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    Six Degrees of Separation 1993 POSTER

    Six Degrees of Separation

    1993

    English

    6.8

    26

    88%

    71%

    Action

    art

    art dealer

    audacious

    Comedy

    con man

    Drama

    empathetic

    Mystery

    new york city

    Fred Schepisi Fred Schepisi Director Kelly Bishop Kelly Bishop as Adele Heather Graham Heather Graham as Elizabeth Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Geoffrey Will Smith Will Smith as Paul
    The story of a young, gay, black, con artist who, posing as the son of Sidney Poitier, cunningly maneuvers his way into the lives of a white, upper-class New York family.
    Quintessentially British 2022 POSTER

    Quintessentially British

    2022

    English

    5.3

    1

    Documentary

    Frank Mannion Frank Mannion Director Judi Dench Judi Dench as Self Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Self Tom Allen Tom Allen as Self Oz Clarke Oz Clarke as Self
    This unique and cheeky documentary explores Britain and what makes our country great from our traditions to our self-deprecating sense of humour.
    I'll Do Anything 1994 POSTER

    I'll Do Anything

    1994

    English

    5.5

    1

    65%

    41%

    Comedy

    Drama

    parent child relationship

    unsuccessful

    James L. Brooks James L. Brooks Director Jerry Hauck Jerry Hauck as Airplane Passenger Jake Busey Jake Busey as Burke's Fired Driver Woody Harrelson Woody Harrelson as Ground Zero Hero Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as John Earl McAlpine
    Matt Hobbs is a talented but unsuccessful actor. When estranged (and strange) ex-wife Beth dumps their daughter Jeannie on Matt, father and daughter have a lot of adjusting to do. His budding relationship with attractive production assistant Cathy Breslow is made complicated, while the precocious child is overly accustomed to getting her own way. Matt eventually faces the choice of family vs career in a particularly difficult way.
    Restoration 1995 POSTER

    Restoration

    1995

    English

    6.6

    18

    71%

    58%

    Action

    Biography

    charles ii

    court

    Drama

    fountain

    History

    jealousy

    medicine

    Romance

    wealth

    Michael Hoffman Michael Hoffman Director Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr. as Merivel David Thewlis David Thewlis as Pearce Sam Neill Sam Neill as The King Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Will Gates
    An aspiring young physician, Robert Merivel found himself in the service of King Charles II and saves the life of someone close to the King. Merivel joins the King's court and lives the high life provided to someone of his position. Merivel is ordered to marry his King's mistress in order to divert the queens suspicions. He is given one order by the king and that is not to fall in love. The situation worsens when Merivel finds himself in love with his new wife. Eventually, the King finds out and relieves Merivel of his position and wealth. His fall from grace leaves Merivel where he first started. And through his travels and reunions with an old friend, he rediscovers his love for true medicine and what it really means to be a physician.
    David Copperfield 1999 POSTER

    David Copperfield

    1999

    English

    7.6

    5

    Drama

    Simon Curtis Simon Curtis Director Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Creakle 2 episodes, 1999 Colin Farrell Colin Farrell as Milkman 1 episode, 1999 Nicholas Lyndhurst Nicholas Lyndhurst as Uriah Heep 2 episodes, 1999 Daniel Radcliffe Daniel Radcliffe as Young David 2 episodes, 1999
    David Copperfield (Daniel Radcliffe) lives a nearly-idyllic existence with his beautiful mother Clara (Emilia Fox) and their housekeeper Peggotty (Pauline Quirke). His life changes forever when his mother re-marries. Mr. Murdstone (Trevor Eve) is a no-nonsense businessman and a strict disciplinarian who believes in corporal punishment. David is soon sent to a strict boarding school, but when his mother dies, his stepfather sends him to London to work in a foul-smelling factory. He forms a close friendship with Mr. Micawber (Bob Hoskins) and moves in with the man and his loving family, but as the Micawbers are forced by circumstance to relocate, he seeks out his aunt Betsey Trotwood (Dame Maggie Smith). She sends him to fine school and he lodges with Mr. Wickfield (Oliver Ford Davies) and his daughter Agnes (Antonia Corrigan). As he grows, older David (Ciarán McMenamin) is apprenticed to a law firm where he meets the senior partner's daughter Dora (Joanna Page). Life's challenges continue to confront him but with help from friends and family, he overcomes adversity including his wife's death and his aunt's loss of savings. Eventually he has the satisfaction of seeing the conniving Uriah Heep (Nicholas Lyndhurst) sent to a penal colony.—garykmcd
    Jack & Sarah 1995 POSTER

    Jack & Sarah

    1995

    English

    6.6

    9

    74%

    79%

    baby

    Comedy

    daughter

    depression

    Drama

    london, england

    nanny

    Romance

    Tim Sullivan Tim Sullivan Director Samantha Mathis Samantha Mathis as Amy Cherie Lunghi Cherie Lunghi as Anna Lorraine Ashbourne Lorraine Ashbourne as Jackie Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as William
    Jack always lands on his feet. He lands on his feet when he marries the beautiful Sarah. He lands on his feet when he buys a luxurious new home. However, when Sarah goes into labour, he takes a tumble down the stairs and lands on his head. When he comes around he discovers he is the proud father of a baby girl, but deficient in the spouse department to the tune of 1.
    The Ballad of Little Jo 1993 POSTER

    The Ballad of Little Jo

    1993

    English

    6.7

    11

    77%

    64%

    Action

    death

    Drama

    gun

    mining

    Romance

    Western

    woman director

    Maggie Greenwald Maggie Greenwald Director Karen Johnson Karen Johnson as Farm Wife Sam Robards Sam Robards as Jasper Hill Heather Graham Heather Graham as Mary Addie Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Percy Corcoran
    After being thrown out of her home, a young woman decides to disguise herself as a man to survive the ruthless Wild West.
    The Shadow 1994 POSTER

    The Shadow

    1994

    English

    6.1

    45

    38%

    45%

    Action

    Adventure

    atomic bomb

    based on comic

    Crime

    Fantasy

    hypnosis

    ladykiller

    Mystery

    new york city

    superhero

    Thriller

    Russell Mulcahy Russell Mulcahy Director Tim Curry Tim Curry as Farley Claymore Joseph Maher Joseph Maher as Isaac Newboldt Frank Welker Frank Welker as Phurba Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Reinhardt Lane
    Based on the 1930s comic strip, The Shadow is put up against his archenemy Shiwan Khan, who plans to take over the world by holding a city to ransom using an atom bomb. Using his powers of invisibility and "the power to cloud men's minds", The Shadow comes blazing to the rescue with explosive results.
    Last Action Hero 1993 POSTER

    Last Action Hero

    1993

    English

    6.5

    122

    41%

    48%

    Action

    Adventure

    breaking the fourth wall

    child in peril

    Comedy

    Fantasy

    film in film

    hero

    magic

    villain

    John McTiernan John McTiernan Director Charles Dance Charles Dance as Benedict Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Death Jean-Claude Van Damme Jean-Claude Van Damme as Jean-Claude Van Damme Robert Patrick Robert Patrick as T-1000
    After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop. Given a magic ticket by a theater manager, he is transported into the film and teams up with the cop to stop a villain who escapes into the real world.
    Gods and Monsters 1998 POSTER

    Gods and Monsters

    1998

    English

    7.3

    21

    96%

    82%

    Action

    author

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    dying and death

    filmmaking

    male homosexuality

    movie business

    Bill Condon Bill Condon Director Jack Plotnick Jack Plotnick as Edmund Kay Rosalind Ayres Rosalind Ayres as Elsa Lanchester Martin Ferrero Martin Ferrero as George Cukor Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as James Whale
    It's 1957, and James Whale's heyday as the director of "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein" and "The Invisible Man" is long behind him. Retired and a semi-recluse, he lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When his dour housekeeper, Hannah, hires a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever.
    A Touch of Love 1969 POSTER

    A Touch of Love

    1969

    English

    6.3

    2

    Drama

    graduate student

    london, england

    sexual attitudes

    single mother

    told in flashback

    unplanned pregnancy

    Waris Hussein Waris Hussein Director Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as George Roger Hammond Roger Hammond as Mike John Standing John Standing as Roger Aileen Lewis Aileen Lewis as Woman in Canteen
    Intellectually driven doctoral student Rosamund Stacey, while undertaking graduate work at the British Museum, becomes pregnant after a brief affair with a television newsreader. Against the advice of her best friend, Lydia, Rosamund chooses to keep the baby and adjusts her life to include both her studies and her pregnancy. However, when the baby is born, an unforeseen complication threatens the self-sufficient life Rosamund plans for herself.
    The Critic 2023 POSTER

    The Critic

    2023

    English

    6.0

    9

    51%

    66%

    1930s

    blackmail

    Crime

    critic

    deception

    Drama

    murder

    Mystery

    stage actress

    Thriller

    Anand Tucker Anand Tucker Director Lesley Manville Lesley Manville as Annabel Land Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Jimmy Erskine Gemma Arterton Gemma Arterton as Nina Land Ben Barnes Ben Barnes as Stephen Wyley
    Jimmy Erskine is the most feared theatre critic of the age. He lives as flamboyantly as he writes and takes pleasure in savagely taking down any actor who fails to meet his standards. When the owner of the Daily Chronicle dies, and his son takes over, Jimmy quickly finds himself at odds with his new boss and his position under threat. In an attempt to preserve the power and influence he holds so sacred, Jimmy strikes a Faustian pact with a struggling actress, entangling them and the boss in a thrilling but deadly web of desire, blackmail, and betrayal.
    The Scarlet Pimpernel 1982 POSTER

    The Scarlet Pimpernel

    1982

    English

    7.6

    7

    89%

    89%

    18th century

    Action

    Drama

    french revolution

    Romance

    scarlet pimpernel

    Clive Donner Clive Donner Director James Villiers James Villiers as Baron de Batz Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Chauvelin Jane Seymour Jane Seymour as Marguerite St. Just Richard Morant Richard Morant as Robespierre
    During the French Revolution, a mysterious English nobleman known only as The Scarlet Pimpernel (a humble wayside flower), snatches French aristos from the jaws of the guillotine, while posing as the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney in society. Percy falls for and marries the beautiful actress Marguerite St. Just, but she is involved with Chauvelin and Robespierre, and Percy's marriage to her may endanger the Pimpernel's plans to save the little Dauphin
    Hamlet 2024 POSTER

    Hamlet

    2024

    English

    5.5

    5

    based on play or musical

    Drama

    filmed play

    hamlet

    live theatre

    Sean Mathias Sean Mathias Director Jenny Seagrove Jenny Seagrove as Gertrude Francesca Annis Francesca Annis as Ghost Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Hamlet Missy Malek Missy Malek as Osric / Player Prologue / Sleeping Youth
    A tale of revenge that has stood the test of time, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is reimagined for the modern day as a gripping psychological thriller! Transcending the confines of the stage, the film utilises nearly every room of the Theatre Royal Windsor to transform it into the immortal Elsinore Castle, from basement dungeon to roof-top battlement.
    The Magic Roundabout 2004 POSTER

    The Magic Roundabout

    2004

    English

    5.2

    8

    50%

    50%

    Action

    Adventure

    Animation

    Comedy

    Family

    Fantasy

    Dave Borthwick Dave Borthwick Director Jimmy Hibbert Jimmy Hibbert as Additional Voices Robbie Williams Robbie Williams as Dougal Bill Nighy Bill Nighy as Dylan Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Zebedee
    A shaggy, candy-loving puppy named Dougal along with a group of friends embarks on a dangerous journey in an effort to imprison their oppressor -- the evil ice sorcerer ZeeBad (Zebedee's evil twin). As the world is placed in mortal danger Zeebad who wants to turn the world to ice. Doogal and his friends must recover 3 diamonds that are needed to stop him.
    Beauty and the Beast 2017 POSTER

    Beauty and the Beast

    2017

    English

    7.1

    834

    71%

    80%

    Action

    Adventure

    cartoon

    castle

    fairy tale

    Family

    Fantasy

    france

    magic

    Musical

    Romance

    transformation

    Bill Condon Bill Condon Director Emma Watson Emma Watson as Belle Haydn Gwynne Haydn Gwynne as Clothilde Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Cogsworth Emma Thompson Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts
    A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.
    The Good Liar 2019 POSTER

    The Good Liar

    2019

    English

    6.7

    124

    64%

    85%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    con artist

    Crime

    Drama

    Mystery

    Thriller

    Bill Condon Bill Condon Director Lucian Msamati Lucian Msamati as Beni Helen Mirren Helen Mirren as Betty McLeish Albert Welling Albert Welling as German Industrialist Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Roy Courtnay
    Career con man Roy sets his sights on his latest mark: recently widowed Betty, worth millions. And he means to take it all. But as the two draw closer, what should have been another simple swindle takes on the ultimate stakes.
    The Keep 1983 POSTER

    The Keep

    1983

    English

    5.7

    14

    42%

    43%

    dark fantasy

    demon

    Drama

    electronic music score

    Fantasy

    Horror

    nazi

    ss (nazi schutzstaffel)

    Michael Mann Michael Mann Director Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Dr. Theodore Cuza Alberta Watson Alberta Watson as Eva Cuza Scott Glenn Scott Glenn as Glaeken Sean Baker Sean Baker as Wehrmacht Soldier
    Set during World War II, a German army garrison is sent to guard a mountain pass in a village in Romania's Carpathian mountains and sets up barracks in an ancient stone fortress. Two of the soldiers unwittingly release a mysterious entity that kills or corrupts those within its influence, drawing the attention of a Gestapo commander, a Jewish scholar, and a mysterious traveller.
    Cats 2019 POSTER

    Cats

    2019

    English

    2.8

    51

    19%

    53%

    Action

    based on play or musical

    based on song, poem or rhyme

    cat

    Comedy

    dance

    Drama

    Family

    Fantasy

    musical

    Musical

    resurrection

    Tom Hooper Tom Hooper Director Ray Winstone Ray Winstone as Growltiger Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Gus The Theatre Cat Rebel Wilson Rebel Wilson as Jennyanydots Idris Elba Idris Elba as Macavity
    A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life.
    National Theatre Live: No Man's Land 2016 POSTER

    National Theatre Live: No Man's Land

    2016

    English

    7.7

    5

    Drama

    filmed theater

    nt live

    Sean Mathias Sean Mathias Director Owen Teale Owen Teale as Briggs Damien Molony Damien Molony as Foster Patrick Stewart Patrick Stewart as Hirst Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Spooner
    One summer's evening, two ageing writers, Hirst and Spooner, meet in a Hampstead pub and continue their drinking into the night at Hirst's stately house nearby. As the pair become increasingly inebriated, and their stories increasingly unbelievable, the lively conversation soon turns into a revealing power game, further complicated by the return home of two sinister younger men.
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