters, including Doel's wife, Nora (Judi Dench).
  • Truly, Madly, Deeply
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    Truly, Madly, Deeply

    Alan Rickman, Juliet Stevenson, Bill Paterson
    10 votes
    Truly, Madly, Deeply is a 1990 British fantasy music drama film made for the BBC's Screen Two series. The film, written and directed by Anthony Minghella, stars Juliet Stevenson and Alan Rickman.
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  • The Ladykillers
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    The Ladykillers

    Alec Guinness, Katie Johnson, Cecil Parker
    10 votes
    Mrs. Wilberforce (Katie Johnson) likes to report suspicious behavior to the police. Unaware of her reputation, the dapper thief Professor Marcus (Alec Guinness) rents rooms in the elderly widow's home for himself and his band of cohorts. Posing as a string quintet, the thieves pull off a bank robbery, but slip up in front of the old woman as they try to escape. Agreed that they need to murder her, the bumbling crooks wind up double-crossing each other and slowly killing themselves off.
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  • Bridget Jones’s Diary
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    Bridget Jones’s Diary

    22 votes
  • Dial M for Murder
    40

    Dial M for Murder

    Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Bob Cummings
    14 votes
    Ex-tennis pro Tony Wendice (Ray Milland) wants to have his wealthy wife, Margot (Grace Kelly), murdered so he can get his hands on her inheritance. When he discovers her affair with Mark Halliday (Robert Cummings), he comes up with the perfect plan to kill her. He blackmails an old acquaintance into carrying out the murder, but the carefully-orchestrated set-up goes awry, and Margot stays alive. Now Wendice must frantically scheme to outwit the police and avoid having his plot detected.
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  • Attack the Block
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    Attack the Block

    John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker, Alex Esmail
    9 votes
    In Attack the Block, a South London neighborhood becomes an unlikely battleground when a meteor shower brings more than just celestial spectacle - it brings hostile extraterrestrial life. The story revolves around Moses (John Boyega), the gang leader, who is forced to defend his turf against these alien invaders. As night descends, the stakes rise in this sci-fi thriller, with the teenage misfits morphing into unlikely heroes. Directed by Joe Cornish, this movie uniquely blends elements of horror, action, and comedy, delivering a fresh take on the alien invasion genre.
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  • Frenzy
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    Frenzy

    Jon Finch, Barry Foster, Barbara Leigh-Hunt
    10 votes
    London is held in the grip of a serial killer whose modus operandi is to murder his victims by strangling them with a necktie. When short-tempered ex-Royal Air Force officer Richard Blaney (Jon Finch) discovers his ex-wife (Barbara Leigh-Hunt) murdered, Blaney becomes a suspect. Forced to go on the run, Blaney attempts to take refuge with his best friend, fruit merchant Bob Rusk (Barry Foster), however Rusk may, in fact, be the necktie murderer himself.
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  • An Education
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    An Education

    Peter Sarsgaard, Carey Mulligan, Alfred Molina
    14 votes
    In the 2009 drama film, An Education, a bright but naive schoolgirl Jenny Mellor (Carey Mulligan) finds her life taking an unexpected turn when she becomes enamored with a charming older man, David Goldman (Peter Sarsgaard). Set in 1960s suburban London, the movie unfolds as Jenny's traditional education is juxtaposed against the glamorous, yet morally ambiguous lifestyle that David introduces. Directed by Lone Scherfig and penned by Nick Hornby, the film earned three Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. The narrative explores themes of love, deception, and the price of maturity without sacrificing its undercurrent of societal critique.
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  • Croupier
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    Croupier

    Clive Owen, Rhona Mitra, Alex Kingston
    8 votes
    Croupier is a 1998 British film starring Clive Owen as a croupier, and was directed by Mike Hodges. It was the released on DVD by Alliance Atlantis in Canada and Image Entertainment in the USA. The film attracted a strong critical following in North America, and helped to launch Clive Owen's acting career there. Croupier was disqualified from the Academy Awards after it was shown on Dutch television. The film has been classified as neo-noir. It uses interior monologues in the style of many early noir detective films.
  • Passport to Pimlico
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    Passport to Pimlico

    Stanley Holloway, Hermione Baddeley, Margaret Rutherford
    6 votes
    The accidental explosion of an undetonated German bomb left over from World War II unearths a long-buried cellar containing both fabulous riches and a previously unknown royal charter from King Edward IV that cedes the surrounding land to the last Duke of Burgundy. Since the charter has never been rescinded, the London district of Pimlico is now legally the long-lost Duchy of Burgundy, and therefore no longer subject to British law, including postwar rationing and pub closure hours.
  • Naked
    46

    Naked

    David Thewlis, Ewen Bremner, Lesley Sharp
    7 votes
    Naked is a 1993 British black comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh. Before this film, Leigh was known for subtler comedic dissections of middle-class and working-class manners. Naked was more stark and brutal than his previous works. Leigh relied heavily on improvisation in the making of the film, but little actual ad-libbing was filmed; lengthy rehearsals in character provided much of the script. Almost all the dialogues were filmed as written. The film received largely favourable reviews. Filming took place in London from 9 September to 16 December 1992.
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  • Nil by Mouth
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    Nil by Mouth

    Ray Winstone, Kathy Burke, Charlie Creed-Miles
    8 votes
    In a working-class London neighborhood, a highly dysfunctional family struggles to survive. The widowed Janet (Laila Morse), a former factory worker, has welcomed relatives into her home. In addition to her elderly mother, Kath (Edna Doré), and her son, Billy (Charlie Creed-Miles), Janet lives with her daughter, Valerie (Kathy Burke), and Valerie's abusive, alcoholic husband, Ray (Ray Winstone). Together they attempt to work out their differences, but drugs, booze and violence get in the way.
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  • Dirty Pretty Things
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    Dirty Pretty Things

    Chiwetel Ejiofor, Audrey Tautou, Sergi López
    10 votes
    In London, Okwe (Chiwetel Ejiofor) is an undocumented alien from Nigeria who works as a cabbie and moonlights as a hotel attendant. He shares living quarters with Turkish émigré Senay (Audrey Tautou). Working late one evening, Okwe is called up to one of the hotel suites. Inside, he finds a prostitute standing by a toilet that's clogged with a human heart. This leads him to the hotel manager (Sergi López), and he soon uncovers a darker side to his employer and his adopted city.
  • Death Line
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    Death Line

    Christopher Lee, Donald Pleasence, Clive Swift
    6 votes
    Death Line is a 1972 British horror film, distributed as Raw Meat in the United States. The film stars Donald Pleasence as Inspector Calhoun, and was directed by the American filmmaker Gary Sherman.
  • Wonderland
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    Wonderland

    Shirley Henderson, Gina McKee, Molly Parker
    6 votes
    An intimate portrait of three generations of one family during a weekend in London. As boisterous "Bonfire Night" celebrations are held in the chilly November weather, the family members and those closest to them find their paths intersecting and their ties evolving. While the setting is specific and contemporary, the concerns are universal and eternal: love, loss, mortality, the family ties that bind, parenting, and a yearning for contentment in this world.
  • The Kitchen
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    The Kitchen

    Kane Robinson, Jedaiah Bannerman, Henry Lawfull
    0 votes
    Set in a future dystopian London, where all social housing has been eliminated, Izi and Benji navigate the world as residents of The Kitchen.
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  • Surge
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    Surge

    Ben Whishaw, Ellie Haddington, Ian Gelder
    3 votes
    A record number of first-time female candidates run for office during the historic 2018 midterm elections.
  • The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
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    The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

    Sophia Di Martino, Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy
    3 votes
    The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is a whimsical yet emotional biographical portrayal of the English artist, Louis Wain (Benedict Cumberbatch). The artist is known for his eccentric and endearing paintings of cats, and his personal life is as colorful and fraught as the felines he famously depicts. The narrative reveals Wain's struggles with mental illness, and the dynamics of his relationships, particularly with his wife Emily (Claire Foy). It shows how his innovative artwork offered both solace and challenge to Victorian society's norms. The film shows themes of creativity, the human-animal bond, and the thin line between genius and madness.
  • Brick Lane
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    Brick Lane

    Tannishtha Chatterjee, Satish Kaushik, Christopher Simpson
    5 votes
    At the age of 17, Nazneen leaves Bangladesh for an arranged marriage to an older husband in London's Brick Lane. After ten years, she has given Chanu two daughters, made him a home and trimmed the corns on his feet but she yearns to break free. She begins an illicit affair with Karim, the dashing market trader for whom she sews jeans.
  • Somers Town
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    Somers Town

    Thomas Turgoose, Kate Dickie, Piotr Jagiello
    7 votes
    Tomo (Thomas Turgoose) has left his depressed English town and his deadbeat dad to try and make it in London. There he befriends Marek (Piotr Jagiello), a budding young photographer who lives with his alcoholic father. Since Marek's dad notices little of what is going on around him, Tomo quietly moves in, and the boys deepen their bond. But when they both fall for the same girl, a local barmaid named Maria (Elisa Lasowski), and Marek's dad gets wise to his new tenant, the friendship is tested.
  • The Bespoke Overcoat
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    The Bespoke Overcoat

    Alfie Bass, David Kossoff
    7 votes
    The Bespoke Overcoat is a 1956 British short film directed by Jack Clayton, based on a 1953 play of the same name by Wolf Mankowitz. The story is an adaptation of Gogol's short story The Overcoat with the action moved from Russia to the East End of London. In this version the protagonists are poor Jews working in the clothing trade. It won an Academy Award at the 29th Academy Awards in 1957 for Best Short Subject. The play was performed at the Arts Theatre in London with Kossoff and Bass and was directed by Alec Clunes. The supporting cast was Harold Kasket aand Oscar Quitak.