Red Dust

2004

English

6.7

♡ 5

73%

Tom Hooper Director

Chiwetel Ejiofor as Alex Mpondo

Marius Weyers as Ben Hoffman

Hilary Swank as Sarah Barcant

Sylvaine Strike as Woman at House

Sarah Barcant, a lawyer in New York City who grew up in South Africa, returns to her childhood dwelling place to intercede for Alex Mpondo, a Black South African politician who was tortured during apartheid.

The Damned United

2009

English

7.5

♡ 40

92%

85%

1970s

Action

based on novel or book

Tom Hooper Director

Stephen Graham as Billy Bremner

Craig Williams as Joe Jordan

Paul Bown as Mike Bamber

Timothy Spall as Peter Taylor

Taking over Leeds United, Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. Glimpses of his earlier career help explain both his hostility to previous manager Don Revie and how much he is missing right-hand man Peter Taylor.

Longford

2006

English

7.5

♡ 4

100%

Tom Hooper Director

Robert Pugh as Harold Wilson

Andy Serkis as Ian Brady

Jim Broadbent as Lord Longford

John Mortimer as Self

A portrait of Lord Longford, a tireless British campaigner whose controversial beliefs often resulted in furious political debate and personal conflict.

Les Misérables

2012

English

7.5

♡ 250

70%

79%

Action

army

based on novel or book

Tom Hooper Director

Amanda Seyfried as Cosette

Anne Hathaway as Fantine

Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean

Eddie Redmayne as Marius

An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France. Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

The King's Speech

2010

English

8.0

♡ 178

94%

92%

Action

based on a true story

Tom Hooper Director

Tim Downie as Duke of Gloucester

Guy Pearce as King Edward VIII

Colin Firth as King George VI

Jennifer Ehle as Myrtle Logue

The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.

The Danish Girl

2015

English

7.1

♡ 135

66%

72%

Action

artist

based on novel or book

Tom Hooper Director

Eddie Redmayne as Einar Wegener / Lili Elbe

Alicia Vikander as Gerda Wegener

Ben Whishaw as Henrik

Amber Heard as Ulla

When Gerda Wegener asks her husband Einar to fill in as a portrait model, Einar discovers the person she's meant to be and begins living her life as Lili Elbe. Having realized her true self and with Gerda's love and support, Lili embarks on a groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.