Movies to see if you're fond of Britain
British movies filmed in UK, with marvellous British accents - if you are in love with this country, here's my suggestion of movies. But frankly, this is just a list of movies I've seen, regardles of whether i liked them or not - they are just British
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- DirectorJohn CrowleyStarsAndrew GarfieldPeter MullanShaun EvansThe story of a young Jack, newly released from serving a prison sentence for a violent crime he committed as a child.absolutely brilliant a one-actor play! all along i had a feeling that i was in the same room with the boy, so many emotional fluids he gives out. a story about a second chance for a person just released from prison
- DirectorSaul DibbStarsKeira KnightleyRalph FiennesDominic CooperA chronicle of the life of 18th-century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was revered for her extravagant political and personal life.The Duke asks nothing more but loyalty and a heir from his young wive, the same two things he wants from his dogs. With such expectations young spirited Georgiana finds marriage to be a disappointment. And a love story arrives at an inappropriate time
- DirectorStephan ElliottStarsJessica BielBen BarnesKristin Scott ThomasA young Englishman marries a glamorous American. When he brings her home to meet the parents, she arrives like a blast from the future - blowing their entrenched British stuffiness out the window.American woman experiencing a chilling welcome of a British family of her young husband. A play of manipulations starts, leading to clarification of the things for everyone. "Let's Misbehave" by Cole Porter
- DirectorNicholas HytnerStarsRichard GriffithsFrances de la TourClive MerrisonAn unruly class of gifted and charming teenage boys are taught by two eccentric and innovative teachers, as their headmaster pushes for them all to get accepted into Oxford or Cambridge.it was a bit too long for me, but it brought up the nice memories of the warmth of a relationship between a student and a good teacher. Teachers who care.
- DirectorNigel ColeStarsHelen MirrenJulie WaltersPenelope WiltonA Women's Institute chapter's fundraising effort for a local hospital by posing nude for a calendar becomes a media sensation.a charity act that brings back strengths and joy of life to the group of mature women who live a retired life. And as one of them says: "I'm not a total dead loss as a woman"
- DirectorMetin HüseyinStarsKabir BediMax BeesleySanjeev BhaskarMeena, a 12-year-old living in a mining village in the English Midlands in 1972, is the daughter of Indian parents who have come to England to give her a better life. This idyllic existence is upset by the arrival in the village of Anita Rutter and her dysfunctional family. Anita is 14, blonde and beautiful, exactly what Meena thinks she wants to be. She becomes part of Anita's world, but events do not run smoothly. Meena is growing up, and that brings plenty of changes.a lively told story of a girl, who for the first time in her life finds out what the friendship is, how much the family and roots mean, and how is it to be a foreigner in England
- DirectorStefan SchwartzStarsAlice EvansDaniel LapaineSophia MylesA group of Irish noblemen kidnap girls in order to marry into their fortune and avoid becoming priests or soldiers.based on a true story of brides' abductions in Ireland, so romantic
- DirectorChris WeitzPaul WeitzStarsHugh GrantNicholas HoultToni ColletteWill, who attends single parent meetings to woo women, meets Marcus, a troubled 12-year-old boy. As they become friends, Will learns to be responsible while he helps Marcus with his studies.a little boy changes life perception of an inveterate bachelor from a proud proclamation "A man is an island!" to thought-out "no man is an island" and he doesn't want to be either
- DirectorKen LoachStarsDavid BradleyBrian GloverFreddie FletcherA working-class English boy spends his free time caring for and training his pet kestrel.what is it a boy with no father, ignorant brother and bullying schoolmates has to do? he brings home a small falcon and starts training a bird, finding in it an outlet for his abilities and interest
- DirectorMatthew VaughnStarsCharlie CoxClaire DanesSienna MillerIn a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm.Ben Barnes in the movie is gorgeous. But despite of an extraterrestrial romantic story, a bit of jokes, presence of Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer - despite all these success factors, the movie is very dull
- DirectorPhil TraillStarsFelicity JonesEd WestwickBill NighyFormer skateboard champion Kim wants to make more money after her mother's tragic death. She joins the elite posh servicing company, which sends her off to Austria.an ordinary romantic comedy - with an ordinary plot and actors, following the rules of genre. Not bad, just ordinary. the only good about it was the snow
- DirectorOliver ParkerBarnaby ThompsonStarsTalulah RileyRupert EverettGemma ArtertonIn order to save their bankrupt school, a group of troublesome girls stage a robbery with a group of geniuses on their backsan art piece heist performed by a group of wild teen girls to save their inappropriate to all standards school. Recommended for teens only
- DirectorOliver ParkerBarnaby ThompsonStarsRupert EverettColin FirthDavid TennantThe girls of St. Trinians are on the hunt for buried treasure after discovering headmistress Miss Fritton is related to a famous pirate.chavs, emos, geeks, posh totties and little twins - all type of uncontrollable teen girls join forces together for one treasure-hunting adventure
- DirectorNick HurranStarsLaura FraserRupert Penry-JonesLuke de LaceyA frustrated teenage girl creates her perfect man in a virtual reality machine and in a freak accident, gives him life.silly girl-talk all the way, but a hilarious comedy after all
- DirectorSean EllisStarsSean BiggerstaffEmilia FoxMichelle RyanAfter a painful breakup, Ben develops insomnia. To kill time, he starts working the late night shift at the local supermarket, where his artistic imagination runs wild.marvelously gorgeous movie. i'm fond of this type of unconventionally presented stories. an accurate observation of time spending
- DirectorAlexander HoltLance RoehrigStarsLuke de WoolfsonCharlie CovellSusie HarrietLove Happens. When you least expect it. Forget Me Not is a moving, modern day love story set over twenty four hours against a stunning London backdrop.who thought one night till the next morning can be spent so beautifully, so life changing
- DirectorMichael WinterbottomStarsKieran O'BrienMargo StilleyRobert Levon BeenIn London, intense sexual encounters take place between an American college student, named Lisa, and an English scientist, named Matt, between attending rock concerts.seemed just like some porn with embedding of completely separate rock concerts recordings and some small talks. oh yes, and ice, sorry, forgot about the ice
- DirectorRobert B. WeideStarsSimon PeggKirsten DunstMegan FoxA British writer struggles to fit in at a high-profile magazine in New York City.
- DirectorBharat NalluriStarsFrances McDormandAmy AdamsCiarán HindsGuinevere Pettigrew, a middle-aged London governess, finds herself unfairly dismissed from her job. An attempt to gain new employment catapults her into the glamorous world and dizzying social whirl of an American actress and singer, Delysia Lafosse.
- DirectorMark PalanskyStarsChristina RicciJames McAvoyReese WitherspoonA modern romantic tale about a young aristocratic heiress born under a curse that can only be broken when she finds true love with "one who will accept her as one of their own."
- DirectorTom VaughanStarsJames McAvoyAlice EveRebecca HallSet in 1985, working-class student Brian Jackson (McAvoy) navigates his first year at Bristol University.
- DirectorChris NoonanStarsRenée ZellwegerEwan McGregorEmily WatsonThe story of Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved and best-selling children's book, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", and her struggle for love, happiness, and success.
- DirectorEd BlumStarsHolly AirdEileen AtkinsHugh BonnevilleSex and love. Some seek it, some need it, some spurn it, and some pay for it, but we're all involved in it. Set on one afternoon on Hampstead Heath, London, this movie investigates the minutiae of seven couples. What makes us tick?
- DirectorDouglas McGrathStarsGwyneth PaltrowJames CosmoGreta ScacchiWhile matchmaking for friends and neighbours, a young 19th Century Englishwoman nearly misses her own chance at love.
- DirectorJean-Marc ValléeStarsEmily BluntRupert FriendPaul BettanyA dramatization of the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria's rule, and her enduring romance with Prince Albert.