22 best British films of all times

Great classic, epoch -making comedies and provocative paintings prohibited in many countries.

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22. Dracula

Dracula

• UK, 1958.
• Horrors.
• Duration: 82 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.3.

Vampire hunter Jonathan Harker arrives at the estate of Count Dracula under the guise of a librarian. He is trying to destroy the bloodsucker, but he turns out to be more cunning. However, the problems of the Dracula do not end there the problems. He is already looking for Dr. Van Helsing.

The film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Bram Stoker, in which Christopher Lee and Peter Kashing played, launched a whole series of paintings by the Hammer studio dedicated to vampires. It was in these films that Dracula first appeared not the theater monster, but a realistic and very dangerous villain. The image of Christopher Lee has become canonical, and a significant part of subsequent paintings about vampires refers to him.

21. English patient

The English Patient

• UK, USA, 1996.
• Drama, melodrama, military.
• Duration: 155 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.4.

Frame from the film “English Patient”

During the Second World War, a small aircraft breaks down in the Sahara. A charred pilot is transported to Italy, where a young nurse takes care of him, despite the understanding that the “English patient” will still not survive. And before his death, he tells his new story a new acquaintance.

The film adaptation of the popular novel by Michael Ondate, who received the Buker Prize for him, became Oscar triumph. The picture received 12 nominations and took 10 awards, including the “Best Film”.

20. The Beatles: Difficult Day evening

A Hard Day’s Night

• UK, 1964.
• Comedy, musical.
• Duration: 87 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.6.

The Beatles group goes to a concert in London. During the day, musicians have to escape from obsessive fans, the floor is forced to follow their grandfather, and John – to prove his personality. And right before the performance, Ringo disappears somewhere.

Of course, the list of English films cannot do without a picture about the most famous group of vague albion. This musical comedy ironically talks about the everyday life of stars, and at the same time introduces many songs of the same name the Beatles album.

19. 39 steps

The 39 Steps

• UK, 1935.
• Thriller, detective.
• Duration: 84 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.6.

Canadian Richard Hanny meets in London with the beauty Annabella, who asks to protect her from the pursuers. Richard does not take the girl’s words seriously, but at night she really dies. Now the hero has to prove his innocence and escape from both the police and from real killers.

Before moving to the United States, the famous Alfred Hitchcock shot several iconic paintings in his homeland, in England. “39 steps” was the first work of the director, in which he emphasized not on the plausibility of the plot, but on the emotional component. In addition, Hitchcock with the help of very fast installation for those times showed an incredibly nervous atmosphere.

18. 28 days later

28 Days Later

• UK, Spain, 2002.
• Horrors, science fiction, drama.
• Duration: 113 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.6.

Frame from the movie “28 days later”

While Courier Jim was lying in a coma, an apocalypse began in the UK. Having come to his senses, the hero discovers that the country is covered by an epidemic: because of an unknown virus, people turn into thoughtless killers. Jim meets a few more survivors and tries to get to the shelter.

One of the main modern British directors Danny Boyle managed to revive the Film Films Genre of Film Films. In his picture, people, turning into zombies, do not change too much, but become very aggressive. And besides, he showed that survivors can behave no less dangerous than monsters. So the director hinted at increasing toxicity in modern society.

Watch on itunes →

17. Goldfinger

Goldfinger

• UK, 1964.
• Action, adventure.
• Duration: 110 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.7.

The secret agent 007 should prevent the rich Aurik Goldfinger, who plans to destroy the entire golden reserve of the United States, blowing up a radioactive bomb in the storage. The villain wants to destroy the capitalist society and increase the value of his wealth.

A series of films about James Bond with Shon Connery in the title role started in 1962 from the painting “Doctor Nou”. But the peak of the popularity of the franchise has reached just with the release of Goldfinger. Many spectators and critics still consider this part the best story about agent 007.

16. Hamlet

Hamlet

• UK, 1948.
• Drama.
• Duration: 154 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.6.

After the death of King Denmark and the hasty wedding of Queen Gertrude with his brother, the Father Ghost comes to Prince Hamlet. He says that he was actually poisoned. Now the hero dreams of taking revenge on the villain.

Hamlet William Shakespeare was transferred to screens dozens of times. But the British film Lawrence Olivier, who personally played the main role, is still considered one of the most canonical and impressive versions. Proof – Four Oscar Awards. In particular, for the “best film” and “best actor”.

15. Big hopes

Great Expectations

• UK, 1946.
• Drama, detective, adventure.
• Duration: 118 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.8.

Frame from the movie “Big Hopes”

The life of a young orphan named Pip is not too pleasant. A sister who often beats and insults his brother is watching him. But one day the hero brings food and a file to a fugitive convict to free himself from the shackles. Pip does not even realize that this act will affect his future life.

Surprisingly, David Lin was not the first to film Roman Charles Dickens of the same name. Back in 1917, Robert Vigniola was published in the United States. But still, it was the 1946 version that turned out to be closest to the atmosphere of the book itself.

14. Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

• UK, USA, 2004.
• Fantasy, adventure.
• Duration: 142 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.9.

In the third part of the franchise, the already grown up Harry, Ron and Hermione are faced with a new problem – a criminal who escaped from Azkaban protected by the terrible dementors of prison. Everyone claims that Harry is now threatening a mortal danger.

Of course, the whole series of films about Harry Potter is important for British cinema. But it was in this part that the director of Alfonso Koaron took the post of director, changing the master of children’s films Chris Columbus. Therefore, the “prisoner of Azkaban” looks more gloomy, but very exciting.

13. Brazil

Brazil

• UK, 1985.
• Drama, science fiction.
• Duration: 132 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.9.

Sam Lauri’s life was calm and measured until once he met a girl who had constantly seen in a dream, and did not fall in love with. The trouble is that employees of the information correction department hunt for his new acquaintance.

Former member of the Monti Pyton comedian Terry Gilliam shot one of the most impressive anti-utopias. Interestingly, in the American box office they tried to move the film by adding an illogical chepp-end to the plot. But the director defended his vision of the picture, which ended very gloomy.

Watch on itunes →

12. Zombie named Sean

Shaun of the Dead

• UK, France, 2004.
• Comedy, horrors.
• Duration: 100 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.9.

Frame from the movie “Zombies named Sean”

The sales consultant Sean is mired in the routine and is not interested in life in almost nothing. He does not even immediately pay attention to the fact that his hometown was captured by zombies. However, it is the show and his friends that will have to resist the monsters.

Prior to this film, director Edgar Wright and actor Simon Pegg already worked together on the series “Dummaged”, in which the audience pleased the viewers with many references to pop culture. Exactly the same techniques migrated and in their first full -length work. “Zombies named Sean” is surprised by a combination of classic moves from horror films, comedic scenes and skillful installation. Later Wright created a whole trilogy “Blood and ice cream”, parodying various genres.

11. Short meeting

Brief Encounter

• UK, 1945.
• Drama, melodrama.
• Duration: 86 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.0.

Mother of two children Laura Jesson and Dr. Alec Harvey meet in a cafe at the station when the heroine falls into the eye of Sorinka. They instantly fall in love and begin to meet in the same place every week. But both heroes know that this love has no future.

David Lin shot this magnificent melodrama right during the Second World War. To do this, they chose a convenient railway station on which you can quickly repay the light during raids. And on May 8, the authors even had to stop the work, as they took all the cameras to remove the celebrations. The film turned out to be incredibly popular among the audience, and the station, where the action takes place, turned into a cult place for its fans.

10. Good hearts and crows

Kind Hearts and Coronets

• UK, 1949.
• Comedy, crime.
• Duration: 106 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.0.

Luis Majini goes to prison for murder that he did not commit. And this is very ironic, because in fact he is guilty of the death of many other people, which he talks about in his memoirs.

Black comedy, dedicated to cynical murders for the sake of obtaining a title, caused many scandals, and it was completely allowed in American rental only when a more positive finale was added to the plot. And in the “good hearts and crowns” the famous Alek Guinnsa played eight roles at once. Moreover, one of them is female.

9. The king says!

The King’s Spech

• UK, USA, Australia, 2010.
• Drama, biography, historical.
• Duration: 118 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.0.

Frame from the movie “The King says!”

Prince Albert is preparing to become the new king of Great Britain. But in order to look worthy of the people, he needs to overcome fear in himself and, most importantly, a strong nervous stutter. For this, the hero turns for help to a very unusual speech therapist Lionel Loga.

The picture of Tom Hoper, based on real events, has become a real hit of rental, paying off ten times. And at the same time she shone at all film awards, having received four Oscar awards with 12 nominations and seven BAFTAs with 13 nominations.

8. stairway to Heaven

A Matter of Life and Death

• UK, 1946.
• Melodrama, fantasy, comedy.
• Duration: 104 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.1.

During the Second World War, British pilot Peter Carter miraculously survives after the crash and immediately gets acquainted with the American radio operator June. Only in heaven they think that all this is a mistake and the hero was supposed to die. For the right to stay with the lover of Peter will have to fight in court.

The picture uses an unusual move to show the contrast of the real and heavenly worlds: part of the action is served in color, and the other is black and white. It is interesting that this touching picture actually had a purely political connotation. The British government wanted to strengthen relations with the United States a little, and therefore ordered to remove the love story between representatives of the two peoples.

7. Brian’s Life on Monty Pieton

Monty Python’s Life of Brian

• UK, 1979.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 94 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.1.

It so happened that Brian was born exactly on the same day and hour as Jesus, and even in a neighboring house. And then the magi confused a little and brought gifts to the wrong child. And now everyone considers Brian to the Messiah, but he can’t dissuade the followers.

Crazy absurd humor of the Monti Pyton comedian-Truppa is known for the whole world. In addition to the legendary television show, the authors shot several full -length films. Brian’s Life is one of the most striking works of comedians, ridicuating literally all the movements of fanatics: from Christians to nationalists. Because of this, the picture, of course, was banned in many countries.

6. Red shoes

The Red Shoes

• UK, 1948.
• Drama, melodrama, musical.
• Duration: 135 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.1.

Frame from the film “Red shoes”

Boris Lermontov is obsessed with the idea of finding the best ballerina who will abandon his personal life for the scene. Talented Victoria seems to him an ideal candidate. But soon the girl falls in love with the composer Julian.

Interestingly, in the UK itself, where the picture was shot, the “red shoes” were accepted coolly. But for post -war America, the film was a real breakthrough. Spectators enjoyed the opportunity to touch high art. As a result, in separate cinemas, the film was not shot from the rental for two years in a row.

5. On the needle

Trainspoting

• UK, 1995.
• Drama, crime.
• Duration: 93 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.1.

Looster Mark Renton and his friends from Edinburgh tightly hooked on drugs. Some of them are trying to fight addiction. Others simply do not imagine themselves sober. But the life of each of them inevitably rolls down.

The film adaptation of the novel by Irwin Welsh talks about the life of the first -person drug addicts. The combination of provocative topics and black humor provided the picture with a cult status. And 20 years later, exactly the same team from the director and performers of the main roles gathered to remove the continuation “on the needle – 2”, telling about the mature years of the heroes.

4. The third person

The Third Man

• UK, 1949.
• Thriller, detective.
• Duration: 104 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.1.

The author of Boulevard Romanov Holly Martins comes to Vienna to meet his friend Harry Laim. But it turns out that a friend who was tracked by the police died as a result of an accident. Martins decides to understand the circumstances of Lyme’s death and restore his good name.

The classic noir film by Carola Read to this day is considered one of the best detectives in history. The picture perfectly combines a drama, a tense atmosphere and a confused unpredictable plot.

3. Cards, money, two trunks

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

• UK, 1998.
• Crime, comedy.
• Duration: 107 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.2.

Frame from the film “Cards, Money, two trunks”

Four heroes are trying to enrich themselves, playing cards. But they come across a professional shuler in rivals. Having mired in debt, friends decide on a crime and go to rob bandits who have just robbed drug dealers. With each move, the story twists more and more.

The first film Guy Richie for a long time set the style of his future work – the director shot many more criminal comedies with many plot lines. Then he went into less successful experiments, but in 2020 he returned to his favorite topic in “Gentlemen”.

Watch on itunes →

2. Clothing orange

A Clockwork Orange

• UK, USA, 1971.
• Drama, crime, science fiction.
• Duration: 137 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.3.

Young and cynical Alex Delearja heads a gang of thugs, known for his cruelty. But after the teenagers burst into the writer’s house, the hero is sent for treatment, which radically changes his life.

After moving to England, Stanley Kubrick took up the film adaptation of Anthony Berres’s Antiutopia novel. Moreover, the director decided not to regret the audience, showing many scenes of outright violence. So Kubrick wanted to demonstrate what is happening when the state receives absolute control over a person.

But in the end, the picture seemed so provocative that it began to ban it in different countries. And then the Kubrick himself, disappointed with the reaction of the audience, demanded to remove the tape from the British rental.

1. Lawrence Arabian

Lawrence of Arabia

• UK, 1962.
• Drama, historical, military.
• Duration: 216 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.3.

During the First World War, the young British army officer Lawrence enters into a dispute with the general. He is sent to Syria as a punishment, where the hero becomes the leader of the partisan war of the Arabs against the Turks.

The plot of David Lina’s epoch -making picture is based on the real biography of Thomas Edward Lawrence, who received the nickname Arabian. The picture deserved universal recognition, having received seven “Oscars” in 10 nominations.

Watch on itunes →

You can listen to the article. If you are more convenient for you, turn on the podcast.Listen to the 22 best English films on Yandex.Music

22. Dracula

Dracula

• UK, 1958.
• Horrors.
• Duration: 82 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.3.

Vampire hunter Jonathan Harker arrives at the estate of Count Dracula under the guise of a librarian. He is trying to destroy the bloodsucker, but he turns out to be more cunning. However, the problems of the Dracula do not end there the problems. He is already looking for Dr. Van Helsing.

The film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Bram Stoker, in which Christopher Lee and Peter Kashing played, launched a whole series of paintings by the Hammer studio dedicated to vampires. It was in these films that Dracula first appeared not the theater monster, but a realistic and very dangerous villain. The image of Christopher Lee has become canonical, and a significant part of subsequent paintings about vampires refers to him.

21. English patient

The English Patient

• UK, USA, 1996.
• Drama, melodrama, military.
• Duration: 155 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.4.

Frame from the film “English Patient”

During the Second World War, a small aircraft breaks down in the Sahara. A charred pilot is transported to Italy, where a young nurse takes care of him, despite the understanding that the “English patient” will still not survive. And before his death, he tells his new story a new acquaintance.

The film adaptation of the popular novel by Michael Ondate, who received the Buker Prize for him, became Oscar triumph. The picture received 12 nominations and took 10 awards, including the “Best Film”.

20. The Beatles: Difficult Day evening

A Hard Day’s Night

• UK, 1964.
• Comedy, musical.
• Duration: 87 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.6.

The Beatles group goes to a concert in London. During the day, musicians have to escape from obsessive fans, the floor is forced to follow their grandfather, and John – to prove his personality. And right before the performance, Ringo disappears somewhere.

Of course, the list of English films cannot do without a picture about the most famous group of vague albion. This musical comedy ironically talks about the everyday life of stars, and at the same time introduces many songs of the same name the Beatles album.

19. 39 steps

The 39 Steps

• UK, 1935.
• Thriller, detective.
• Duration: 84 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.6.

Canadian Richard Hanny meets in London with the beauty Annabella, who asks to protect her from the pursuers. Richard does not take the girl’s words seriously, but at night she really dies. Now the hero has to prove his innocence and escape from both the police and from real killers.

Before moving to the United States, the famous Alfred Hitchcock shot several iconic paintings in his homeland, in England. “39 steps” was the first work of the director, in which he emphasized not on the plausibility of the plot, but on the emotional component. In addition, Hitchcock with the help of very fast installation for those times showed an incredibly nervous atmosphere.

18. 28 days later

28 Days Later

• UK, Spain, 2002.
• Horrors, science fiction, drama.
• Duration: 113 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.6.

Frame from the movie “28 days later”

While Courier Jim was lying in a coma, an apocalypse began in the UK. Having come to his senses, the hero discovers that the country is covered by an epidemic: because of an unknown virus, people turn into thoughtless killers. Jim meets a few more survivors and tries to get to the shelter.

One of the main modern British directors Danny Boyle managed to revive the Film Films Genre of Film Films. In his picture, people, turning into zombies, do not change too much, but become very aggressive. And besides, he showed that survivors can behave no less dangerous than monsters. So the director hinted at increasing toxicity in modern society.

Watch on itunes →

17. Goldfinger

Goldfinger

• UK, 1964.
• Action, adventure.
• Duration: 110 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.7.

The secret agent 007 should prevent the rich Aurik Goldfinger, who plans to destroy the entire golden reserve of the United States, blowing up a radioactive bomb in the storage. The villain wants to destroy the capitalist society and increase the value of his wealth.

A series of films about James Bond with Shon Connery in the title role started in 1962 from the painting “Doctor Nou”. But the peak of the popularity of the franchise has reached just with the release of Goldfinger. Many spectators and critics still consider this part the best story about agent 007.

16. Hamlet

Hamlet

• UK, 1948.
• Drama.
• Duration: 154 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.6.

After the death of King Denmark and the hasty wedding of Queen Gertrude with his brother, the Father Ghost comes to Prince Hamlet. He says that he was actually poisoned. Now the hero dreams of taking revenge on the villain.

Hamlet William Shakespeare was transferred to screens dozens of times. But the British film Lawrence Olivier, who personally played the main role, is still considered one of the most canonical and impressive versions. Proof – Four Oscar Awards. In particular, for the “best film” and “best actor”.

15. Big hopes

Great Expectations

• UK, 1946.
• Drama, detective, adventure.
• Duration: 118 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.8.

Frame from the movie “Big Hopes”

The life of a young orphan named Pip is not too pleasant. A sister who often beats and insults his brother is watching him. But one day the hero brings food and a file to a fugitive convict to free himself from the shackles. Pip does not even realize that this act will affect his future life.

Surprisingly, David Lin was not the first to film Roman Charles Dickens of the same name. Back in 1917, Robert Vigniola was published in the United States. But still, it was the 1946 version that turned out to be closest to the atmosphere of the book itself.

14. Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

• UK, USA, 2004.
• Fantasy, adventure.
• Duration: 142 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.9.

In the third part of the franchise, the already grown up Harry, Ron and Hermione are faced with a new problem – a criminal who escaped from Azkaban protected by the terrible dementors of prison. Everyone claims that Harry is now threatening a mortal danger.

Of course, the whole series of films about Harry Potter is important for British cinema. But it was in this part that the director of Alfonso Koaron took the post of director, changing the master of children’s films Chris Columbus. Therefore, the “prisoner of Azkaban” looks more gloomy, but very exciting.

13. Brazil

Brazil

• UK, 1985.
• Drama, science fiction.
• Duration: 132 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.9.

Sam Lauri’s life was calm and measured until once he met a girl who had constantly seen in a dream, and did not fall in love with. The trouble is that employees of the information correction department hunt for his new acquaintance.

Former member of the Monti Pyton comedian Terry Gilliam shot one of the most impressive anti-utopias. Interestingly, in the American box office they tried to move the film by adding an illogical chepp-end to the plot. But the director defended his vision of the picture, which ended very gloomy.

Watch on itunes →

12. Zombie named Sean

Shaun of the Dead

• UK, France, 2004.
• Comedy, horrors.
• Duration: 100 minutes.
• IMDB: 7.9.

Frame from the movie “Zombies named Sean”

The sales consultant Sean is mired in the routine and is not interested in life in almost nothing. He does not even immediately pay attention to the fact that his hometown was captured by zombies. However, it is the show and his friends that will have to resist the monsters.

Prior to this film, director Edgar Wright and actor Simon Pegg already worked together on the series “Dummaged”, in which the audience pleased the viewers with many references to pop culture. Exactly the same techniques migrated and in their first full -length work. “Zombies named Sean” is surprised by a combination of classic moves from horror films, comedic scenes and skillful installation. Later Wright created a whole trilogy “Blood and ice cream”, parodying various genres.

11. Short meeting

Brief Encounter

• UK, 1945.
• Drama, melodrama.
• Duration: 86 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.0.

Mother of two children Laura Jesson and Dr. Alec Harvey meet in a cafe at the station when the heroine falls into the eye of Sorinka. They instantly fall in love and begin to meet in the same place every week. But both heroes know that this love has no future.

David Lin shot this magnificent melodrama right during the Second World War. To do this, they chose a convenient railway station on which you can quickly repay the light during raids. And on May 8, the authors even had to stop the work, as they took all the cameras to remove the celebrations. The film turned out to be incredibly popular among the audience, and the station, where the action takes place, turned into a cult place for its fans.

10. Good hearts and crows

Kind Hearts and Coronets

• UK, 1949.
• Comedy, crime.
• Duration: 106 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.0.

Luis Majini goes to prison for murder that he did not commit. And this is very ironic, because in fact he is guilty of the death of many other people, which he talks about in his memoirs.

Black comedy, dedicated to cynical murders for the sake of obtaining a title, caused many scandals, and it was completely allowed in American rental only when a more positive finale was added to the plot. And in the “good hearts and crowns” the famous Alek Guinnsa played eight roles at once. Moreover, one of them is female.

9. The king says!

The King’s Spech

• UK, USA, Australia, 2010.
• Drama, biography, historical.
• Duration: 118 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.0.

Frame from the movie “The King says!”

Prince Albert is preparing to become the new king of Great Britain. But in order to look worthy of the people, he needs to overcome fear in himself and, most importantly, a strong nervous stutter. For this, the hero turns for help to a very unusual speech therapist Lionel Loga.

The picture of Tom Hoper, based on real events, has become a real hit of rental, paying off ten times. And at the same time she shone at all film awards, having received four Oscar awards with 12 nominations and seven BAFTAs with 13 nominations.

8. stairway to Heaven

A Matter of Life and Death

• UK, 1946.
• Melodrama, fantasy, comedy.
• Duration: 104 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.1.

During the Second World War, British pilot Peter Carter miraculously survives after the crash and immediately gets acquainted with the American radio operator June. Only in heaven they think that all this is a mistake and the hero was supposed to die. For the right to stay with the lover of Peter will have to fight in court.

The picture uses an unusual move to show the contrast of the real and heavenly worlds: part of the action is served in color, and the other is black and white. It is interesting that this touching picture actually had a purely political connotation. The British government wanted to strengthen relations with the United States a little, and therefore ordered to remove the love story between representatives of the two peoples.

7. Brian’s Life on Monty Pieton

Monty Python’s Life of Brian

• UK, 1979.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 94 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.1.

It so happened that Brian was born exactly on the same day and hour as Jesus, and even in a neighboring house. And then the magi confused a little and brought gifts to the wrong child. And now everyone considers Brian to the Messiah, but he can’t dissuade the followers.

Crazy absurd humor of the Monti Pyton comedian-Truppa is known for the whole world. In addition to the legendary television show, the authors shot several full -length films. Brian’s Life is one of the most striking works of comedians, ridicuating literally all the movements of fanatics: from Christians to nationalists. Because of this, the picture, of course, was banned in many countries.

6. Red shoes

The Red Shoes

• UK, 1948.
• Drama, melodrama, musical.
• Duration: 135 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.1.

Frame from the film “Red shoes”

Boris Lermontov is obsessed with the idea of finding the best ballerina who will abandon his personal life for the scene. Talented Victoria seems to him an ideal candidate. But soon the girl falls in love with the composer Julian.

Interestingly, in the UK itself, where the picture was shot, the “red shoes” were accepted coolly. But for post -war America, the film was a real breakthrough. Spectators enjoyed the opportunity to touch high art. As a result, in separate cinemas, the film was not shot from the rental for two years in a row.

5. On the needle

Trainspoting

• UK, 1995.
• Drama, crime.
• Duration: 93 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.1.

Looster Mark Renton and his friends from Edinburgh tightly hooked on drugs. Some of them are trying to fight addiction. Others simply do not imagine themselves sober. But the life of each of them inevitably rolls down.

The film adaptation of the novel by Irwin Welsh talks about the life of the first -person drug addicts. The combination of provocative topics and black humor provided the picture with a cult status. And 20 years later, exactly the same team from the director and performers of the main roles gathered to remove the continuation “on the needle – 2”, telling about the mature years of the heroes.

4. The third person

The Third Man

• UK, 1949.
• Thriller, detective.
• Duration: 104 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.1.

The author of Boulevard Romanov Holly Martins comes to Vienna to meet his friend Harry Laim. But it turns out that a friend who was tracked by the police died as a result of an accident. Martins decides to understand the circumstances of Lyme’s death and restore his good name.

The classic noir film by Carola Read to this day is considered one of the best detectives in history. The picture perfectly combines a drama, a tense atmosphere and a confused unpredictable plot.

3. Cards, money, two trunks

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

• UK, 1998.
• Crime, comedy.
• Duration: 107 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.2.

Frame from the film “Cards, Money, two trunks”

Four heroes are trying to enrich themselves, playing cards. But they come across a professional shuler in rivals. Having mired in debt, friends decide on a crime and go to rob bandits who have just robbed drug dealers. With each move, the story twists more and more.

The first film Guy Richie for a long time set the style of his future work – the director shot many more criminal comedies with many plot lines. Then he went into less successful experiments, but in 2020 he returned to his favorite topic in “Gentlemen”.

Watch on itunes →

2. Clothing orange

A Clockwork Orange

• UK, USA, 1971.
• Drama, crime, science fiction.
• Duration: 137 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.3.

Young and cynical Alex Delearja heads a gang of thugs, known for his cruelty. But after the teenagers burst into the writer’s house, the hero is sent for treatment, which radically changes his life.

After moving to England, Stanley Kubrick took up the film adaptation of Anthony Berres’s Antiutopia novel. Moreover, the director decided not to regret the audience, showing many scenes of outright violence. So Kubrick wanted to demonstrate what is happening when the state receives absolute control over a person.

But in the end, the picture seemed so provocative that it began to ban it in different countries. And then the Kubrick himself, disappointed with the reaction of the audience, demanded to remove the tape from the British rental.

1. Lawrence Arabian

Lawrence of Arabia

• UK, 1962.
• Drama, historical, military.
• Duration: 216 minutes.
• IMDB: 8.3.

During the First World War, the young British army officer Lawrence enters into a dispute with the general. He is sent to Syria as a punishment, where the hero becomes the leader of the partisan war of the Arabs against the Turks.

The plot of David Lina’s epoch -making picture is based on the real biography of Thomas Edward Lawrence, who received the nickname Arabian. The picture deserved universal recognition, having received seven “Oscars” in 10 nominations.

Watch on itunes →