Direction: Philippa Lowthorpe

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Philippa Lowthorpe. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Direction Philippa Lowthorpe

Cast Maxine Peake · Lesley Sharp · Molly Windsor · Ria Zmitrowicz

Synopsis Three Girls (TV Miniseries) (2017) is a gripping three-part drama that delves into the harrowing experiences of three young girls who were manipulated, sexually exploited, and trafficked by a group of British Pakistani men in Rochdale. The series sheds light...

7.3

717 votes

7.3

717 votes

Direction Philippa Lowthorpe · Jamie Payne

Cast Vanessa Redgrave · Jessica Raine · Pam Ferris · Laura Main

Synopsis Call the Midwife (TV Series) (2012) follows the lives and challenges of a dedicated team of midwives navigating the bustling streets of East London during the transformative decade of the 1950s. The series delves into the personal and professional journeys...

7.0

888 votes

7.0

888 votes

Direction Felix Barrett · Dennis Kelly · Marc Munden · Philippa Lowthorpe

Cast Jude Law · Naomie Harris · Katherine Waterston · Emily Watson

Synopsis The Third Day (TV Miniseries) (2020) spans 6 episodes, delving into the story of a man whose visit to a mysterious island off the British coast causes the boundaries between reality and fantasy to become increasingly indistinct.

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6.0

2K votes

6.0

2K votes

Direction Philippa Lowthorpe

Cast Natascha McElhone · Jodhi May · Jared Harris · Steven Mackintosh

Synopsis The Other Boleyn Girl (TV) (2003) presents a dramatized narrative inspired by Philippa Gregory's novel, delving into the life of Lady Mary Boleyn (Natascha McElhone). The story unfolds as Mary becomes the mistress of King Henry VIII (Jared Harris), only...

5.8

74 votes

5.8

74 votes

Direction Philippa Lowthorpe

Cast Jessica Brown Findlay · Matthew McNulty · Sean Harris · Joanne Whalley

Synopsis Jamaica Inn (TV Miniseries) (2014) spans three episodes and is set in 1820 against the harsh and windswept Cornish moors. The narrative revolves around Mary (Jessica Brown Findlay), a young and spirited woman who is compelled to reside with her...

5.6

81 votes

5.6

81 votes

Misbehaviour

2020 · Movie · 106 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Philippa Lowthorpe

Cast Keira Knightley · Gugu Mbatha-Raw · Jessie Buckley · Greg Kinnear

Synopsis Misbehaviour (2020) is set in 1970 London, where the Miss World competition, hosted by comedy icon Bob Hope, was a global phenomenon with over 100 million viewers. The Women’s Liberation Movement, advocating that beauty pageants objectified women, gained instant notoriety...

5.5

1K votes

5.5

1K votes

Swallows and Amazons

2016 · Movie · 93 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Philippa Lowthorpe

Cast Kelly MacDonald · Andrew Scott · Rafe Spall · Harry Enfield

Synopsis Swallows and Amazons (2016) follows the adventures of four siblings who yearn to break free from the monotony of a summer vacation with their mother. Granted the chance to camp independently on an isolated island in a sprawling lake, they...

4.8

227 votes

4.8

227 votes

Willow (TV Series)

2022 · Series · 50 min. · United States

Direction Jonathan Kasdan · Stephen Woolfenden · Jamie Childs · Philippa Lowthorpe

Cast Warwick Davis · Ellie Bamber · Erin Kellyman · Ruby Cruz

Synopsis Willow (TV Series) (2022) follows the adventures of Willow Ufgood, two decades after his triumph over the malevolent queen Bavmorda. The narrative unfolds as Willow, now a seasoned sorcerer, embarks on a perilous journey with an eclectic band of allies...

4.5

2K votes

4.5

2K votes

Direction Philippa Lowthorpe

Cast James Purefoy · Hugh Bonneville · Phil Davis · Elliot Levey

Synopsis Beau Brummell: This Charming Man (2006) follows the life of George 'Beau' Brummel, a clever and penniless London gentleman who sustains an elegant lifestyle with the help of his devoted servant and cook, Robinson. Brummel's unique friendship with the unpopular...

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Direction Philippa Lowthorpe

Cast Lesley Nightingale · James Larkin · Isabella Nightingale

Synopsis The Spy Who Caught a Cold (S) (1995) follows the journey of a mother and her daughter who disembark from a bus at a coastal British holiday destination, unaware that it is a naturist resort. The mother is on the...

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Direction Philippa Lowthorpe

Cast Samantha Morton · Georgie Smith · Teddie-Rose Malleson-Allen · Dylan Turland

Synopsis Cider with Rosie (TV) (2015) is a heartwarming tale that follows the journey of a young boy growing up in the picturesque Cotswolds region during and just after the tumultuous period of the First World War. This semi-autobiographical narrative delves...

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Direction Philippa Lowthorpe

Cast Sarah Parish · Ben Miles · Daniel Lapaine · Burn Gorman

Synopsis Sex, the City and Me (TV) (2007) follows the journey of Jess Turner, a driven businesswoman portrayed by Sarah Parish. When Jess becomes pregnant, she faces unexpected challenges in her professional life. Her employer, seeing her pregnancy as a liability,...

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Direction Philippa Lowthorpe

Cast Jaime Winstone · Juliet Aubrey · Ian Hart · Sarah Lancashire

Synopsis Five Daughters (TV Miniseries) (2010) is a gripping television miniseries that delves into the tragic events surrounding the final days of five young women who were brutally murdered in Ipswich in 2006. The series is meticulously crafted based on the...

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