Direction: Douglas Mackinnon

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


Sherlock (TV Series)

2010 · Series · 90 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Steven Moffat · Mark Gatiss · Paul McGuigan · Toby Haynes

Cast Benedict Cumberbatch · Martin Freeman · Rupert Graves · Mark Gatiss

Synopsis Sherlock (TV Series) (2010) is a modern adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic detective stories, airing from 2010 to 2017 with a total of 4 seasons and 13 episodes. Co-created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, the series features...

8.0

40K votes

8.0

40K votes

Line of Duty (TV Series)

2012 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jed Mercurio · Douglas Mackinnon · David Caffrey · Daniel Nettheim

Cast Martin Compston · Vicky McClure · Adrian Dunbar · Craig Parkinson

Synopsis Line of Duty (TV Series) (2012) is a gripping British television series that spans six seasons and 36 episodes, airing from 2012 to the present day. The narrative unfolds over multiple interconnected investigations, each spanning five hours. The story kicks...

7.6

2K votes

7.6

2K votes

Direction Douglas Mackinnon

Cast Benedict Cumberbatch · Martin Freeman · Amanda Abbington · Mark Gatiss

Synopsis Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (TV) (2016) transports viewers to a Victorian-era London, where the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. John Watson navigate a world of steam trains, hansom cabs, and elegant attire. Despite the period's unique...

7.2

11K votes

7.2

11K votes

Direction Douglas Mackinnon

Cast Peter Capaldi · Alex Kingston · Greg Davies · Matt Lucas

Synopsis Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song (TV) (2015) unfolds on a distant human colony during Christmas, where the Doctor is trying to evade festive cheer. However, a distressed spaceship summons him, leading to an unexpected alliance with River Song's...

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7.1

431 votes

7.1

431 votes

Direction Max Landis · Paco Cabezas · Dean Parisot · Michael Patrick Jann

Cast Samuel Barnett · Elijah Wood · Hannah Marks · Fiona Dourif

Synopsis Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (TV Series) (2016) follows the adventures of a unique detective who delves into mysteries that transcend the ordinary, often involving elements of the supernatural. This series is adapted from the novel series of the same...

7.0

3K votes

7.0

3K votes

Outlander (TV Series)

2014 · Series · 65 min. · United States

Direction Ronald D. Moore · Metin Hüseyin · Anna Foerster · Brian Kelly

Cast Caitriona Balfe · Sam Heughan · Tobias Menzies · Duncan Lacroix

Synopsis Outlander (TV Series) (2014) is a captivating television series that spans from 2014 to the present day, comprising six seasons. The narrative revolves around Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who inexplicably finds herself transported back to 1743....

6.8

7K votes

6.8

7K votes

Good Omens (TV Miniseries)

2019 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Neil Gaiman · Douglas Mackinnon

Cast Michael Sheen · David Tennant · Adria Arjona · Jack Whitehall

Synopsis Good Omens (TV Miniseries) (2019) is a six-episode series that kicks off with the impending apocalypse just days away. The celestial and infernal forces are gathering, and the Four Horsemen are prepared to commence their ride. Aziraphale, an angel, and...

6.7

4K votes

6.7

4K votes

Good Omens 2

2023 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Neil Gaiman · Douglas Mackinnon

Cast David Tennant · Michael Sheen · Jon Hamm · Miranda Richardson

Synopsis Good Omens 2 (2023) is a thrilling continuation of the beloved miniseries, consisting of 6 episodes. The story kicks off with a mysterious naked archangel appearing at the doorstep of Aziraphale's bookshop, having lost his memory. This unexpected event throws...

6.5

1K votes

6.5

1K votes

Jekyll (TV Miniseries)

2007 · Series · 55 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Steven Moffat · Matt Lipsey · Douglas Mackinnon

Cast James Nesbitt · Gina Bellman · Michelle Ryan · Denis Lawson

Synopsis Jekyll (TV Miniseries) (2007) is set in contemporary London, where Tom Jackman, the sole surviving descendant of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, has struck a unique bargain with his darker self. This agreement involves a shared existence within his body,...

6.4

1K votes

6.4

1K votes

The Flying Scotsman

2006 · Movie · 96 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Douglas Mackinnon

Cast Jonny Lee Miller · Brian Cox · Laura Fraser · Billy Boyd

Synopsis The Flying Scotsman (2006) is a captivating biographical drama that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Scottish cyclist Graeme Obree. Set in 1993, the narrative follows Obree as he, an unemployed amateur, defies the odds and shatters the world one-hour record...

6.3

235 votes

6.3

235 votes

Knightfall (TV Series)

2017 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Don Handfield · Richard Rayner · Douglas Mackinnon · Metin Hüseyin

Cast Tom Cullen · Padraic Delaney · Simon Merrells · Olivia Ross

Synopsis Knightfall (TV Series) (2017) delves into the dramatic and tumultuous final days of the Knights Templar during the 14th century. Spanning two seasons and ten episodes, this historical drama series explores the intricate political and religious landscape of medieval Europe,...

4.0

1K votes

4.0

1K votes

Taggart (TV Series)

1983 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Glenn Chandler · Alan Macmillan · Ian Madden · Patrick Harkins

Cast Blythe Duff · Colin McCredie · John Michie · Alex Norton

Synopsis Taggart (TV Series) (1983) follows the gripping narrative of the Maryhill Criminal Investigation Department as they delve into the grim world of homicide cases. Set against the stark and often unforgiving urban landscape of Glasgow, the series offers a raw...

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Murder in Suburbia (TV Series)

2004 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Roger Goldby · Edward Bennett · David Innes Edwards · Douglas Mackinnon

Cast Caroline Catz · Lisa Faulkner · Jeremy Sheffield · Glen Davies

Synopsis Murder in Suburbia (TV Series) (2004) delves into the mysteries surrounding a string of murders in the quaint, fictional English town of Middleford. The narrative revolves around the investigative efforts of two dedicated female police detectives, Inspector Kate Ashurst and...

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Happy Hollidays (TV Series)

2009 · Series · 30 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Douglas Mackinnon

Cast Ford Kiernan · Gavin Mitchell · Anthony Bowers · Karen Dunbar

Synopsis Happy Hollidays (TV Series) (2009) is a comedic series centered around a shaky caravan campsite that embodies the quintessential British holiday experience, characterized by more puggymachines and lukewarm pints than palm trees and pina coladas. The site is managed by...

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London's Burning (TV Series)

1988 · Series · 50 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Les Blair · Steve Finn · John Reardon · Gerry Mill

Cast Glen Murphy · Kim Clifford · Shirley Greenwood · Richard Walsh

Synopsis London's Burning (TV Series) (1988) is a gripping British drama that aired from 1988 to 2002, spanning 14 seasons. The show is inspired by the 1986 TV movie of the same name, penned by Jack Rosenthal. It delves into the...

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