27 Dark British Films
27 titles
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The Road to GuantanamoMovie · 2006 · 95m · DramaBlending drama and documentary elements, *The Road to Guantánamo* chronicles the experiences of the "Tipton Three," three British Muslims detained at Guantanamo Bay for two years before their release without formal charges.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.8 - 2
KidulthoodMovie · 2006 · 91m · DramaThis film follows a group of difficult fifteen-year-olds navigating life in west London. It's a look at their everyday experiences.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 3
CalibreMovie · 2018 · 101m · Thriller, DramaTwo friends traveling together for a weekend hunting trip in a remote Scottish village find themselves trapped in a terrifying situation when they try to hide a terrible accident. Their attempt to conceal the truth spirals into a relentless nightmare.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 4
Eden LakeMovie · 2008 · 91m · Horror, ThrillerA young couple seeking a peaceful retreat at a secluded lake finds their romantic weekend violently disrupted by a hostile group of local teenagers. Initial pranks escalate into terrifying torment, transforming a relaxing getaway into a desperate fight for survival.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 5
ShiftyMovie · 2008 · 85m · ThrillerIn London, young crack cocaine dealer Shifty's life quickly unravels with the return of his best friend. He's pursued by a desperate customer, and his family is on the verge of abandoning him. Now, Shifty must evade and outmaneuver a rival drug dealer who plots to frame him.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.7 - 6
Dead Man's ShoesMovie · 2004 · 90m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeAfter serving in the military, a soldier returns to his hometown and systematically retaliates against the criminals who abused his brother while he was deployed.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1 - 7
PrevengeMovie · 2017 · 89m · Horror, Comedy, DramaA widow who is pregnant and convinced her unborn child is guiding her begins a series of murders.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.5 - 8
The RitualMovie · 2017 · 94m · Horror, MysteryCollege friends gather for a forest getaway, only to find themselves hunted by a sinister force within the woods.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3 - 9
'71Movie · 2014 · 99mDuring a riot in Belfast, a young British soldier becomes separated from his unit and must fight to find his way back to safety.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 10
Ill ManorsMovie · 2012 · 121m · Crime, DramaThis ensemble film follows the lives of people in Forest Gate, London, over several days. Six interconnected stories explore themes of drug use, prostitution, and urban poverty.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.3 - 11
Fish TankMovie · 2009 · 123m · DramaFifteen-year-old Mia feels like she's always fighting with her family and everyone around her. Then she meets Connor, her mother's charming new boyfriend, and is surprised when he seems to notice her too. She hopes he can help her understand what's going on in her life.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.9 - 12
This Is EnglandMovie · 2007 · 101m · Drama, CrimeSet in England during 1983, the film follows a troubled young boy. After a school fight, he encounters a group of skinheads who quickly become his closest friends, evolving into something akin to family. The story is drawn from the director's own experiences.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5 - 13
Harry BrownMovie · 2009 · 103m · Thriller, Crime, DramaA retired veteran and widower seeks retribution for his close friend's death, delivering his own brand of justice.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 14
SightseersMovie · 2012 · 88m · Comedy, Crime, RomanceChris wants to share his life with his girlfriend Tina, planning a caravan holiday. However, unforeseen circumstances quickly disrupt their plans, leading to a disastrous turn in their dream trip.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 15
The BusinessMovie · 2005 · 96m · Drama, Action, ThrillerIn the 1980s, Frankie yearns to leave his life in South East London, and an opportunity arises when his mother's abusive boyfriend is confronted. Following an altercation with the boyfriend, Frankie flees to Spain and finds work delivering a package to Charlie, a stylish gangster who offers him a job. As Charlie's driver, Frankie is drawn into a world of luxury and excitement, but the lifestyle's temptations threaten to unravel everything.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.1 - 16
Gangster No. 1Movie · 2000 · 103m · Action, Drama, ThrillerA retired gangster learns that Freddie Mays, an old associate, is being released from prison after thirty years. The news stirs up memories of his youth, specifically of a man who joined Freddie's gang – a man he both admired and eventually double-crossed.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 17
Under the SkinMovie · 2014 · 108m · Thriller, Science Fiction, DramaIn Glasgow, a captivating stranger targets vulnerable men, drawing them into her orbit with irresistible charm.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 18
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking BarrelsMovie · 1998 · 105mA skilled card player and his reluctant companions must quickly raise a large sum of money after a bad poker game. They decide to rob a local gang who are operating out of the apartment next door.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.1 - 19
Kill ListMovie · 2011 · 95m · Horror, Thriller, CrimeA hitman, still recovering from a failed previous job, accepts a new contract: three kills for a substantial reward. The assignment begins simply enough, but quickly spirals out of control, drawing the killer into a dangerous and disturbing world.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 20
Down TerraceMovie · 2010 · 93m · Crime, DramaAfter their release from prison after serving time for an unknown offense, Bill and Karl are determined to uncover the identity of the person who betrayed them to the police. Meanwhile, their criminal enterprise is facing difficulties, and the group operating out of Down Terrace is rife with suspicion. What appears to be a normal house hides a dangerous atmosphere where tensions are escalating.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 21
SnatchMovie · 2000 · 103m · Crime, ComedyA group of unlikely players – shady boxing promoters, dangerous bookmakers, a Russian gangster, inept amateur thieves, and seemingly Jewish jewelers – all compete to find a valuable diamond that has been stolen.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.8 - 22
TrainspottingMovie · 1996 · 94m · Drama, CrimeMark Renton, an addict trying to build a normal life, struggles with his friends: Sick Boy, Begbie, Spud, and Tommy. His life becomes more complicated when he becomes involved with Diane, a minor who is drawn into their chaotic world. After moving to London to start over, Mark finds he can't escape his past. Begbie finds him, and Sick Boy follows. The film looks at addiction, loyalty, and change, showing the difficult realities of substance abuse and how it affects relationships and futures.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.0 - 23
OutlawMovie · 2007 · 103m · Action, Crime, ThrillerFeeling abandoned by the government and disillusioned with the police, a group of individuals band together to address what they perceive as societal injustices, effectively becoming a contemporary vigilante group.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.4 - 24
HungerMovie · 2008 · 96m · Drama, HistoryThis is the story of Bobby Sands, an IRA member who spearheaded the 1981 hunger strike. During The Troubles, Irish Republican prisoners undertook the strike to demand political status.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 25
Red RoadMovie · 2006 · 113m · Drama, ThrillerJackie works as a CCTV operator. One day, a man appears on her screen – someone she desperately wished to avoid. She's now forced to face him.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.4 - 26
Starred UpMovie · 2014 · 106m · DramaEric, a 19-year-old with a history of violence and a defiant attitude, is unexpectedly sent to the same adult prison as his father. His quick temper makes him enemies among guards and inmates, straining his already difficult relationship with his father. When a volunteer psychotherapist offers an anger management program, Eric is pulled between dangerous gang politics, prison corruption, and a chance for change. He must fight to survive, uncertain if his father will offer protection or contribute to his downfall.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 27
TyrannosaurMovie · 2011 · 93m · Drama, RomanceJoseph struggles with uncontrollable anger and a destructive path. His life becomes increasingly chaotic, but a connection with Hannah, a kind charity shop worker, offers a glimmer of hope. Their relationship deepens, revealing a hidden secret of Hannah's that profoundly impacts both their lives.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3
