Cast: Sally Hawkins

Direction Aisling Walsh

Cast Elaine Cassidy · Sally Hawkins · Imelda Staunton · Rupert Evans

Synopsis Fingersmith (TV Miniseries) (2005) follows the journey of 20-year-old petty thief, Sue Trinder (Sally Hawkins), who becomes entangled in a complex scheme to swindle a wealthy heiress, Maud Lilley (Elaine Cassidy), out of her inheritance. Under the guidance of Mrs....

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Imelda Staunton · Philip Davis · Adrian Scarborough · Daniel Mays

Synopsis Vera Drake (2004) is set in London, 1950, where the titular character, Vera Drake, resides with her husband Stan and their adult children, Sid and Ethel. Despite their modest means, the family enjoys a strong bond and a happy life....

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Timothy Spall · Lesley Manville · Alison Garland · James Corden

Synopsis All or Nothing (2002) delves into the life of Penny, whose affection for her partner, Phil, a thoughtful taxi driver, has waned. Penny works at a supermarket checkout, while their daughter Rachel is employed as a cleaner in a retirement...

Direction Aisling Walsh

Cast Ethan Hawke · Sally Hawkins · Kari Matchett · Gabrielle Rose

Synopsis Maudie (2016) follows the inspiring journey of a woman from Nova Scotia who, despite her physical challenges, finds solace and expression through her artistic talents. Initially employed as a domestic helper, she gradually refines her painting abilities, ultimately earning the...

Direction Geoffrey Sax

Cast Rachael Stirling · Keeley Hawes · Anna Chancellor · Jodhi May

Synopsis Tipping the Velvet (TV Miniseries) (2002) is a period drama set in the late 19th century, chronicling the passionate lesbian romance between Kitty Butler, a renowned male impersonator in the music hall scene, and Nan Astley. Adapted from Sarah Waters'...

Direction Richard Ayoade

Cast Craig Roberts · Yasmin Paige · Sally Hawkins · Paddy Considine

Synopsis Submarine (2010) follows the journey of Oliver Tate, a 15-year-old with a unique perspective on life. His primary goals are to experience his first romantic encounter before his next birthday and to prevent his mother from leaving his father for...

Direction John Curran

Cast Edward Norton · Naomi Watts · Liev Schreiber · Toby Jones

Synopsis The Painted Veil (2006) is a romantic drama set in the 1920s, focusing on a young English couple—a doctor and a high-society woman—who rush into marriage and subsequently move to Hong Kong. Their relationship is tested as they both engage...

Direction Paul King

Cast Hugh Grant · Hugh Bonneville · Sally Hawkins · Brendan Gleeson

Synopsis Paddington 2 (2017) follows the beloved bear as he continues to thrive with the Brown family in their charming neighborhood of Windsor Gardens. Known for his cheerful demeanor and love for marmalade, Paddington has become a cherished figure in the...

Direction Cary Joji Fukunaga

Cast Mia Wasikowska · Michael Fassbender · Judi Dench · Jamie Bell

Synopsis Jane Eyre (2011) follows the journey of its eponymous protagonist, who, after enduring a harsh upbringing, ventures into the world to take up a position as a governess. Settling into her new role at the imposing Thornfield Hall, Jane crosses...

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...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Cate Blanchett · Alec Baldwin · Sally Hawkins · Bobby Cannavale

Synopsis Blue Jasmine (2013) follows the story of a former socialite, Jasmine, who once enjoyed a life of opulence and fame in the bustling city of New York. However, her world has crumbled, leaving her destitute and without a home. Compelled...

Direction Matthew Vaughn

Cast Daniel Craig · Tom Hardy · Jamie Foreman · Sally Hawkins

Synopsis Layer Cake (2004) follows a seasoned London drug dealer, portrayed by Daniel Craig, who has amassed a significant fortune and is on the verge of retiring to a new life. However, his plans are disrupted when his mentor, Jimmy Price,...

Direction Morgan Matthews

Cast Asa Butterfield · Rafe Spall · Sally Hawkins · Eddie Marsan

Synopsis A Brilliant Young Mind (2014) follows the journey of Nathan, a young man who finds the world around him bewildering and struggles to form meaningful connections, even with his caring mother. His solace lies in the realm of numbers, where...

Direction Lone Scherfig

Cast Carey Mulligan · Peter Sarsgaard · Alfred Molina · Dominic Cooper

Synopsis An Education (2009) is set in 1961 and follows the journey of Jenny (Carey Mulligan), a charming and intelligent 16-year-old schoolgirl living in Twickenham. Jenny is on the cusp of adulthood, yearning for a sophisticated life filled with the allure...

Direction Neil Boyle · Kirk Hendry

Cast Cillian Murphy · Sally Hawkins · Raffey Cassidy · Ken Watanabe

Synopsis Kensuke's Kingdom (2023) follows the journey of a young boy named Michael who finds himself stranded on a secluded Pacific island after a shipwreck. Initially, he faces the daunting challenge of surviving on his own in an unfamiliar and harsh...

Direction Adrian Shergold

Cast Sally Hawkins · Rupert Penry-Jones · Alice Krige · Anthony Head

Synopsis Persuasion (TV) (2007) is a fresh take on Jane Austen's beloved novel. The story revolves around Anne Elliot, who at nineteen, fell deeply in love with the charming naval officer Frederick Wentworth. However, due to his lack of wealth and...

Direction Mat Kirkby

Cast Sally Hawkins · Jim Broadbent · Edward Hogg · Prunella Scales

Synopsis The Phone Call (S) (2013) follows the story of Heather, a reserved woman employed at a helpline call center. One day, she takes a call from an enigmatic man, unaware that this seemingly ordinary conversation will profoundly alter the course...

Direction Nigel Cole

Cast Sally Hawkins · Bob Hoskins · Miranda Richardson · Geraldine James

Synopsis Made in Dagenham (2010) is set in 1968, a year marked by global student protests and social upheaval. In the quiet town of Dagenham, Essex, far removed from the vibrant spirit of the swinging sixties, the Ford motor company is...

Direction Sherry Hormann

Cast Liya Kebede · Sally Hawkins · Craig Parkinson · Tim Seyfi

Synopsis Desert Flower (2009) chronicles the extraordinary journey of Waris Dirie, a Somali nomad who endured a harrowing childhood marked by female genital mutilation at the tender age of five and was subsequently forced into marriage at thirteen. Despite these early...

Direction Mark Romanek

Cast Carey Mulligan · Andrew Garfield · Keira Knightley · Charlotte Rampling

Synopsis Never Let Me Go (2010) presents a unique perspective on 1980s England, where children are nurtured in elite boarding schools, shrouded in secrecy about their lineage. The narrative centers around Kathy, a 31-year-old woman, as she reminisces about her childhood...