The 50+ Best Colm Meaney Movies
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1Jamie Foxx, Gerard Butler, Colm MeaneyIn the gripping thriller Law Abiding Citizen, Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler), a family man turned vigilante, embarks on a relentless pursuit of justice. When his wife and daughter are brutally murdered, a flawed legal system sees the killer walk free, pushing Clyde into a ruthless game of cat-and-mouse with hotshot prosecutor Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx). As Clyde's methods grow increasingly elaborate and destructive, the line between justice and revenge blurs. This film is a riveting exploration of morality within the law, testing the boundaries of right and wrong in its relentless quest for retribution.More Law Abiding Citizen
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2Gabriel Byrne, Colm Meaney, Ellen BarkinImpoverished in Dublin, youngsters Ossie (Ciaran Fitzgerald) and Tito (Ruaidhri Conroy) live with their widowed father (Gabriel Byrne), who drowns his grief in drink. Their grim existence is uplifted by the arrival of their itinerant grandfather (David Kelly), who has brought with him a magical horse from legend -- Tir na nOg. But when crooked cops discover the prized animal, they commandeer it, intending to sell it as a racing horse. Furious, the boys resolve to rescue the mythical creature.
3Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Russell MeansIn the stirring historical drama, The Last of the Mohicans, protagonist Hawkeye (Daniel Day-Lewis) navigates the perilous landscape of 1757 colonial America. Amidst the chaos of the French and Indian War, he embarks on a mission to rescue two daughters of a British colonel. The film intricately weaves an entrancing tale of love, honor, and survival against a backdrop of all-consuming war. Directed by Michael Mann, it received an Academy Award for Best Sound. Its poignant narrative and striking cinematography make it a cinematic masterpiece that immerses viewers in a tumultuous era long past.More The Last of the Mohicans- #86 of 86 onThe Best Silent Movies of All Time
- #16 of 288 onThe 250+ Best Western Movies Of All Time
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4Daniel Craig, Colm Meaney, Kenneth CranhamIn 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.
5Robert Arkins, Johnny Murphy, Angeline BallJimmy Rabbitte (Robert Arkins), a self-proclaimed promoter, decides to organize an R&B group to fill the musical void in his hometown of Dublin, Ireland. The band comes together but ends up consisting entirely of white musicians who have little experience with the genre. Even though their raw talent and lofty aspirations gain the group notoriety, the pitfalls of fame began to tear at their newfound friendships as they prepare for their big show. Based on the novel by Roddy Doyle.More The Commitments- #47 of 86 onThe Best Movies Of 1991, Ranked
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- #37 of 175 onThe Best Movies About Music
6Russell Crowe, Hank Azaria, Mary McCormackA publicity stunt turns into the ultimate lopsided competition, when the world famous New York Rangers face off against the team from Mystery, Alaska -- a hockey-loving town of only 633 people. Team Mystery is a rag-tag collection of eccentric locals including the towns sheriff, its grocer, a deliveryman and a high school senior who play for the love of the game, not fame or big money.More Mystery, Alaska- #58 of 207 onThe Best Sports Movies Ever Made
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7Steven Seagal, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary BuseyA heroic loner takes on a group of nuclear terrorists in this seagoing tale. Posing as a rock band, the terrorists get themselves hired for a party aboard the USS Missouri, a battleship en route to Pearl Harbor for decommissioning. They plan to steal the ship's nuclear arsenal but haven't reckoned on the intervention of the ship's chef, a decorated former Navy SEAL.More Under Siege- #35 of 99 onThe Best 1990s Action Movies
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8Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Thomas GibsonJoseph (Tom Cruise) and his landlord's daughter, Shannon (Nicole Kidman), travel from Ireland to America in hopes of claiming free land in Oklahoma. The pair get sidetracked in Boston, where Joseph takes up boxing to support himself. When he loses a pivotal fight, the two are left penniless. Now faced with poverty, the two must find new ways to scrape by. As their affection for each other grows, Joseph questions whether he is truly what Shannon needs in her life.
9Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, William AthertonDie Hard 2, an action-packed thriller, sees the return of NYPD officer John McClane (Bruce Willis), who is waiting for his wife at Washington's Dulles Airport. Unbeknownst to him, a group of rogue military operatives led by Colonel Stuart (William Sadler) has seized control of the airport, holding the planes hostage in mid-air. As police and airport security scramble, it's up to McClane to take matters into his own hands. Director Renny Harlin masterfully escalates tension throughout this high-stakes sequel that blends suspense, action, and Willis's iconic one-liners.More Die Hard 2- Dig Deeper...The Most Action-Packed 'Die Hard 2' Quotes
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10Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John MalkovichIn Con Air, Cameron Poe (Nicolas Cage), a newly released ex-con and former U.S. Ranger, finds himself trapped on a prisoner transport plane when the passengers seize control. Among them is Cyrus 'The Virus' Grissom (John Malkovich), a cunning and ruthless criminal mastermind. With help from U.S. Marshal Vince Larkin (John Cusack), Poe must thwart their deadly plans, save his friend Baby-O (Mykelti Williamson) and get home to his daughter. This action-packed thriller, directed by Simon West, blends high-stakes tension with explosive spectacle, delivering a wild ride in the sky.More Con Air- Dig Deeper...14 Turbulent Behind-The-Scenes Stories From ‘Con Air’
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11Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, Ger RyanGiven his experience working with food, it's hardly surprising that after losing his job at a bakery, Brendan "Bimbo" Reeves (Donal O'Kelly) becomes successful selling fried morsels from a van. He hires Larry (Colm Meaney), his best friend, to help, but having Bimbo for a boss doesn't improve their relationship. The van is eventually closed down by a health inspector -- which Bimbo thinks is because Larry ratted him out over questionable food prep techniques -- and their friendship is severed.
12Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Jim BroadbentThe story of Brian Clough's 44 day stint as manager of Leeds United Football Club takes place in 1974 England. When Don Revie quits Leeds to become the England boss, the outspoken Brian Clough takes charge. Determined to impose his own style upon Revie's tough tackling team, Clough soon alienates his players and the board. Based on the book by David Pearce.
13Warren Beatty, Madonna, Charlie KorsmoIn the 1990 film, Dick Tracy, we follow the titular character, Dick Tracy (Warren Beatty), a hard-boiled detective with a heart of gold. Amidst the crime-ridden cityscape, he's on a mission to bring down the notorious mob boss, Big Boy Caprice (Al Pacino). The movie, bathed in vibrant colors and imbued with comic strip aesthetics, is an action-packed adventure that also features Madonna as sultry lounge singer Breathless Mahoney. With its unique visual style and compelling narrative, Dick Tracy won three Academy Awards including Best Art Direction.More Dick Tracy- Dig Deeper...'Dick Tracy' Was A Prestige Comic Book Movie That Came Out 25 Years Too Early
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14Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Elisabeth MossGet Him to the Greek is a riotous ride in the world of music and mayhem. Aaron Green (Jonah Hill), an ambitious young record company executive, is given the Herculean task of escorting out-of-control British rock star Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) from London to Los Angeles for a comeback concert. The journey unfolds with unexpected detours, involving wild nights, run-ins with the law, and hilarious mishaps. This film, directed by Nicholas Stoller, is a standout piece in the comedy genre, delivering relentless laughter while exploring the highs and lows of fame.More Get Him to the Greek- #45 of 93 onThe 85+ Best Stoner Comedies Ever
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15Colm Meaney, Tina Kellegher, Ruth McCabeTwenty-year-old Irish lass Sharon Curley (Tina Kellegher) still lives at home with her mom (Ruth McCabe), dad (Colm Meaney) and many siblings. But notoriety in her small town suddenly arrives in the unlikeliest of forms when, after a boozy night on the town, she becomes pregnant and refuses to divulge the identity of the baby's father. Eventually, the not-so-proud dad is exposed, bringing new levels of embarrassment and complication to the devout Roman Catholic Curley household.
16Colin Farrell, Shirley Henderson, Kelly MacdonaldAfter Dublin resident John (Cillian Murphy) attempts a "trial" breakup with his girlfriend (Kelly Macdonald), she starts dating a middle-aged banker, and John quickly realizes his mistake. A chance encounter introduces him to small-time crook Lehiff (Colin Farrell), and together they team up to get revenge on the banker by stealing from his bank. Unluckily for them, a local hotshot police detective (Colm Meaney) has it out for Lehiff, and his increased scrutiny threatens to unravel their plot.
17Vincent Cassel, Michael Madsen, Juliette LewisMike Blueberry (Vincent Cassel) returns to his frontier town with a score to settle. Years before, as a young man, he was ousted by local tough guy Wallace Blount (Michael Madsen) because they'd both fallen for the same prostitute. Now Mike has become the town marshal, determined to preserve law and order. And when a nefarious group of men -- including Blount and an oddball named Prosit (Eddie Izzard) -- appear in town on a search for treasure, Blueberry prepares for battle.
18Liam Cunningham, Colm Meaney, Frank GrimesWar of the Buttons is a 1994 Irish drama adventure film directed by John Roberts. It was written by Collin Welland and based on the French novel La Guerre des boutons, by Louis Pergaud. The story, about two rival boys' gangs in Ireland, the Ballys, and the Carricks, is set in County Cork, where it was filmed on location. The film has been classified as a drama and comedy, and the tone is frequently light and humorous. It examines issues of conflict and war, the actions and consequences of violence, and how it can divide and oppose people who can be friends as easily as they can be enemies.
19James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Kevin KlineFollowing the assassination of President Lincoln, seven men and one woman are arrested and charged with conspiring to kill Lincoln, the vice president and the secretary of state. Lawyer Frederick Aiken (James McAvoy) reluctantly agrees to defend the lone woman, Mary Surratt (Robin Wright), who owns a boarding house where John Wilkes Booth and others met to plan their crimes. Aiken realizes that Mary may be innocent and being used as bait to capture her son, a suspect who is still at large.
20Anthony Hopkins, Bridget Fonda, Matthew BroderickA staunch advocate of healthy living, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (Anthony Hopkins) opens a sanitarium that promotes his progressive, if eccentric, ideas about optimal well-being. Among the clients who arrive at the facility are the opportunistic Charles Ossining (John Cusack), who is keen on marketing Kellogg's cereal, and the wealthy Will Lightbody (Matthew Broderick) and his wife, Eleanor (Bridget Fonda). This comedy is inspired by an actual spa run by Dr. Kellogg at the turn of the century.
21Famke Janssen, Martin Sheen, Billy CrudupMonument Ave., originally titled Snitch in the USA and titled Noose in Australia, is a 1998 American crime comedy-drama film directed by Ted Demme and starring Denis Leary. The film takes place in Charlestown, Massachusetts and centers on small-time criminal Bobby O'Grady, who becomes conflicted due to Charlestown's code of silence when his loyalty and drive for self-preservation are tested after two of his close family members are gunned down by their boss. Bobby mentors his young cousin, Seamus, into a life of drugs and crime soon after Seamus emigrates from Dublin, Ireland. Bright, conscientious, but notably naive, Seamus finds himself unable to get used to the spontaneous dangers and recklessness of his new life in America. After two particularly traumatic incidents, Seamus is afraid of further involving himself with Bobby and Bobby's circle of criminal friends. Seamus tells Bobby he wants to return Dublin, and the two argue after Seamus blames Bobby for dragging him into a dangerous and "damaging" lifestyle he never wanted.
22Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Cathleen DelaneyA festive holiday dinner in Ireland at the turn of the 20th century brings epiphanies for a married couple. At the home of his spinster aunts Kate (Helena Carroll) and Julia (Cathleen Delaney), the socially maladroit Gabriel Conroy (Donal McCann) and his reserved wife, Gretta (Anjelica Huston), reflect on their marriage, Gretta's memories of her first love and what it means both to live and to love. Director John Huston's final film is a faithful adaptation of the James Joyce short story.
23Colm Meaney, Bernard Hill, Andrea CorrJohn Joe (Bernard Hill) and his traditional Celtic folk band are ready to defend their championship at County Clare's annual All-Ireland Traditional Music Competition when his prodigal brother, Jimmy (Colm Meaney), returns home from Liverpool with his new band. The sibling rivalry is further complicated by embittered piano player Maisie (Charlotte Bradley), the mother of Jimmy's abandoned child, and the burgeoning romance between rival bandmembers, Anne (Andrea Corr) and Teddy (Shaun Evans).
24Colm Meaney, Mary Walsh, Andy JonesRandom Passage is a 2002 drama tv miniseries written by Bernice Morgan and Des Walsh, directed by John N. Smith.
25Aidan Quinn, James Caan, Stephen ReaFiona Flynn (Moya Farrelly) and Kieran O'Day (Aidan Quinn) cross the class divide to find love in 1930s Ireland. Fiona is a college student from a prosperous family, while Kieran is a common farmer who has been no stranger to poverty. When Fiona's parents discover their relationship, a tragedy occurs that causes Fiona to flee to America, where she keeps her past a secret. Half a century later, her son Kieran (James Caan) travels from America to Ireland in search of answers.
26Cillian Murphy, Colm Meaney, Kerry CondonHow Harry Became a Tree is a 2001 drama film directed by Goran Paskaljević.
27Dennis Quaid, Tamlyn Tomita, Sab ShimonoIn this drama from director Alan Parker, on-the-lam Jack McGurn (Dennis Quaid) flees to Los Angeles and takes a job as a projectionist at a movie theater owned by a Japanese-American man (Sab Shimono). Jack falls for the owner's daughter, Lily (Tamlyn Tomita), but they are forced to elope to Seattle when her father forbids the relationship. The couple marry and have a daughter, but when World War II breaks out, Jack is powerless to stop his new family's forced internment.
28Christopher Atkins, Colm Meaney, Angela FeatherstoneTrapped cave guides and jewel thieves face a deadly swarm of prehistoric rhinoceros beetles.
29The Perfect Stranger
Colm Meaney, Vicky Peña, Ana WagenerThe Perfect Stranger is a 2011 drama comedy film written by Arturo Ruiz and directed by Toni Bestard.
30Whoopi Goldberg, Randy Quaid, Roger DaltreyThe Magical Legend of the Leprechauns is a 1999 Hallmark Entertainment made-for-TV fantasy movie. It stars Randy Quaid, Colm Meaney, Kieran Culkin, Roger Daltrey, Caroline Carver and Whoopi Goldberg. The film contains two main stories that eventually intertwine: the first being the story of an American businessman who visits Ireland and encounters magical leprechauns and the second, a story of a pair of star-crossed lovers who happen to be a fairy and a leprechaun, belonging to opposing sides of a magical war. It contains many references to Romeo and Juliet such as two lovers taking poison and feuding clans. Emma Townshend's song "We Can Fly Away" was the theme song for the film.
