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- 1Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Mads MikkelsenAfter receiving a license to kill, British Secret Service agent James Bond (Daniel Craig) heads to Madagascar, where he uncovers a link to Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), a man who finances terrorist organizations. Learning that Le Chiffre plans to raise money in a high-stakes poker game, MI6 sends Bond to play against him, gambling that their newest "00" operative will topple the man's organization.More Casino Royale
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- 2Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier BardemIn Skyfall, the 23rd addition to the James Bond franchise, Bond (Daniel Craig) is believed to be dead after a failed mission in Istanbul. However, when M (Judi Dench), head of MI6, becomes the target of a cyber-terrorist with a personal vendetta, Bond returns from his presumed demise. He must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. Directed by Sam Mendes, this film breathes new life into the series with its blend of classic Bond tropes and modern storytelling. Skyfall's notable achievements include winning two Academy Awards for Best Original Song and Sound Editing.More Skyfall
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- 3Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de ArmasIn the whodunit thriller, Knives Out, celebrated detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. Wealthy crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday. Every member of Harlan's dysfunctional family becomes a suspect in this intricate murder mystery. As Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies, he uncovers more than the privileged family cares to admit. The film, a fresh take on the classic mystery genre, has been lauded with several award nominations for its sharp script and stellar ensemble cast.More Knives Out
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4Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher PlummerIn the gripping thriller, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) is a disgraced journalist seeking redemption. He's hired to solve a decades-old disappearance by wealthy businessman Henrik Vanger (Christopher Plummer). Assisting him is Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), a brilliant but troubled hacker with her own set of mysteries. Set in frigid Sweden, this film weaves complex narratives and chilling suspense. It garnered Rooney Mara an Academy Award nomination for her striking performance. This adaptation of Stieg Larsson's bestseller marks David Fincher's exquisite direction, known for its unflinching realism and atmospheric tension.- #46 of 252 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
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5Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie BellIn 1941, Nazi soldiers are slaughtering Eastern European Jews by the thousands. Three brothers, Tuvia (Daniel Craig), Zus (Liev Schreiber) and Asael (Jamie Bell), manage to escape and take refuge in the forest where they played in childhood. Seeking a way to avenge the deaths of their loved ones, the brothers turn their daily struggle for survival into a battle against the Nazis. As news of their exploits spreads, others join the fray, willing to risk their lives for even brief freedom.More Defiance- #133 of 264 onThe 200+ Best War Movies Of All Time
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6Daniel 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.
7Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu AmalricQuantum of Solace, a gripping installment in the James Bond franchise, sees Daniel Craig reprising his role as 007. On a mission fueled by vengeance, Bond's determination is palpable as he trails the cryptic organization responsible for Vesper Lynd's tragic demise. Confronting Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), an environmentalist with sinister intentions, Bond navigates treacherous landscapes and high-stakes action. Judi Dench returns as M, providing stern guidance to our relentless spy. A heart-pounding thriller, this film seamlessly intertwines political intrigue with thrilling action sequences while exploring Bond's complex emotional landscape. It won the Empire Award for Best Thriller in 2009.
8Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Geoffrey RushSet against the backdrop of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, Munich is a gripping historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg. The movie follows the covert operations of Avner Kaufman (Eric Bana), a Mossad agent, who leads an Israeli government-sanctioned team to hunt down and assassinate eleven Palestinians purportedly involved in the massacre. Laden with moral ambiguity, the film paints a stark picture of revenge and its devastating consequences. Despite its gritty content, Munich was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.More Munich- Dig Deeper...The Best Goalies In The World Right Now
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9Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig, Tilda SwintonA biopic of noted painter Francis Bacon (Derek Jacobi), this film focuses on the artist's unlikely and tumultuous relationship with erstwhile thief George Dyer (Daniel Craig), who became Bacon's lover after a botched break-in. After the unique beginning to their love affair, the well-connected and volatile artist assimilates Dyer into his circle of eccentric and often cold friends, including the caustic Muriel Belcher (Tilda Swinton), as Dyer's struggle with addiction strains their bond.
10Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts, Rachel WeiszPublisher Will Atenton (Daniel Craig) quits a lucrative job in New York to relocate his wife, Libby (Rachel Weisz), and their daughters to a quaint town in New England. As they settle into their home, however, the Atentons discover that a woman and her children were murdered there, and the surviving husband is the town's prime suspect. With help from a neighbor (Naomi Watts) who was close to the murdered family, Will pieces together a horrifying chain of events.More Dream House- #17 of 17 on17 Movies That Totally Shattered Celebrity Marriages
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- 11Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel CraigIn the animated adventure film, The Adventures of Tintin, young reporter Tintin (Jamie Bell) and his loyal dog, Snowy, are thrown into a world of high adventure. When they discover a ship carrying an explosive secret, they find themselves in the crosshairs of Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine (Daniel Craig), a diabolical villain. With the help of salty sea captain, Haddock (Andy Serkis), Tintin must race against time to prevent Sakharine from unleashing an age-old curse. Directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the iconic comic series by Hergé, this movie is packed with humour, action and intrigue.
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- 12Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Jude LawRoad to Perdition is a gripping crime drama set during the Great Depression. The story follows Michael Sullivan (Tom Hanks), an enforcer for Irish mob boss John Rooney (Paul Newman). When Sullivan's son, Michael Jr. (Tyler Hoechlin), inadvertently witnesses a killing, their lives are thrown into chaos. Father and son find themselves on the run, pursued by a ruthless hitman (Jude Law). Directed by Sam Mendes, this film is a dark exploration of loyalty, morality, and the bonds of fatherhood. It earned Paul Newman an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 2003.More Road to Perdition
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- 13Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Léa SeydouxJames Bond is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica after leaving active service. However, his peace is short-lived as his old CIA friend, Felix Leiter, shows up and asks for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond on the trail of a mysterious villain who's armed with a dangerous new technology.More No Time to Die
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14Archangel
Daniel Craig, Gabriel MachtArchangel is a 2005 film directed by Jon Jones.- 15Daniel Craig, Ed Norton, Janelle MonáeGlass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is director Rian Johnson's follow-up to his acclaimed whodunit, Knives Out. The film reunites audiences with the enigmatic detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig), as he tackles a new tangled mystery among a group of eccentric friends on a Greek island. This time, the guests gather for a murder-mystery party that turns deadly real, hosted by tech billionaire Miles Bron (Edward Norton). The pursuit of truth and the critique of wealth and privilege are thematically layered throughout this clever and satirical puzzle of a mystery.
16Daniel Craig, Eve, Harry EdenWhen washed-up British actor and drug addict Joe Scott (Daniel Craig) learns that his best friend, Boots (Max Deacon), has died, he reflects on his past as he travels back to his hometown on the English coast. Most of all, he thinks of the tragedy he caused when he became involved with two women at the same time: older Evelyn (Jodhi May) and young Ruth (Felicity Jones), a girl Boots also liked. Joe arrives too late for Boots' funeral, but he gains a chance to make things right with Ruth.
17Daniel Craig, Rhys Ifans, Samantha MortonA man (Rhys Ifans) obsesses over a science professor (Daniel Craig) who helped him save a boy in a runaway hot-air balloon.
18Anne Reid, Daniel Craig, Steven MackintoshMay (Anne Reid) is a middle-aged grandmother who lives in Northern England with her husband, Toots (Peter Vaughan). When Toots dies while the couple is visiting their children in London, May begins to feel a sense of isolation and falls into a deep depression. Needing something new and vital to cling to, May takes refuge in the arms of Darren (Daniel Craig), a burly handyman who is not only half her age and married, but also sleeping with her daughter, Paula (Cathryn Bradshaw).
19Gwyneth Paltrow, Daniel Craig, Jared HarrisYoung Sylvia Plath (Gwyneth Paltrow) dreams of becoming an important writer. Her childhood is scarred by the unexpected loss of her father, and by the time she enrolls in college Sylvia has become emotionally fragile, suffering from depression. In 1955, she travels to Cambridge, England, to study literature, and falls in love with well-known poet Ted Hughes (Daniel Craig). As she struggles to balance a rocky marriage and growing literary success, Sylvia becomes increasingly obsessed with death.More Sylvia- #54 of 56 onThe Best Biopics About Women
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20Nicole Kidman, Dakota Blue Richards, Daniel CraigThe Golden Compass is a captivating fantasy-adventure film. It brings to life the first book of Philip Pullman's acclaimed 'His Dark Materials' trilogy. The story orbits around Lyra Belacqua (Dakota Blue Richards), an audacious orphan living in a parallel universe where human souls manifest as animal companions, called daemons. The narrative thickens when Lyra embarks on an arduous journey to the Arctic after her friend gets kidnapped by a mysterious organization known as the Gobblers. Alongside, she confronts the treacherous Marisa Coulter (Nicole Kidman) and is guided by the enigmatic Iorek Byrnison (voiced by Ian McKellen). This movie won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects, underscoring its extraordinary cinematic achievement.More The Golden Compass- #54 of 114 on50+ Movies That Need Sequels
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21Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia WildeIn the heart of the Wild West, Jake Lonergan (Daniel Craig), a man with no memory and a mysterious shackle, stumbles into the desert town of Absolution. The iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford) rules this place. However, their petty conflicts take a backseat when alien spacecrafts descend onto the town. The movie Cowboys & Aliens, directed by Jon Favreau, is an engaging fusion of science fiction and western genres that sees these hardened gunslingers join forces to fight off the extraterrestrial invaders threatening their survival. Their struggle against an unknown enemy unfolds amidst stunning visuals and thrilling action sequences.More Cowboys & Aliens- #191 of 288 onThe 250+ Best Western Movies Of All Time
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22Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher EcclestonIn the historical drama Elizabeth, Cate Blanchett portrays Elizabeth I, ascending to the English throne in a time of political unrest and religious division. Geoffrey Rush plays her loyal advisor, Sir Francis Walsingham, navigating the treacherous waters of court intrigue. Directed by Shekhar Kapur, the movie won an Academy Award for Best Makeup. It paints a vivid picture of 16th-century England, where Elizabeth's Protestant faith poses danger to her reign. Her transformation from naive princess to shrewd monarch, amidst conspiracies and threats, forms the crux of this captivating narrative.More Elizabeth- #33 of 98 onThe Best Movies Of 1998, Ranked
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23Toby Jones, Sandra Bullock, Daniel CraigIn Kansas, with childhood friend Harper Lee (Sandra Bullock), author Truman Capote (Toby Jones) developed an intense and complex relationship with convicted killer Perry Smith (Daniel Craig) while researching what would become one of his greatest works, "In Cold Blood."More Infamous- #11 of 15 onUnderrated Historical Films That Got Overshadowed By Their More Successful 'Twin'
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24Kim Basinger, Vincent Perez, Liam AikenInspired by the true story of indomitable Kuki Gallmann, the film tells of a beautiful and inquisitive woman who had the courage to escape from her comfortable yet monotonous life in Italy to start anew in the African wilderness with her son, Emanuele, and her new husband, Paolo. Gallmann faces great danger there but eventually becomes a celebrated conservationist.
25Daniel Craig, Kelly Macdonald, David MorrisseySome Voices is a British 2000 drama film directed by Simon Cellan Jones and adapted for the screen by Joe Penhall, from his own stage play. It is the first feature film by Cellan Jones, a renowned TV director respected for his work on the BAFTA-winning Our Friends in the North. The film was almost entirely shot on location in Shepherd's Bush, West London, where Cellan Jones lives. The film has a running time of 101 minutes.
26Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, Iain GlenThis live action feature is inspired by the most successful interactive video-game character in history -- Lara Croft. Beautiful and brainy, Lara (Angelina Jolie) is the heroine of Eidos Interactive's phenomenally successful "Tomb Raider" game series. It is one woman's fearless quest criss-crossing the globe, in an amazing attempt to save the world.- Dig Deeper...Behind-The-Scenes Stories From 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider'
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27Obsession
Heike Makatsch, Charles Berling, Daniel CraigWhile in Berlin, a stonemason (Daniel Craig) becomes obsessed with a young musician (Heike Makatsch) who already has a boyfriend (Charles Berling).
28Hotel Splendide
Daniel Craig, Toni Collette, Toby JonesHotel Splendide is a 2000 British independent dark comedy film, written and directed by Terence Gross and starring Toni Collette and Daniel Craig. The film appeared in a number of British and European film festivals but was not released in the US, although it did appear on cable networks on channels catering to independent film. It is currently available in the UK on DVD and the US on DVR on demand. The film tells the story of the Blanche family who run a dark and dismal health resort on a remote island which is only accessible by ferry. The spa program consists of feeding the guests seaweed and eel-based meals, then administering liberal colonic irrigation. The spa is run by the family matriarch, Dame Blanche, until her death. Things continue with her children running the resort until Kath, the resort's former sous chef and the love interest of one of the sons, comes back to the island unannounced. Stranded between monthly ferries, she is a catalyst for a series of events that turns life as it is known at Hotel Splendide on its ear.
29Paul Nicholls, Daniel Craig, Julian Rhind-TuttOn the eve of a massive battle with the Germans, Sgt. Telford Winter oversees a company of British soldiers too young and naive to be properly terrified of their coming mission. Prominent among the recruits is Billy Macfarlane, a patriotic teenager who struggles to reconcile his homesickness with his sense of duty. Meanwhile, their commanding officer, Lt. Ellis Harte, squirrels himself away in his tent sipping brandy and reading poetry.
30Adrien Brody, Keira Knightley, Kris KristoffersonAmnesiac Gulf War veteran Jack Starks (Adrien Brody) can't explain why he's been found at the scene of a murder. Ordered to a mental hospital, Jack is subjected to Dr. Thomas Becker's (Kris Kristofferson) unusual treatment plan, which involves mysterious injections, sensory deprivation and confinement in a straitjacket. Locked away on his own, Jack discovers he can travel to the future, where he's compelled to help a onetime acquaintance (Keira Knightley) and investigate his own odd fate.More The Jacket- #210 of 252 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
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