List of the best Philip Davis movies: High Hopes(1988), I.D.(1995), Hold Back the Night(1999), Borrowed Time(2012), Howling V: The Rebirth(1989), Vera Drake(2004), Golden Years(2016), The Baby Juice Express(2004), Just for the Record(2010), Grown-Ups(1980), Comrades(1986), Quadrophenia(1979) ... ...
Comedy
UK
1988
112 Minutes
Cyril Bender
Philip Davis Ruth Sheen Edna Doré Philip Jackson Heather Tobias Lesley Manville David Bamber
The life of a working class couple living in London and their complicated relationships with other members of the family.
Drama
Germany|UK
1995
108 Minutes
Director
Reece Dinsdale Richard Graham Claire Skinner Sean Pertwee Saskia Reeves Warren Clarke
When a cop goes undercover to infiltrate a gang of hooligans, he finds himself being drawn to the other side.
Drama
UK
1999
112 Minutes
Director
Christine Tremarco Stuart Sinclair Blyth Sheila Hancock Richard Platt Julie Ann Watson Kenneth Colley Tommy Tiernan Andrew Livingstone Bruce Bryon Peter Anders Lars Oostveen
A young woman joins a group of protesters trying to stop the construction of a highway through a forest with the purpose of having sex with their leader. But when morning comes and the ... See full summary »
Comedy, Drama
UK
2012
88 Minutes
Philip
Philip Davis Theo Barklem-Biggs Juliet Oldfield Warren Brown Hammed Animashaun Perry Benson Ted Cozzolino Andrew Ellis
A teenager with the wrong friends and a grumpy old man form an unlikely bond that will help them both find a way out of their respective troubles.
Horror
UK|Hungary
1989
99 Minutes
Count Istvan
Philip Davis Victoria Catlin Elizabeth Shé Mark Sivertsen Stephanie Faulkner William Shockley Mary Stavin
A group of strangers visit an ancient Hungarian castle and bring along a werewolf.
Drama
UK|France
2004
125 Minutes
Imelda Staunton Philip Davis Peter Wight Adrian Scarborough Heather Craney Daniel Mays Alex Kelly Sally Hawkins Eddie Marsan Ruth Sheen Helen Coker
abortionist mother partner mechanic tailor factory worker dark emotional england household police station hospital courtroom secret abortion family investigation compassion class distinctions quest
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain--a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
Comedy
UK
2016
96 Minutes
Bernard Hill Philip Davis Alun Armstrong Lily Travers Simon Callow Una Stubbs Sue Johnston Virginia McKenna
retiree bank robber friend police officer couple bank manager hilarious lighthearted amusing playful united kingdom bank pension crime heist on the run money pursuit adventure escape
Fate, the pensions crisis and a steadfast refusal to accept the injustice of old age have contrived to force law abiding, retired couple, Arthur and Martha Goode into a life of crime. ... See full summary »
Crime, Comedy, Drama
UK
2004
88 Minutes
Nick Moran Philip Davis Nick Brimble Joe Bugner David Cardy Julian Clary Dave Courtney Callum Dixon Angela Douglas Lisa Faulkner
Comedy
UK
2010
79 Minutes
Steven Berkoff Philip Davis Danny Dyer Craig Fairbrass Ciaran Griffiths Roland Manookian Lisa McAllister Calum MacNab Billy Murray Sean Pertwee Colin Salmon
An uproarious mockumentary about the British film industry.
Drama
1980
95 Minutes
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.
Drama, History
UK
1986
160 Minutes
Young Stanfield
Robin Soans William Gaminara Philip Davis Robert Stevens Michael Hordern
minister landowner laborer organizer protester farmer fascinating passionate rousing emotional tolpuddle, england farm small town labor strike tolpuddle martyrs agriculture imprisonment worker's rights political activism sacrifice
The story of "The Tolpuddle Martyrs". A group of nineteenth century English farm laborers who formed one of the first trade unions and started a campaign to receive fair wages.
Musical, Drama
UK
1979
115 Minutes
Chalky
Phil Daniels Mark Wingett Philip Davis Leslie Ash Garry Cooper Sting
young man gang member pretty woman friend gang leader brooding engaging london brighton, england street troubled youth disillusionment rebellion working class gangs rock 'n' roll underdog discovery 1960s
Jimmy loathes his job and parents. He seeks solace with his mod clique, scooter riding and drugs, only to be disappointed.
Comedy, Drama
UK|Hungary
2015
94 Minutes
Sam Cotton
Jonathan Pryce Jerome Holder Philip Davis Ian Hart Pauline Collins Andrew Ellis Malachi Kirby Natasha Gordon Melanie Freeman Andy de la Tour Daniel Caltagirone
baker business owner immigrant apprentice jewish man muslim amusing witty lighthearted charming endearing heartwarming england bakery culture clash marijuana immigration humor mishaps community
An old Jewish baker struggles to keep his business afloat until his young Muslim apprentice drops cannabis in the dough and sends sales sky high.
Comedy
UK
2012
101 Minutes
Threads
Bob Hoskins Jenny Agutter Philip Davis Emily Atack Calum MacNab Vincent Regan Rita Tushingham Kate Magowan Lucy Drive Adam Deacon Dudley Sutton
A group of friends buy a racehorse to safeguard them in the event that they lose their jobs amidst the turbulence in 1980s Britain.
Comedy, Drama
UK
2013
97 Minutes
Peter
Anna Friel Romola Garai Andrew Buchan Philip Davis Isaac Andrews Steven Cree Harry Hadden-Paton Hattie Morahan
love child fiancé fiancée former lover son father emotional engaging gripping heartwarming intense tender united kingdom coast town home hospital family relationships father/son relationship
Jack has finally managed to propose to his girlfriend when his life is turned upside down by the arrival of an old one-night stand that introduces him to his seven year old son.
Action
UK
2015
86 Minutes
Bill Weybridge
Martin Kemp Dexter Fletcher April Pearson Philip Davis Donna Air Bartley Burke Patrick Bergin Lucy Pinder Nick Moran Peter Brooke
sniper terrorist family child stranger brooding brutal chilling dark frenetic frightening gripping intense suspenseful tense thrilling united kingdom blackmail terrorism shooting spree
A black ops sniper is blackmailed by a psychotic international terrorist into killing 6 unrelated people in 6 hours... but there is more to the victims than meets the eye.
Crime, Drama
1997
103 Minutes
Julian
Robert Carlyle Ray Winstone Steven Waddington Philip Davis Damon Albarn Lena Headey Peter Vaughan Sue Johnston Gerry Conlon
criminal friend partner mobster girlfriend emotional tense london pub household heist teamwork disillusionment betrayal murder escape pursuit revenge 1990s
Unexpected developments and a traitor complicate hoodlums' (Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, Steven Waddington) efforts to rob a West London security firm.
Drama
UK
1997
104 Minutes
Roy
Toby Stephens Emily Woof Ben Kingsley Frances Barber Philip Davis Rachel Shelley Edward Hardwicke Hannah Bould Miriam Grant Clive Merrison
Photographer Charles Castle is numbed with grief following the death of his beautiful bride. He goes off to war, working in the trenches as a photographer. Following the war and still in ... See full summary »
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
UK|France
2010
111 Minutes
Spicer
Sam Riley Andrea Riseborough Helen Mirren John Hurt Philip Davis Sean Harris Andy Serkis Geoff Bell Steven Robertson Nonso Anozie Steve Evets
criminal waitress raw tense brighton, england past crimes seduction mystery love 1960s
Charts the headlong fall of Pinkie, a razor-wielding disadvantaged teenager with a religious death wish.
Drama
UK
2012
91 Minutes
Brian
Lenora Crichlow Lily James Noel Clarke Rupert Graves Bradley James Philip Davis Lorraine Burroughs Lashana Lynch Dominique Tipper
girl runner team member coach father physical therapist confident dreamy emotional engaging heartwarming inspiring london united kingdom racetrack locker room council estate family home sports team
A street smart runner develops an intense rivalry with an equally ambitious wealthy young athlete.
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
2014
91 Minutes
Grandad
Joe Cole Brian McCardie Stuart Graham Adam Nagaitis Peter Bowles Philip Davis Alison Steadman Kenny Doughty
After his safe cracking grandfather dies, Johnny is the only person who can open a safe for a degenerate crew of gangsters.
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
UK|USA
2015
105 Minutes
Inspector Gilbert
Ian McKellen Laura Linney Milo Parker Hiroyuki Sanada Hattie Morahan Patrick Kennedy Roger Allam Philip Davis Frances de la Tour Takako Akashi Zak Shukor
sherlock holmes old man young boy mysterious woman sick person detective moving engaging witty england countryside london united kingdom crime scene japan sussex mystery mysterious past memory sherlock holmes
An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes deals with early dementia, as he tries to remember his final case, and a mysterious woman, whose memory haunts him. He also befriends a fan, the young son of his housekeeper, who wants him to work again.
Drama
USA|UK|France
2007
108 Minutes
Martin Burns
Ewan McGregor Colin Farrell Hayley Atwell Tom Wilkinson Sally Hawkins John Benfield Clare Higgins Philip Davis Jim Carter David Horovitch Cate Fowler
brother actress uncle girlfriend loan shark mother suspenseful melodramatic thrilling london theater restaurant yacht park brotherhood murder debt family schemes crime
The tale of two brothers with serious financial woes. When a third party proposes they turn to crime, things go badly and the two become enemies.
Drama, Comedy
UK|USA
2010
129 Minutes
Jack
Jim Broadbent Ruth Sheen Lesley Manville Oliver Maltman Peter Wight David Bradley Martin Savage Karina Fernandez Michele Austin Philip Davis Imelda Staunton
husband friend wife psychiatrist son lawyer amusing moving charming england house family marriage relationships heartbreak matchmaking husband/wife relationship quest love forbidden love
A look at four seasons in the lives of a happily married couple and their relationships with their family and friends.
Musical
UK
1975
117 Minutes
Tom Scott
Anthony Newley David Hemmings David Warner Jill Bennett Sarah-Jane Varley Michael Hordern Yvonne Antrobus David Battley Windsor Davies Philip Davis
storekeeper granddaughter money lender solicitor sister uneasy spirited london junk shop midlands law office debt greed father figure poverty fall underdog 1840s
A kindly shop owner whose overwhelming gambling debts allow a greedy landlord to seize his shop of dusty treasures. Evicted and with no way to pay his debts, he and his granddaughter flee.
Romance, Music
USA|UK
2018
105 Minutes
Ethan Hawke Rose Byrne Chris O'Dowd Megan Dodds Lily Newmark Lily Brazier Azhy Robertson Ayoola Smart Enzo Cilenti Pamela Lyne Denise Gough
musician fan woman ex-boyfriend amusing cheeky engaging charming mellow positive england seaside small town family home celebrity obsession idolization relationships adventure love
Juliet, Naked is the story of Annie (the long-suffering girlfriend of Duncan) and her unlikely transatlantic romance with once revered, now faded, singer-songwriter, Tucker Crowe, who also happens to be the subject of Duncan's musical obsession.
Horror
UK
1985
92 Minutes
Timothy Dalton Jonathan Pryce Twiggy Julian Sands Stephen Rea Phyllis Logan Lewis Fiander Beryl Reid T.P. McKenna Patrick Stewart Sian Phillips
In Victorian England, two grave robbers supply a wealthy doctor with bodies to research anatomy on, but greed causes them to look for a more simple way to get the job done. Based on the horrifying Burke and Hare case.
Romance
UK
1998
95 Minutes
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.
Drama
UK|France
1996
142 Minutes
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.