10 Movies Starring Sally Hawkins

Layer Cake

Layer Cake

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-06-03

Languages:

English, Romanian

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

105 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (124790 Reviews)

Director:

Matthew Vaughn

Cast:

Writer:

J.J. Connolly (screenplay)

J.J. Connolly (novel)

Fullplot:

Fingersmith

Fingersmith

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-03-27

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

181 min

IMDB Ratings:

(5610 Reviews)

Fullplot:

Susan "Sue" Trinder is a fingersmith (British slang for thief) who lives in the slums of London with a baby farmer (person who looks after unwanted babies) Mrs.Sucksby. When a once rich man, who gambled all his money away, presents them with a scam that has a payout of 40,000 pounds, Sue signs on to swindle rich Maud Lilly. Maud is an orphan who lives with her uncle, but what exactly is going on in the Lilly house? Sue will pose as Maud's maid so that Mr.Rivers (the gentleman) can get close to and eventually marry her. Their plan is to put Maud in the madhouse and take the money for themselves. All goes astray though when Sue falls in love with Maud. And the question is: Who can you trust?

Persuasion

Persuasion

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2008-01-13

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK, USA

Runtime:

120 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (9152 Reviews)

Director:

Adrian Shergold

Genres:

DramaRomance

Cast:

Writer:

Jane Austen (novel)

Simon Burke (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Royal Navy captain Wentworth was haughtily turned down eight years ago as suitor of pompous baronet Sir Walter Elliot's daughter Anne, despite true love. Now he visits their former seaside country estate, rented by his brother-in-law, admiral Croft, so the financially stressed baronet can afford a fashionable, cheaper residence in trendy Bath. First the former lovers meet again on the estate, where they feel vibes again, but neither dares admit them until it seems too late. Yet the truth becomes clear, both have moved, but meet again in Bath.

Happy-Go-Lucky

Happy-Go-Lucky

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2008-11-21

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

118 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

(30701 Reviews)

Director:

Mike Leigh

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Fullplot:

Poppy Cross is happy-go-lucky. At 30, she lives in Camden: cheeky, playful, frank while funny, and talkative to strangers. She's a conscientious and exuberant primary-school teacher, flatmates with Zoe, her long-time friend; she's close to one sister, and not so close to another. In this slice of life story, we watch her take driving lessons from Scott, a dour and tightly-wound instructor, take classes in flamenco dance from a fiery Spaniard, encounter a tramp in the night, and sort out a student's aggressive behavior with a social worker's help. Along the way, we wonder if her open attitude puts her at risk of misunderstanding or worse. What is the root of happiness?

Happy Ever Afters

Happy Ever Afters

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-12-25

Languages:

English

Countries:

Ireland

Runtime:

97 min

IMDB Ratings:

5.6 (726 Reviews)

Director:

Stephen Burke

Genres:

Comedy

Fullplot:

Dublin: Maura is a single mom, furniture repossessed, being evicted. For a fee, she's marrying Wilson, an African, facing deportation. Her nine-year old, Molly, thinks she's going to get a dad. Freddie, a bit of a compulsive, is remarrying Sophie, after divorce and recommitment; she's starved herself into her old wedding dress. Both bridal parties arrive at the same inn for receptions: Freddie and Maura's paths keep crossing, Sophie thinks the two are having an affair, immigration officers are stalking Wilson, and Molly's figuring out what's really up. Sophie's father threatens Freddie with bodily harm if anything goes wrong. Can it not?

Made in Dagenham

Made in Dagenham

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2010-09-20

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

113 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (10290 Reviews)

Director:

Nigel Cole

Fullplot:

In 1968, the Ford auto factory in Dagenham was one of the largest single private employers in the United Kingdom. In addition to the thousands of male employees, there are also 187 underpaid women machinists who primarily assemble the car seat upholstery in poor working conditions. Dissatisfied, the women, represented by the shop steward and Rita O'Grady, work with union rep Albert Passingham for a better deal. However, Rita learns that there is a larger issue in this dispute considering that women are paid an appalling fraction of the men's wages for the same work across the board on the sole basis of their sex. Refusing to tolerate this inequality any longer, O'Grady leads a strike by her fellow machinists for equal pay for equal work. What follows would test the patience of all involved in a grinding labour and political struggle that ultimately would advance the cause of women's rights around the world.

All Is Bright

All Is Bright

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2013-09-10

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

107 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

5.6 (4033 Reviews)

Director:

Phil Morrison

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Fullplot:

Two French Canadian ne'er-do-wells travel to New York City with a scheme to get rich quick selling Christmas trees. Easygoing charmer Rene (Paul Rudd) clashes with misanthropic ex-con Dennis (Paul Giamatti), whose wife Rene just stole. Still, this odd couple must make an honest go of it in this buddy comedy.

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2013-11-08

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK, USA

Runtime:

128 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

6.4 (8255 Reviews)

Director:

Mike Newell

Genres:

DramaRomance

Cast:

Writer:

David Nicholls (screenplay)

Charles Dickens (novel)

Fullplot:

A humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor.

The Phone Call

The Phone Call

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2015-02-20

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

20 min

Rated:

TV-14

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (1186 Reviews)

Director:

Mat Kirkby

Genres:

ShortDrama

Fullplot:

Heather is a shy lady who works in a helpline call centre. When she receives a phone call from a mystery man, she has no idea that the encounter will change her life forever.

A Brilliant Young Mind

A Brilliant Young Mind

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2015-09-11

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

111 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (7960 Reviews)

Director:

Morgan Matthews

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Fullplot:

In a world difficult to comprehend, Nathan struggles to connect with those around him - most of all his loving mother - but finds comfort in numbers. When Nathan is taken under the wing of unconventional and anarchic teacher, Mr. Humphreys, the pair forge an unusual friendship and Nathan's talents win him a place on the UK team at the International Mathematics Olympiad. From suburban England to bustling Taipei and back again, Nathan builds complex relationships as he is confronted by the irrational nature of love.

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