List of the best Polly Walker movies: Savage Messiah(2002), Talk of Angels(1998), Dark Harbor(1998), After Alice(1999), For Roseanna(1997), Restoration(1995), The Mayor of Casterbridge(2001), Enchanted April(1991), The Woodlanders(1997), Control(2004), John Carter(2012), 8 1/2 Women(1999) ... ...
Drama
Canada|UK
2002
94 Minutes
Polly Walker Luc Picard Isabelle Blais Justin Lewis Isabelle Cyr Julie La Rochelle Pascale Montpetit
Based on real-life events in Canada in the late 1980's, social worker Paula Jackson investigated a commune run by a messiah-like figure who referred to himself as Moses. Jackson's findings ... See full summary »
Romance
USA
1998
96 Minutes
Polly Walker Vincent Perez Franco Nero Marisa Paredes Leyre Berrocal Penélope Cruz Frances McDormand Ruth McCabe Francisco Rabal Ariadna Gil Rossy de Palma
governess doctor son wife lesbian priest engaging melodramatic madrid house train stable bullfight spain spanish civil war father/son relationship marital problems roman catholic church relocation fascism
A young Irishwoman becomes governess to 3 daughters of a rich family in Spain in 1936, just before the civil war. The mom likes Franco - the dad doesn't. She becomes family. She befriends 5 Irishwomen.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
1998
88 Minutes
Alan Rickman Polly Walker Norman Reedus Janet Mecca Lewis Flagg Sasha Lazard
A bickering couple drive fast through a downpour to catch the last ferry to their island retreat. In a flash, they recognize a crumpled body laying at the side of the road after much ... See full summary »
Mystery & Thriller
UK|Germany|Canada
1999
100 Minutes
Dr. Vera Swann
detective serial killer psychic doctor victim creepy dark frightening street police station psychic phenomena investigation chase alcoholism second chance pursuit revenge mystery 1990s
A washed-up detective discovers his own psychic ability when assigned to investigate a serial murder case. The killer has a deranged obsession with the novel "Alice in Wonderland." As the ... See full summary »
Romance
1997
98 Minutes
Cecilia
Jean Reno Mercedes Ruehl Polly Walker Mark Frankel Trevor Peacock Fay Ripley George Rossi Giuseppe Cederna Roberto Della Casa Luigi Diberti Renato Scarpa
To appease his dying wife (Mercedes Ruehl), an Italian (Jean Reno) schemes to secure a cemetery plot next to their late daughter.
Drama
USA|UK
1995
118 Minutes
Celia Clemence
Robert Downey Jr. Sam Neill David Thewlis Polly Walker Meg Ryan Ian McKellen Hugh Grant Hugh McDiarmid Mary MacLeod Mark Letheren
king doctor mistress quaker daughter amusing emotional uplifting england london royal court estate clinic plagues class distinctions self-discovery love transformation underdog love
The exiled royal physician to King Charles II devotes himself to helping Londoners suffering from the plague, and in the process falls in love with an equally poor woman.
Drama
USA
2001
150 Minutes
Lucetta Templeman
Ciarán Hinds James Purefoy Jodhi May Polly Walker Juliet Aubrey
The ghost of the sharp-shooter Lucius Meek (Judge Reinhold) calls on a young Danny Logan to help him clear his name so he can move on to the afterlife. -Echo Bridge Entertainment.
Romance
UK
1991
93 Minutes
Caroline Dester
Miranda Richardson Joan Plowright Alfred Molina Josie Lawrence Polly Walker Michael Kitchen Jim Broadbent
wife husband elderly woman young woman aristocrat socialite endearing relaxing italy castle countryside vacation marriage female bonding romance travel love discovery transformation 1920s
Four English women, after World War I, who are unhappy with their lives, and their time away on vacation in a beautiful Italian villa.
Drama
UK
1997
96 Minutes
Mrs. Charmond
Emily Woof Rufus Sewell Cal Macaninch Tony Haygarth Jodhi May Polly Walker Walter Sparrow Sheila Burrell
woodsman young woman peasant woman doctor wealthy woman father moving melodramatic england small town woods cottage manor class distinctions love triangle manners family arranged marriage father/daughter relationship forbidden love
The story is set in late 19th century rural corner of South England. The daughter of timber merchant Melbury, Grace, returns to the town after finishing school. Her father now believes she ... See full summary »
Mystery & Thriller
2004
98 Minutes
Barbara Copeland
Ray Liotta Willem Dafoe Michelle Rodriguez Kathleen Robertson Stephen Rea Polly Walker Tim DeKay Glenn Wrage
drug dealer murder victim murderer victim scientist woman bleak brutal intense gripping thrilling dense clinic thrill seeking relationships science labor adventure discovery escape
Lee Ray Oliver, a death row inmate, is given a second chance at life if he agrees to undergo a new chemical treatment used to modify behavior.
Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
USA
2012
132 Minutes
Sarkoja
Taylor Kitsch Lynn Collins Willem Dafoe Samantha Morton Ciarán Hinds Dominic West James Purefoy Daryl Sabara Polly Walker Bryan Cranston Thomas Haden Church
confederate soldier princess warrior captain martian suspenseful thrilling eerie mars barsoom zodanga helium earth political unrest environmental disaster abduction underdog rescue adventure 19th century
Transported to Barsoom, a Civil War vet discovers a barren planet seemingly inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter Woola and a princess in desperate need of a savior.
Comedy, Drama
1999
120 Minutes
Palmira
John Standing Matthew Delamere Vivian Wu Shizuka Inoh Barbara Sarafian Kirina Mano Toni Collette Amanda Plummer Polly Walker
playboy businessman concubine maid gambler student outlandish offbeat hedonistic mansion swimming pool bedroom geneva kyoto, japan grief father/son relationship sex prostitution fantasy harems
With help from his son (Matthew Delamere), a man (John Standing) attempts to garner interest in the opposite sex after his wife dies.
Adventure, Drama
USA
1997
105 Minutes
Mary McGregor
Pierce Brosnan Rod Hardy Lysette Anthony Sean Brosnan James Frain Martin Grace Ian Hart Damian Lewis Ben Robertson William Takaku Polly Walker
shipwreck survivor islander tribesman native love interest brooding powerful emotional ship island camp isolation honor loneliness survival unlikely allies robinson crusoe adventure rescue 17th century
1703: Robinson Crusoe has to leave Scotland for a year, but after months sailing, a storm wrecks his ship. He ends up as only survivor on a desolate island.
Comedy, Drama
2006
91 Minutes
Holly Aird Eileen Atkins Hugh Bonneville Tom Hardy Douglas Hodge Adrian Lester Andrew Lincoln Ewan McGregor Gina McKee Sophie Okonedo Mark Strong
elderly woman gay man boyfriend girlfriend love interest elderly man witty touching london hampstead heath park england bench relationships infidelity blind dating chance meeting romance jealousy love transformation
Seven couples seek sex and love. Some need it, some spurn it, some are willing to pay for it. Seen through the eyes of these couples it becomes apparent that what makes us tick is complex, dark and ridiculously funny.
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
USA|UK|Australia
2010
106 Minutes
Sam Worthington Liam Neeson Ralph Fiennes Jason Flemyng Gemma Arterton Alexa Davalos Tine Stapelfeldt Mads Mikkelsen Luke Evans Izabella Miko Liam Cunningham
warrior greek god monster princess king queen brash engaging spirited ancient greece showdown rebellion class distinctions adventure rivalry metamorphosis rescue ancient rome
Perseus, demigod, son of Zeus, battles the minions of the underworld to stop them from conquering heaven and earth.