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1. Hozier Feat. Mavis Staples: Nina Cried Power (2018 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Directors: Jon Hozier-Byrne, Patrick Ryan | Stars: Hozier, Stephen Rea, Mavis Staples
Votes: 16
2.
Counterpart (2017–2019)
Episode:
The Sincerest Form of Flattery
(2018)
TV-MA | 54 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Clare's past is revealed. Quayle suffers through his own birthday party.
Director: Alik Sakharov | Stars: J.K. Simmons, Harry Lloyd, Nazanin Boniadi, Stephen Rea
Votes: 1,202
3.
Armadillo (2001)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2001)
Drama
Lorimer organises retaliation for the violent assault on him with a baseball bat, but has he targeted the wrong person? Lorimer's relationship with his employer, George Hogg, deteriorates, but his involvement with Flavia intensifies.
Director: Howard Davies | Stars: James Frain, Catherine McCormack, Stephen Rea, Hugh Bonneville
Votes: 9
4. Fir Bolg (2016– )
Drama
25 years after an acrimonious split, Ireland's greatest traditional band, Fir Bolg, decide to hit the road again.
Stars: Sean McGinley, Don Wycherley, Peadar Cox, Aonghus McAnally
Votes: 18
5. A Place Called Ardoyne (1973)
Not Rated | 50 min | Documentary
The award-winning 1973 documentary looks at the situation in Northern Ireland as it affects the Catholic community of Ardoyne. Includes interviews with leading figures in the community ... See full summary »
Director: Philip Clayton-Thompson | Stars: Philip Clayton-Thompson, Stephen Rea
Votes: 6
6.
BBC2 Play of the Week (1977–1979)
Episode:
Professional Foul
(1977)
85 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Professor Anderson attends a conference in Prague, but what he really wants to do is attend a football match. Then he meets a former student unexpectedly, and must consider putting his philosophical ideas into practice.
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: Peter Barkworth, John Shrapnel, Stephen Rea, Richard O'Callaghan
Votes: 40
7.
War & Peace (2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2016)
TV-14 | 80 min | Drama, History, Romance
The Rostovs leave Moscow as the French army draws near, leading to an unexpected reunion, Pierre performs a heroic act which has repercussions for both he and his wife, while Sonya makes an important decision.
Director: Tom Harper | Stars: Mathieu Kassovitz, Guillaume Faure, Otto Farrant, Adrian Edmondson
Votes: 701
8.
Counterpart (2017–2019)
Episode:
No Man's Land - Part Two
(2018)
TV-MA | 57 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A crisis at the O.I. leaves both Howards stranded.
Director: Jennifer Getzinger | Stars: J.K. Simmons, Olivia Williams, Harry Lloyd, Nazanin Boniadi
Votes: 1,003
9. Utopia (I) (2013–2014)
TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
After a group of people, who meet online, discover a bizarre graphic novel which seems to hold mysterious answers, they find themselves being tracked down by a merciless organization known merely as 'The Network'.
Stars: Adeel Akhtar, Paul Higgins, Neil Maskell, Fiona O'Shaughnessy
Votes: 51,100
10.
Hollywood Greats (1977– )
Episode:
Richard Harris
(2004)
Documentary, History
Stars: Jenny Agutter, Jamie Harris, John Hurt, Roger Moore
Votes: 116
11.
The English (2022)
Episode:
Cherished
(2022)
TV-MA | 70 min | Drama, Western
Cornelia finally confronts the man who killed her son and new revelations come to light. Love both lost and found determines a final showdown with irreversible consequences.
Director: Hugo Blick | Stars: Tadhg Murphy, Steve Wall, Rafe Spall, Julian Bleach
Votes: 1,030
12.
Utopia (2013–2014)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
When five strangers from an online comic book forum agree to meet after gaining possession of the original manuscript for the cult graphic novel 'The Utopia Experiments', they find ... See full summary »
Director: Marc Munden | Stars: Adeel Akhtar, James Fox, Paul Higgins, Neil Maskell
Votes: 1,747
13.
Counterpart (2017–2019)
Episode:
No Man's Land - Part One
(2018)
TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Howard attempts to thwart the Guest's plans; Howard and Emily chase Kaspar.
Director: Stephen Williams | Stars: J.K. Simmons, Olivia Williams, Harry Lloyd, Nazanin Boniadi
Votes: 987
14. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,180
15. Podge and Rodge. A Scare at Bedtime (1997–2006)
TV-14 | 10 min | Comedy, Horror
Cautionary Tales With A Dark Twist.
Stars: Mick O'Hara, Ciaran Morrison, Richard Morton, Mick Fitzgerald
Votes: 175
16. Endgame by Samuel Beckett (1991 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
A performance of Samuel Beckett's 'Endgame', a play in which nothing happens, once - unlike Beckett's first play 'Waiting for Godot' in which nothing happens twice. It is not a play about ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Coe | Stars: Norman Beaton, Stephen Rea, Charlie Drake, Kate Binchy
Votes: 31
17. Segredos do Putumayo (2020)
83 min | Documentary
In 1910 Irish diplomat Roger Casement, fresh from seeing Belgian atrocities in the Congo,is sent by Britain to report on rubber extraction by a Brazil company. What he records in his diary is a milestone in the history of human rights.
Director: Aurélio Michiles | Star: Stephen Rea
Votes: 24
18.
Armadillo (2001)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2001)
Drama
Lorimer Black is an insurance loss adjuster working for a ruthless employer. He investigates fires and gets on the wrong side of policyholders who do not receive full payouts as a result of... See full summary »
Director: Howard Davies | Stars: James Frain, Catherine McCormack, Stephen Rea, Hugh Bonneville
Votes: 8
19.
Utopia (2013–2014)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2013)
TV-14 | 50 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
The gang feel the full weight of The Network's power as Grant is framed for a shocking crime. With nowhere else to turn, they are forced to make a new ally - but can she really be trusted?
Director: Marc Munden | Stars: Adeel Akhtar, James Fox, Paul Higgins, Geraldine James
Votes: 1,195
20.
Utopia (2013–2014)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2013)
TV-MA | 48 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
The gang's attempt to disrupt The Network's plans backfires leaving one of them in danger. Arby's confession to Jessica has damaging repercussions while Becky is left with an impossible choice.
Directors: Alex Garcia Lopez, Wayne Yip | Stars: Adeel Akhtar, James Fox, Paul Higgins, Geraldine James
Votes: 1,077
21.
War & Peace (2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2016)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, History, Romance
While Tsar Alexander tries and fails to negotiate peace with Napoleon, Andrei vows revenge against Anatole Kuragin, and a desperate Marya tries to convince her father to leave his estate as the French army approaches.
Director: Tom Harper | Stars: Lily James, James Norton, Paul Dano, Philippe Maymat
Votes: 696
22.
Counterpart (2017–2019)
Episode:
Love the Lie
(2018)
TV-MA | 57 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
The aftermath of the Indigo school discovery takes an emotional toll. Quayle grapples with his wife's new identity.
Director: Alik Sakharov | Stars: J.K. Simmons, Olivia Williams, Harry Lloyd, Nazanin Boniadi
Votes: 1,019
23. V for Vendetta (2005)
R | 132 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
In a future British dystopian society, a shadowy freedom fighter, known only by the alias of "V", plots to overthrow the tyrannical government - with the help of a young woman.
Director: James McTeigue | Stars: Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman, Rupert Graves, Stephen Rea
Votes: 1,178,937 | Gross: $70.51M
24. Unquiet Graves (2018)
75 min | Documentary
This feature-length documentary investigates the role the British government played in the murder of over 120 civilians in Counties Armagh and Tyrone from July 1972 to 1978.
Director: Sean A Murray | Stars: Chris Patrick-Simpson, Patrick Buchanan, Chris McMahon, Andrew McNeill
Votes: 102
25.
I Didn't Know You Cared (1975–1979)
Episode:
Cause for Celebration
(1975)
Comedy
The Brandon family and the unwanted aunts assemble for Auntie Edna's funeral. After 25 years of marriage Annie wants Les to take her on a second honeymoon. Carter's girlfriend Pat decides it's time they got engaged.
Stars: Robin Bailey, John Comer, Liz Smith, Stephen Rea
Votes: 11
26.
I Didn't Know You Cared (1975–1979)
Episode:
The Old Tin Trunk
(1975)
Comedy
Auntie Lil arrives with a collection junk she plans to hand out, as gifts, following her husband Bob's death. Lil then treats the Brandons to an afternoon at a Temperance Bar which doesn't go down too well.
Stars: Robin Bailey, John Comer, Liz Smith, Stephen Rea
Votes: 9
27.
Father & Son (2009– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2009)
TV-14 | 55 min | Drama
Ex Manchester gangland boss Michael O'Connor, who is now happily settled in rural Ireland, is forced to go back to Manchester when his son Sean is found guilty of the murder of a gang ... See full summary »
Director: Brian Kirk | Stars: Dougray Scott, Sophie Okonedo, Ian Hart, Stephen Rea
Votes: 17
28.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
Episode:
Solitary
(2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Stabler is attacked by a man that he helped put away 19 years earlier. When that man faces attempted murder charges, he claims that he was the victim because of the solitary confinement he faced during his sentence.
Director: Helen Shaver | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Ice-T
Votes: 900
29.
Counterpart (2017–2019)
Episode:
Act Like You've Been Here Before
(2018)
TV-MA | 57 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Aldrich questions a not-too recent death in the office. Emily, Howard and Shaw follow a lead.
Director: Jennifer Getzinger | Stars: J.K. Simmons, Olivia Williams, Harry Lloyd, Nazanin Boniadi
Votes: 1,086
30. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
This series follows the Special Victims Unit, a specially trained squad of detectives in the New York City Police Department that investigate sexually related crimes.
Stars: Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Ice-T, Dann Florek
Votes: 124,759
31. War & Peace (2016)
TV-14 | 63 min | Drama, History, Romance
As the Russian conflict with Napoleon reaches its peak, five aristocratic families face the possibility of their lives being changed forever.
Stars: Paul Dano, James Norton, Lily James, Adrian Edmondson
Votes: 26,607
32. Fluent Dysphasia (2004)
16 min | Comedy, Short
A father in Ireland goes to watch a football match with his buddy while his daughter has to study Irish, or Gaelic - the ancient language of Ireland. After over-celebrating his club's ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel O'Hara | Stars: Stephen Rea, Jayne Stynes, Paddy C. Courtney, Richard Morton
Votes: 75
33.
Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode:
Comedians
(1979)
94 min | Comedy, Drama
Six wannabe stand-up comedians attend an evening class run by Eddie Waters. Eddie is a professional comic and he's determined to teach them that comedy is much more than just jokes.
Director: Richard Eyre | Stars: Bill Fraser, Jonathan Pryce, David Burke, Linal Haft
Votes: 65
34.
I Didn't Know You Cared (1975–1979)
Episode:
A Knitter in the Family
(1975)
Comedy
Now Uncle Mort has moved into the Brandon home, Carter and Pat want to have use of his old one. Barmaid Linda Preston sets her sights on Carter. With their engagement soon to be announced the Brandons visit Pat's mother.
Stars: Robin Bailey, John Comer, Liz Smith, Stephen Rea
Votes: 10
35.
The English (2022)
Episode:
The Buffalo Gun
(2022)
TV-MA | Drama, Western
Eli sets his compass for a new direction to atone for a past wrong and, now united in their hunt for revenge, grows closer to Cornelia. Trafford makes desperate preparations.
Director: Hugo Blick | Stars: Chaske Spencer, William Belleau, Jan Knightley, Rod Rondeaux
Votes: 880
36.
The Shadow Line (2011)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2011)
TV-14 | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Glickman meets Gabriel, telling him that Gatehouse will give him the answers he needs but to beware that Gatehouse will use his 'secrets' to hurt him. Gabriel assumes that this means his ... See full summary »
Director: Hugo Blick | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Simon Chandler, Clare Calbraith, Rachel Bavidge
Votes: 133
37.
Utopia (2013–2014)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2013)
TV-MA | 48 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Unable to ever return to their old lives, Ian and Becky are forced to face the terrifying reality of life on the run. Meanwhile, Dugdale is drawn deeper and deeper into a plot that threatens to have fatal consequences.
Director: Marc Munden | Stars: Adeel Akhtar, James Fox, Paul Higgins, Emilia Jones
Votes: 1,286
38.
The Honorable Woman (2014)
Episode:
The Hollow Wall
(2014)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Thriller
Nessa's rapist Palestinian Al-Zahid arrives in London for a meeting with Monica Chatwin, intercepted by Hayden-Hoyle, who assumes Monica is working with the Palestinians and also tells ... See full summary »
Director: Hugo Blick | Stars: Lindsay Duncan, Stephen Rea, Doron Davidson, Philip Arditti
Votes: 265
39. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,695
40. Counterpart (2017–2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A hapless UN employee discovers that the agency he works for is hiding a gateway to a parallel dimension that's in a cold war with our own, and where his other self is a top spy. The war slowly heats up thanks to spies from both sides.
Stars: J.K. Simmons, Olivia Williams, Harry Lloyd, Nazanin Boniadi
Votes: 30,950
41. The Professionals (1977–1983)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Bodie and Doyle, senior agents of the British intelligence service CI5 (Criminal Intelligence 5), and their handler George Cowley fight terrorism and similar high-level crimes.
Stars: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins, Bridget Brice
Votes: 3,655
42. Days of Hope (1975– )
395 min | Drama, History, War
A series of four films from the Great War to the General Strike.
Stars: Paul Copley, Pamela Brighton, Nikolas Simmonds, Gary Roberts
Votes: 144
43. Stage 2 (1971–1973)
Drama
Stars: Tom Courtenay, Eileen Atkins, Colin Blakely, Coral Browne
Votes: 7
44. Sanctuary (1967– )
60 min | Drama
Drama about the life and work of a convent.
Stars: Fay Compton, Peggy Thorpe-Bates, Joanna Dunham, Tenniel Evans
Votes: 7
45. Evelyn: Behind the Scenes (2003 Video)
21 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Jerry Hogrewe | Stars: Alan Bates, Bruce Beresford, Pierce Brosnan, Julianna Margulies
Votes: 25
46.
Performance (1991–1998)
Episode:
Shadow of a Gunman
(1995)
75 min | Drama
The first part of Sean O'Casey's Dublin Trilogy. Set in 1920, as the Irish War of Independence rages, "Shadow of a Gunman" is the story of two young men, Donald Davoren and Seamus Shields, who share a flat in Dublin.
Director: Nye Heron | Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Stephen Rea, Paul Ronan, Bronagh Gallagher
Votes: 33
47.
I Didn't Know You Cared (1975–1979)
Episode:
Large or Small, Big or Tall
(1975)
Comedy
The three Great Aunts arrive, unwanted, from Glossop with strong opinions about Les and Annie's 25th anniversary. They want Annie to leave Les and he should move in with them so he can prepare for his death surrounded by religion.
Stars: Robin Bailey, John Comer, Liz Smith, Stephen Rea
Votes: 9
48.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Trust a Woman
(1970)
Crime, Drama
While investigating the case of a missing Swedish au pair, WP/DC Betty Donald comes across some information about local criminal Christopher Connor who seems to be plotting a crime. As it ... See full summary »
Director: Ben Rea | Stars: Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, David Allister, David Lloyd Meredith
Votes: 8
49.
The Shadow Line (2011)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2011)
TV-14 | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Bede starts an affair with Petra, Peter Glickman's girlfriend; whilst Glickman himself, now posing as Paul Donnelly, a watch-maker in Dublin, lures Gatehouse to a showdown which both ... See full summary »
Director: Hugo Blick | Stars: Nathan Osgood, Frank Dunne, Antony Sher, Ciaran Dowd
Votes: 131
50.
The Shadow Line (2011)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2011)
TV-14 | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Bede is told that Harvey Wratten owed a million pounds to Turkish drugs importer for a lost delivery and proposes a new deal to the Turk,smuggling drugs into the country in Arum lilies,... See full summary »
Director: Hugo Blick | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nadine Marshall, Malcolm Storry, Anjela Lauren Smith
Votes: 139