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1. The Tudors (2007–2010)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, History, Romance
A dramatic series about the reign and marriages of King Henry VIII.
Stars: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Anthony Brophy, James Frain
Votes: 81,152
2. Breakfast on Pluto (2005)
R | 128 min | Comedy, Drama
In the 1970s, a young trans woman, Patrick "Kitten" Braden, comes of age by leaving her Irish town for London, in part to look for her mother and in part because her gender identity is beyond the town's understanding.
Director: Neil Jordan | Stars: Cillian Murphy, Morgan Jones, Eva Birthistle, Liam Neeson
Votes: 24,516 | Gross: $0.83M
3. Ondine (2009)
PG-13 | 111 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
An Irish fisherman discovers a woman in his fishing net whom his precocious daughter believes to be a selkie.
Director: Neil Jordan | Stars: Colin Farrell, Alicja Bachleda, Dervla Kirwan, Alison Barry
Votes: 22,630 | Gross: $0.55M
4. The Butcher Boy (1997)
R | 110 min | Comedy, Drama
The antisocial son of an alcoholic father and a bipolar mother grows up in 1960s Ireland.
Director: Neil Jordan | Stars: Stephen Rea, Fiona Shaw, Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle
Votes: 11,461 | Gross: $1.82M
5. Love/Hate (2010–2014)
18+ | 51 min | Crime, Drama
The story of the organized crime scene of Dublin is revealed, centered on Darren, who wants to stay out of trouble but ends up returning to his old habits and his old gang.
Stars: Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Killian Scott, Aoibhinn McGinnity, Charlie Murphy
Votes: 8,292
6. Coronation Street (1960– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Romance
The world's longest-running television soap, Coronation Street focuses on the everyday lives of working-class people in Manchester, England.
Stars: William Roache, Helen Worth, Barbara Knox, Sally Dynevor
Votes: 6,017
7. My Boy Jack (2007 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 95 min | Biography, Drama, History
Author Rudyard Kipling and his wife search for their 18-year-old son after he goes missing during World War I.
Director: Brian Kirk | Stars: David Haig, Daniel Radcliffe, Kim Cattrall, Carey Mulligan
Votes: 5,653
8. The Bill (1984–2010)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Police drama series following officers and detectives from Sun Hill Police Station in East London.
Stars: Graham Cole, Jeff Stewart, Trudie Goodwin, Simon Rouse
Votes: 4,096
9. Dancing at Lughnasa (1998)
PG | 95 min | Drama, Romance
Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.
Director: Pat O'Connor | Stars: Meryl Streep, Michael Gambon, Gerard McSorley, Catherine McCormack
Votes: 4,032 | Gross: $2.29M
10. Minder (1979–1994)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley. Can his ex-boxer bodyguard Terry stay level-headed whilst working for the King of Dodgy Deals?
Stars: George Cole, Glynn Edwards, Dennis Waterman, Gary Webster
Votes: 2,827
11. Holby City (1999–2022)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
The everyday lives, professional and personal, of the doctors, nurses and patients who find themselves, for various reasons, in the wards of the frenetic cardiac unit of Holby City General Hospital.
Stars: Hugh Quarshie, Rosie Marcel, Jaye Jacobs, Bob Barrett
Votes: 2,622
12. Noble (2014)
PG-13 | 100 min | Biography, Drama
Christina Noble overcomes the harsh difficulties of her childhood in Ireland to discover her destiny on the streets of Saigon. A true story.
Director: Stephen Bradley | Stars: Deirdre O'Kane, Sarah Greene, Gloria Cramer Curtis, Brendan Coyle
Votes: 1,838 | Gross: $0.35M
13. Single-Handed (2007–2010)
TV-14 | 841 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jack Driscoll moves back to the town on the west coast of Ireland where he was born. He takes over his retired father's Garda post, and solves different cases.
Stars: Owen McDonnell, David Herlihy, Ruth McCabe, Brian Gleeson
Votes: 1,456
14. Trial & Retribution (1997–2009)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The team of Det. Supt. Michael Walker, DI North, and DCI Connor follows each case from crime committed, through the pursuit of justice, to the law courts where the efforts of the force will be tested--sometimes to the breaking point.
Stars: David Hayman, Dorian Lough, Victoria Smurfit, Kate Buffery
Votes: 1,201
15.
The Tudors (2007–2010)
Episode:
Tears of Blood
(2008)
TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, History, Romance
The Archbishop's capitulation to Henry results in Thomas More's resignation and a triumphal trip by Henry to France to show off his new queen to Francis.
Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Natalie Dormer, Maria Doyle Kennedy
Votes: 726
16. Dollhouse (2012)
Not Rated | 95 min | Drama
A group of street teens from Dublin's inner city break into a house in an upper class suburb. The break-in quickly moves into a night of frenzy, scandal and consequence.
Director: Kirsten Sheridan | Stars: Seána Kerslake, Johnny Ward, Kate Stanley Brennan, Shane Curry
Votes: 446
17. A Love Divided (1999)
Unrated | 98 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
The true story of a Catholic man and his Protestant wife, and the events resulting in the Co. Wexford, Ireland community when the wife decides she doesn't appreciate being forced to send ... See full summary »
Director: Syd Macartney | Stars: Peter Caffrey, Brendan Conroy, Orla Brady, Liam Cunningham
Votes: 367
18. Eat the Peach (1986)
PG-13 | 90 min | Comedy
Two young Irish men are watching an old Elvis Presley movie in which a carnival cyclist performs an act called the Wall of Death. Transfixed, they decide to put together their own "Wall of Death."
Director: Peter Ormrod | Stars: Stephen Brennan, Eamon Morrissey, Catherine Byrne, Niall Toibin
Votes: 306 | Gross: $0.22M
19. The Irish R.M. (1983–1985)
TV-14 | Comedy, Drama, History
When sent to Ireland as magistrate, Major Yeates discovers the justice system must bend to suit local needs, where not everything is as it seems.
Stars: Peter Bowles, Bryan Murray, Anna Manahan, Brendan Conroy
Votes: 270
20.
Love/Hate (2010–2014)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2010)
18+ | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Small-time criminal Darren returns to Dublin to celebrate his brother Robbie's release from prison. After Robbie is gunned down, tensions mount as Darren plans for revenge and brings John Boy Power back into his life.
Director: David Caffrey | Stars: Aidan Gillen, Chris Newman, Robert Sheehan, Killian Scott
Votes: 201
21. Charlie (2015)
Biography, Drama, History
The political and personal life of Irish politician Charles Haughey during his tenure as Taoiseach of Ireland (1979-1981, 1982, 1987-1992).
Stars: Aidan Gillen, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Lucy Cohu, Risteard Cooper
Votes: 183
22.
Love/Hate (2010–2014)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2010)
18+ | 57 min | Crime, Drama
Darren Tracey (Robert Sheehan) is returning to Ireland for a weekend to celebrate his brother's release from prison. Darren has been living in Spain, on the run from charges of gun ... See full summary »
Director: David Caffrey | Stars: Robert Sheehan, Ruth Bradley, Janet Moran, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 148
23.
Love/Hate (2010–2014)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2010)
18+ | 58 min | Crime, Drama
Darren closes in on the truth about the death of his brother Robbie which causes tension within his gang as he also faces up to his feelings for Rosie. But Stumpy has other ideas and takes ... See full summary »
Director: David Caffrey | Stars: Aidan Gillen, Robert Sheehan, Ruth Negga, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
Votes: 132
24.
Love/Hate (2010–2014)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(2011)
18+ | 52 min | Crime, Drama
A year after his shooting, Darren is left plagued by nightmares and with one functioning lung. But he's getting his life back together, hoping to get back with his beloved Rosie (now living... See full summary »
Director: David Caffrey | Stars: Robert Sheehan, Art Campion, Aidan Gillen, Susan Loughnane
Votes: 132
25. The Paradise Club (1989–1990)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Two brothers, Frank and Danny Kane, are the sons of Ma Kane who ran the South Side with a rod of iron. Frank has become a priest but leaves the church after a misunderstanding with the ... See full summary »
Stars: Don Henderson, Leslie Grantham, Leon Herbert, Barbara Wilshere
Votes: 122
26.
Love/Hate (2010–2014)
Episode:
Episode #2.2
(2011)
18+ | 52 min | Crime, Drama
Disaster strikes the gang as a drug mixing factory is busted by the gardai. Darren, desperate to get out of the game, robs an ATM machine and makes a downpayment to John Boy against the debt he owes.
Director: David Caffrey | Stars: Aidan Gillen, Art Campion, Susan Loughnane, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
Votes: 120
27. Cast Offs (2009– )
Drama
A darkly-comic drama series written by Jack Thorne; the story of six disabled characters who are sent to a remote British island for a fictional reality-TV show.
Stars: Mat Fraser, Kiruna Stamell, Peter Mitchell, Sophie Woolley
Votes: 118
28.
Single-Handed (2007–2010)
Episode:
The Drowning Man: Part 1
(2009)
TV-14 | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Whilst looking into the drowning of a local teenager, Garda Sergeant Jack Driscoll stumbles into the middle of a national investigation into a drug trafficking ring.
Director: Anthony Byrne | Stars: Gary Robinson, Owen Roe, Maud Fahy, Robert Bannon
Votes: 108
29. The Investigation: Inside a Terrorist Bombing (1990 TV Movie)
105 min | Crime, Drama
In 1974, a pair of pub bombings rocked Birmingham, England. The terrorist attacks killed dozens of innocent civilians, and wounded many more. But another tragedy took place in their ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Beckham | Stars: Martin Shaw, John Hurt, Roger Allam, John Kavanagh
Votes: 102
30.
Trial & Retribution (1997–2009)
Episode:
Trial & Retribution II - Part Two
(1998)
TV-14 | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Survivor Marilyn Stark's identification of Morton as her attacker is given credence when the severed breasts of the dead victims are discovered on Morton's business premises and he is sent ... See full summary »
Director: Aisling Walsh | Stars: David Hayman, Kate Buffery, Dorian Lough, Daniel Ryan
Votes: 101
31.
Single-Handed (2007–2010)
Episode:
The Drowning Man: Part 2
(2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jack continues to investigate how the drowning is linked to the drug trafficking ring.
Director: Anthony Byrne | Stars: Owen McDonnell, Robert Bannon, Antony Byrne, Catherine Byrne
Votes: 95
32. The Jump (1998– )
54 min | Crime, Drama
Having married into a family with Mafia connections, Donna thought her husband George was the diamond in the rough. But after his arrest, she sees layers of him beneath her worst fears, and finds herself fighting for her safety and sanity.
Stars: Adrian Dunbar, Jonathan Cake, Susan Vidler, John Light
Votes: 55
33.
Minder (1979–1994)
Episode:
Gone with the Winchester
(1993)
TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
When recently released jailbird Toby 'Jug' Johnson makes revelations to Arthur about apparent betrayals by Dave when they were all younger and Dave seems to be having secret meetings which ... See full summary »
Director: Lawrence Gordon Clark | Stars: George Cole, Gary Webster, Glynn Edwards, James Booth
Votes: 40
34.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Inside Straight
(2000)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
Beech persuades Deakin to get involved with a bent, high stakes poker game.
Director: Chris Lovett | Stars: Shaun Scott, Billy Murray, Simon Rouse, James Bannon
Votes: 31
35. Pen Talar (2010– )
Drama
Pen Talar, Rhydycaeau, Tywi Valley, 10 year old Defi Lewis home and the centre of his universe. The perfect, Arcadian childhood - blissful innocence. But a darkness lurks on the horizon ... See full synopsis »
Stars: Mali Harries, Richard Harrington, Ryland Teifi, Eiry Thomas
Votes: 26
36. On Home Ground (2001– )
Drama, Sport
TV series about a GAA club in a fictional Irish small town. The team is hoping to finally win the country championship, a title which has eluded them so far.
Stars: Amy Huberman, Rory Keenan, Sean McGinley, Daragh O'Malley
Votes: 22
37.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
A Bad Call: Part 2
(2006)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
Sun Hill faces criticism over the handling of the nightclub disaster. Sam Nixon and Mickey Webb investigate a case of identity theft.
Director: David Innes Edwards | Stars: Gary Lucy, Aml Ameen, Melanie Gutteridge, Michele Austin
Votes: 16
38.
The Paradise Club (1989–1990)
Episode:
Rock and Roll Roulette
(1990)
50 min | Crime, Drama
The music industry has more villainy than the Kane brothers expect, as a record label plays dirty in trying to get back one of its artists from the Paradise Club.
Director: Renny Rye | Stars: Don Henderson, Leslie Grantham, Barbara Wilshere, Peter Gowen
Votes: 15
39.
The Irish R.M. (1983–1985)
Episode:
In the Curranhilty Country
(1985)
TV-14 | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, History
It's time for the hunt as the Major drives to meet with the Curranhilty Harriers in a noisy new motor car, suffering the disdain of the locals. The excursion doesn't quite go as planned, as... See full summary »
Director: Roy Ward Baker | Stars: Peter Bowles, Bryan Murray, Lise Ann McLaughlin, Sarah Badel
Votes: 10
40.
On Home Ground (2001– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2001)
Drama, Sport
Stars: Sean McGinley, Orla Charlton, Daragh O'Malley, Robert Price
Votes: 10
41.
Charlie (2015)
Episode:
Rise 1979-1981
(2015)
Biography, Drama, History
In 1979, the Irish Minister for Health Charles J. Haughey confounds his critics and succeeds in his bid to become Taoiseach, championed by a close circle of allies.
Director: Kenneth Glenaan | Stars: Aidan Gillen, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Lucy Cohu, Peter Gowen
Votes: 10
42.
Charlie (2015)
Episode:
GUBU 1982
(2015)
Biography, Drama, History
In 1982, Charles J Haughey seizes his opportunity to regain power and to lead Ireland onto the stage of world politics but domestic complications conspire to bring him down.
Director: Kenneth Glenaan | Stars: Aidan Gillen, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Lucy Cohu, Peter Gowen
Votes: 9
43.
The Paradise Club (1989–1990)
Episode:
Family Favours
(1989)
50 min | Crime, Drama
The Noonan trial for attempted murder starts but Scottish gangster Elliot Rossini is unhappy that his hit man is in the dock and wants the Kane lawyer to get him off. Rossini attempts to fit Danny with a robbery but it rebounds on him.
Director: Anthony Wilkinson | Stars: Don Henderson, Leslie Grantham, Kitty Aldridge, Victor Spinetti
Votes: 7
44.
Cast Offs (2009– )
Episode:
Dan
(2009)
42 min | Drama
Six months in a wheelchair, Dan is sweet, slightly naive, and liable to have his pants nicked and stuffed into a post-box. Or at least he is when he's playing with the local wheelchair ... See full summary »
Director: Amanda Boyle | Stars: Peter Mitchell, Tim Gebbels, Mat Fraser, Sophie Woolley
Votes: 7
45.
The Paradise Club (1989–1990)
Episode:
Sins of the Fathers: Part One
(1989)
50 min | Crime, Drama
DCI Sarah Turnball is out for blood when her friend Nick is murdered, undercover, by a far right wing militia group run by Jason Philpott. Special Branch use incriminating footage to blackmail Danny to comply but can he trust them.
Director: Gabrielle Beaumont | Stars: Don Henderson, Leslie Grantham, Caroline Bliss, Barbara Wilshere
Votes: 6
46. Vanilla (2024)
R | 12 min | Short, Drama
Two men with an unspoken grudge, get stuck in each other's company in a small rural Irish bar.
Director: Tony O'Donnell | Stars: Pat Shortt, Gary Lydon, Peter Gowen
47.
Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3252
(1991)
TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance
Phil runs a card school in a bid to raise some cash. A nasty surprise awaits Mike in his office. Alec's daughter Sandra shares news of her mother's death.
Director: Spencer Campbell | Stars: Amelia Bullmore, Philip Middlemiss, Johnny Briggs, Lynne Perrie
48.
Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3253
(1991)
TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance
Deirdre realises the full extent of Phil's money troubles. Sandra asks a favour of the Gilroys. Steph enjoys the attentions of sophisticated architect Simon Beatty.
Director: Spencer Campbell | Stars: Philip Middlemiss, Amelia Bullmore, Geoffrey Hinsliff, Lynne Perrie
49.
Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3254
(1991)
TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance
Alec receives devastating news for him and his granddaughter. Ivy learns of Don's recent gambling success. Steph lies to Des and spends the evening with Simon.
Director: Spencer Campbell | Stars: Lynne Perrie, Geoffrey Hinsliff, Amelia Bullmore, Philip Middlemiss
50.
Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3258
(1991)
TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance
Deirdre gets a nasty shock upon finally locating Phil. Percy moves into Winnie Dyson's house. Steph disappoints Des by arranging another night out without him.
Director: Ken Horn | Stars: Philip Middlemiss, Amelia Bullmore, Anne Kirkbride, Dawn Acton