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List of the best Timothy Spall movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Timothy Spall's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Timothy Spall movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Timothy Spall movies will be at the top of the list. Timothy Spall has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Timothy Spall movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Timothy Spall films to end the squabble once and for all.
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"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Timothy Spall movies?" and "What are the greatest Timothy Spall roles of all time?"Tim Burton and Clint Eastwood have both worked with Timothy Spall over the years, as have plenty of other well-known directors.
1Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Timothy SpallThe working-class malaise of suburban London is captured in this comedic drama, which focuses on twin sisters Natalie (Claire Skinner) and Nicola (Jane Horrocks) and their parents: easygoing Andy (Jim Broadbent) and his optimistic wife, Wendy (Alison Steadman). While Natalie has a plumbing job, and tends to take after her mom with her bright outlook, Nicola is on the dole and perpetually dwells on the negative. Will the cloud over Nicola's head ever lift?- 2Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn the third installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) finds himself in danger from Sirius Black (Gary Oldman), an escaped convict believed to be one of Lord Voldemort's old allies. The movie, directed by Alfonso Cuaron, takes a darker turn than its predecessors. Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) return as Harry's loyal friends, navigating the treacherous grounds of Hogwarts School. Aided by Professor Lupin (David Thewlis), they unravel secrets about Harry's past while tackling creatures like Dementors and Werewolves. This film won a BAFTA for Best Production Design in 2004.
3Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Timothy SpallIn the historical drama The Last Samurai, Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise), a traumatized Civil War veteran, is hired to train Japan's first modern, Western-style army. After being captured by samurai warriors led by Katsumoto (Ken Watanabe), Algren gradually embraces their code of honor and way of life. The film explores the cultural clash between traditional Japanese values and Western imperialism. Directed by Edward Zwick, The Last Samurai received four Academy Award nominations, including Best Supporting Actor for Watanabe. This epic tale intertwines action with thoughtful reflection on identity and belonging.More The Last Samurai
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4Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan RickmanIn 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.- #78 of 204 onMusical Movies With The Best Songs
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5Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) enters his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry under the headship of Albus Dumbledore (Michael Gambon). This year, Hogwarts hosts the Triwizard Tournament, a magical contest between three wizarding schools. Unexpectedly, Harry's name is drawn from the Goblet of Fire as an additional participant, plunging him into a deadly game. He battles dragons, dives underwater to rescue friends, and navigates a perilous maze. Meanwhile, the return of Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) marks a dark turn for the wizarding world. The film won a BAFTA award for Best Production Design in 2006.
6Timothy Spall, Brenda Blethyn, Phyllis LoganAfter her adoptive mother dies, Hortense (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), a successful black eye doctor, seeks out her birth mother. She's shocked when her research leads her to a lower-class white woman, Cynthia (Brenda Blethyn). At first Cynthia denies the claim, but she eventually admits to birthing Hortense as a teenager, and the two begin to bond. However, when Cynthia invites Hortense to a family barbecue, Cynthia's already tense relationship with her family becomes even more complicated.More Secrets & Lies- #360 of 379 onThe Best Movies Of The 1990s
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7Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham CarterIn 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.More The King's Speech- #38 of 96 onThe Very Best Oscar-Winning Movies For Best Picture
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8Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part I, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) have left Hogwarts behind. They are now on a dangerous mission to find and destroy Voldemort's (Ralph Fiennes) Horcruxes. The trio faces grave challenges, dark forces, and an array of magical obstacles. As they uncover the existence of the Deathly Hallows, the stakes rise even higher. This film, directed by David Yates, is a blend of fantasy and adventure genres. It's part one of the epic conclusion to J.K. Rowling's globally celebrated series.
9Kenneth Branagh, Julie Christie, Billy CrystalIn the only unabridged film version of the classic play, here updated to the 19th century, Prince Hamlet (Kenneth Branagh) is traumatized by the revelation that his father was murdered by the present king, Claudius (Derek Jacobi), with the aid of Hamlet's mother, Gertrude (Julie Christie). Hamlet considers a plot for revenge and mistakenly kills Polonius (Richard Briers), the father of his love, Ophelia (Kate Winslet), causing a chain reaction that leads to a climactic and tragic ending.More Hamlet- #3 of 20 onMovies Directed By Kenneth Branagh
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10Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James MarsdenEnchanted, a delightful blend of live-action and animation, introduces us to the world of Giselle (Amy Adams), a fairytale princess abruptly thrust into modern-day New York City by the conniving Queen Narissa (Susan Sarandon). Struggling to navigate this strange new landscape, she crosses paths with Robert (Patrick Dempsey), a cynical divorce lawyer. As their worlds intertwine, they find themselves questioning their perceptions of love and happiness. A standout feature is its Oscar-nominated music score. Enchanted seamlessly weaves humor, romance and adventure into a film that appeals to all ages.More Enchanted- #47 of 204 onMusical Movies With The Best Songs
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11Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth installment of J.K. Rowling's acclaimed series, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) enters his penultimate year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The dark wizard Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the wizarding and Muggle worlds, and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) dedicates himself to preparing Harry for the final battle he knows is fast approaching. The movie, directed by David Yates, intertwines a narrative of friendship, rivalry, love and self-discovery with the magical world's brewing war against dark forces.
12Timothy Spall, Elizabeth McGovern, Elaine CassidyA Room with a View is televised adaptation of E. M. Forster's novel, A Room with a View, written by Andrew Davies. It was announced in 2006 and filmed in the summer of 2007. A Room with a View was broadcast on 4 November 2007, on ITV. Laura Mackie, ITV director of drama, has said that this adaptation "captures the spirit of Forster’s most memorable novel, but delivers it in a fresh, engaging way for a modern audience." It was the first time real-life father and son Timothy and Rafe Spall had acted together.
13Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson, Eddie MarsanAlbert Pierrepoint (Timothy Spall) finds great success as Britain's most famous public executioner, and his notoriety rises to a new level after he is selected to hang Nazi war criminals after the Nuremberg trials, but the experience changes him, and he begins to question the morality of his vocation at the same time that abolitionists begin a campaign to end hanging.
14Michael 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.
15Jim Carrey, Liam Aiken, Emily BrowningIn Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, three intelligent orphans - Violet (Emily Browning), Klaus (Liam Aiken), and Sunny Baudelaire (Kara and Shelby Hoffman) - are met with a string of misfortunes. Their lives take a dark turn after the mysterious death of their parents, when they are sent to live with their sinister relative, Count Olaf (Jim Carrey). A gothic adventure ensues as the children strive to uncover family secrets while dodging Olaf's relentless pursuit of their inheritance. This darkly comedic film won an Academy Award for Best Makeup, highlighting its unique visual style.- #58 of 115 on50+ Movies That Need Sequels
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16Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn the epic finale of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011), Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) faces his destiny as he squares off against Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). This fantasy film is directed by David Yates, offering breath-taking visuals and gripping storytelling. The plot sees Harry, Hermione (Emma Watson), and Ron (Rupert Grint) on a desperate hunt for Horcruxes - objects containing pieces of Voldemort's soul. In their quest, secrets unravel, alliances shift, and sacrifices are made. This movie won numerous awards, including the BAFTA for Special Visual Effects.- #51 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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17Andy Serkis, Kevin McKidd, Jim BroadbentTopsy-Turvy is a 1999 musical drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh and stars Allan Corduner as Arthur Sullivan and Jim Broadbent as W. S. Gilbert, along with Timothy Spall and Lesley Manville. The story concerns the 15-month period in 1884 and 1885 leading up to the premiere of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado. The film focuses on the creative conflict between playwright and composer, and the decision by the two men to continue their partnership, which led to the creation of several more famous Savoy Operas between them. The film was not released widely, but it received very favourable reviews, including a number of film festival awards and two design Academy Awards. While considered an artistic success, illustrating Victorian era British life in the theatre in depth, the film did not recover its production costs. Leigh cast actors who did their own singing in the film, and the singing performances were faulted by some critics, while others lauded Leigh's strategy.
18Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham CarterIn the whimsical adventure film Alice in Wonderland, Alice (Mia Wasikowska) finds herself tumbling down a rabbit hole into an enchantingly peculiar world. Teeming with colorful, eccentric characters like the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter), and the elusive Cheshire Cat (Stephen Fry). Guided by destiny and spurred on by courage, Alice embarks on a quest to end the Red Queen's reign of terror and restore peace. This fantastical journey is filled with riddles, danger, and extraordinary encounters, offering viewers a captivating dive into Lewis Carroll's iconic universe. The film bagged two Academy Awards for its exceptional art direction and costume design.More Alice in Wonderland- #364 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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19Mel Gibson, Julia Sawalha, Miranda RichardsonIn the world of Chicken Run, a claymation comedy of audacious charm, we follow Ginger (Julia Sawalha), a hen with an unyielding spirit. She's locked inside Tweedy's Farm, a grim poultry farm in England where chickens who fail to lay eggs meet a sinister fate. When Rocky (Mel Gibson), an American rooster with lofty promises of freedom, crash-lands into the coop, hope stirs among the feathered prisoners. Together, they hatch a plan to escape before Mrs. Tweedy (Miranda Richardson) transforms her farm into a chicken pot pie factory. It's a captivating story of courage and cunning, an animated adventure that humorously echoes The Great Escape.More Chicken Run- #125 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
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20Stephen Rea, Billy Connolly, Jimmy NailMusical group Strange Fruit had a bitter breakup in the 1970s, but now, 20 years later, keyboard player Tony (Stephen Rea) wants to get the band back together. Joining Tony is old cohort Karen (Juliet Aubrey), who helps convince lead singer Ray (Bill Nighy), bassist Les (Jimmy Nail), drummer Beano (Timothy Spall) and longtime roadie Hughie (Billy Connolly) of the wisdom of a reunion. But old jealousies reemerge when the band hires a young guitarist to fill in.
21Alessandro Nivola, Alicia Silverstone, Natascha McElhoneKenneth Branagh continues to make sterling adaptations of classic William Shakespeare plays with this romantic musical-comedy. "Love's Labour's Lost" takes place in 1939, when the King of Navarre and his three best friends make a pact to remain celibate for three years. When the Princess of France arrives with her three beautiful companions, their will, and honor, is put to the test immediately.
22Jamie Bell, Jim Broadbent, Tom CourtenayAfter the death of the family patriarch, young Nicholas Nickleby (Charlie Hunnam) and his family are left with no means to survive. The family is forced to split up, and Nicholas lands in a school run by brutish principal Wackford Squeers (Jim Broadbent). Eventually, Nicholas makes a friend named Smike (Jamie Bell), and the two boys break free. Nicholas reunites with his family, but learns he must now defend his sister from the advances of menacing suitor Sir Mulberry Hawk (Edward Fox).More Nicholas Nickleby- #129 of 152 onThe Best Movies of 2002
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23Maggie Smith, Chris Cooper, Timothy SpallAfter surviving a gruesome terrorist attack on an Italian train line, romance novelist Emily Delahunty (Maggie Smith) opens up her home and solitary life to a trio of stranded survivors. She soon forms friendships with each, but develops a special attachment to the young orphan Aimee (Emmy Clarke). So when Aimee's distant uncle (Chris Cooper) arrives to retrieve the girl, Emily strives to convince the cold, mourning man that Umbria is Aimee's rightful home.
24Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Renée ZellwegerVirgil 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- #107 of 288 onThe 250+ Best Western Movies Of All Time
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25Gia Carides, Anthony LaPaglia, Rebecca GibneySophie (Gia Carides) is a romance writer who's used to living out her fantasies in fiction. Her amorous desires get a dose of reality when she encounters Eddie (Anthony LaPaglia), a dashing jewelery thief who says he's fallen for her. But, like one of Sophie's page-turners, their romance has a few obstacles. Eddie is scheduled to get married to his shrewish fiancée, Gloria (Rebecca Gibney). And Sophie hasn't yet revealed that she can't walk without crutches and a leg brace.
26Sam Worthington, David Wenham, Timothy SpallWhen Barry Wirth (Sam Worthington) is released from prison, he vows to go straight and make an honest man of himself. He and fellow ex-con Johnny Spitieri (David Wenham) become cooks at a restaurant owned by reformed jailbird-turned-restaurateur Darren Barrington (Timothy Spall). Everything goes well until Darren's crooked accountant falls under scrutiny by the Crimes Investigation Commission, and Wirth learns that staying honest is a full-time job.
27Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron DiazIn Vanilla Sky, David Aames (Tom Cruise) leads a charmed life as a wealthy publisher, until a horrific car accident alters his reality. Disfigured and desperate, he seeks solace in the affections of Sofia Serrano (Penélope Cruz), a woman he's long admired. However, his former lover Julie Gianni (Cameron Diaz) haunts him. As David navigates the labyrinth of his new existence, he is forced to question the nature of reality itself. This psychological thriller, directed by Cameron Crowe, is a mind-bending exploration of love, identity and second chances.More Vanilla Sky- #125 of 134 onThe 100+ Best Movies For Date Night
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28Jude Law, Elina Löwensohn, Timothy SpallAfter years of murdering single women for their blood, debonair vampire Steven Griscz (Jude Law) can no longer quench his thirst at the pallid necks of the lonely and miserable. To continue to sustain himself, he desperately needs the vibrant, energizing blood of a victim who loves him. As Griscz struggles to seduce gorgeous scientist Anne Levela (Elina Lowensohn), policeman Healey (Timothy Spall) follows a trail of clues leading directly to his door.More The Wisdom of Crocodiles- #12 of 15 onVampire Movies That Aren't Actually About Vampires
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29Clint Eastwood, Jeff Fahey, George DzundzaHard-living, macho movie director John Wilson (Clint Eastwood) arrives in 1950s Zimbabwe to prepare for his next film. Accompanied by screenwriter Pete Verrill (Jeff Fahey), Wilson becomes far more interested in shooting an elephant than getting ready for the shoot. Determined, Wilson moves production to a village where a native hunter helps him in his quest. Obsessed with this goal even as filming grows ever more chaotic, the director begins to question the ethics and origins of his fixation.
30Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston, Jason FlemyngA comedy set in the world of '80s rock 'n' roll, "Rock Star" is the story of an office supplies salesman who moonlights as a musician in a tribute band and whose life is changed forever when he is chosen out of the blue to replace the lead singer of his all-time favorite band, Steel Dragon.
