List of the best Brenda Blethyn movies: Little Voice(1998), London River(2009), Undertaking Betty(2002), Introducing the Dwights(2007), In the Winter Dark(1998), Blizzard(2003), Secrets & Lies(1996), On a Clear Day(2005), Lovely & Amazing(2001), Night Train(1998), Two Men in Town(2014), Sonny(2002) ... ...
Comedy, Drama
UK
1998
96 Minutes
Brenda Blethyn Jane Horrocks Michael Caine Jim Broadbent Ewan McGregor Annette Badland Philip Jackson Adam Forgerty James Welsh Karen Gregory Fred Feast
A shy reclusive lady is convinced by an invisible entity to sing. Subsequently, she finds herself noticed by a sleazy talent agent and her talent being showcased on-stage. She also meets a kind but nervous man who becomes her best friend.
Drama
UK|France|Algeria
2009
87 Minutes
Elisabeth
Brenda Blethyn Sotigui Kouyaté Roschdy Zem Sami Bouajila Marc Bayliss Bernard Blancan Aurèlie Eltvedt Diveen Henry
muslim christian father mother travel agent inspector emotional inspiring gripping london countryside household mosque terrorism bombing missing persons religious differences prejudice parenthood discovery
Two strangers come to discover the fate of their respective children in the 2005 terrorist attacks on London.
Comedy
UK|USA|Germany
2002
94 Minutes
Betty Rhys-Jones
Brenda Blethyn Alfred Molina Christopher Walken Naomi Watts Lee Evans Robert Pugh Miriam Margolyes
politician wife mortician fortune hunter amusing wales small town love second chance death love
A woman, whose husband is cheating on her, and an undertaker, who has been in love with her since their childhood, decide to fake her death so they can be together.
Comedy, Drama
Australia
2007
109 Minutes
Jean
Brenda Blethyn Khan Chittenden Emma Booth Frankie J. Holden Rebecca Gibney Philip Quast Russell Dykstra Katie Wall
young man mother father love interest disabled person comedian quirky amusing charming australia apartment restaurant car bedroom relationships romance loneliness jealousy coming of age family dysfunction
The shy son of an aging comedienne tries to find a balance between his demanding home life, his new girlfriend, and his mother's second chance at fame.
Mystery & Thriller
Australia
1998
92 Minutes
Ida Stubbs
An intense psychological drama around four people in a remote country village; where a creature is killing the local animals.
Kids & Family, Other, Fantasy
USA|Canada
2003
99 Minutes
Aunt Millie
Brenda Blethyn Christopher Plummer Kevin Pollak Zoë Warner Jonathan Wilson Brittany Bristow Jennifer Pisana Jonathan Whittaker
A young girl's aunt tells her the tale of a young ice skater and an enchanted reindeer.
Drama
UK|France
1996
142 Minutes
Cynthia Rose Purley
Timothy Spall Brenda Blethyn Phyllis Logan Marianne Jean-Baptiste Claire Rushbrook Ron Cook Lesley Manville Elizabeth Berrington Michele Austin Lee Ross Emma Amos
doctor mother blue-collar worker daughter brother powerful tense funeral london backyard café family dysfunction mother/daughter relationship family history adoption class distinctions friendship discovery transformation 1990s
Following the death of her adoptive parents, a successful young black optometrist establishes contact with her biological mother -- a lonely white factory worker living in poverty in East London.
Comedy, Drama
UK
2005
92 Minutes
Peter Mullan Brenda Blethyn Sean McGinley Jamie Sives Billy Boyd Ron Cook Jodhi May Benedict Wong Anne Marie Timoney Shaun Dingwall Tony Roper
worker wife friend cynic son emotional inspiring uplifting beach glasgow house ambition retirement redemption determination friendship swimming discovery rise transformation
Frank determines to salvage his self-esteem and tackle his demons by attempting the ultimate test of endurance - swimming the English Channel.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2001
89 Minutes
Catherine Keener Brenda Blethyn Emily Mortimer Raven Goodwin Aunjanue Ellis Clark Gregg Jake Gyllenhaal James LeGros Michael Nouri Dermot Mulroney
mother daughter adopted daughter husband actress actor amusing engaging touching household bedroom store party family female bonding failing career libel love underdog growing up
Self-esteem and insecurity are at the heart of this comedy about the relationship between a mother and her three confused daughters.
Drama
Ireland
1998
94 Minutes
Alice Mooney
John Hurt Brenda Blethyn Pauline Flanagan Rynagh O'Grady Peter Caffrey Paul Roe Lorcan Crantich Cathy White
Trains, romance, a mysterious past. Michael Poole (Sir John Hurt) is an ex-conman, whose cons have finally caught up with him. Unaware of his past, Alice (Brenda Blethyn) joins him in a dramatic escape on the Orient Express.
Drama
Germany
2014
116 Minutes
Forest Whitaker Brenda Blethyn Luis Guzman Dolores Heredia Ellen Burstyn Harvey Keitel Reg E. Cathey Tim Guinee Vic Browder Daniel Cabrera Stan Carp
Katja and Isabella are happily married and feel the time is right to have a child. As the weeks and months pass by, it becomes clear that the process will be far more fraught than either were prepared for.
Drama
USA
2002
110 Minutes
Jewel
James Franco Brenda Blethyn Mena Suvari Harry Dean Stanton Scott Caan Seymour Cassel Nicolas Cage
prostitute son petty criminal woman friend mother gritty tense offbeat new orleans house street family dysfunction mother/son relationship poverty prostitution military violence love growing up
An honorably discharged soldier returns home to New Orleans, hoping to break away from his upbringing as a trained prostitute, but his brothel-madam mother has other expectations.
Other, Drama
Italy
2011
90 Minutes
Timothy Spall Brenda Blethyn Celia Imrie Mel Smith Joseph Phillips Jassa Ahluwalia Elijah Baker Janet Dibley Ellie Greenwood Angus Harrison
boy son mother brother teacher emotional heartwarming mushy tender uplifting england hospital school church street house mother/son relationship dreams angels christmas
The life of medieval author Christine de Pizan (Amanda Sandrelli).
Drama
2013
105 Minutes
Hilary Swank Brenda Blethyn James Woods Frank Grillo Ian Redford Stephanie Faracy Sam Claflin Beatrice Miller
After losing their sons to malaria, two women (Hilary Swank, Brenda Blethyn) dedicate their lives to helping others affected by the disease.
Drama, Romance
USA
2003
109 Minutes
Aggie
Hugh Dancy Jessica Alba Brenda Blethyn Bob Hoskins Emily Mortimer Noah Taylor Christopher Ling Lee Ian Junix Inocian Michael Jessing Langgi
military officer concubine soldier beautiful woman love interest native passionate emotional sultry rainforest borneo malaysia village colonialism unlikely romance cultural differences love marriage imperialism forbidden love
A young man finds solace with a young woman, his mother, and a high-school football coach who recruits him to quarterback a six-man team.
Drama
1980
95 Minutes
Gloria
Lesley Manville Philip Davis Brenda Blethyn Lindsay Duncan Janine Duvitski Sam Kelly
A working-class husband and wife find themselves in a heated battle with their mean next-door neighbor.
Romance, Drama
France|UK|USA
2005
128 Minutes
Mrs. Bennet
Keira Knightley Matthew Macfadyen Judi Dench Brenda Blethyn Rosamund Pike Talulah Riley Donald Sutherland Claudie Blakley Cornelius Booth Tom Hollander Jena Malone
sister mother father suitor priest melodramatic tender passionate england country house love-hate relationship sister relationship class distinctions marriage family love growing up 1790s
Sparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy. But Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class. Can each overcome their own pride and prejudice?
Drama
USA
1992
123 Minutes
Mrs. Maclean
Craig Sheffer Brad Pitt Tom Skerritt Brenda Blethyn Emily Lloyd Edie McClurg Stephen Shellen Nicole Burdette Susan Traylor Joseph Gordon-Levitt Vann Gravage
teacher reporter minister brother father mother emotional spirited montana wilderness household family fishing nature meaning of life rebellion growing up discovery rivalry 1930s
The story about two sons of a stern minister -- one reserved, one rebellious -- growing up in rural Montana while devoted to fly fishing.
Comedy
Isle Of Man|UK|USA
2005
97 Minutes
Nesta Pett
Sam Rockwell Frances O'Connor Tom Wilkinson Brenda Blethyn Allison Janney Austin Pendleton Hugh Bonneville Tom Hollander
Set in the 1930s, an American with a scandalous reputation on both sides of the Atlantic must do an about-face in order to win back the woman of his dreams.
Romance, Drama
UK|France|USA
2007
123 Minutes
Grace Turner
James McAvoy Keira Knightley Romola Garai Saoirse Ronan Brenda Blethyn Vanessa Redgrave Juno Temple Patrick Kennedy Benedict Cumberbatch Harriet Walter Michelle Duncan
boyfriend girlfriend sister soldier writer nurse emotional passionate intense england estate deception jealousy guilt romance world war ii writers love growing up quest
Thirteen-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.
Biography, Drama
UK|Germany|USA
2004
121 Minutes
Polly Cassotto
Kevin Spacey Kate Bosworth John Goodman Bob Hoskins Brenda Blethyn Greta Scacchi Caroline Aaron Peter Cincotti William Ullrich Michael Byrne Matt Rippy
singer actress manager grandmother father figure fascinating touching nightclub hollywood, calif. new york city bobby darin sandra dee fame pop music success illness rise fall love 1970s
A swooning study of "Mack the Knife" singer Bobby Darin and specifically his relationship with wife Sandra Dee.
Kids & Family, Adventure, Fantasy
UK|USA
1990
91 Minutes
Mrs. Jenkins
Anjelica Huston Mai Zetterling Jasen Fisher Rowan Atkinson Bill Paterson Brenda Blethyn Jane Horrocks Anne Lambton Sukie Smith Rose English Jenny Runacre
young boy grandmother witch orphan manager mouse amusing playful suspenseful norway cornwall, england hotel witchcraft magic family schemes kidnapping discovery rescue metamorphosis
A young boy stumbles onto a witch convention and must stop them, even after he has been turned into a mouse.
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Crime, Drama
UK
2009
92 Minutes
Mother
Danny Dyer Curtis Jackson Tamer Hassan Monet Mazur Blake Ritson Brenda Blethyn Bronson Webb Scot Williams Jeff Stewart Trevor Byfield Robert Stone
Nick's borrowed money from a loan shark. He's 4 weeks behind. He gets 24 hours to come up with GBP100,000. His mom's a hostage.
Drama
UK
2004
90 Minutes
Annette
Stephanie James Nathan Jones Gary Sheppeard Dean Wong Sara Gregory Oliver Haden Brenda Blethyn
teenage mother grandmother social worker neighbor brother daughter dark gritty thrilling cardiff, wales council estate library police station custody battle racism paranoia family dysfunction abuse poverty growing up
At 17 LeighAnne Williams has a six month old baby to look after, with only the help of three teenage squatters who flog stolen gear to make ends meet. A neighbour (actually from Turkey) ... See full summary »