Cast: David Thewlis

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


The Big Lebowski

1998 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Joel Coen

Cast Jeff Bridges · John Goodman · Julianne Moore · Steve Buscemi

Synopsis The Big Lebowski (1998) follows the laid-back Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski, who finds himself in a series of bizarre and comedic misadventures after being mistaken for a wealthy man with the same name. When two thugs soak his prized rug...

7.6

117K votes

7.6

117K votes

Direction Noah Hawley · Michael Uppendahl · John Cameron

Cast Ewan McGregor · Carrie Coon · Mary Elizabeth Winstead · Michael Stuhlbarg

Synopsis Fargo III (TV Miniseries) (2017) is a 10-episode series set in Minnesota during the year 2010. The show's creator, Noah Hawley, hints at connections to previous installments, much like how the first season was linked to the film and the...

7.4

12K votes

7.4

12K votes

All the Invisible Children

2005 · Movie · 116 min. · Italy

Direction Mehdi Charef · Emir Kusturica · Spike Lee · Kátia Lund

Cast María Grazia Cucinotta · Jiang Wenli · Francisco Anawake · David Thewlis

Synopsis All the Invisible Children (2005) is a unique cinematic endeavor comprising seven short films, each highlighting the struggles of a different young protagonist. This initiative was born from a desire to shed light on the challenges faced by children globally....

7.3

1K votes

7.3

1K votes

Prime Suspect 3 (TV)

1993 · Movie · 207 min. · United Kingdom

Direction David Drury

Cast Helen Mirren · Peter Capaldi · Michael Shannon · Greg Saunders

Synopsis Prime Suspect 3 (TV) (1993) follows Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison as she transitions to a new district, where she is unexpectedly assigned to a vice investigation rather than her usual homicide cases. Her new role takes a dramatic turn...

7.3

110 votes

7.3

110 votes

Naked

1993 · Movie · 126 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast David Thewlis · Katrin Cartlidge · Lesley Sharp · Gregg Cruttwell

Synopsis Naked (1993) follows the tumultuous journey of Johnny Fletcher (David Thewlis), a man who finds himself on the run after a violent sexual encounter in Manchester. Seeking refuge in London, he turns to his former girlfriend, Louise (Lesley Sharp), hoping...

7.1

2K votes

7.1

2K votes

Direction James Marsh

Cast Eddie Redmayne · Felicity Jones · Charlie Cox · David Thewlis

Synopsis The Theory of Everything (2014) chronicles the life of celebrated astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne, and his wife Jane, played by Felicity Jones. The narrative delves into the challenges they face as Stephen's health deteriorates, while he pursues...

7.0

46K votes

7.0

46K votes

Direction David Yates

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

Synopsis Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II (2011) follows the final leg of Harry, Ron, and Hermione's perilous journey as they return to the iconic Hogwarts to locate and obliterate the remaining Horcruxes, the sources of Voldemort's immortality. As...

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7.0

65K votes

7.0

65K votes

Direction Alfonso Cuarón

Cast Daniel Radcliffe · Rupert Grint · Emma Watson · David Thewlis

Synopsis Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) commences during the summer preceding Harry's third year at Hogwarts, as he finds himself on the run following an incident where he struggled to manage his temper. Boarding a magical bus, Harry...

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6.9

80K votes

6.9

80K votes

Direction Mark Herman

Cast Asa Butterfield · David Thewlis · Vera Farmiga · Rupert Friend

Synopsis The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008) unfolds in Berlin, 1942. Upon returning from school, eight-year-old Bruno (Asa Butterfield) finds his belongings being packed. His father's new assignment necessitates a move to a distant, isolated house. The vast, imposing fence...

6.9

61K votes

6.9

61K votes

Direction Zack Snyder

Cast Ben Affleck · Gal Gadot · Ezra Miller · Jason Momoa

Synopsis Justice League: The Snyder Cut (2021) presents Zack Snyder's definitive vision of the Justice League. Driven by the resolve to honor Superman's final act, Bruce Wayne joins forces with Diana Prince. Their mission: to assemble a formidable team of metahumans...

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6.9

15K votes

6.9

15K votes

The Artful Dodger

2023 · Series · 50 min. · Australia

Direction Jeffrey Walker

Cast Thomas Brodie-Sangster · David Thewlis · Jessica De Gouw · Maia Mitchell

Synopsis The Artful Dodger (2023) transports viewers to 1850s Australia, where the grown-up Dodger, the notorious pickpocket from Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist," leads a dual existence. By day, he is a respected surgeon, but by night, he is drawn back to...

6.8

464 votes

6.8

464 votes

Life is Sweet

1990 · Movie · 103 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Alison Steadman · Jim Broadbent · Timothy Spall · Claire Skinner

Synopsis Life is Sweet (1990) follows the lives of the working-class family of Wendy, Andy, and their adult twin daughters, Natalie and Nicola, residing just north of London. Wendy juggles multiple jobs, including working at a shop and leading aerobics classes,...

6.8

610 votes

6.8

610 votes

Damage

1992 · Movie · 111 min. · France

Direction Louis Malle

Cast Jeremy Irons · Juliette Binoche · Miranda Richardson · Rupert Graves

Synopsis Damage (1992) follows the tumultuous journey of a British politician, portrayed by Jeremy Irons, who becomes deeply infatuated with his son's betrothed. Their illicit relationship unfolds with intense fervor, despite the looming threats of exposure and the potential devastation to...

6.6

5K votes

6.6

5K 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

The Lady

2011 · Movie · 127 min. · France

Direction Luc Besson

Cast Michelle Yeoh · David Thewlis · William Hope · Sahajak Boonthanakit

Synopsis The Lady (2011) chronicles the inspiring journey of Aung San Suu Kyi, a champion of democracy, and her profound connection with Michael Aris, a scholar and writer. This poignant narrative unfolds against the backdrop of political unrest, highlighting the enduring...

6.6

436 votes

6.6

436 votes

Direction Aisling Walsh

Cast David Thewlis · Miranda Richardson · Ken Stott · Sophie Rundle

Synopsis An Inspector Calls (TV) (2015) is a gripping television adaptation set in 1912, focusing on the affluent Birling family as they celebrate the engagement of their daughter Sheila to Gerald Croft. The festivities are interrupted by the arrival of Inspector...

6.6

460 votes

6.6

460 votes

War Horse

2011 · Movie · 146 min. · United States

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Jeremy Irvine · Emily Watson · Peter Mullan · Niels Arestrup

Synopsis War Horse (2011) follows the journey of Albert, a young farmer's son who forms a deep bond with a spirited bay foal. When the horse, now a strong colt, is sold at auction, Albert's father acquires him, naming him Joey....

6.5

28K votes

6.5

28K votes

Besieged

1998 · Movie · 98 min. · Italy

Direction Bernardo Bertolucci

Cast Thandie Newton · David Thewlis · Claudio Santamaria · John C. Ojwang

Synopsis Besieged (1998) unfolds a narrative of contrasting lives intersecting when a woman from Africa (Thandie Newton) crosses paths with a British musician (David Thewlis) residing in Rome. Initially, the woman secures a job as the musician's maid to make ends...

6.5

883 votes

6.5

883 votes

Kaos

2024 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Charlie Covell · Georgi Banks-Davies · Runyararo Mapfumo

Cast Jeff Goldblum · Janet McTeer · Cliff Curtis · David Thewlis

Synopsis Kaos (2024) unfolds in a world where chaos erupts on Mount Olympus, and the once-powerful Zeus succumbs to a deepening paranoia. This gripping TV series, spanning one season and eight episodes, follows the journeys of three ordinary humans who are...

6.4

2K votes

6.4

2K votes

Direction David Yates

Cast Daniel Radcliffe · Emma Watson · Rupert Grint · Michael Gambon

Synopsis Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) follows the sixth year of Harry Potter's education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where the dark forces of Lord Voldemort and his followers are growing stronger in both the magical and...

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6.4

55K votes

6.4

55K votes