Cast: Douglas Henshall

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Douglas Henshall. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Direction Peter Hoar · Thaddeus O'Sullivan · John McKay

Cast Douglas Henshall · Steven Robertson · Lewis Howden · Gemma Chan

Synopsis Shetland (TV Series) (2013) follows the journey of Detective Jimmy Perez, a local resident of the Shetland Islands who comes back to his homeland after an extended absence. The series delves into the complexities of his personal life and the...

7.0

114 votes

7.0

114 votes

Direction John Strickland

Cast Martin Compston · Gilly Gilchrist · Jack Greenlees · Sorcha Groundsell

Synopsis In Plain Sight (TV Miniseries) (2016) is a gripping three-part television miniseries that delves into the life and work of Lanarkshire's tenacious Detective William Muncie. The narrative follows Muncie's relentless pursuit to apprehend the infamous serial killer Peter Manuel, weaving...

6.7

114 votes

6.7

114 votes

Direction Anthony Horowitz · Marc Evans

Cast Douglas Henshall · Dean Lennox Kelly · Lucy Griffiths · Philip Davis

Synopsis Collision (TV Miniseries) (2009) follows the interconnected lives of strangers who are forever altered by a catastrophic car crash. Each character, previously unacquainted, finds their world upended by this singular, life-altering event, as they grapple with the consequences and seek...

6.7

43 votes

6.7

43 votes

Direction Dearbhla Walsh

Cast Gina McKee · Hugh Bonneville · Genevieve Barr · Douglas Henshall

Synopsis The Silence (TV Miniseries) (2010) centers around a young deaf woman who becomes an unwilling participant in a thrilling and perilous journey after she observes the daring assassination of a police officer. As she navigates the chaotic and intimidating world...

6.5

21 votes

6.5

21 votes

The Salvation

2014 · Movie · 92 min. · Denmark

Direction Kristian Levring

Cast Mads Mikkelsen · Eva Green · Jeffrey Dean Morgan · Michael Raymond-James

Synopsis The Salvation (2014) is set in the untamed landscape of 1870s America, where a tranquil settler's life is shattered when he avenges his family's murder. This act of justice incites the wrath of a ruthless gang leader, who seeks retribution....

6.4

6K votes

6.4

6K votes

Direction Diarmuid Lawrence

Cast Anna Maxwell Martin · David Morrissey · Penelope Wilton · Katherine McGolpin

Synopsis South Riding (TV Miniseries) (2011) is a captivating drama that unfolds over three episodes, delving into the lives of individuals working for a typical County Council in Yorkshire. The narrative, inspired by Winifred Holtby's insights, reveals that local governance is...

6.2

98 votes

6.2

98 votes

Orphans

1998 · Movie · 101 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Peter Mullan

Cast Douglas Henshall · Gary Lewis · Rosemarie Stevenson · Stephen McCole

Synopsis Four siblings gathered together for their mother's funeral in Glasgow face individual torments over night during a tumultuous storm that rips the roof off the church.

6.2

58 votes

6.2

58 votes

Direction María Ripoll

Cast Lena Headey · Douglas Henshall · Penélope Cruz · Gustavo Salmerón

Synopsis The Man with Rain in His Shoes (1998) follows the journey of Victor, an unemployed actor who is desperate to prevent his former girlfriend, Sylvia, from tying the knot with another man. When Sylvia rejects his attempts to win her...

6.0

2K votes

6.0

2K votes

Angels and Insects

1995 · Movie · 117 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Philip Haas

Cast Patsy Kensit · Mark Rylance · Kristin Scott Thomas · Jeremy Kemp

Synopsis Angels and Insects (1995) explores the dynamics of a Victorian-era aristocratic family in England. The narrative revolves around William Adamson, a young entomologist who is welcomed into the esteemed Alabaster family by the family's patriarch, Reverend Alabaster, who shares William's...

6.0

431 votes

6.0

431 votes

Direction Lasse Hallström

Cast Lena Olin · Jack Bannon · Douglas Henshall · Björn Hlynur Haraldsson

Synopsis The Darkness (2024) follows a tenacious investigator who is compelled to retire prematurely. She decides to tackle one last cold case involving a young Russian asylum seeker who met an enigmatic end a year ago.

5.8

183 votes

5.8

183 votes

Iona

2015 · Movie · 85 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Scott Graham

Cast Tom Brooke · Michelle Duncan · Ben Gallagher · Sorcha Groundsell

Synopsis Iona (2015) follows the journey of a mother who brings her adolescent son to a sacred island, her birthplace, to evade the consequences of a brutal crime. While her son searches for redemption for his actions, Iona grapples with her...

5.7

58 votes

5.7

58 votes

This Year's Love

1999 · Movie · 109 min. · United Kingdom

Direction David Kane

Cast Douglas Henshall · Catherine McCormack · Kathy Burke · Jennifer Ehle

Synopsis This Year's Love (1999) is a comedic exploration of the romantic entanglements of six young individuals residing in Camden, North London, marking the cinematic debut of Scottish stage director David Kane. The narrative begins with the tumultuous start of the...

5.6

85 votes

5.6

85 votes

Direction Joe Ahearne

Cast Olivia Cooke · Pixie Davies · Iain De Caestecker · Fern Deacon

Synopsis The Secret of Crickley Hall (TV Miniseries) (2012) follows the harrowing journey of a family who, after the mysterious disappearance of their son a year prior, relocate to the seemingly idyllic Crickley Hall. As they settle into their new home,...

5.3

185 votes

5.3

185 votes

Ripley Under Ground

2005 · Movie · 97 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Roger Spottiswoode

Cast Barry Pepper · Alan Cumming · Jacinda Barrett · Claire Forlani

Synopsis Ripley Under Ground (2005) follows the story of a clever American expatriate residing in London who, after the tragic demise of his young, talented artist friend, conceals the truth behind the incident. Driven by ambition, he endeavors to maintain his...

5.2

72 votes

5.2

72 votes

The Big Man

1990 · Movie · 94 min. · United Kingdom

Direction David Leland

Cast Liam Neeson · Joanne Whalley · Billy Connolly · Hugh Grant

Synopsis The Big Man (1990) follows the journey of a jobless Glaswegian miner, portrayed by Liam Neeson, who is compelled to engage in illegal bare-knuckle boxing matches to provide for his loved ones. As he delves deeper into this perilous underworld,...

5.2

201 votes

5.2

201 votes

Dorian Gray

2009 · Movie · 107 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Oliver Parker

Cast Ben Barnes · Colin Firth · Rebecca Hall · Rachel Hurd-Wood

Synopsis Dorian Gray (2009) follows the tale of a charming young man, Dorian Gray (Ben Barnes), who comes into possession of a grand mansion. Under the influence of the hedonistic Lord Henry Wotton (Colin Firth), Dorian's life takes a dark turn,...

5.0

17K votes

5.0

17K votes

It's All About Love

2003 · Movie · 103 min. · Denmark

Direction Thomas Vinterberg

Cast Joaquin Phoenix · Claire Danes · Sean Penn · Douglas Henshall

Synopsis It's All About Love (2003) is set in the year 2021, where a pair of lovers, John and Elena, strive to preserve their bond amidst a world teetering on the edge of cosmic destruction. John, a renowned ice skating champion,...

4.9

1K votes

4.9

1K votes

Murder Is Easy

2023 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Meenu Gaur

Cast David Jonsson · Morfydd Clark · Penelope Wilton · Sinead Matthews

Synopsis Murder Is Easy (2023) is a gripping TV miniseries that unfolds over two intense episodes. The story begins when Luke Fitzwilliam crosses paths with Miss Pinkerton during a train journey to London. This chance encounter sets Fitzwilliam on a perilous...

4.8

163 votes

4.8

163 votes

Who Is Erin Carter?

2023 · Series · 50 min. · United States

Direction Bill Eagles · Ashley Way · Savina Dellicour

Cast Evin Ahmad · Sean Teale · Denise Gough · Douglas Henshall

Synopsis Who Is Erin Carter? (2023) follows the gripping journey of Erin Collantes, a British educator residing in Spain, as her tranquil life takes a dramatic turn during a supermarket heist. When one of the criminals involved in the robbery insists...

4.8

819 votes

4.8

819 votes