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1. Wilder & Me

Adventure, Comedy, Drama | Pre-production

In 1977 a young musician begins working for director Billy Wilder and his screenwriter Iz Diamond during the filming of "Fedora". When the shoot moves to Munich, she follows Wilder on a journey into the dark heart of his family history.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Maya Hawke, Jon Hamm, Christoph Waltz, John Turturro

2. The Hit (I)

Crime, Drama | Announced

A former hitman living in Mexico is kidnapped and taken to the U.S. to be tried for his crimes.

Director: Stephen Frears | Star: Chester 'Cheetah' Patterson

3. No Ordinary Time

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4. Music Behind the Scenes (2001– )
Episode: Love

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Director: Abi Hedderwick | Stars: Leslie Felperin, Craig Armstrong, George Fenton, Stephen Frears

5. The Regime (2024)

TV-MA | 54 min | Drama

Kate Winslet stars in this limited series as the Chancellor of an unnamed Central European nation that is unraveling behind the palace walls.

Stars: Kate Winslet, Matthias Schoenaerts, Guillaume Gallienne, Danny Webb

Votes: 9,727

6. A Look Through His Lens (2024)

Documentary

Oscar-winning cinematographer Philippe Rousselot offers a master class in image making, with insightful examples from his work on Diva, Hope and Glory, A River Runs Through It, Dangerous ... See full summary »

Directors: Matthew Berkowitz, Gregory Hoblit | Stars: Jon Amiel, Jean-Jacques Annaud, Bertrand Blier, John Boorman

7. The Regime (2024)
Episode: Victory Day (2024)

TV-MA | 51 min | Drama

As Elena prepares for Victory Day, a weary Zubak arrives at the Palace - where he learns about the chancellor's strict health precautions.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Kate Winslet, Matthias Schoenaerts, Guillaume Gallienne, Andrea Riseborough

Votes: 939

8. The Regime (2024)
Episode: The Foundling (2024)

TV-MA | 48 min | Drama

Nicholas teams up with Laskin, Schiff, and Singer to undermine Corporal Zubak's influence on Elena. Simultaneously, Elena negotiates a cobalt deal with Senator Holt while Agnes evades Laskin's questions about her son's mysterious recovery.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Kate Winslet, Matthias Schoenaerts, Guillaume Gallienne, Andrea Riseborough

Votes: 597

9. The Regime (2024)
Episode: The Heroes' Banquet (2024)

TV-MA | 59 min | Drama

Elena replaces herself with Zubak at a cabinet meeting. She faces criticism over her land reform policies and America's indifference. After her father's birthday party, she orders a military operation and sends Zubak to the front lines.

Director: Jessica Hobbs | Stars: Kate Winslet, Matthias Schoenaerts, Guillaume Gallienne, Andrea Riseborough

Votes: 461

10. The Regime (2024)
Episode: Midnight Feast (2024)

TV-MA | 57 min | Drama

Zubak locates Keplinger, chancellor's rival. Elena handles accident backlash. Public distrust rises. Elena, Nicholas meet factory workers. Agnes receives mysterious offer, testing her loyalty.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Kate Winslet, Matthias Schoenaerts, Guillaume Gallienne, Andrea Riseborough

Votes: 417

11. The Regime (2024)
Episode: All Ye Faithful (2024)

TV-MA | 54 min | Drama

As Christmas nears violence escalates but Elena refuses to abandon her people despite advice to flee the palace. Schiff, Singer and Huber contemplate removing the unpredictable chancellor. Peter offers a risky escape for Agnes and her son.

Director: Jessica Hobbs | Stars: Kate Winslet, Matthias Schoenaerts, Guillaume Gallienne, Andrea Riseborough

Votes: 381

12. SRF DOK (1990– )
Episode: Hans Zimmer - Der Komponist Hollywoods (2023)

Documentary, Biography, History

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Director: Francis Hanly | Stars: Bob Badami, Tim Bevan, Stephen Frears, Ron Howard

13. The Lost King (2022)

PG-13 | 108 min | Comedy, Drama

An amateur historian defies the stodgy academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Sally Hawkins, Shonagh Price, Helen Katamba, Lewis Macleod

Votes: 8,294

14. Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel (2022)

60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

The 40 year journey of Hans Zimmer from post-war Germany to Hollywood royalty, revealing some of his musical secrets over a career landing films as "Rain Man," "Pirates of The Caribbean," "Gladiator," "No Time To Die" and much more.

Director: Francis Hanly | Stars: Aurora, Bob Badami, Tim Bevan, James L. Brooks

Votes: 422

15. The Divine Judi Dench Our National Treasure (2022 TV Movie)

Documentary

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Director: O'hagan Steve | Stars: Lethal Bizzle, Gyles Brandreth, Richard Eyre, Stephen Frears

16. Cinéma par Laurent Lafitte (2022)

59 min | Documentary

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Director: Stéphane Bergouhnioux | Stars: Ludovic Boukherma, Zoran Boukherma, Anne Dudley, Stephen Frears

17. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: The Laws of Grammar (2022)

TV-MA | 10 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Scott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counselling session, and Ellen makes a shocking announcement.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Brendan Gleeson, Patricia Clarkson, Esco Jouley

Votes: 122

18. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Why Quake? (2022)

TV-MA | 9 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Scott and Ellen discuss past betrayals, and Ellen explains just how far apart they've grown.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Patricia Clarkson, Brendan Gleeson, Esco Jouley

Votes: 98

19. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Big Mustard (2022)

TV-MA | 9 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Ellen tells Scott more about her newfound religion and Scott is left feeling further from her than ever.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Brendan Gleeson, Patricia Clarkson, Sara Stewart, Esco Jouley

Votes: 93

20. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Prison Thoughts (2022)

TV-MA | 9 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Patricia Clarkson, Brendan Gleeson, Esco Jouley

Votes: 86

21. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Led Zeppelin's Accountant (2022)

TV-MA | 10 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

After Scott derails their counsellors' relationship, Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Brendan Gleeson, Patricia Clarkson, Esco Jouley, Gretchen Egolf

Votes: 83

22. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Intimacy Kit (2022)

TV-MA | 9 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy, both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Patricia Clarkson, Brendan Gleeson, Esco Jouley

Votes: 80

23. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: The Road Most Travelled (2022)

TV-MA | 11 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Scott has made huge strides since starting personal therapy, but Ellen admits that she's keeping her options open.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Brendan Gleeson, Patricia Clarkson, Esco Jouley

Votes: 80

24. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Facetime TV (2022)

TV-MA | 10 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Ellen sees that Scott and Jay's friendship is blossoming and that he's less afraid of intimacy. He really has changed, but is it enough to save the marriage?

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Patricia Clarkson, Brendan Gleeson, Esco Jouley

Votes: 83

25. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Kopi Luwak (2022)

TV-MA | 10 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Scott and Ellen have shared a magical night together, but their newfound intimacy hits a road bump when Ellen opens up to Scott about some dark thoughts.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Brendan Gleeson, Patricia Clarkson, Esco Jouley

Votes: 85

26. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: The Last Box (2022)

TV-MA | 12 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Ellen and Scott arrive for their final session and share their hopes for the future and their plans for their relationship.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Patricia Clarkson, Brendan Gleeson, Esco Jouley

Votes: 88

27. Días de cine (1991– )
Episode: Episode dated 6 August 2021 (2021)

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Director: Gerardo Sánchez | Stars: Judi Dench, Stephen Frears, Laurent Garnier, Silvia Giulietti

28. Quiz (2020)

TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, History

'Quiz' tells the story of Charles Ingram, a former British army major who caused a major scandal after being caught cheating his way to winning £1 million on the game show 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?'

Stars: Matthew Macfadyen, Sian Clifford, Mark Bonnar, Aisling Bea

Votes: 8,011

29. Back to the... (2020)

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Stars: Charlie Higson, Stephen K. Amos, Dom Joly, Janet Street-Porter

Votes: 19

30. Quiz (2020)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2020)

TV-PG | 46 min | Crime, Drama, History

When television producer Paul Smith puts everything on the line to make ITV quiz show and overnight sensation 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?', one family's much loved pub-quiz hobby turns into outright obsession.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Matthew Macfadyen, Sian Clifford, Mark Bonnar, Aisling Bea

Votes: 551

31. Quiz (2020)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2020)

TV-PG | 46 min | Crime, Drama, History

At last, it is Charles Ingram's turn in the hallowed hot-seat.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Matthew Macfadyen, Sian Clifford, Mark Bonnar, Aisling Bea

Votes: 498

32. Quiz (2020)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2020)

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

Persecuted and hounded by the public and press - Charles, Diana and Tecwen head to court.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Matthew Macfadyen, Sian Clifford, Mark Bonnar, Aisling Bea

Votes: 475

33. Back to the... (2020)
Episode: 80s with Lenny Henry (2020)

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Stars: Lenny Henry, Stephen K. Amos, Leslie Ash, Howard Blake

Votes: 7

34. The Burnt Orange Heresy (2019)

R | 99 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Hired to procure a rare painting from one of the most enigmatic painters of all time, an ambitious art scholar becomes consumed by his own greed and insecurity as the operation spins out of control.

Director: Giuseppe Capotondi | Stars: Claes Bang, Elizabeth Debicki, Mick Jagger, Donald Sutherland

Votes: 6,156

35. The Loudest Voice (2019)

TV-MA | 50 min | Biography, Drama

The past decade on the life of Roger Ailes, the founder of Fox News, in which Ailes arguably became the Republican party's de facto leader and was accused of sexual harassment, which brought his Fox News reign to an end.

Stars: Russell Crowe, Sienna Miller, Seth MacFarlane, Annabelle Wallis

Votes: 14,526

36. State of the Union (2019–2022)

TV-MA | 10 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Louise and Tom who meet in a pub immediately before their weekly marital therapy session. Each episode pieces together how their lives were, what drew them together, and what has started to pull them apart.

Stars: Patricia Clarkson, Brendan Gleeson, Chris O'Dowd, Rosamund Pike

Votes: 6,540

37. Hugh Grant: A Life on Screen (2019 TV Movie)

59 min | Documentary, Biography

Hugh Grant, the star of A Very English Scandal and Notting Hill, is to reflect on his career as an actor.

Director: Samantha Peters | Stars: Sandra Bullock, Nicholas Hoult, Andie MacDowell, Hugh Grant

Votes: 44

38. Memories of Lindsay Anderson (2019)

Documentary

Chris Wade's documentary film is a personal, intimate and affectionate look at the life and work of Lindsay Anderson, the legendary film and theatre director behind if. - and O Lucky Man. ... See full summary »

Director: Chris Wade | Stars: Lindsay Anderson, Stephen Frears, Brian Pettifer, David Sherwin

Votes: 15

39. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Marathon (2019)

TV-MA | 11 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Louise and Tom prepare for their first marital counselling session and try to work out how they got to this point.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Laura Cubitt, Elliot Levey, Chris O'Dowd, Rosamund Pike

Votes: 292

40. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Antique Globes (2019)

TV-MA | 10 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Tom commends himself for the courage it took to turn up late to last week's session and promises to be there from the beginning this week.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Laura Cubitt, Elliot Levey, Chris O'Dowd, Rosamund Pike

Votes: 245

41. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Syria (2019)

TV-MA | 9 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Tom and Louise discuss the lost passion in their relationship - is passion something that can be found again?

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Laura Cubitt, Elliot Levey, Chris O'Dowd, Rosamund Pike

Votes: 236

42. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Plaster Cast (2019)

TV-MA | 9 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Tom asks Louise to back him up in a lie with their counsellor - is it them against the world or not?

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Aisling Bea, Sope Dirisu, Chris O'Dowd, Rosamund Pike

Votes: 235

43. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Normal Slope (2019)

TV-MA | 11 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Following a bad session, Tom has moved out. Louise suggests that this could be the start of a slippery slope.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Rosamund Pike

Votes: 219

44. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Nigel and Naomi (2019)

TV-MA | 9 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

How would be characterized a supposed new partner of each? - Louise and Tom talk about it in the pub.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Janet Amsden, Chris O'Dowd, Rosamund Pike, Jeff Rawle

Votes: 205

45. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Call the Midwife (2019)

TV-MA | 11 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Louise admits that she's ashamed of Tom's lack of employment. They decide to communicate more openly.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Rosamund Pike, Janet Amsden, Jeff Rawle

Votes: 206

46. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Dolphins (2019)

TV-MA | 11 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

There are some changes compared with previous occasions: their table is occupied, Louise has changed her dress style and both are a little more sincerer and closer to the other one.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Janet Amsden, Chris O'Dowd, Rosamund Pike, Jeff Rawle

Votes: 204

47. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Prison Sex (2019)

TV-MA | 9 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Louise and Tom discuss a breakthrough in their relationship - Louise wonders if it was, in fact, a breakthrough. Eventually she asks him to move back in.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Janet Amsden, Chris O'Dowd, Rosamund Pike

Votes: 199

48. State of the Union (2019–2022)
Episode: Another Drink (2019)

TV-MA | 10 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Tom has moved back in and feels that their issues are resolved. They agree that they wouldn't be friends if they weren't married and look for the right word to describe their relationship.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Janet Amsden, Chris O'Dowd, Rosamund Pike, Jeff Rawle

Votes: 205

49. The Loudest Voice (2019)
Episode: 2015 (2019)

TV-MA | 47 min | Biography, Drama

Gretchen Carlson secretly tapes Roger's harassment for over a year and works with a lawyer specializing in sexual harassment. Roger goes all in to achieve his goal of electing a president, and finds the perfect candidate in Donald Trump.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Russell Crowe, Sienna Miller, Seth MacFarlane, Annabelle Wallis

Votes: 494

50. A Very English Scandal (2018)

TV-14 | 56 min | Biography, Comedy, Crime

British Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe is accused of conspiracy to murder his gay ex-lover and forced to stand trial in 1979.

Stars: Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw, Alex Jennings, Patricia Hodge

Votes: 16,270