Cast: Jason Watkins

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


Direction Peter Morgan · Stephen Daldry · Philip Martin · Julian Jarrold

Cast Claire Foy · Matt Smith · John Lithgow · Olivia Colman

Synopsis The Crown (TV Series) (2016) is a historical drama that delves into the lives and intrigues of the British royal family and political elite, focusing on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The series spans from the 1940s to the...

7.7

11K votes

7.7

11K votes

Direction Dominic Cooke

Cast Benedict Cumberbatch · Sophie Okonedo · Stanley Townsend · Geoffrey Streatfield

Synopsis The Hollow Crown: Henry VI, Part 2 (TV) (2016) follows the tumultuous reign of the young King Henry VI, who returns to England triumphant from his conquests in France, accompanied by his newly wedded wife, the assertive and influential Margaret...

7.2

156 votes

7.2

156 votes

Direction Stephen Frears

Cast Hugh Grant · Ben Whishaw · Naomi Battrick · Andrew French

Synopsis A Very English Scandal (TV Miniseries) (2018) delves into the scandalous tale of Jeremy Thorpe, a prominent figure in the British Liberal Party, who finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and accusation. The narrative unfolds as Thorpe faces...

7.1

2K votes

7.1

2K votes

Taboo (TV Series)

2017 · Series · 59 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Steven Knight · Kristoffer Nyholm · Anders Engström

Cast Tom Hardy · Oona Chaplin · Leo Bill · David Hayman

Synopsis Taboo (TV Series) (2017) follows the gripping tale of James Keziah Delaney, who arrives back in London in 1814 after a decade spent in Africa, only to find that his father has bequeathed him a perplexing inheritance. Motivated by a...

7.1

9K votes

7.1

9K votes

Direction Roger Michell

Cast Jason Watkins · Shaun Parkes · Ben Caplan · Nathalie Armin

Synopsis The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies (TV Miniseries) (2014) is a gripping drama that delves into the true story of Christopher Jefferies, a retired schoolteacher who found himself at the center of a media storm. The narrative begins when Jefferies,...

7.1

277 votes

7.1

277 votes

Direction Tom Shankland

Cast Sofia Boutella · Jack O'Connell · Dominic West · Connor Swindells

Synopsis SAS: Rogue Heroes (TV Series) (2022) is a gripping television series that delves into the origins of the legendary Special Forces unit. Spanning 6 episodes, the show is adapted from Ben Macintyre's acclaimed book, "SAS: Rogue Heroes," and offers a...

7.0

1K votes

7.0

1K votes

High Hopes

1988 · Movie · 100 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Philip Davis · Ruth Sheen · Edna Doré · Philip Jackson

Synopsis High Hopes (1988) presents a heartfelt portrayal of a working-class couple, Shirley and Cyril, navigating life in London. The story revolves around their daily struggles, including Cyril's aging and increasingly forgetful mother, his pretentious sister Valerie, and her unfaithful husband....

7.0

447 votes

7.0

447 votes

Direction Charles Palmer

Cast David Suchet · Olivia Grant · Anna Skellern · Tom Burke

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Poirot - The Clocks (TV) (2009) presents a perplexing mystery where a lifeless body is discovered in the residence of a visually impaired woman, encircled by four ticking clocks. A young typist is called to the scene, adding...

6.9

147 votes

6.9

147 votes

Direction Guillem Morales

Cast Callum Coates · Philip Glenister · Steve Pemberton · Reece Shearsmith

Synopsis Inside No. 9: The Bill (TV) (2017) presents a darkly comedic tale. A group of friends gather for an evening at a nearby eatery, seemingly set for a delightful time. However, as the night unfolds, the atmosphere shifts, and the...

6.8

369 votes

6.8

369 votes

Direction Dominic Cooke

Cast Hugh Bonneville · Ben Miles · Sophie Okonedo · Tom Sturridge

Synopsis The Hollow Crown: Henry VI, Part 1 (TV) (2016) follows the tumultuous events that unfold after the passing of King Henry V. England receives distressing reports of military defeats in France, where Joan of Arc, known as ‘La Pucelle,’ is...

6.8

155 votes

6.8

155 votes

Des (TV Miniseries)

2020 · Series · 45 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Lewis Arnold

Cast David Tennant · Daniel Mays · Jason Watkins · Ron Cook

Synopsis Des (TV Miniseries) (2020) is a gripping 3-episode series that delves into the chilling true story of Dennis Nilsen, a notorious Scottish serial killer. Set in 1983, the narrative unfolds as Nilsen is apprehended following the grim discovery of human...

6.7

839 votes

6.7

839 votes

Direction Coky Giedroyc

Cast Anne-Marie Duff · Sienna Guillory · Ian Hart · Tom Hardy

Synopsis The Virgin Queen (TV Miniseries) (2005) delves into the comprehensive journey of Elizabeth I's life, beginning with her perilous days under the shadow of her sister's reign, where she faced the constant threat of being a target of her sister's...

6.6

97 votes

6.6

97 votes

Direction Robert Popper · Steve Bendelack · Martin Dennis

Cast Simon Bird · Tom Rosenthal · Tamsin Greig · Paul Ritter

Synopsis Friday Night Dinner (TV Series) (2011) follows the weekly ritual of two grown brothers, Adam (Simon Bird) and Jonny (Tom Rosenthal) Goodman, who return to their parents' home every Friday for dinner. The brothers view this tradition as both a...

6.4

89 votes

6.4

89 votes

Direction Toby Whithouse · Colin Teague · Charles Martin · Philip John

Cast Russell Tovey · Lenora Crichlow · Aidan Turner · Sinéad Keenan

Synopsis Being Human (TV Series) (2008) follows the lives of Mitchell and George, two young men navigating the challenges of adulthood with a supernatural twist. Mitchell, a charming and laid-back hospital cleaner, is a vampire, while George, a lovable geek and...

6.4

741 votes

6.4

741 votes

Direction Bruce W. Timm · Christina Sotta · Chris Berkeley · Matt Peters

Cast Hamish Linklater · Christina Ricci · Jamie Chung · Diedrich Bader

Synopsis Batman: Caped Crusader (2024) unfolds in the grimy, crime-ridden streets of Gotham City, where corruption is rampant and fear grips the hearts of law-abiding residents. Following a tragic event, the affluent Bruce Wayne transforms into a symbol of justice and...

6.3

792 votes

6.3

792 votes

Direction Laura Scrivano · Richard Senior

Cast Tala Gouveia · Jason Watkins · Pearl Chanda · Jack Riddiford

Synopsis McDonald & Dodds (TV Series) (2020) follows the dynamic duo of a reserved and mysterious Detective Sergeant and a highly driven Detective Chief Inspector as they navigate the challenges of solving crimes in the picturesque and historic city of Bath....

6.3

66 votes

6.3

66 votes

Direction Jeremy Lovering

Cast Samuel Roukin · Olivia Williams · Greta Scacchi · Imogen Poots

Synopsis Miss Austen Regrets (TV) (2008) explores the twilight years of renowned author Jane Austen, focusing on her role as a mentor and confidante to her niece, Fanny Knight. As Austen nears her fortieth birthday, she offers guidance and support to...

6.2

286 votes

6.2

286 votes

Wicked Little Letters

2023 · Movie · 102 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Thea Sharrock

Cast Olivia Colman · Jessie Buckley · Anjana Vasan · Timothy Spall

Synopsis Wicked Little Letters (2023) is set in the 1920s in the charming seaside town of Littlehampton, where a series of scandalous and obscene letters begin to circulate among the residents. The letters, penned in a peculiar and offensive style, cause...

6.2

2K votes

6.2

2K votes

The Children Act

2017 · Movie · 105 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Richard Eyre

Cast Emma Thompson · Stanley Tucci · Fionn Whitehead · Jason Watkins

Synopsis The Children Act (2017) centers around Fiona Maye, a distinguished British High Court judge, who finds herself in a critical ethical dilemma. The court must decide the fate of a critically ill teenage boy whose life hangs in the balance,...

6.0

2K votes

6.0

2K votes

Direction S.J. Clarkson

Cast Faye Marsay · Helena Bonham Carter · Ethan Rouse · Harry Webster

Synopsis Love, Nina (TV Miniseries) (2016) offers a captivating glimpse into the vibrant literary scene of 1980s London. Adapted from Nina Stibbe's personal letters to her sister, this five-episode miniseries provides an intimate and humorous portrayal of life in the bustling...

5.8

32 votes

5.8

32 votes