List of the best Bill Nighy movies: Pride(2014), Wild Target(2010), The Limehouse Golem(2016), G-Force(2009), Sometimes Always Never(2018), Page Eight(2011), Minamata(2020), Pirate Radio(2009), Hope Gap(2019), Underworld: Rise of the Lycans(2009), The Bookshop(2017), Glorious 39(2009) ... ...
Drama, Gay & Lesbian, Comedy
UK|France|USA
2014
119 Minutes
Cliff
Bill Nighy Imelda Staunton Dominic West Paddy Considine George MacKay Joseph Gilgun Andrew Scott Ben Schnetzer Chris Overton Faye Marsay Freddie Fox
coal miner activist gay man lesbian politician police officer brash confident cool london office coal mine street apartment police station mining gay rights activism politics trust
U.K. gay activists work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984.
Drama, Action, Comedy
UK|France
2010
96 Minutes
Bill Nighy Emily Blunt Rupert Grint Rupert Everett Eileen Atkins Martin Freeman Gregor Fisher Geoff Bell Rory Kinnear
assassin kleptomaniac quirky amusing united kingdom assassination plot doubt love interest transformation discovery 2000s
A hitman tries to retire, but a beautiful thief may change his plans.
Mystery & Thriller
UK
2016
109 Minutes
John Kildare
Bill Nighy Olivia Cooke Douglas Booth Daniel Mays Sam Reid Eddie Marsan María Valverde Adam Brown Morgan Watkins Damien Thomas Peter Sullivan
serial killer inspector murder victim young woman bleak gripping dark creepy victorian england london manor crime scene serial murders set-up mysterious deaths discovery mystery pursuit rescue 19th century
In Victorian London, a Scotland Yard inspector hunts down the sadistic killer behind a series of gory, Jack the Ripper-Like murders.
Comedy, Kids & Family, Adventure, Action
USA
2009
88 Minutes
Leonard Saber
Bill Nighy Zach Galifianakis Will Arnett Kelli Garner Gabriel Casseus Jack Conley Niecy Nash Tyler Patrick Jones Loudon Wainwright III Mini Anden
guinea pig billionaire mole leader agent spy frenetic amusing underwater street cage pet shop submarine field secret mission espionage talking animals saving the day world domination evil plot
A specially trained squad of guinea pigs is dispatched to stop a diabolical billionaire from taking over the world.
Drama, Comedy
Spain
2018
91 Minutes
Alan
Bill Nighy Sam Riley Alice Lowe Jenny Agutter Tim McInnerny John Westley Oliver Sindcup Louis Healy Ella-Grace Gregoire
grandfather family missing person son touching witty suspenseful amusing charming offbeat melancholy suburb countryside united kingdom family relationships missing persons game mystery grief mystery
The star of SOMETHING HUGE, Berto Romero, after years of success in film & TV wants to explore 'a new shape of comedy': the comedy of the future. In parallel, Carlo Padial, director of ... See full synopsis »
Drama
2011
100 Minutes
Johnny Worricker
Bill Nighy Rachel Weisz Michael Gambon Judy Davis Felicity Jones Tom Hughes Saskia Reeves Ewen Bremner Ralph Fiennes Alice Krige Holly Aird
spy officer best friend boss love interest suspenseful cheeky charming confident tense thrilling london united kingdom england spying loyalty mystery love interest chase legacy
Johnny (Bill Nighy), a long-serving member of MI5, finds a mysterious file after his mentor (Michael Gambon) dies.
Drama
UK|USA|United Arab Emirates
2020
115 Minutes
Robert Hayes
Johnny Depp Bill Nighy Hiroyuki Sanada Tadanobu Asano Katherine Jenkins Jun Kunimura Lily Robinson
War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.
Comedy, Drama
UK|France|Germany
2009
129 Minutes
Quentin
Philip Seymour Hoffman Bill Nighy Rhys Ifans Nick Frost Kenneth Branagh Tom Sturridge Chris O'Dowd Tom Brooke Rhys Darby Will Adamsdale Katherine Parkinson
radio dj sweetheart hysterical hedonistic inspiring melodramatic amusing powerful fishing boat north sea bedroom ship boat radio station free speech rebellion rock 'n' roll relationships desire rivalry
A band of rogue DJs that captivated Britain, playing the music that defined a generation and standing up to a government that wanted classical music, and nothing else, on the airwaves.
Drama
UK
2019
101 Minutes
Annette Bening Bill Nighy Josh O'Connor Aiysha Hart Nicholas Burns Ryan McKen Rose Keegan Nicholas Blane
middle-aged woman husband mistress son emotional melodramatic moving rousing tender seaside great britain town anger grief starting over happiness fall pursuit rise sacrifice
A couple's visit with their son takes a dramatic turn when the father tells him he plans on leaving his mother.
Fantasy, Action, Horror
USA|New Zealand
2009
92 Minutes
Michael Sheen Bill Nighy Rhona Mitra Steven Mackintosh Kevin Grevioux David Ashton Elizabeth Hawthorne Tania Nolan Craig Parker Shane Brolly Tim Raby
vampire king warrior lover leader lycan thrilling intense emotional castle church forest dungeon feud romance supernatural slavery uprising war rivalry
An origins story centered on the centuries-old feud between the race of aristocratic vampires and their onetime slaves, the Lycans.
Drama
UK|Spain|Germany|France
2017
113 Minutes
Emily Mortimer Bill Nighy Patricia Clarkson Hunter Tremayne Honor Kneafsey James Lance Jorge Suquet Frances Barber
widow store owner friend girl wealthy woman amusing cheeky emotional tense england bookstore house park mansion party rivalry relationships book small business grief
England 1959. In a small East Anglian town, Florence Green decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop.
Romance, Drama, History, Mystery & Thriller, War
UK
2009
129 Minutes
Alexander
Romola Garai Bill Nighy Julie Christie David Tennant Juno Temple Eddie Redmayne Asier Newman Christopher Lee Charlie Cox Hugh Bonneville Jenny Agutter
The adopted daughter of a privileged British politician uncovers a family secret in the weeks leading up to World War II.
Comedy
UK
2016
100 Minutes
Catherine Zeta-Jones Bill Nighy Michael Gambon Toby Jones Mark Gatiss Tom Courtenay Sarah Lancashire Alison Steadman
guard journalist woman german spy villain captain major soldier hilarious lighthearted engaging united kingdom army base world war ii journalism espionage humor comedy discovery 1940s
The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard platoon deal with a visiting female journalist and a German spy as World War II draws to its conclusion.
Romance, Fantasy
UK
2013
124 Minutes
Dad
Domhnall Gleeson Rachel McAdams Bill Nighy Tom Hollander Margot Robbie Lindsay Duncan Lydia Wilson Richard Cordery Will Merrick Lisa Eichhorn Tom Hughes
young man time traveler father love interest family member lighthearted charming quirky cornwall, england london household office time travel romance family secrets love adventure pursuit 2000s
At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think.
Gay & Lesbian, Drama
UK
2006
98 Minutes
Richard Hart
Cate Blanchett Judi Dench Bill Nighy Tameka Empson Max Lewis Andrew Simpson Juno Temple Alice Bird Emma Kennedy
student teacher friend husband adulterer dark passionate emotional engaging high school house scandal affair desperation friendship betrayal child abuse pursuit forbidden love 2000s
A veteran high school teacher befriends a younger art teacher, who is having an affair with one of her fifteen-year-old students. However, her intentions with this new "friend" also go well beyond a platonic friendship.
Comedy, Drama
UK|USA|United Arab Emirates
2011
124 Minutes
Douglas Ainslie
Judi Dench Maggie Smith Bill Nighy Penelope Wilton Tom Wilkinson Celia Imrie Ronald Pickup Dev Patel Tena Desae Sid Makkar
older woman older man retiree friend nurse indian touching uplifting amusing retirement home india england retirement friendship aging relocation culture clash discovery adventure transformation
British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than advertised, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways.
Drama, Mystery & Thriller, History
USA|Germany|Italy|Spain|France|Japan|UK
2008
120 Minutes
Friedrich Olbricht
Tom Cruise Kenneth Branagh Bill Nighy Tom Wilkinson Carice van Houten Thomas Kretschmann Eddie Izzard Terence Stamp Christian Berkel
colonel major general doctor army officer lieutenant tense rousing berlin bavaria lair assassination plot nazism bombing resistance execution adolf hitler underdog fall quest 1940s
A dramatization of the July 20, 1944 assassination and political coup plot by desperate renegade German Army officers against Adolf Hitler during World War II.
Romance, Drama, History
UK|Sweden|France
2016
117 Minutes
Ambrose Hilliard, Uncle Frank
Gemma Arterton Sam Claflin Bill Nighy Helen McCrory Jack Huston Richard E. Grant Rachael Stirling Henry Goodman Jeremy Irons Paul Ritter Jake Lacy
screenwriter actor bleak brutal charming cheery confident creative engaging fiery incredible inspiring raw united kingdom propaganda war filmmaking filmmaker screenwriting discovery
A former secretary, newly appointed as a scriptwriter for propaganda films, joins the cast and crew of a major production while the Blitz rages around them.
Romance, Comedy, Drama
UK
2020
125 Minutes
Mr. Woodhouse
Anya Taylor-Joy Johnny Flynn Bill Nighy Mia Goth Miranda Hart Josh O'Connor Callum Turner Rupert Graves Gemma Whelan Amber Anderson Tanya Reynolds
wealthy woman bachelorette playful spirited witty england countryside love marriage pursuit 19th century
In 1800s England, a well meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends.
Comedy, Drama
UK|USA|India
2015
122 Minutes
Douglas Ainslie
Judi Dench Maggie Smith Bill Nighy Dev Patel Celia Imrie Penelope Wilton Ronald Pickup Tena Desae Diana Hardcastle Lillete Dubey Tamsin Greig
hotel owner retiree elderly man elderly woman fiancée suitor amusing charming tender india retirement home hotel romance marriage retirement wedding love quest transformation 2010s
As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy, posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals, Sonny Kapoor (Dev Patel) pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel.
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
UK|Germany|Kenya|France|USA|Switzerland
2005
128 Minutes
Sir Bernard Pellegrin
Ralph Fiennes Rachel Weisz Danny Huston Bill Nighy Pete Postlethwaite Richard McCabe Donald Sumpter Juliet Aubrey Hubert Koundé Archie Panjabi Gerard McSorley
diplomat activist husband wife doctor friend emotional intense suspenseful london kenya berlin canada espionage corruption conspiracy big business romance investigation quest
A widower is determined to get to the bottom of a potentially explosive secret involving his wife's murder, big business, and corporate corruption.
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
USA
2006
151 Minutes
Davy Jones
Johnny Depp Orlando Bloom Keira Knightley Bill Nighy Geoffrey Rush Stellan Skarsgård Buddy Dolan Jack Davenport Naomie Harris Kevin R. McNally Jonathan Pryce
pirate monster captain jack sparrow fiancé fiancée father madcap amusing thrilling high seas ship island wedding jail blood debt damnation wedding heart battle quest
Jack Sparrow races to recover the heart of Davy Jones to avoid enslaving his soul to Jones' service, as other friends and foes seek the heart for their own agenda as well.
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
UK
2004
97 Minutes
Robin
Daniel Craig Rhys Ifans Samantha Morton Bill Nighy Susan Lynch Helen McCrory Andrew Lincoln Corin Redgrave Alexandra Aitken Aoife Carroll Rory Carroll
man scientist couple professor friend sculptor brutal disturbing gripping thrilling uneasy suspenseful park english countryside england hot-air balloon restaurant bookstore trauma death
Two strangers become connected by a tragedy, yet one dangerously feels that the connection goes much deeper than the other is willing to admit.
Comedy
UK|Germany|Austria
2011
96 Minutes
Richard
Felicity Jones Ed Westwick Sophia Bush Bill Nighy Tamsin Egerton Brooke Shields Nicholas Braun Georgia King Bill Bailey Ken Duken Tom Goodman-Hill
teen girl skateboarder father heir wealthy man boss heartwarming amusing ski resort fast food restaurant swiss alps chalet mountain snowboarding competition young love self-discovery growing up love 2010s
Former skateboard champion Kim wants to make more money after her mother's tragic death. She joins the elite posh servicing company, which sends her off to Austria.
Drama
Denmark|Canada|Sweden|France|Germany|UK|USA
2019
112 Minutes
Timofey
Jay Baruchel Zoe Kazan Andrea Riseborough Bill Nighy Caleb Landry Jones Tahar Rahim Angela Thompson David Dencik Esben Smed
stranger abused wife nurse wrongly accused lawyer son emotional inspiring heartwarming powerful new york city restaurant subway hospital train station homeless shelter difficult choices abusive marriage running away mental breakdown
The story of people whose lives intertwine during a dramatic winter in New York City.
Horror
USA|UK|Hungary
1989
90 Minutes
Barton
Robert Englund Jill Schoelen Alex Hyde-White Bill Nighy Stephanie Lawrence Terence Harvey Nathan Lewis Molly Shannon Emma Rawson
A young soprano becomes the obsession of a horribly disfigured composer, who has plans for those who oppose him or the young singer.
Action, Adventure
2006
93 Minutes
Alan Blunt
Alex Pettyfer Ewan McGregor Mickey Rourke Bill Nighy Sophie Okonedo Alicia Silverstone Missi Pyle Sarah Bolger Andy Serkis Damian Lewis Ashley Walters
teenager uncle spy woman billionaire lighthearted spirited thrilling england espionage secret identity heroism good vs. evil transformation pursuit rivalry 2000s
A teenage spy (Alex Pettyfer) for MI6 investigates a billionaire (Mickey Rourke) who may have an ulterior motive for his recent donation of computers to England's schools.
Romance, Other
UK|USA|France
2003
135 Minutes
Billy Mack
Hugh Grant Laura Linney Colin Firth Alan Rickman Bill Nighy Emma Thompson Liam Neeson Martine McCutcheon Keira Knightley Rowan Atkinson Andrew Lincoln
rock star writer president prime minister housekeeper manager uplifting lighthearted emotional england wisconsin love affair love triangle friendship love temptation 2000s
Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England.
Horror, Action, Fantasy
USA|UK|Germany|Hungary
2003
121 Minutes
Viktor
Kate Beckinsale Scott Speedman Michael Sheen Shane Brolly Bill Nighy Erwin Leder Sophia Myles Wentworth Miller
vampire werewolf warrior doctor leader suspenseful eerie melodramatic subway mansion laboratory underworld good versus evil vampires werewolves family bloodline abduction genetics rescue rivalry
Selene, a vampire warrior, is entrenched in a conflict between vampires and werewolves, while falling in love with Michael, a human who is sought by werewolves for unknown reasons.
Romance
UK
1998
95 Minutes
Ray Simms
Stephen Rea Billy Connolly Jimmy Nail Timothy Spall Bill Nighy Juliet Aubrey Helena Bergström Bruce Robinson Hans Matheson Rachael Stirling Phil Daniels
guitarist rock star roadie drummer middle-aged man singer tender amusing quirky emotional holland nightclub household england spain stage jealousy rock 'n' roll reunion aging
Fame, fortune and fornication drove the British rock band in the '70s until a divine end. 20 years later, Strange Fruit reunites and goes on a tour with ups and downs on the continent.
Romance, Drama
UK
2003
111 Minutes
James Mortmain
Romola Garai Rose Byrne Henry Thomas Marc Blucas Bill Nighy Tara Fitzgerald Sinead Cusack Henry Cavill
father daughter sister american brother mother emotional charming england castle countryside poverty family father/daughter relationship writing marriage seduction love growing up 1930s
A love story set in 1930s England that follows 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain, and the fortunes of her eccentric family, struggling to survive in a decaying English castle.
Horror, Action, Fantasy
USA|Canada
2006
105 Minutes
Viktor
Kate Beckinsale Scott Speedman Tony Curran Derek Jacobi Bill Nighy Steven Mackintosh Shane Brolly Brian Steele Zita Görög Scott McElroy John Mann
vampire werewolf brother historian son monster incredible frenetic creepy thrilling eastern europe village mansion hideout prison war cross-cultural romance secrets peace evolution
Picking up directly from the previous movie, vampire warrior Selene and the half werewolf Michael hunt for clues to reveal the history of their races and the war between them.
Comedy, Drama
UK
1996
95 Minutes
Tristan
Jason Flemyng Antony Sher Dorothy Tutin Anthony Higgins Bill Nighy Philip Voss Diane Parish Aiden Waters Natalie Roles Freddy Douglas Kenneth Tharp
dancer therapist emotional moving tender london stage aids love mourning love transformation 1990s
A passionately committed young dancer is forced to re-examine his career and life when faced with death, finding hope through an older man who becomes his lover, mentor and companion.
Comedy
UK
1999
89 Minutes
Mr Johnson
Rik Mayall Adrian Edmondson Vincent Cassel Helene Mahieu Bill Nighy Simon Pegg Fenella Fielding Lisa Palfrey
Richie and Eddie, a perverted loser and his alcoholic partner in crime, run the worst hotel in Britain: the Guest House Paradiso.
Horror, Comedy
UK|France|USA
2004
97 Minutes
Philip
Simon Pegg Kate Ashfield Lucy Davis Nick Frost Dylan Moran Bill Nighy Penelope Wilton Jessica Hynes Peter Serafinowicz Mark Donovan Rafe Spall
loser girlfriend roommate zombie mother offbeat winsome hilarious england pub street backyard friendship courage boredom responsibility daunting task walking dead transformation love
A man's uneventful life is disrupted by the zombie apocalypse.
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
USA
2007
168 Minutes
Davy Jones
Johnny Depp Orlando Bloom Keira Knightley Geoffrey Rush Chow Yun-Fat Bill Nighy Jonathan Pryce Tom Hollander Stellan Skarsgård Kevin R. McNally Mackenzie Crook
captain jack sparrow fiancée pirate ghost goddess madcap amusing thrilling high seas ship island teamwork showdown heart possession betrayal quest rescue underdog 18th century
Captain Barbossa, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann must sail off the edge of the map, navigate treachery and betrayal, find Jack Sparrow, and make their final alliances for one last decisive battle.
Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
USA|Canada
2012
117 Minutes
Matthias
Colin Farrell Kate Beckinsale Jessica Biel Bryan Cranston Bokeem Woodbine Bill Nighy John Cho Will Yun Lee Milton Barnes James McGowan Natalie Lisinska
factory worker wife rebel fighter prostitute scientist leader thrilling suspenseful intricate gripping euromerica city office household europe factory memories science gone awry political intrigue espionage
A factory worker, Douglas Quaid, begins to suspect that he is a spy after visiting Rekall - a company that provides its clients with implanted fake memories of a life they would like to have led - goes wrong and he finds himself on the run.
Kids & Family, Fantasy
UK
1997
99 Minutes
Edward Gardner
Florence Hoath Elizabeth Earl Paul McGann Phoebe Nicholls Peter O'Toole Harvey Keitel Bill Nighy Bob Peck Tim McInnerny
harry houdini arthur conan doyle mother young girl daughter philosopher lighthearted positive endearing engaging house yorkshire, england meadow laboratory london fairies spirituality beliefs imagination media circus
In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies.
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
USA|Spain
2012
99 Minutes
Hephaestus
Sam Worthington Liam Neeson Ralph Fiennes Edgar Ramírez Toby Kebbell Rosamund Pike Bill Nighy Danny Huston John Bell Lily James Alejandro Naranjo
perseus zeus ares hades god fisherman fiery spectacular thrilling underworld mount olympus earth village greece power struggle greek mythology abduction world domination quest rescue
Perseus braves the treacherous underworld to rescue his father, Zeus, captured by his son, Ares, and brother Hades who unleash the ancient Titans upon the world.
Sci-Fi, Comedy
UK|USA
2005
109 Minutes
Slartibartfast
Martin Freeman Yasiin Bey Sam Rockwell Zooey Deschanel Warwick Davis John Malkovich Bill Nighy Anna Chancellor Mason Ball William Todd-Jones Barry Dowden
alien friend president robot man refugee cheeky hilarious madcap suspenseful winsome england outer space restaurant spacecraft alien planet house space travel meaning of life politics
Mere seconds before the Earth is to be demolished by an alien construction crew, journeyman Arthur Dent is swept off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher penning a new edition of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."
Fantasy, Adventure
UK|USA
2013
113 Minutes
General Fallon
Nicholas Hoult Eleanor Tomlinson Ewan McGregor Stanley Tucci Eddie Marsan Ewen Bremner Ian McShane Bill Nighy Christopher Fairbank Simon Lowe Mingus Johnston
farmhand two-headed giant princess king lord knight melodramatic heartwarming spectacular amusing intense village royal court sky farm moat castle war abduction magic
The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when Jack, a young farmhand fighting for a kingdom and the love of a princess, opens a gateway between the two worlds.
Musical
Netherlands|Hungary
1989
120 Minutes
Tiger Brown
Raul Julia Richard Harris Julia Migenes Roger Daltrey Julie Walters Rachel Robertson Clive Revill Bill Nighy Erin Donovan Julie T Wallace
In nineteenth century London, a young girl falls for a famous womanizing criminal, and they decide to get married. Her family strongly disapproves, so her father, "the king of thieves", gets the gangster arrested.
Biography
2003
180 Minutes
Stamfordham
Daniel Williams Matthew Thomas Brock Everitt-Elwick Rollo Weeks Gina McKee Tom Hollander Miranda Richardson Bill Nighy Bibi Andersson Ron Cook Frank Finlay
Comedy, Action
UK|France
2007
121 Minutes
Simon Pegg Nick Frost Jim Broadbent Paddy Considine Timothy Dalton Billie Whitelaw Edward Woodward Rafe Spall Olivia Colman Paul Freeman Martin Freeman
cop villager partner father actor dark hilarious london police station small town shop sandford, england conspiracy murder deception corruption accident death mystery pursuit
A skilled London police officer is transferred to a small town with a dark secret.
Adventure, Fantasy
UK
2010
146 Minutes
Daniel Radcliffe Rupert Grint Emma Watson Ralph Fiennes Alan Rickman Robbie Coltrane Helena Bonham Carter Warwick Davis Michael Gambon Brendan Gleeson Richard Griffiths
harry potter teen boy teen girl teacher nemesis wizard suspenseful spirited spectacular castle forest campus hogwarts alternate reality school destiny prophecy battle magic showdown
As Harry, Ron, and Hermione race against time and evil to destroy the Horcruxes, they uncover the existence of the three most powerful objects in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows.