11 British Films from 2014
11 titles
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Good VibrationsMovie · 2012 · 111m · Music, DramaThis is the story of Terri Hooley, a pivotal figure in the punk rock movement of Belfast. Hooley established the Good Vibrations record store, which grew into a record label, and became the champion for bands like The Undertones, Rudi, and The Outcasts.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7 - 2
The Armstrong LieMovie · 2013 · 124m · DocumentaryIn 2009, Alex Gibney began filming a documentary about Lance Armstrong's return to cycling. The film was paused when the doping scandal broke, and resumed after Armstrong admitted to doping. *The Armstrong Lie*, starting in 2013, offers a compelling, behind-the-scenes look at the collapse of one of sports' most remarkable narratives. As Lance Armstrong admits, "I didn’t live a lot of lies, but I lived one big one."IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 3
For Those in PerilMovie · 2013 · 93mAaron, a young man who doesn't quite fit in in a secluded Scottish fishing village, is the only one who survives a mysterious fishing accident that killed five men, including his older brother. The villagers, influenced by local legends and superstitions, believe Aaron is responsible for the disaster, turning him into an outcast. Determined to defy the belief that his brother is dead, he embarks on a quest to find him and the other missing men.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 4
Muppets Most WantedMovie · 2014 · 107m · Comedy, Adventure, CrimeDuring a worldwide tour, The Muppets get caught up in a European jewel heist orchestrated by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his villainous accomplice.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3 - 5
The ButlerMovie · 2013 · 132m · DramaCecil Gaines, son of a sharecropper, rises from humble beginnings in the 1920s to become a highly efficient and discreet hotel valet in the 1950s. His skills lead him to a position as butler in the White House, where he serves successive US Presidents and witnesses decades of history unfold, including the rise of the Civil Rights Movement. While serving these leaders, Cecil quietly navigates personal struggles: his wife Gloria battles alcoholism, and his eldest son Louis fights for equality. Faced with these challenges, Cecil must decide how to respond.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 6
We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaksMovie · 2013 · 127m · DocumentaryJulian Assange, Bradley Manning, collateral damage, Cablegate, and WikiLeaks – these names and concepts have dramatically reshaped how democratic societies handle privacy, secrecy, and the public's right to know, with potential long-term consequences. *We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks* provides a comprehensive look at WikiLeaks and the wider global discussion surrounding access to information.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 7
Kelly + VictorMovie · 2012 · 95mIn a Liverpool nightclub, Kelly and Victor feel an immediate connection. They end up at Kelly's flat and share a passionate, intense night. Both are trying to navigate difficult lives – she's fleeing an abusive ex-boyfriend, and he's being pulled into drug use. Their intense lovemaking awakens darker sides of themselves.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.4 - 8
The Selfish GiantMovie · 2013 · 91m · DramaA restless boy and his friend, who isn't the brightest but loves horses, begin gathering scrap metal for a questionable dealer.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 9
ShellMovie · 2012 · 90m · DramaAbandoned by her mother as a child, Shell has remained to care for her ailing father, but now feels confined by the stark landscape surrounding her. Her days are a monotonous cycle of running the rundown gas station, tending to her father, and visiting with a local mechanic. Each passing truck emphasizes the stillness of her life. Then, a salesman stops for gas, offering Shell a glimpse of a world beyond her own, pushing her closer to a breaking point and fueling her longing to leave.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 10
BlackfishMovie · 2013 · 83m · DocumentaryBlackfish examines the troubling effects of keeping highly intelligent and emotional animals like killer whales in captivity. The documentary focuses on Tilikum, a notorious orca who has been involved in the deaths of three people, including a trainer. It reveals the sometimes tragic consequences of this practice.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.8 - 11
Tim's VermeerMovie · 2013 · 80m · DocumentaryTexas inventor Tim Jenison investigates a long-standing question in art history: How did Johannes Vermeer achieve such realistic painting, long before photography existed? Over ten years, Jenison's quest leads him to Holland, to the Yorkshire coast to consult artist David Hockney, and even to Buckingham Palace. The remarkable research he undertakes reveals discoveries as surprising as the mystery itself.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.3
