Cast: Bill Nighy

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


Direction Jonny Campbell

Cast Matt Smith · Karen Gillan · Tony Curran · Nik Howden

Synopsis Doctor Who: Vincent and the Doctor (TV) (2010) follows the Eleventh Doctor and his companion Amy Pond as they embark on a journey through time to the late 19th century. Their destination is Arles, France, where they encounter the renowned...

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7.8

359 votes

7.8

359 votes

The Wild Robot

2024 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Chris Sanders

Cast Lupita Nyong'o · Pedro Pascal · Kit Connor · Stephanie Hsu

Synopsis The Wild Robot (2024) follows the extraordinary adventure of a robot, designated ROZZUM unit 7134, affectionately known as 'Roz,' who finds herself stranded on a remote, uninhabited island. Forced to navigate the challenging environment, Roz begins to form unexpected bonds...

7.6

12K votes

7.6

12K votes

Direction David Yates

Cast David Morrissey · John Simm · Kelly MacDonald · Amelia Bullmore

Synopsis State of Play (TV Miniseries) (2003) follows the intertwined lives of Stephen Collins, a driven politician, and Cal McAffrey, a renowned investigative journalist who previously managed Stephen's campaign. The narrative begins with a tragic incident: Stephen's research assistant plunges to...

7.6

640 votes

7.6

640 votes

The Constant Gardener

2005 · Movie · 128 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Fernando Meirelles

Cast Ralph Fiennes · Rachel Weisz · Danny Huston · Hubert Koundé

Synopsis The Constant Gardener (2005) follows the journey of Ralph Fiennes as Justin Quayle, a British diplomat stationed in Kenya. His life takes a dramatic turn when his wife, Tessa, and a local human rights advocate, with whom she was rumored...

7.3

50K votes

7.3

50K votes

Pride

2014 · Movie · 120 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Matthew Warchus

Cast Ben Schnetzer · Monica Dolan · George MacKay · Bill Nighy

Synopsis Pride (2014) is set against the backdrop of the summer of 1984, during Margaret Thatcher's reign and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) strike. In London, a group of LGBTQ+ activists, inspired by the spirit of the Gay Pride March,...

7.2

14K votes

7.2

14K votes

Eye of the Needle

1981 · Movie · 112 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Richard Marquand

Cast Donald Sutherland · Kate Nelligan · Christopher Cazenove · Ian Bannen

Synopsis Eye of the Needle (1981) unfolds in the tense atmosphere of 1940s London during World War II. The narrative centers around a cunning German spy who is desperate to escape Britain with crucial intelligence about the impending D-Day invasion. His...

7.1

4K votes

7.1

4K votes

About Time

2013 · Movie · 123 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Richard Curtis

Cast Domhnall Gleeson · Rachel McAdams · Bill Nighy · Lydia Wilson

Synopsis About Time (2013) follows Tim Lake, a young man who receives an extraordinary revelation on his 21st birthday. His father, a member of a family with a unique ability, shares the secret that all the men in their lineage can...

7.0

38K votes

7.0

38K votes

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Daniel Williams · Matthew James Thomas · Brock Everitt-Elwick · Rollo Weeks

Synopsis The Lost Prince (TV Miniseries) (2003) is set in 1910 and revolves around the British Monarchy and its youngest member, Prince Johnnie. This charming and perceptive child experiences pivotal historical events. As an infant, he is immersed in the opulent...

6.9

53 votes

6.9

53 votes

Notes on a Scandal

2006 · Movie · 92 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Richard Eyre

Cast Judi Dench · Cate Blanchett · Bill Nighy · Andrew Simpson

Synopsis Notes on a Scandal (2006) follows Barbara Covett (Dame Judi Dench), an experienced and somewhat bitter schoolteacher nearing retirement. Her colleagues, who are less accomplished and more acerbic, barely tolerate her, unaware of her solitary life, which revolves around caring...

6.9

12K votes

6.9

12K votes

Shaun of the Dead

2004 · Movie · 99 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Edgar Wright

Cast Simon Pegg · Kate Ashfield · Nick Frost · Dylan Moran

Synopsis Shaun of the Dead (2004) is a unique blend of romantic comedy and horror, set against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse. The story revolves around a group of friends who find themselves in a terrifying situation when their local...

6.8

43K votes

6.8

43K votes

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast Michael Gambon · Jeremy Irons · Bill Nighy · Brian Cox

Synopsis Longitude (TV Miniseries) (2000) is set in the 18th century, where maritime navigation was a significant challenge. Sailors could only accurately navigate by following coastlines, making journeys to distant lands like the West Indies or Americas treacherous. While celestial observations...

6.8

28 votes

6.8

28 votes

Love Actually

2003 · Movie · 128 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Richard Curtis

Cast Hugh Grant · Liam Neeson · Colin Firth · Laura Linney

Synopsis Love Actually (2003) is a heartwarming romantic comedy that intertwines numerous love stories into a single captivating narrative. Set primarily in London, England, during the hectic five weeks leading up to Christmas, the film follows a complex web of interconnected,...

6.8

70K votes

6.8

70K votes

Hot Fuzz

2007 · Movie · 121 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Edgar Wright

Cast Simon Pegg · Nick Frost · Timothy Dalton · Jim Broadbent

Synopsis Hot Fuzz (2007) follows the story of a highly skilled London police officer, PC Nicholas Angel, who is transferred to the seemingly tranquil village of Sandford to curb his exceptional performance. Partnered with the enthusiastic and action-obsessed Danny Butterman, Angel...

6.7

27K votes

6.7

27K votes

Death Watch

1980 · Movie · 128 min. · France

Direction Bertrand Tavernier

Cast Romy Schneider · Harvey Keitel · Harry Dean Stanton · Max von Sydow

Synopsis Death Watch (1980) follows Roddy, a man equipped with a camera surgically placed in his brain. He is recruited by a television executive to covertly capture the life of Katherine, a woman battling a terminal illness, for a controversial reality...

6.7

840 votes

6.7

840 votes

The Boat That Rocked

2009 · Movie · 129 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Richard Curtis

Cast Tom Sturridge · Philip Seymour Hoffman · Bill Nighy · Nick Frost

Synopsis The Boat That Rocked (2009) is set in 1966, during the golden age of British pop music, when the BBC offered only two hours of rock and roll per week. In contrast, pirate radio stations broadcast rock and pop music...

6.7

13K votes

6.7

13K votes

Direction David Yates

Cast Bill Nighy · Kelly MacDonald · Meneka Das · Anton Lesser

Synopsis The Girl in the Café (TV) (2005) is a 90-minute film commissioned by the BBC as part of a series celebrating Africa in 2005. The movie features Bill Nighy and Kelly MacDonald and centers around Lawrence, a dedicated and introverted...

6.7

339 votes

6.7

339 votes

Direction David Yates

Cast Daniel Radcliffe · Emma Watson · Rupert Grint · Alan Rickman

Synopsis Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (2010) follows the darkest period of the magical realm as Lord Voldemort's influence expands, seizing control of both the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts. In response, Harry, Ron, and Hermione embark on...

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6.6

65K votes

6.6

65K votes

Living

2022 · Movie · 102 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Oliver Hermanus

Cast Bill Nighy · Aimee Lou Wood · Tom Burke · Alex Sharp

Synopsis Living (2022) is a poignant drama set in the post-WWII era of 1950s London. The story revolves around Williams, a dedicated but uninspired civil servant who finds his life upended by a grim medical prognosis. In response, he drains his...

6.6

3K votes

6.6

3K votes

Still Crazy

1998 · Movie · 95 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Brian Gibson

Cast Stephen Rea · Billy Connolly · Jimmy Nail · Timothy Spall

Synopsis Still Crazy (1998) follows the story of "Strange Fruit," a once-iconic rock band that had it all: wealth, fame, adoration, and a tragic end marked by the death of their lead singer from drug use and a dramatic finale where...

6.6

881 votes

6.6

881 votes