27 British Films Collection
26 titles
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The Danish GirlMovie · 2015 · 119m · DramaGerda Wegener asks her husband Einar to pose for her portrait, and in the process, Einar discovers the person Gerda envisioned for her. He begins living as a woman named Lili Elbe. With Gerda's love and encouragement, Lili starts a pioneering journey as a transgender woman.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.6 - 2
Joyeux NoelMovie · 2005 · 116m · Drama, War, RomanceFrance, 1914. World War I. On Christmas Eve, an unexpected event occurs in the contested no man's land between French, Scottish, and German lines.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 3
'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 - 4
Death at a FuneralMovie · 2007 · 91m · Comedy, DramaWhen the family patriarch unexpectedly dies, a quirky English family with a history of secrets is thrown into chaos as a series of bizarre misfortunes plague them.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.9 - 5
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 - 6
HannaMovie · 2011 · 111m · Action, Thriller, AdventureHanna was trained from childhood by her father, a former CIA agent, in the Finnish wilderness to become a lethal assassin. When he sends her on a mission, she travels across Europe, pursued by relentless agents sent by a ruthless intelligence operative. As Hanna closes in on her target, she begins to uncover shocking truths about her own origins.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 7
Mansfield ParkMovie · 1999 · 112m · Romance, DramaFanny Price, a lively young woman, is sent to live with her wealthy cousins on their large estate to learn how to behave in high society. Surrounded by luxury, Fanny’s quick wit and cheerful personality start to change the way her relatives see things. This experience leads to personal growth for both Fanny and her cousins as they learn the value of being themselves.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7 - 8
Becoming JaneMovie · 2007 · 120m · Romance, DramaFacing financial hardship, young Jane Austen is expected by her parents to marry Lady Gresham's wealthy nephew. However, Jane realizes this marriage would stifle her spirit and artistic identity. She develops a connection with Tom Lefroy, an engaging but impoverished lawyer's apprentice, who provides her with the understanding of human emotions essential to her future as a novelist.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.3 - 9
PhilomenaMovie · 2013 · 98m · DramaA woman embarks on a search for her son, who was separated from her as a child when she was compelled to enter a convent.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3 - 10
The Inbetweeners MovieMovie · 2011 · 97m · ComedyFour friends – Will, Jay, Simon, and Neil – plan a post-graduation trip to a Greek island, envisioning a carefree holiday of sun and fun. However, their idyllic plans quickly fall apart. Determined to experience the island's nightlife, they attempt to join the party scene, leading to a series of funny and embarrassing mishaps.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2 - 11
Miss Austen RegretsMovie · 2008 · 90m · Drama, History, TV MovieApproaching her fortieth birthday, Jane Austen remains unmarried. When her niece Fanny asks for her help in choosing a suitable husband for the young woman, the aging spinster begins to reflect on her own life and the reasons behind her lack of a partner.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.1 - 12
Made in DagenhamMovie · 2010 · 113m · Comedy, Drama, HistoryThis film tells the story of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham factory. It focuses on the female workers who went on strike to protest unequal treatment based on their gender.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 13
East Is EastMovie · 1999 · 97m · Drama, ComedyIn the early 1970s, George Khan runs a successful fish-and-chip shop in Salford, upholding traditional Pakistani Muslim values. But as his British-born family – with an English mother – increasingly embraces their British identity, they begin to challenge their father's customs. This generational conflict sparks disagreements about clothing, food, religion, and lifestyle within the Khan family, threatening their unity and traditions.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.5 - 14
Einstein and EddingtonMovie · 2008 · 90m · History, Drama, TV MovieDuring World War I, brilliant physicist Albert Einstein and English scientist Arthur Eddington develop an unexpected friendship. This collaboration ultimately results in the creation of the theory of relativity.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 15
Spooks: The Greater GoodMovie · 2015 · 104m · Thriller, ActionWhile briefing MI5's counter-terrorism chief, Harry Pearce, a terrorist breaks free. Shortly after, Pearce vanishes. His protégé is then charged with discovering what occurred, as a London attack is imminent, and ultimately unearths a dangerous plot.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0 - 16
I, Daniel BlakeMovie · 2016 · 100m · DramaA middle-aged carpenter, now reliant on government assistance following a work injury, finds his life intersecting with a single mother facing similar circumstances.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7 - 17
Sunset SongMovie · 2015 · 135m · Drama, HistoryIn the early 1900s, a young woman growing up on a Scottish farm navigates the complexities of adulthood.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 18
Anna KareninaMovie · 2012 · 130m · Drama, Romance, HistoryIn Imperial Russia, Anna Karenin travels to Moscow to see her brother. There, she encounters the captivating cavalry officer Vronsky and is instantly drawn to him. However, pursuing a relationship of this nature poses a severe threat to a woman's standing within St. Petersburg's elite social circles.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 19
Glorious 39Movie · 2009 · 129m · War, Drama, HistoryThis is a story about a traditional British family living in the countryside just before World War Two. The wealthy Keyes family projects an image of stability, unaware of the impending war. Their lives are disrupted when daughter Anne stumbles upon hidden recordings, unexpectedly creating division within the family.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 20
The CircuitMovie · 2016 · 40mNat and Gabe, new to town, accept a dinner invitation from the fiery Hungarian Helene and her rough husband Sasha. While the other guests – including former Bananarama singer Marty, Angie who "makes bullets," and the allegedly suicidal Danny – are friendly, Nat and Gabe are taken aback by the couple's public arguments. Gabe's attempts to mediate are met with hostility. Nat is surprised when Helene confides in her about Sasha's possible affair, and Gabe's attempt to talk to Sasha is rebuffed. The evening escalates when Helene physically attacks Sasha, leaving the newcomers eager to escape. But when Danny reveals a shocking secret, Gabe finds himself caught between doing the right thing and fleeing the situation.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 21
Mansfield ParkMovie · 2007 · 93m · Drama, TV MovieFanny Price is sent to live with her wealthy relatives, the Bertrams, and finds herself largely unwelcome, except by her cousin Edmund. Her life becomes more complicated with the arrival of the charming Mary and Henry Crawford.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 22
Churchill's SecretMovie · 2016 · 101mIn the summer of 1953, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill experiences a stroke, a medical event kept hidden from international view.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.3 - 23
V for VendettaMovie · 2006 · 132m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionIn a Britain ruled by a fascist government, a masked revolutionary known as "V" wages war against the authorities. After rescuing a young woman from the secret police, V discovers a new ally to help him fight for the freedom of the British people.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9 - 24
PersuasionMovie · 2007 · 93m · Drama, Romance, TV MovieAnne Elliot lives with her wealthy but snobbish family as they face financial ruin. Anne is a woman with forward-thinking ideas. Her life changes when Frederick Wentworth, a man she previously rejected, returns. Anne must decide whether to remain focused on societal expectations or embrace the possibility of a renewed romance.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 25
Princess KaiulaniMovie · 2010 · 130m · DramaIn 19th-century Hawaii, Princess Ka'iulani, raised in England, is committed to protecting her people from powerful American businessmen. Sent to England as a child by her father, she returns to Hawaii as a political force, fighting to keep her throne – even if it means leaving her love in England behind.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.7 - 26
RegMovie · 2016 · 89mIn June 2003, Reg Keys and his wife Sally return to their home in the Welsh countryside. As they turn on the television to learn of the murder of six military police officers in Iraq, two men arrive with the devastating news that their son, Tom, was among the victims.IMDb 7.0TMDB 5.0
