Cast: Matthew Macfadyen

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


Direction Jesse Armstrong · Adam McKay · Mark Mylod · Andrij Parekh

Cast Brian Cox · Jeremy Strong · Sarah Snook · Kieran Culkin

Synopsis Succession (TV Series) (2018) is a gripping drama that delves into the lives of the Roy family, who control the vast media empire Waystar Royco. The narrative unfolds as the family patriarch, Logan Roy, faces health challenges, prompting his four...

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7.8

6K votes

7.8

6K votes

Direction Adam Smith · Dearbhla Walsh · Diarmuid Lawrence

Cast Claire Foy · Matthew Macfadyen · Tom Courtenay · Alun Armstrong

Synopsis Little Dorrit (TV Series) (2008) is a captivating adaptation of Charles Dickens' renowned novel. The narrative revolves around the Dorrit family and the diverse cast of characters they meet as they navigate their journey from poverty to wealth and back....

7.5

605 votes

7.5

605 votes

Direction David Wolstencroft · Alrick Riley · Bharat Nalluri · Sam Miller

Cast Peter Firth · Hugh Simon · David Oyelowo · Keeley Hawes

Synopsis Spooks (MI-5) (TV Series) (2002) is a gripping British television series that delves into the clandestine world of MI5, the United Kingdom's domestic counter-intelligence and security agency. The show, which premiered in 2002, follows the lives of MI5 agents who...

7.3

235 votes

7.3

235 votes

Warriors (TV)

1999 · Movie · 175 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Peter Kosminsky

Cast Ioan Gruffudd · Matthew Macfadyen · Damian Lewis · Tom Ward

Synopsis Warriors (TV) (1999) follows a group of soldiers from UNPROFOR peacekeeping units who, after witnessing the horrific consequences of ethnic conflict in the former Yugoslavia, struggle to reintegrate into their civilian lives back in the UK. The film delves into...

7.2

48 votes

7.2

48 votes

Direction Michael Samuels

Cast Jim Broadbent · Matthew Macfadyen · Sam Claflin · Gillian Anderson

Synopsis Any Human Heart (TV Miniseries) (2010) is a captivating four-episode adaptation of William Boyd's acclaimed novel. The narrative follows the life of a novelist as it spans across different eras and locations, from the vibrant 1920s Paris to the bustling...

7.1

106 votes

7.1

106 votes

Direction Bernard Cornwell · Peter Hoar · Anthony Byrne · Ben Chanan

Cast Alexander Dreymon · David Dawson · Emily Cox · Rune Temte

Synopsis The Last Kingdom (TV Series) (2015) is a historical drama that spans from 872 to the present day, encompassing four seasons. The narrative unfolds in a tumultuous era where the invading Danes have conquered most of the separate kingdoms that...

7.1

5K votes

7.1

5K votes

Pride and Prejudice

2005 · Movie · 127 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Joe Wright

Cast Keira Knightley · Matthew Macfadyen · Brenda Blethyn · Donald Sutherland

Synopsis Pride and Prejudice (2005) unfolds the tale inspired by Jane Austen's classic novel, set in the era of Georgian England, focusing on the Bennet family's five daughters: Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia. The arrival of a prosperous young man,...

7.1

49K votes

7.1

49K votes

Direction Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

Cast Eddie Redmayne · Hayley Atwell · Matthew Macfadyen · Ian McShane

Synopsis The Pillars of the Earth (TV Miniseries) (2010) is an expansive saga that delves into themes of morality, betrayal, and power, all set against a backdrop of conflict, religious discord, and political maneuvering that devastates lives and families. Spanning eight...

7.0

19K votes

7.0

19K votes

Frost/Nixon

2008 · Movie · 122 min. · United States

Direction Ron Howard

Cast Frank Langella · Michael Sheen · Rebecca Hall · Toby Jones

Synopsis Frost/Nixon (2008) presents a gripping account of the historic television interviews that took place between British television personality David Frost and former U.S. President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. After three years of silence, Nixon agreed to a comprehensive...

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7.0

16K votes

7.0

16K votes

Direction David Yates

Cast David Suchet · Matthew Macfadyen · Shirley Henderson · Cillian Murphy

Synopsis The Way We Live Now (TV Miniseries) (2001) is a captivating TV miniseries consisting of 4 episodes. The narrative revolves around Augustus Melmotte, a European-born financier whose past is as enigmatic as his business practices. Melmotte is often referred to...

7.0

76 votes

7.0

76 votes

Direction Andy Wilson · Colm McCarthy · Tom Shankland

Cast Matthew Macfadyen · Jerome Flynn · Adam Rothenberg · MyAnna Buring

Synopsis Ripper Street (TV Series) (2012) is a gripping crime drama that unfolds in the heart of London's East End during the tumultuous year of 1889, following the notorious Jack the Ripper murders. The series, which spans 36 episodes from 2012...

6.9

477 votes

6.9

477 votes

In My Father's Den

2004 · Movie · 128 min. · New Zealand

Direction Brad McGann

Cast Matthew Macfadyen · Miranda Otto · Emily Barclay · Colin Moy

Synopsis In My Father's Den (2004) follows Paul, a renowned war correspondent, as he comes back to his secluded New Zealand hometown after his father's passing, bearing the emotional scars of his experiences. The story revolves around his unexpected bond with...

6.8

985 votes

6.8

985 votes

Death at a Funeral

2007 · Movie · 88 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Frank Oz

Cast Matthew Macfadyen · Keeley Hawes · Andy Nyman · Ewen Bremner

Synopsis Death at a Funeral (2007) follows the chaotic events that unfold during a family gathering for a funeral. As the family and friends of the deceased arrive, each person brings their own set of worries and secrets. Daniel, the son,...

6.7

30K votes

6.7

30K votes

Direction Nigel Paterson · Paul Bradshaw · Michael Wadding

Cast Robert Pugh · Adam Godley · Colin Stinton · Tim Woodward

Synopsis Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial (2006) delves into the complexities of the Nuremberg trials through a dramatic lens. The first installment focuses on Albert Speer, portrayed by Nathaniel Parker, who was Hitler's architect and armaments minister. Speer's acceptance of responsibility for...

6.7

135 votes

6.7

135 votes

Deadpool & Wolverine

2024 · Movie · 127 min. · United States

Direction Shawn Levy

Cast Ryan Reynolds · Hugh Jackman · Emma Corrin · Matthew Macfadyen

Synopsis Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) follows the story of a disenchanted Wade Wilson who has left his days as the morally ambiguous mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. Now living a mundane life, Wade finds himself thrust back into action when his world...

6.7

22K votes

6.7

22K votes

Direction Stephen Frears

Cast Matthew Macfadyen · Sian Clifford · Mark Bonnar · Aisling Bea

Synopsis Quiz (TV Miniseries) (2020) is a gripping three-part drama that delves into the controversial tale of Charles Ingram, a former British army major. The series explores the scandal that erupted when Ingram was accused of manipulating the game show "Who...

6.6

1K votes

6.6

1K votes

Middletown

2006 · Movie · 88 min. · Ireland

Direction Brian Kirk

Cast Matthew Macfadyen · Daniel Mays · Eva Birthistle · Gerard McSorley

Synopsis Middletown (2006) follows the journey of Gabriel, a newly ordained priest who comes back to his Irish hometown. Upon his return, he discovers that his fervent religious dedication does not align seamlessly with the dynamics of his family, leading to...

6.4

25 votes

6.4

25 votes

Direction Otto Bathurst · Luke Watson · Yann Demange

Cast Ben Whishaw · Pete Postlethwaite · Bill Paterson · David Harewood

Synopsis Criminal Justice (TV Miniseries) (2008) follows the tumultuous journey of Ben Coulter, a 21-year-old whose life takes a dramatic turn after a chaotic night out. As he prepares to go out, he catches a final glimpse of his familiar self...

6.4

138 votes

6.4

138 votes

Direction Hettie Macdonald

Cast Hayley Atwell · Joe Bannister · Donna Banya · Bessie Carter

Synopsis Howards End (TV Miniseries) (2017) is a captivating 4-episode drama that delves into the social and class disparities of early 20th-century England. The narrative unfolds through the lives of three distinct families: the affluent Wilcoxes, the kind-hearted and idealistic Schlegels,...

6.4

250 votes

6.4

250 votes

Stonehouse

2023 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jon S. Baird

Cast Matthew Macfadyen · Keeley Hawes · Kevin McNally · Dorothy Atkinson

Synopsis Stonehouse (2023) is a gripping TV mini-series consisting of three episodes. It revolves around a British politician who masterminds a daring deception by faking his own demise, leading to a web of intrigue and suspense.

6.2

441 votes

6.2

441 votes