Screenplay: David Nicholls

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by David Nicholls. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Direction Edward Berger

Cast Benedict Cumberbatch · Jennifer Jason Leigh · Hugo Weaving · Blythe Danner

Synopsis Patrick Melrose (TV Miniseries) (2018) follows the tumultuous life of Patrick Melrose, portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, as he grapples with the lasting impact of a cruel and abusive father, played by Hugo Weaving, and a mother, Jennifer Jason Leigh, who...

7.1

2K votes

7.1

2K votes

One Day

2024 · Series · 28 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Molly Manners

Cast Ambika Mod · Leo Woodall · Joely Richardson · Essie Davis

Synopsis One Day (2024) follows the intertwined lives of Emma and Dexter, who cross paths for the first time on the eve of their graduation. As they embark on their individual journeys the very next day, their futures take unexpected turns,...

6.9

3K votes

6.9

3K votes

Direction John Alexander

Cast David Morrissey · Sheridan Smith · Olivia Colman · Sean Maguire

Synopsis The 7.39 (TV Miniseries) (2014) is a captivating romantic drama that unfolds over two episodes, focusing on the daily 7:39 AM train commute that brings together Sally and Carl. Initially competing for a seat, their journey transforms into a compelling...

6.8

251 votes

6.8

251 votes

Direction David Blair

Cast Gemma Arterton · Eddie Redmayne · Ruth Jones · Hans Matheson

Synopsis Tess of the d'Urbervilles (TV Miniseries) (2008) is a four-part television adaptation set in the late 19th century. The story follows Tess Durbeyfield, who is dispatched to visit her affluent relative, Alec D'Urberville, after her family discovers their distant kinship....

6.7

378 votes

6.7

378 votes

Direction Anand Tucker

Cast Jim Broadbent · Colin Firth · Juliet Stevenson · Gina McKee

Synopsis And When Did You Last See Your Father? (2007) follows the narrative of Blake (Colin Firth), who delves into his memories to understand and reconcile his complex bond with his ailing father (Jim Broadbent). The film is an adaptation of...

6.6

190 votes

6.6

190 votes

Us (TV Miniseries)

2020 · Series · 58 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Geoffrey Sax

Cast Tom Hollander · Saskia Reeves · Tom Taylor · Sofie Gråbøl

Synopsis Us (TV Miniseries) (2020) follows Douglas Petersen (Tom Hollander), who is taken aback when his wife Connie (Saskia Reeves) reveals, after two decades of marriage, that she is uncertain about their future together. Despite this revelation, the couple decides to...

6.6

282 votes

6.6

282 votes

Direction Thomas Vinterberg

Cast Carey Mulligan · Matthias Schoenaerts · Michael Sheen · Tom Sturridge

Synopsis Far from the Madding Crowd (2015) presents the tale of the spirited and independent Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan), a woman who finds herself pursued by three distinct admirers. Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts), a dedicated sheep farmer, is drawn to her...

6.4

5K votes

6.4

5K votes

Direction Brian Percival

Cast Sarah Parish · Damian Lewis · Andrew Barclay · George Couyas

Synopsis Much Ado About Nothing (ShakespeaRe-Told) (TV) (2005) presents a modern-day retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy, set in the bustling world of a television news station. The story unfolds as Beatrice, a sharp-tongued news anchor, is forced to work alongside her...

6.3

69 votes

6.3

69 votes

One Day

2011 · Movie · 108 min. · United States

Direction Lone Scherfig

Cast Anne Hathaway · Jim Sturgess · Patricia Clarkson · Romola Garai

Synopsis One Day (2011) follows the evolving bond between Emma Morley (Anne Hathaway) and Dexter Mayhew (Jim Sturgess), who meet on their college graduation day, July 15th, 1988. Emma, a principled and ambitious young woman from a working-class background, aspires to...

6.3

15K votes

6.3

15K votes

Starter for 10

2006 · Movie · 96 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Tom Vaughan

Cast James McAvoy · Alice Eve · Rebecca Hall · Charles Dance

Synopsis Starter for 10 (2006) is set in the mid-1980s and follows Brian Jackson (James McAvoy), a young man from a working-class background who is beginning his first year at an elite British university. Brian has ambitious plans for his freshman...

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5.7

692 votes

5.7

692 votes

Great Expectations

2012 · Movie · 128 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Mike Newell

Cast Jeremy Irvine · Ralph Fiennes · Helena Bonham Carter · Holliday Grainger

Synopsis Great Expectations (2012) follows the journey of a young orphan named Pip who is presented with an extraordinary opportunity to transcend his modest upbringing, all thanks to an enigmatic benefactor. As Pip navigates the intricate social hierarchy of London, he...

5.6

3K votes

5.6

3K votes

4.3

467 votes

Direction Mike Bullen · Simon Delaney · Tim Whitby · Ciaran Donnelly

Cast James Nesbitt · Hermione Norris · John Thomson · Robert Bathurst

Synopsis Cold Feet (TV Series) (1997) is a British television drama that aired from 1997 to 2003, spanning five seasons. The show masterfully blends comedy and drama, chronicling the lives of three couples in Manchester as they navigate the complexities of...

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