Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Ann Akinjirin

1. Unforgotten (2015– )

TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

London detectives investigate crimes from the past, unravelling secrets left buried for years.

Stars: Sanjeev Bhaskar, Jordan Long, Carolina Main, Nicola Walker

Votes: 30,658

2. C.B. Strike (2017– )

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

War veteran turned private detective Cormoran Strike solves brutal murders with the help of his trusted partner Robin Ellacott.

Stars: Tom Burke, Holliday Grainger, Kerr Logan, Jack Greenlees

Votes: 24,761

3. Humans (2015–2018)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

In a parallel present where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a 'Synth'--a highly-developed robotic servant that's so similar to a real human--is transforming the way we live.

Stars: Katherine Parkinson, Gemma Chan, Lucy Carless, Tom Goodman-Hill

Votes: 42,531

4. Moon Knight (2022)

TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Steven Grant discovers he's been granted the powers of an Egyptian moon god. But he soon finds out that these newfound powers can be both a blessing and a curse to his troubled life.

Stars: Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, May Calamawy, Michael Benjamin Hernandez

Votes: 270,707

5. EastEnders (1985– )

TV-PG | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

The everyday lives of working-class inhabitants of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough. The square includes the Queen Vic pub and a street market.

Stars: Adam Woodyatt, Steve McFadden, Letitia Dean, June Brown

Votes: 9,242

6. I May Destroy You (2020)

TV-MA | 351 min | Drama

The question of sexual consent in contemporary life and how, in the new landscape of dating and relationships, we make the distinction between liberation and exploitation.

Stars: Michaela Coel, Weruche Opia, Paapa Essiedu, Stephen Wight

Votes: 26,095

7. Brave New World (2020)

TV-MA | 418 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

In a utopia whose perfection hinges upon control of monogamy and privacy, members of the collective begin to question the rules, putting their regimented society on a collision course with forbidden love and revolution.

Stars: Alden Ehrenreich, Jessica Brown Findlay, Harry Lloyd, Nina Sosanya

Votes: 17,097

8. Electric Dreams (2017–2018)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

A sci-fi anthology series with stand-alone episodes based on the works of Philip K. Dick.

Stars: Bryan Cranston, Steve Buscemi, Richard Madden, Timothy Spall

Votes: 18,809

9. Cold Feet (1997–2020)

TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The show follows the lives of 30-something couples Adam and Rachel, Pete and Jenny, and David and Karen as they navigate love and life in Manchester.

Stars: James Nesbitt, Robert Bathurst, John Thomson, Hermione Norris

Votes: 4,818

10. The Famous Five (2023– )

90 min | Adventure, Crime, Family

"The Famous Five" is a series of feature-length films for children, loosely based on the classic stories and characters created by Enid Blyton. The first of these films was transmitted in late 2023 with further films in pre-production.

Stars: Diaana Babnicova, Kit Rakusen, Flora Jacoby Richardson, Elliott Rose

Votes: 375

11. Law & Order: UK (2009–2014)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

UK version of the long-running U.S. TV drama that tells the stories of two separate yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime; and the attorneys, who prosecute the offenders.

Stars: Bradley Walsh, Robert Glenister, Harriet Walter, Freema Agyeman

Votes: 4,864

12. King of Thieves (2018)

R | 108 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

A true crime movie about a crew of retired crooks who pull off a major heist in London's jewelry district. What starts off as their last criminal hurrah, quickly turns into a brutal nightmare due to greed.

Director: James Marsh | Stars: Michael Caine, Francesca Annis, Olivia Le Andersen, Jim Broadbent

Votes: 16,465

13. Beforeigners (2019– )

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi

HBO Nordic's first original series from Norway, Beforeigners is about two persons who mysteriously appear in Oslo. They are the first of many from the past to seek refuge in present time. Seven years later the community is transformed.

Stars: Krista Kosonen, Nicolai Cleve Broch, Stig R. Amdam, Ragnhild Gudbrandsen

Votes: 12,309

14. The Salisbury Poisonings (2020)

TV-14 | 58 min | Drama, History, Thriller

Three episode, fact based drama from the BBC, about the 2018 Novichok poisoning crisis in the city of Salisbury.

Stars: Rafe Spall, Anne-Marie Duff, Annabel Scholey, Judah Cousin

Votes: 7,307

15. You, Me and the Apocalypse (2015–2022)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi

When a group of ordinary people learn that an eight-mile-wide comet is on a collision course with Earth, they hunker beneath the town of Slough to watch the end of the world on television.

Stars: Mathew Baynton, Jenna Fischer, Joel Fry, Gaia Scodellaro

Votes: 8,025

16. The Rook (2019)

TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

This London-set series centers on a young woman pursued by shadowy paranormal adversaries while grappling with extraordinary abilities of her own.

Stars: Emma Greenwell, Joely Richardson, Jon Fletcher, Ronan Raftery

Votes: 5,107

17. All the Devil's Men (2018)

R | 99 min | Action, Thriller

A battle-scarred War on Terror bounty hunter is forced to go to London on a manhunt for a disavowed CIA operative, which leads him into a deadly running battle with a former military comrade and his private army.

Director: Matthew Hope | Stars: Milo Gibson, Sylvia Hoeks, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Joseph Millson

Votes: 3,463

18. Citizen Khan (2012–2016)

30 min | Comedy

Comedy series set in Birmingham following the trials and tribulations of (self appointed) community leader Mr Khan and his family.

Stars: Adil Ray, Bhavna Limbachia, Abdullah Afzal, Shobu Kapoor

Votes: 3,381

19. Trigonometry (2020)

44 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A London couple struggling with an expensive apartment agree to take on a roommate.

Stars: Ariane Labed, Thalissa Teixeira, Gary Carr, Rebecca Humphries

Votes: 1,419

20. Crackanory (2013–2017)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

Showcases short tales narrated by comedians and actors, containing a mix of live action and animation.

Stars: Tom Meeten, Matthew Steer, Nicholas Burns, Amy Hoggart

Votes: 160

21. The Delivery Man (2015)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

Former police officer Matthew starts work as a newly-qualified midwife. As expected, his first day is full of drama, sarcastic comments, and snide remarks about his gender.

Stars: Darren Boyd, Fay Ripley, Paddy McGuinness, Llewella Gideon

Votes: 809

22. Valentine's Kiss (2015)

Romance

Valentine Whiteley (Katja Weitzenböck) is the perfect wife and mother, until her husband, Nicholas (Rupert Graves), announces he wants a divorce.

Stars: Rupert Graves, Katja Weitzenböck, Eliza Bennett, John Hannah

Votes: 78

23. Dreamers (VI)

Post-production

It focuses on a woman named Isio, who is caught working without papers, trapped inside Hatchworth removal centre, where she learns that finding love, friendship and freedom sometimes means doing the wrong things.

Stars: Aiysha Hart, Ann Akinjirin, Diana Yekinni

24. Down Dog (2014)

97 min | Comedy

From the writer of Men Behaving Badly comes a comedy about a man who has worked long and hard to become top dog in the sex toy industry, until his neglected family decide it's time to mess him around.

Director: Andres Dussan | Stars: Jason Durr, Nick Moran, Orla O'Rourke, Tom Goodman-Hill

Votes: 147

25. The Javone Prince Show (2015– )

Comedy

Award-winning comedian Javone Prince hosts a new show looking at life in multicultural Britain. Featuring sketches, stand up, live music and some very special guests.

Stars: Javone Prince, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Al Roberts, Ann Akinjirin

Votes: 30

26. Give Out Girls (2013– )

Comedy

Four twenty-something women work as "promotion girls" with varying success. Comedy and awkwardness ensues.

Stars: Kerry Howard, Miranda Hennessy, Cariad Lloyd, Diana Vickers

Votes: 97

27. See Hear (1981– )

News

The weekly magazine programme for deaf and hard of hearing people, produced in sign language with open subtitles.

Stars: Memnos Costi, Jean Breeze, Martin Colville, Clive Mason

Votes: 14

28. For Love (2021)

13 min | Short, Drama, Romance

A couple battle for a future where they can find a home and freedom that is not determined by where they're from.

Director: Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor | Stars: Ann Akinjirin, Dolapo Oni, Damola Adelaja, Diana Yekinni

Votes: 24

29. House Hack (2021 Video Game)

Comedy, Horror

A budding R&B artist finds herself under attack by otherworldly forces while babysitting for her superstar DJ friend. Left alone with a spooky 7-year-old, the house smart-tech quickly turns evil.

Director: Stephanie Zari | Stars: Amanda Shodeko, Jenny Funnell, Ann Akinjirin, Amar Chadha-Patel

Votes: 9

30. Trauma (2014)

7 min | Short, Drama, War

On the London Underground, a YOUNG MAN relives past traumas as he endures the sensory overload of rush hour, only to look up and see a YOUNG WOMAN at the end of the carriage going through ... See full summary »

Director: Mark Kinsella | Stars: Ann Akinjirin, Hayward Morse, Jack Roth, Shanty Scott

31. Normal? (2014)

Short, Drama

Normal? is a story about mental illness told through the lives of two adopted sisters, Ray and Ash. Ash suffers from mental health problems and lives with her younger sister Ray. The film ... See full summary »

Directors: Ann Akinjirin, Osy Ikhile, Zackary Momoh, Darren Oderinde | Stars: Ann Akinjirin, Deenie Davies, Sian Honeygan, Dominique Meredith

32. Tales from the Frontline... and other stories (2021)

Short

A historical record of the contribution of Black workers at the front line of the Covid-19 crisis. These six real-life testimonies do so in ways that are creatively rich dramatised pieces of work using music, movement and photography.

Stars: Ann Akinjirin, Kwame Bentil, Sapphire Joy, Jo Martin

33. That Phone Call (2019)

5 min | Short, Sci-Fi, Thriller

In the near future when advertising can be beamed directly into your brain, a tenacious TV presenter, Ann Akin, investigates its potential for misuse, and a current customer, Laura Rollins, finds out first hand - at her own peril.

Director: Michael P. Spencer | Stars: Ann Akinjirin, Darryl Foster, Laura Rollins, Ross Berkeley Simpson

Votes: 12

34. End-Stigma (2014)

12 min | Short, Drama

6 diverse women recite poetry around the theme of mental health, to join the pledge to end mental health stigma.

Directors: Anjela Lauren Smith, Alex Winn | Stars: Anjela Lauren Smith, Jo Martin, Kamara Bacchus, Ann Akinjirin

35. EastEnders (1985– )
Episode: Episode #1.3280 (2006)

TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

A distraught Billy prays for Petal as the doctors are forced to operate. Max attempts to make amends with Bradley and Peggy's Christmas celebrations at the Vic suffer a setback.

Director: Peter Rose | Stars: Lacey Turner, Jake Wood, Perry Fenwick, Emma Barton

36. EastEnders (1985– )
Episode: Christmas Day 2006: Part 1 (2006)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Romance

Dot tries to stop Pauline leaving the Square for good. Stacey tells Max she won't stop until she gets what she wants and Sonia knows what she has to do when Martin asks her to marry him.

Director: Peter Rose | Stars: Lacey Turner, Jake Wood, Wendy Richard, Natalie Cassidy

Votes: 12

37. Trigonometry (2020)
Episode: Anziehung (2020)

42 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Gemma and Kieran welcome in a lodger to help make ends meet. This newcomer changes the couple's lives - and how they view relationships - forever.

Director: Athina Rachel Tsangari | Stars: Ariane Labed, Thalissa Teixeira, Gary Carr, Aymen Hamdouchi

Votes: 82

38. Trigonometry (2020)
Episode: Du bist es! (2020)

44 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Everyone is confused after their shared moment in the bathroom the night before. At work, Gemma gets a visit from her estranged father, Ray has a panic attack on a job, and something goes wrong on Kieran's shift.

Director: Athina Rachel Tsangari | Stars: Ariane Labed, Thalissa Teixeira, Gary Carr, Aston McAuley

Votes: 67

39. Trigonometry (2020)
Episode: Viel zu verliebt (2020)

TV-MA | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Gemma and Kieran set a date for their wedding. Ray helps Kieran's recovery and he inspires her to get back in the water. Ray helps Gemma in the cafe. As the wedding nears Ray wonders where she fits in.

Director: Athina Rachel Tsangari | Stars: Ariane Labed, Thalissa Teixeira, Gary Carr, Aston McAuley

Votes: 60

40. Trigonometry (2020)
Episode: Viel zu verliebt (2020)

TV-MA | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

It's the day of Gemma and Kieran's wedding, but they're still reeling from Ray's heartfelt declaration the night before. Will the tension between the three come to a head in front of friends and family?

Director: Athina Rachel Tsangari | Stars: Ariane Labed, Hugh Wyld, Ambreen Razia, Gary Carr

Votes: 57

41. Trigonometry (2020)
Episode: Coming out (2020)

44 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Gemma realises that she's run out of options to save the café. When Ray's solution highlights an inequality in the triad's relationship, the three of them decide to come out to their friends and family.

Director: Stella Corradi | Stars: Thalissa Teixeira, Ariane Labed, Gary Carr, Rebecca Humphries

Votes: 52

42. Trigonometry (2020)
Episode: Wunder (2020)

44 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The triad have never been happier, but then a family tragedy throws everything up in the air. Gemma faces a possibility that she never dreamed of, Kieran's future as a paramedic is called into question and Ray makes a decision.

Director: Stella Corradi | Stars: David Dube, Gary Carr, Thalissa Teixeira, Ariane Labed

Votes: 51

43. C.B. Strike (2017– )
Episode: Lethal White: Part 3 (2020)

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

The blackmail case turns into the investigation of a suspicious death.

Director: Susan Tully | Stars: Holliday Grainger, Robert Glenister, Tom Burke, Christina Cole

Votes: 647

44. C.B. Strike (2017– )
Episode: Lethal White: Part 4 (2020)

TV-MA | 61 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

After ditching her husband, Robin becomes prone to panic attacks - although not when confronting a murderer.

Director: Susan Tully | Stars: Holliday Grainger, Adam Long, Ann Akinjirin, Tom Burke

Votes: 672

45. Brave New World (2020)
Episode: Firefall (2020)

TV-MA | 48 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Lenina tests the limits of her emotional self-regulation while Bernard seizes an opportunity; John observes New London conditioning.

Director: Aoife McArdle | Stars: Alden Ehrenreich, Jessica Brown Findlay, Harry Lloyd, Nina Sosanya

Votes: 596

46. The Salisbury Poisonings (2020)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2020)

TV-14 | 56 min | Drama, History, Thriller

4 March 2018. Emergency services descend on Salisbury's city centre where they find Sergei and Yulia Skripal unconscious on a park bench.

Director: Saul Dibb | Stars: Sophia Ally, MyAnna Buring, Wayne Swann, Jill Winternitz

Votes: 344

47. The Salisbury Poisonings (2020)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2020)

TV-14 | 59 min | Drama, History, Thriller

Several months later, Charlie fatefully rummages through a charity bin and finds what looks like a perfume bottle - but is actually a container full of Novichok.

Director: Saul Dibb | Stars: Anne-Marie Duff, Judah Cousin, Annabel Scholey, Rafe Spall

Votes: 309

48. Brave New World (2020)
Episode: Monogamy and Futility: Part 1 (2020)

TV-MA | 42 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Lenina juggles separate lives as fantasy and reality converge; Mustafa Mond makes a terrifying discovery.

Director: Andrij Parekh | Stars: Alden Ehrenreich, Jessica Brown Findlay, Harry Lloyd, Nina Sosanya

Votes: 525

49. Brave New World (2020)
Episode: Monogamy and Futility: Part 2 (2020)

TV-MA | 49 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

John takes integration to the next level as monogamy poses new problems; while Bernard realizes his potential, Lenina questions assumptions.

Director: Andrij Parekh | Stars: Alden Ehrenreich, Jessica Brown Findlay, Harry Lloyd, Nina Sosanya

Votes: 518

50. Brave New World (2020)
Episode: Soma Red (2020)

TV-MA | 56 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Bernard copes with an unexpected tragedy, while Lenina draws ire at the Hatchery; John's exile pushes New London to the brink.

Director: Ellen Kuras | Stars: Alden Ehrenreich, Jessica Brown Findlay, Harry Lloyd, Nina Sosanya

Votes: 556