Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Sam Mendes

1. Baby Driver (2017)

R | 113 min | Action, Crime, Drama

After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.

Director: Edgar Wright | Stars: Ansel Elgort, Jon Bernthal, Jon Hamm, Eiza González

Votes: 612,202 | Gross: $107.83M

2. American Beauty (1999)

R | 122 min | Drama

A sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter's best friend.

Director: Sam Mendes | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley

Votes: 1,211,921 | Gross: $130.10M

3. 1917 (2019)

R | 119 min | Action, Drama, History

April 6th, 1917. As an infantry battalion assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap.

Director: Sam Mendes | Stars: Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Daniel Mays, Colin Firth

Votes: 676,846 | Gross: $159.23M

4. Penny Dreadful (2014–2016)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Explorer Sir Malcolm Murray, American gunslinger Ethan Chandler, scientist Victor Frankenstein and medium Vanessa Ives unite to combat supernatural threats in Victorian London.

Stars: Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton, Eva Green, Reeve Carney

Votes: 131,201

5. Last Night in Soho (2021)

R | 116 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Aspiring fashion designer Eloise is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s, where she encounters dazzling wannabe singer Sandie. But the glamour is not as it seems, and the dreams of the past crack and splinter into something darker.

Director: Edgar Wright | Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith, Diana Rigg

Votes: 177,450

6. Spectre (I) (2015)

PG-13 | 148 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

A cryptic message from James Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover the existence of a sinister organisation named SPECTRE. With a new threat dawning, Bond learns the terrible truth about the author of all his pain in his most recent missions.

Director: Sam Mendes | Stars: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Ralph Fiennes

Votes: 466,564 | Gross: $200.07M

7. Skyfall (2012)

PG-13 | 143 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

James Bond's loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her. When MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

Director: Sam Mendes | Stars: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris, Judi Dench

Votes: 731,583 | Gross: $304.36M

8. Toast of London (2012–2020)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

Steven Toast, an eccentric middle-aged actor with a chequered past, spends more time dealing with his problems off stage than performing on stage.

Stars: Matt Berry, Robert Bathurst, Doon Mackichan, Shazad Latif

Votes: 10,658

9. Jarhead (2005)

R | 125 min | Biography, Drama, War

A psychological study of Marine's state of mind during the Gulf War. Told through the eyes of a U.S. Marine sniper who struggles to cope with boredom, a sense of isolation, and other issues back home.

Director: Sam Mendes | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Lucas Black, Scott MacDonald

Votes: 206,827 | Gross: $62.66M

10. Road to Perdition (2002)

R | 117 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A mob enforcer's son in 1930s Illinois witnesses a murder, forcing him and his father to take to the road, and his father down a path of redemption and revenge.

Director: Sam Mendes | Stars: Tom Hanks, Tyler Hoechlin, Paul Newman

Votes: 284,724 | Gross: $104.45M

11. Empire of Light (2022)

R | 115 min | Drama, Romance

A drama about the power of human connection during turbulent times, set in an English coastal town in the early 1980s.

Director: Sam Mendes | Stars: Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Colin Firth, Toby Jones

Votes: 24,266

12. Revolutionary Road (2008)

R | 119 min | Drama, Romance

A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children.

Director: Sam Mendes | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Christopher Fitzgerald, Jonathan Roumie

Votes: 225,146 | Gross: $22.91M

13. Britannia (2017–2021)

TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

In 43 AD, the Roman Army returns to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia.

Stars: David Morrissey, Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Mackenzie Crook, Julian Rhind-Tutt

Votes: 17,871

14. The Hollow Crown (2012–2016)

TV-14 | 150 min | Drama, History, War

A mini-series of adaptations of Shakespeare's history plays: Richard II, Henry IV: Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V.

Stars: Anton Lesser, Simon Russell Beale, Tom Georgeson, John Mackay

Votes: 7,324

15. The Kite Runner (2007)

PG-13 | 128 min | Drama

After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble.

Director: Marc Forster | Stars: Khalid Abdalla, Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada, Atossa Leoni, Shaun Toub

Votes: 82,576 | Gross: $15.80M

16. Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (2020)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

When a grisly murder shocks Los Angeles in 1938, Detective Tiago Vega and his partner Lewis Michener become embroiled in an epic story that reflects the troubled history of the city.

Stars: Natalie Dormer, Daniel Zovatto, Kerry Bishé, Adriana Barraza

Votes: 10,670

17. IMDb on the Scene - Interviews (2017– )

Not Rated | Talk-Show

IMDb takes you on the scene in interviews with the cast and filmmakers of upcoming films.

Stars: Alex Logan, Bret Federigan, Albert Lawrence, Ian de Borja

Votes: 639

18. The Franchise (2024– )

Comedy | Pre-production

A team trapped inside the dysfunctional hell of creating franchise superhero movies, at the end of the day the question they face is: is this Hollywood's new dawn or cinema's last stand? Is this a dream factory or a chemical plant?

Stars: Billy Magnussen, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Himesh Patel

19. Shrek the Musical (2013)

TV-G | 130 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Make room for ogre-sized family fun as the greatest fairy tale never told comes to life in a whole new way in this breathtaking Broadway musical adaptation of the hit movie Shrek!

Director: Michael John Warren | Stars: Brian d'Arcy James, Sutton Foster, Christopher Sieber, John Tartaglia

Votes: 4,301

20. Away We Go (2009)

R | 98 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A couple expecting their first child travels the U.S. seeking the perfect "family home." They have misadventures and find fresh connections with relatives and old friends who help them discover "home" on their own terms for the first time.

Director: Sam Mendes | Stars: John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Allison Janney, Carmen Ejogo

Votes: 55,102 | Gross: $9.45M

21. Stuart: A Life Backwards (2007 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 92 min | Drama

A writer takes a backwards look at the life of his unlikely friend, Stuart, a homeless alcoholic who experienced a traumatic childhood event.

Director: David Attwood | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hardy, Nicola Duffett, Claire-Louise Cordwell

Votes: 14,001

22. Hamnet

Pre-production

The story of Agnes - the wife of William Shakespeare - as she struggles to come to terms with the loss of her only son, Hamnet. A human and heart-stopping story as the backdrop to the creation of Shakespeare's most famous play, Hamlet.

Director: Chloé Zhao | Stars: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal

23. Starter for 10 (2006)

PG-13 | 92 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Set in 1985, working-class student Brian Jackson (McAvoy) navigates his first year at Bristol University.

Director: Tom Vaughan | Stars: James McAvoy, Alice Eve, Rebecca Hall, Joseph Friend

Votes: 25,099 | Gross: $0.21M

24. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )

30 min | News, Talk-Show

"Entertainment Tonight" is the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world.

Stars: Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, Matt Cohen, Nancy O'Dell

Votes: 2,768

25. David Copperfield (2023– )

Explore the life and loves of a gentle orphan in an indifferent adult world.

Stars: Theo James, Richard Armitage, Jessie Buckley, Helena Bonham Carter

26. The Magic Faraway Tree

Adventure, Family | Pre-production

A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.

Director: Ben Gregor | Stars: Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy

27. Informer (2018)

Not Rated | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A young East London man is coerced by an officer to work undercover for him.

Stars: Paddy Considine, Nabhaan Rizwan, Bel Powley, Reiss Jeram

Votes: 6,582

28. National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue (2024)

180 min | Drama

Explores acting giants Burton and Gielgud staged Hamlet on Broadway in 1964.

Directors: Zoe Ford, Sam Mendes | Stars: Johnny Flynn, Tuppence Middleton, Mark Gatiss, Luke Norris

Votes: 110

29. Little Voice (1998)

R | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A shy reclusive lady is convinced by an invisible entity to sing. Subsequently, she finds herself noticed by a sleazy talent agent and her talent being showcased on-stage. She also meets a kind but nervous man who becomes her best friend.

Director: Mark Herman | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks, Michael Caine, Ewan McGregor

Votes: 17,189 | Gross: $4.60M

30. The Anniversary Party (2001)

R | 115 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Love is complex and relationships deteriorate.

Directors: Alan Cumming, Jennifer Jason Leigh | Stars: Alan Cumming, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, Kevin Kline

Votes: 8,754 | Gross: $4.01M

31. This Morning (1988– )

150 min | Comedy, Drama, Game-Show

Magazine show featuring lifestyle, cookery, fashion and news segments, along with celebrity interviews and gossip.

Stars: Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Ruth Langsford, Eamonn Holmes

Votes: 896

32. Things We Lost in the Fire (2007)

R | 118 min | Drama

A recent widow invites her husband's troubled best friend to live with her and her two children. As he gradually turns his life around, he helps the family cope and confront their loss.

Director: Susanne Bier | Stars: Halle Berry, Benicio Del Toro, Alison Lohman, David Duchovny

Votes: 29,784 | Gross: $3.29M

33. The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015–2023)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

A late-night talk show with a different interview format, where guests appear on stage simultaneously and the host sits to the left and not behind a desk, and with original segments like 'Carpool Karaoke'.

Stars: James Corden, Reggie Watts, Louis Waymouth, Harry Styles

Votes: 10,966

34. Cabaret (1993 TV Movie)

106 min | Musical, Drama

A filmed stage production of the classic musical.

Director: Sam Mendes | Stars: Jane Horrocks, Alan Cumming, Sara Kestelman, George Raistrick

Votes: 396

35. Brief Interviews with Hideous Men (2009)

Not Rated | 80 min | Comedy, Drama

A graduate student (Nicholson) copes with a recent breakup by conducting interviews with various men.

Director: John Krasinski | Stars: Julianne Nicholson, Ben Shenkman, Timothy Hutton, Michael Cerveris

Votes: 3,658 | Gross: $0.03M

36. The One Show (2006– )

30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show

A live magazine programme featuring topical stories and big name studio guests.

Stars: Alex Jones, Matt Baker, Christine Lampard, Adrian Chiles

Votes: 621

37. 2020 Golden Globe Awards (2020 TV Special)

TV-14 | 134 min | Comedy

Comedian Ricky Gervais brutally roasts Hollywood and exposes their hypocrisy.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Michael Douglas

Votes: 1,069

38. The Lehman Trilogy (2019)

223 min | Drama

The story of Lehman Brothers, from their beginnings as cotton brokers before the Civil War to the company's involvement in the financial crisis of 2008.

Directors: Sam Mendes, Matthew Amos | Stars: Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley, Ben Miles, Alice Bounsall

Votes: 392

39. Made in Hollywood (2005– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show

"Made In Hollywood" provides an inside look at the new movie and DVD releases, bringing superstar talent and Hollywood magic to you.

Stars: Kylie Erica Mar, Julie L. Harkness, Patrick Stinson, Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay

Votes: 444

40. Performance (1991–1998)

180 min | Drama

An anthology series of various plays and dramatic performances.

Stars: Ian Holm, Elizabeth McGovern, Ronald Pickup, Jane Horrocks

Votes: 93

41. Good Morning Britain (2014– )

TV-14 | 180 min | News, Talk-Show

The weekday news on ITV that the whole nation wakes up to.

Stars: Andi Peters, Susanna Reid, Lorraine Kelly, Laura Tobin

Votes: 767

42. The South Bank Show (1978– )

53 min | Documentary

ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.

Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Ian McKellen, David Hockney, Victoria Wood

Votes: 216

43. The Sound of 007 (2022)

88 min | Documentary, Music

Follows the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, going behind the lens into one of the greatest movie franchise and the iconic 007 theme song.

Director: Mat Whitecross | Stars: Rami Malek, Daniel Craig, Michael Caine, Hans Zimmer

Votes: 2,182

44. Blood (I) (2012)

Not Rated | 92 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Thriller charting the moral collapse of a police family. Two cop brothers, smothered by the shadow of their former police chief father, must investigate a crime they themselves have committed.

Director: Nick Murphy | Stars: Paul Bettany, Stephen Graham, Brian Cox, Mark Strong

Votes: 4,632

45. Oliver Twist (2022 Podcast Series)

Drama

Follows Oliver a young orphan of 19th century English workhouses who had a life of grinding poverty. After being evicted from the workhouse, he walks many miles to London and finds a whole new life with a gang of young pickpockets.

Stars: Patricia Allison, Kit Connor, Nicola Coughlan, Brian Cox

Votes: 54

46. Merrily We Roll Along (2013)

Musical

Follows the fortunes - in reverse chronology (from 1976 to 1957) - of three "good friends" and aspiring playwrights/composers Franklin Shepard, Charles Kringas, and Mary Flynn.

Director: Maria Friedman | Stars: Ashley Robinson, Martin Callaghan, Amanda Minihan, Julie Jupp

Votes: 95

47. Unscripted (2005)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Three young actors try to make it big in Hollywood.

Stars: Krista Allen, Bryan Greenberg, Jennifer Hall, Frank Langella

Votes: 494

48. The 11 O'Clock Show (1998–2000)

30 min | Comedy

A satirical show mimicking the evening news which launched the careers of Ricky Gervais and Sacha Baron Cohen.

Stars: Iain Lee, Daisy Donovan, Tommy Vance, Ricky Gervais

Votes: 353

49. CBeebies Bedtime Story (2006– )

10 min | Short, Family

A special guest reads a children's bedtime story.

Stars: Justin Fletcher, Floella Benjamin, Tom Hardy, Derek Jacobi

Votes: 92

50. Flavia De Luce

Mystery | Announced

An eleven year-old girl with a passion for poison and all things chemistry-related uses her knowledge to solve murders in the English countryside.