Cast: Anton Lesser

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


Game of Thrones (TV Series)

2011 · Series · 55 min. · United States

Direction David Benioff · D.B. Weiss · Timothy Van Patten · Brian Kirk

Cast Emilia Clarke · Kit Harington · Lena Headey · Peter Dinklage

Synopsis Game of Thrones (TV Series) (2011) is an epic fantasy drama that spans eight seasons and 73 episodes, based on George R. R. Martin's acclaimed book series "A Song of Ice and Fire." The narrative unfolds in the mythical continent...

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8.6

110K votes

8.6

110K votes

The Hour (TV Series)

2011 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Abi Morgan · Jamie Payne · Harry Bradbeer · Coky Giedroyc

Cast Ben Whishaw · Anna Chancellor · Dominic West · Joshua McGuire

Synopsis The Hour (TV Series) (2011) is a gripping behind-the-scenes drama and espionage thriller set in the dynamic world of a new topical news program in London, 1956. The series spans 2 seasons and 12 episodes, delving into the intense, competitive,...

7.5

1K votes

7.5

1K votes

Endeavour (TV Series)

2012 · Series · 90 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Russell Lewis · Edward Bazalgette · Colm McCarthy · Tom Vaughan

Cast Shaun Evans · Roger Allam · Anton Lesser · Sean Rigby

Synopsis Endeavour (TV Series) (2012) is a captivating television series that transports viewers to the year 1965. The narrative revolves around the formative years of Endeavour Morse (portrayed by Shaun Evans), following his departure from Oxford University without completing his degree....

7.5

550 votes

7.5

550 votes

The Hollow Crown: Henry V (TV)

2012 · Movie · 132 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Thea Sharrock

Cast Tom Hiddleston · John Hurt · Julie Walters · Richard Griffiths

Synopsis The Hollow Crown: Henry V (TV) (2012) chronicles the transformation of Hal into a mature and dutiful king, Henry V, following his estrangement from Falstaff, which ultimately leads to Falstaff's demise. Upon learning of his ancestral claim to the French...

7.3

241 votes

7.3

241 votes

7.2

151 votes

Wolf Hall (TV Miniseries)

2015 · Series · 350 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Peter Kosminsky

Cast Mark Rylance · Damian Lewis · Claire Foy · Jonathan Pryce

Synopsis Wolf Hall (TV Miniseries) (2015) is a gripping historical drama set in the tumultuous 1520s, where England teeters on the brink of chaos. With King Henry VIII desperate to annul his long-standing marriage and wed Anne Boleyn, the nation faces...

7.2

705 votes

7.2

705 votes

Dirty Filthy Love (TV)

2004 · Movie · 93 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Adrian Shergold

Cast Michael Sheen · Anastasia Griffith · Shirley Henderson · Adrian Bower

Synopsis Dirty Filthy Love (TV) (2004) follows the journey of a man whose life spirals into chaos due to his struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Tourette's Syndrome. This heartwarming and humorous narrative delves into his experiences as he navigates the...

7.2

71 votes

7.2

71 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

The Hollow Crown (TV Miniseries)

2012 · Series · 150 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Dominic Cooke · Richard Eyre · Rupert Goold · Thea Sharrock

Cast Ben Whishaw · Jeremy Irons · Tom Hiddleston · Anton Lesser

Synopsis The Hollow Crown (TV Miniseries) (2012) is a captivating television series that brings to life a collection of Shakespeare's renowned history plays. The narrative unfolds through the lens of four pivotal works: "Richard II," "Henry IV Part One," "Henry IV...

7.2

133 votes

7.2

133 votes

The Escape Artist (TV Miniseries)

2013 · Series · 180 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Brian Welsh

Cast David Tennant · Toby Kebbell · Sophie Okonedo · Ashley Jensen

Synopsis The Escape Artist (TV Miniseries) (2013) follows the story of Will Burton, a brilliant and charismatic junior barrister renowned for his exceptional ability to extricate clients from complex legal situations, earning him the moniker "The Escape Artist." Despite the frustration...

6.8

390 votes

6.8

390 votes

Direction Paul Marcus

Cast Ian Richardson · Charles Edwards · Rik Mayall · Annette Crosbie

Synopsis The White Knight Stratagem (Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes) (TV) (2001) follows the story of Sir John Starr, who is dissatisfied with the progress of his son's murder investigation. The Chief Constable turns to Dr. Joseph Bell...

6.8

159 votes

6.8

159 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

Direction James Kent

Cast David Suchet · Harriet Walter · Raji James · Adam De Ville

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Poirot - Cat Among the Pigeons (TV) (2008) delves into a complex web of intrigue and danger set against the backdrop of a renowned girls' boarding school. The narrative unfolds as a series of violent murders among the...

6.7

149 votes

6.7

149 votes

Dickensian (TV Series)

2015 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Tony Jordan · Harry Bradbeer · Mark Brozel · Andy Hay

Cast Stephen Rea · Pauline Collins · Caroline Quentin · Ben Starr

Synopsis Dickensian (TV Series) (2015) is a captivating 20-episode drama series that aired on BBC One, masterfully weaving together beloved characters from the works of Charles Dickens. This Victorian-era narrative features iconic figures such as Ebenezer Scrooge, Fagin, and Miss Havisham,...

6.7

109 votes

6.7

109 votes

The Girl in the Café (TV)

2005 · Movie · 90 min. · United Kingdom

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

Benediction

2021 · Movie · 137 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Terence Davies

Cast Jack Lowden · Simon Russell Beale · Peter Capaldi · Jeremy Irvine

Synopsis Benediction (2021) delves into the intricate life of Siegfried Sassoon, a decorated soldier who endured the atrocities of World War I and later became a prominent critic of the government's decision to prolong the conflict. Sassoon's poetic works, deeply influenced...

6.3

145 votes

6.3

145 votes

Allied

2016 · Movie · 124 min. · United States

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Brad Pitt · Marion Cotillard · Jared Harris · Daniel Betts

Synopsis Allied (2016) unfolds in the tumultuous year of 1942 during World War II. The narrative follows an Allied intelligence officer who, amidst the chaos of a perilous mission in North Africa, finds himself deeply in love with a French resistance...

6.2

15K votes

6.2

15K votes

Charlotte Gray

2001 · Movie · 121 min. · United States

Direction Gillian Armstrong

Cast Cate Blanchett · Billy Crudup · Michael Gambon · Rupert Penry-Jones

Synopsis Charlotte Gray (2001) unfolds during the tumultuous period of World War II, in a France gripped by Nazi occupation. The narrative follows a brave Scottish woman who becomes entangled with the French Resistance, driven by her desperate hope to locate...

6.1

2K votes

6.1

2K votes

1899 (TV Series)

2022 · Series · 60 min. · Germany

Direction Baran bo Odar · Jantje Friese

Cast Emily Beecham · Aneurin Barnard · Andreas Pietschmann · Miguel Bernardeau

Synopsis 1899 (TV Series) (2022) follows a group of European immigrants aboard a steamship bound for New York, harboring hopes for a brighter future in the New World. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter another migrant vessel drifting...

6.1

6K votes

6.1

6K votes

The Moonstone (TV)

1997 · Movie · 112 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Robert Bierman

Cast Greg Wise · Keeley Hawes · Terrence Hardiman · Mellan Mitchell

Synopsis The Moonstone (TV) (1997) follows the intricate mystery surrounding the theft of the renowned Moonstone diamond. The heist leaves everyone baffled as all suspects seem to have solid alibis. Even the young heiress who owns the diamond remains tight-lipped about...

6.0

23 votes

6.0

23 votes