Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Rita Tushingham

1. Vera (2011–2025)

TV-PG | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope leads her team as they face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape.

Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, Riley Jones, Kenny Doughty

Votes: 20,150

2. The Responder (2022– )

TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A crisis-stricken, morally-compromised first-responder tackles a series of night shifts on the beat in Liverpool.

Stars: Martin Freeman, Adelayo Adedayo, Emily Fairn, Warren Brown

Votes: 13,148

3. The Marlow Murder Club (2024– )

50 min | Mystery

Judith, Suzie and Becks start an investigation. To assist with official police investigation, headed by Tanika, They must suspect witnesses, and face down real danger as they work against the clock to stop the killer in their tracks.

Stars: Samantha Bond, Jo Martin, Cara Horgan, Natalie Dew

Votes: 759

4. Marple (2004–2013)

TV-14 | 2,090 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An elderly spinster living in the village of St. Mary Mead helps her friends and relatives solve mysterious murders.

Stars: Geraldine McEwan, Julia McKenzie, Stephen Churchett, Isabella Parriss

Votes: 10,717

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: 177,416

6. New Tricks (2003–2015)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Three retired police officers are drafted in to solve cold cases, with a touch of comedy and drama

Stars: Dennis Waterman, Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong, James Bolam

Votes: 8,792

7. Doctor Zhivago (1965)

PG-13 | 197 min | Drama, Romance, War

The life of a Russian physician and poet who, although married to another, falls in love with a political activist's wife and experiences hardship during World War I and then the October Revolution.

Director: David Lean | Stars: Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin, Rod Steiger

Votes: 82,145 | Gross: $111.72M

8. Bread (1986–1991)

30 min | Comedy

The series set in working-class Liverpool. Meet the Boswells: they're penniless, jobless and with little hope of things improving, but life's never stale.

Stars: Jean Boht, Nick Conway, Jonathon Morris, Kenneth Waller

Votes: 1,543

9. Boudica: Queen of War (2023)

R | 101 min | Action, Drama, History

The eponymous Celtic warrior who rules the Iceni people alongside her husband, Prasutagus. The King dies at the hands of Roman soldiers, leaving Boudica's kingdom without a male heir, and the Romans seize her land and property.

Director: Jesse V. Johnson | Stars: Olga Kurylenko, Tim Barber, Andy Beckwith, Tom Bennett

Votes: 2,532

10. The Pale Horse (2020)

TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Is a trio of witches responsible for a series of sudden deaths or is there a rational explanation?

Stars: Kaya Scodelario, Georgina Campbell, Rufus Sewell, Sean Pertwee

Votes: 6,197

11. The Owners (2020)

Not Rated | 92 min | Comedy, Crime, Horror

A group of friends think they've found an easy score at an empty house with a safe full of cash, but when the elderly owners arrive home things begin to go awry.

Director: Julius Berg | Stars: Maisie Williams, Sylvester McCoy, Rita Tushingham, Jake Curran

Votes: 9,563

12. Still Open All Hours (2013–2019)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Having inherited the shop from his uncle, it's business as usual for Granville at Arkwright's corner shop.

Stars: James Baxter, David Jason, Stephanie Cole, Brigit Forsyth

Votes: 1,873

13. In the Flesh (2013–2014)

TV-14 | 56 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror

Four years after the Rising, the government starts to rehabilitate the Undead for reentry into society, including teenager Kieren Walker, who returns to his small Lancashire village to face a hostile reception, as well as his own demons.

Stars: Luke Newberry, Harriet Cains, Marie Critchley, Steve Cooper

Votes: 13,933

14. A Taste of Honey (1961)

Not Rated | 101 min | Drama

A pregnant teenage girl must fend for herself when her mother remarries, leaving the girl with only a new male friend for support.

Director: Tony Richardson | Stars: Rita Tushingham, Dora Bryan, Robert Stephens, Murray Melvin

Votes: 6,367

15. Bedlam (2011–2013)

45 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Drama and supernatural chills in this series centered around a haunted insane asylum-turned-apartment building.

Stars: Hugo Speer, Charlotte Salt, Lacey Turner, Theo James

Votes: 2,466

16. This Is Your Life (1955–2003)

30 min | Documentary, Biography

The UK version of the popular US show. Eamonn Andrews (later Michael Aspel) surprises celebrities by presenting them with the Big Red Book before taking them into the studio to tell viewers... See full summary »

Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Michael Aspel, Elizabeth Dawn, June Whitfield

Votes: 323

17. Being Julia (2004)

R | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Set in 1930s London, this movie involves stage actors and actresses and their experiences with love and revenge.

Director: István Szabó | Stars: Annette Bening, Michael Gambon, Maury Chaykin, Jeremy Irons

Votes: 12,933 | Gross: $7.74M

18. An Awfully Big Adventure (1995)

R | 112 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Set right after World War II, a naive teenage girl joins a shabby theatre troupe in Liverpool. During a winter production of Peter Pan, the play quickly turns into a dark metaphor for youth... See full summary »

Director: Mike Newell | Stars: Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Georgina Cates, Alun Armstrong

Votes: 3,024 | Gross: $0.26M

19. Ridley Road (2021)

Not Rated | 229 min | Drama, Thriller

When Vivien Epstein follows her lover into danger and he is caught between life and death, Vivien finds herself going undercover with the fascists, not only for him but for the sake of her country.

Stars: Agnes O'Casey, Rory Kinnear, Henry Wilton-Hunt, Eddie Marsan

Votes: 2,897

20. Helen West (2002)

289 min | Drama, Mystery

A workaholic with a messy personal life, Helen West juggles gruesome cases of domestic abuse, sexual molestation and murder alongside her rocky relationship with policeman Chief Superintendent Bailey.

Stars: Amanda Burton, Conor Mullen, Nicholas Woodeson, Martin Freeman

Votes: 197

21. The Leather Boys (1964)

Not Rated | 108 min | Drama, Romance

An immature teenager marries a young biker but becomes disenchanted with the realities of working-class marriage--and her husband's relationship with his best friend.

Director: Sidney J. Furie | Stars: Rita Tushingham, Colin Campbell, Dudley Sutton, Gladys Henson

Votes: 1,030

22. The Trap (1966)

106 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

A fur trapper takes a mute girl as his unwilling wife to live with him in his remote cabin in the woods.

Director: Sidney Hayers | Stars: Rita Tushingham, Oliver Reed, Rex Sevenoaks, Barbara Chilcott

Votes: 2,294

23. ABC Weekend Specials (1977–1995)

TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A youth anthology series focusing primarily on adaptations of children's literature.

Stars: Willie Tyler, Frank Welker, Hal Smith, Janet Waldo

Votes: 352

24. Under the Skin (1997)

82 min | Drama

A woman explores her sexuality to cope with the passing of her mother, leading her to profound revelations about herself and the people closest to her.

Director: Carine Adler | Stars: Samantha Morton, Claire Rushbrook, Rita Tushingham, Christine Tremarco

Votes: 1,588

25. The Wee Man (2013)

Not Rated | 106 min | Drama

The true-life story of Paul Ferris.

Director: Ray Burdis | Stars: Christina Andrew, Bhrina Bache, Patrick Bergin, Hannah Blamires

Votes: 2,674

26. The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)

Approved | 84 min | Comedy

A young school teacher tries to master the art of flirtation using his neighbor's skills.

Director: Richard Lester | Stars: Rita Tushingham, Ray Brooks, Michael Crawford, Donal Donnelly

Votes: 3,756

27. Straight on Till Morning (1972)

R | 96 min | Thriller

A timid, withdrawn woman meets a man she believes is finally the love of her life, unaware that he is a vicious serial killer.

Director: Peter Collinson | Stars: Rita Tushingham, Shane Briant, James Bolam, Katya Wyeth

Votes: 1,426

28. Puffball: The Devil's Eyeball (2007)

R | 120 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Powerful supernatural forces are unleashed when a young architect (Kelly Reilly) becomes pregnant after moving to an isolated and mysterious valley to build a house. And when the ... See full summary »

Director: Nicolas Roeg | Stars: Rita Tushingham, Kelly Reilly, Oscar Pearce, Leona Igoe

Votes: 1,164

29. Teenage Dream (1986)

R | 90 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

A high school student, skillful in gymnastics, is seriously injured in a car accident. Her future will show which is stronger - dreams or reality.

Director: Paul Lynch | Stars: Olivia d'Abo, Keanu Reeves, Rita Tushingham, Jessica Steen

Votes: 728

30. Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008)

R | 119 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A music-infused drama about Joe Meek, the flamboyantly gay, tone deaf, songwriter-producer behind the '60s hits "Have I the Right," "Just Like Eddie," "Johnny, Remember Me" and "Telstar."

Director: Nick Moran | Stars: Con O'Neill, Kevin Spacey, Pam Ferris, JJ Feild

Votes: 1,934

31. The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music

Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.

Stars: Merv Griffin, Mort Lindsey, Mort Lindsey Orchestra, Arthur Treacher

Votes: 608

32. Armchair Theatre (1956–1974)

60 min | Drama

This show was a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and from mid-1968 by Thames Television.

Stars: Harry H. Corbett, Paul Whitsun-Jones, Billie Whitelaw, Neil McCallum

Votes: 246

33. The Bed Sitting Room (1969)

M | 90 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

In post-nuclear-holocaust England, a handful of bizarre characters struggles on with their lives in the ruins, among endless heaps of ash, piles of broken crockery and brick, muddy plains, ... See full summary »

Director: Richard Lester | Stars: Rita Tushingham, Ralph Richardson, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore

Votes: 2,583

34. My Name Is Lenny (2017)

91 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

The life story of one of Britain's most notorious bare-knuckle fighters, Lenny McLean, also known as "the Guv'nor".

Director: Ron Scalpello | Stars: Josh Helman, Michael Bisping, Chanel Cresswell, John Hurt

Votes: 3,588

35. Wogan (1982–1992)

35 min | Talk-Show

Terry Wogan hosts his own long-running chat show, where he interviews a variety of guests, from public life to celebrities. Also featured are regular musical guests performing their latest songs.

Stars: Terry Wogan, Sue Lawley, Joanna Lumley, Gloria Hunniford

Votes: 314

36. Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories (2016)

Not Rated | 30 min | Drama, Horror

Adaptations of the fantastical short stories written by author, Neil Gaiman.

Stars: Montserrat Lombard, Monica Dolan, Paul Ritter, Kirk Lake

Votes: 468

37. The 'Human' Factor (1975)

R | 95 min | Drama, Thriller

After his family is brutally murdered for an unknown reason, a computer engineer sets out to find those responsible.

Director: Edward Dmytryk | Stars: George Kennedy, John Mills, Raf Vallone, Barry Sullivan

Votes: 682

38. Girl with Green Eyes (1964)

Not Rated | 91 min | Drama, Romance

In 1960s Dublin a young girl becomes involved with an older man, a much-travelled and still married land-owner.

Director: Desmond Davis | Stars: Peter Finch, Rita Tushingham, Lynn Redgrave, Marie Kean

Votes: 1,486

39. Resurrected (1989)

96 min | Drama, War

Surviving soldier is accused of cowardice and desertion. His former comrades-in-arms decide to judge him bypassing the law.

Director: Paul Greengrass | Stars: Tom Bell, Rita Tushingham, David Thewlis, Rudi Davies

Votes: 551

40. The Paul O'Grady Show (2004–2015)

45 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Paul O'Grady and star guests liven up teatime with comedy and chat.

Stars: Paul O'Grady, Charlotte Ellen Price, Melanie Sykes, Ramon Christian

Votes: 464

41. Lady Killers (1980–1981)

60 min | Crime, Drama

British drama about famous murder cases involving women.

Stars: Robert Morley, Andrew Johns, Charles Kay, Lewis Fiander

Votes: 45

42. The Confessions of Felix Krull (1982)

60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Confessions of impostor Felix Krull.

Stars: John Moulder-Brown, Mareike Carrière, Daphne Wagner, Nikolaus Paryla

Votes: 135

43. Smashing Time (1967)

Not Rated | 96 min | Comedy, Musical

Two young women arrive in London to make it big in show business, and become corrupted by money and fame in the process.

Director: Desmond Davis | Stars: Rita Tushingham, Lynn Redgrave, Michael York, Anna Quayle

Votes: 624 | Gross: $0.63M

44. The Athena Syndrome

100 min | Action, Adventure, Crime | Pre-production

Two female agents. One ruthless brotherhood. No cover story. No back up. No hope. Who is the hunter - who is the prey?

Director: Jason Figgis | Stars: India Eisley, Rita Tushingham, Seeta Indrani, Patrick Bergin

45. Mysteries (1978)

93 min | Drama, Mystery

A wealthy visitor to a small town befriends a midget and gets involved with two women as his behaviour becoming ever stranger.

Director: Paul de Lussanet | Stars: Rutger Hauer, Sylvia Kristel, David Rappaport, Rita Tushingham

Votes: 303

46. Seeing Things (1981–1987)

60 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery

A newspaper journalist has strange visions which help him in the solving of crimes.

Stars: Louis Del Grande, Janet-Laine Green, Martha Gibson, Frank Adamson

Votes: 346

47. A Judgment in Stone (1986)

R | 102 min | Horror, Thriller

An English woman, psychotic and sexually repressed, murders her sadistic father, then moves to America. She soon secures a job as a maid for a wealthy family. Soon her severe psychosis and ... See full summary »

Director: Ousama Rawi | Stars: Rita Tushingham, Ross Petty, Shelley Peterson, Jonathan Crombie

Votes: 201

48. The Human Jungle (1963–1964)

60 min | Drama

Dr. Roger Corder, a gifted and compassionate psychologist, treats the mental disorders of his patients through a mix of Freudian and Laingian techniques.

Stars: Herbert Lom, Michael Johnson, Sally Smith, Mary Yeomans

Votes: 179

49. The Guru (1969)

G | 112 min | Comedy

Tom Pickle, Britain's top pop artiste, travels to Bombay, India, in the 1960s to learn to play the sitar (musical instrument) from renowned maestro Ustad Zafar Khan. Tom is taken to Zafar's... See full summary »

Director: James Ivory | Stars: Rita Tushingham, Michael York, Utpal Dutt, Madhur Jaffrey

Votes: 174

50. Comedy Playhouse (1961–2017)

30 min | Comedy

Anthology series of one-off, unrelated situation comedies.

Stars: Frank Thornton, John Le Mesurier, Robert Dorning, Bernard Cribbins

Votes: 70