Channel Four Films

The Straight Story The Straight Story 8.0 1h 52min
The Straight Story
IMDb: 8
1h 52min

This heartwarming film, directed by David Lynch, follows the true story of Alvin Straight, an elderly man who embarks on a unique journey across the American Midwest. Determined to reconcile…

Sugar Town Sugar Town 6.0 1h 32min
Sugar Town
IMDb: 6
1h 32min

The narrative delves into the experiences of various musicians in Los Angeles who are striving to make their mark. Among them is Gwen, a singer-songwriter with aspirations of achieving fame….

Genre: Comedy, Music
Sunshine Sunshine 7.4 3h 1min
Sunshine
IMDb: 7.4
3h 1min

This historical drama, directed by István Szabó, chronicles the tumultuous journey of a Jewish family in Hungary across three generations, navigating the political and social upheavals of the 20th century….

Velvet Goldmine Velvet Goldmine 6.9 2h 3min
Velvet Goldmine
IMDb: 6.9
2h 3min

Set against the backdrop of the glam rock era of the 1970s, this film follows a journalist’s investigation into the mysterious disappearance of a flamboyant rock star. The narrative weaves…

Genre: Drama, Music
Elizabeth Elizabeth 7.4 2h 4min
Elizabeth
IMDb: 7.4
2h 4min

Set in the tumultuous period of 16th-century England, this historical drama chronicles the early years of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign. As she ascends to the throne, Elizabeth, portrayed by Cate…

Orphans Orphans 7.0 1h 41min
Orphans
IMDb: 7
1h 41min

Peter Mullan, known for his role in Ken Loach’s MY NAME IS JOE, demonstrates that his abilities extend beyond acting. As both writer and director, he has created an exceptionally…

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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Croupier Croupier 7.0 1h 34min
Croupier
IMDb: 7
1h 34min

In this gripping neo-noir thriller directed by Mike Hodges, Clive Owen stars as Jack Manfred, an aspiring writer who takes a job as a croupier in a London casino. As…

Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
A Price Above Rubies A Price Above Rubies 6.5 1h 57min
A Price Above Rubies
IMDb: 6.5
1h 57min

In this 1998 drama directed by Boaz Yakin, Renée Zellweger stars as Sonia, a young woman trapped in the confines of a strict Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn. As she…

Genre: Drama, Romance
Bent Bent 7.1 1h 45min
Bent
IMDb: 7.1
1h 45min

Set against the harrowing backdrop of Nazi Germany, this 1997 film directed by Sean Mathias explores the persecution of homosexuals during the Holocaust. The story follows Max, played by Clive…

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A Life Less Ordinary A Life Less Ordinary 6.3 1h 43min
A Life Less Ordinary
IMDb: 6.3
1h 43min

Directed by Danny Boyle, this 1997 film is a quirky romantic comedy that follows the unlikely pairing of a down-on-his-luck janitor, played by Ewan McGregor, and a spoiled heiress, portrayed…

The Full Monty The Full Monty 7.2 1h 31min
The Full Monty
IMDb: 7.2
1h 31min

Set in the economically depressed city of Sheffield, England, this 1997 film follows a group of unemployed steelworkers who, desperate for money and a sense of purpose, decide to form…

Genre: Comedy, Drama
Welcome to Sarajevo Welcome to Sarajevo 6.7 1h 43min
Welcome to Sarajevo
IMDb: 6.7
1h 43min

Set against the backdrop of the Bosnian War, this film follows a group of international journalists as they navigate the chaos and devastation of Sarajevo. The story centers on a…

Genre: Drama, History, War
Brassed Off Brassed Off 7.2 1h 48min
Brassed Off
IMDb: 7.2
1h 48min

Set against the backdrop of a struggling Yorkshire mining town, this film follows the lives of a brass band whose future is threatened by the closure of the local colliery….

Carla’s Song Carla’s Song 6.7 2h 7min
Carla’s Song
IMDb: 6.7
2h 7min

Set against the backdrop of the Nicaraguan Revolution in the 1980s, this film follows the journey of a Scottish bus driver named George, played by Robert Carlyle, who becomes entangled…

Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Carla’s Song Carla’s Song 6.7 2h 7min
Carla’s Song
IMDb: 6.7
2h 7min

Set against the backdrop of the Nicaraguan Contra War, this Ken Loach-directed film follows the journey of a Scottish bus driver, George, who befriends a Nicaraguan refugee named Carla. As…

Genre: Drama
Secrets & Lies Secrets & Lies 8.0 2h 16min
Secrets & Lies
IMDb: 8
2h 16min

In this poignant drama directed by Mike Leigh, the story delves into the complexities of family dynamics and hidden truths. The plot centers around a successful black optometrist who, after…

Genre: Comedy, Drama
Secrets & Lies Secrets & Lies 8.0 2h 16min
Secrets & Lies
IMDb: 8
2h 16min

In this poignant drama directed by Mike Leigh, the story delves into the complexities of family dynamics and hidden truths. The plot centers around a successful black optometrist who, after…

Genre: Comedy, Drama
Secrets & Lies Secrets & Lies 8.0 2h 16min
Secrets & Lies
IMDb: 8
2h 16min

A middle-aged London factory worker is shocked when the mixed-race daughter she gave up at birth decides to track her down. At first she denies she is her mother. All family members become emotional, as everyone’s secrets are exposed.

Trainspotting Trainspotting 8.1 1h 33min
Trainspotting
IMDb: 8.1
1h 33min

Directed by Danny Boyle, this 1996 film follows a group of young heroin addicts navigating life in Edinburgh, Scotland. The story centers on Mark Renton, played by Ewan McGregor, as…

The Madness of King George The Madness of King George 7.2 1h 50min
The Madness of King George
IMDb: 7.2
1h 50min

Set in the late 18th century, this historical drama delves into the turbulent reign of King George III of England, whose erratic behavior sparks a political crisis. The film explores…

Shallow Grave Shallow Grave 7.2 1h 29min
Shallow Grave
IMDb: 7.2
1h 29min

In this gripping thriller directed by Danny Boyle, three flatmates in Edinburgh find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and danger after discovering their new roommate dead with a…

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Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Shopping Shopping 5.4 1h 27min
Shopping
IMDb: 5.4
1h 27min

In this gritty British crime drama, viewers are thrust into the chaotic world of joyriding and ram-raiding, where a group of disaffected youths find thrills in stealing cars and crashing…

Amateur Amateur 6.7 1h 45min
Amateur
IMDb: 6.7
1h 45min

A man regains consciousness in an alley, injured and with no recollection of his identity. He makes his way into a café, where he is taken under the wing of…

Backbeat Backbeat 6.7 1h 40min
Backbeat
IMDb: 6.7
1h 40min

Set in the early 1960s, this film explores the formative years of The Beatles, focusing on the intense friendship between John Lennon and the band’s original bassist, Stuart Sutcliffe. As…

Four Weddings and a Funeral Four Weddings and a Funeral 7.1 1h 57min
Four Weddings and a Funeral
IMDb: 7.1
1h 57min

In this charming romantic comedy directed by Mike Newell, a group of friends navigates the complexities of love and relationships through a series of social gatherings, including four weddings and…

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Ladybird Ladybird Ladybird Ladybird 7.4 1h 41min
Ladybird Ladybird
IMDb: 7.4
1h 41min

Directed by Ken Loach, this powerful drama follows the tumultuous life of Maggie, a woman with a troubled past who struggles to keep her family together amidst the challenges posed…

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Genre: Drama
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey 7.3 1h 23min
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
IMDb: 7.3
1h 23min

After fleeing the communist revolution in Russia, Leon Theremin makes his way to New York, where he becomes a trailblazer in electronic music through his invention of the synthesizer. However,…

Naked Naked 7.7 2h 11min
Naked
IMDb: 7.7
2h 11min

Directed by Mike Leigh, this 1993 film follows the story of Johnny, a disillusioned and abrasive drifter, as he navigates the streets of London. The narrative delves into themes of…

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Genre: Comedy, Drama
The Secret Rapture The Secret Rapture 5.7 1h 37min
The Secret Rapture
IMDb: 5.7
1h 37min

Following her father’s passing, a woman finds herself entangled in emotional and psychological turmoil involving her youthful partner, her domineering sister, and her stepmother who struggles with alcoholism.

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Raining Stones Raining Stones 7.3 1h 30min
Raining Stones
IMDb: 7.3
1h 30min

Directed by Ken Loach, this film follows the struggles of Bob, an unemployed man in Northern England, as he desperately tries to provide for his family and secure a communion…

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Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Peter’s Friends Peter’s Friends 7.0 1h 41min
Peter’s Friends
IMDb: 7
1h 41min

In this 1992 ensemble comedy-drama, a group of college friends reunites after a decade at a country estate for a New Year’s Eve celebration. As they reconnect, old tensions and…

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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Peter’s Friends Peter’s Friends 7.0 1h 41min
Peter’s Friends
IMDb: 7
1h 41min

A group of college friends reunites after a decade at a country estate, where they confront their pasts, rekindle old relationships, and navigate the complexities of adulthood. Directed by Kenneth…

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Genre: Comedy, Drama
The Crying Game The Crying Game 7.2 1h 52min
The Crying Game
IMDb: 7.2
1h 52min

In this gripping thriller directed by Neil Jordan, a British soldier is kidnapped by the IRA, leading to a complex web of relationships and unexpected revelations. The film stars Stephen…

A Brief History of Time A Brief History of Time 7.3 1h 20min
A Brief History of Time
IMDb: 7.3
1h 20min

This documentary, directed by Errol Morris, delves into the life and work of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, exploring his groundbreaking theories on the nature of time and the universe. Through…

Riff-Raff Riff-Raff 7.0 1h 35min
Riff-Raff
IMDb: 7
1h 35min

Directed by Ken Loach, this 1991 film offers a gritty and realistic portrayal of working-class life in London. The story follows a group of construction workers, focusing on a young…

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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Thousand Pieces of Gold Thousand Pieces of Gold 6.9 1h 45min
Thousand Pieces of Gold
IMDb: 6.9
1h 45min

Set in the late 19th century, this film follows the journey of a young Chinese woman named Lalu, portrayed by Rosalind Chao, who is sold into slavery and brought to…

Life Is Sweet Life Is Sweet 7.4 1h 43min
Life Is Sweet
IMDb: 7.4
1h 43min

This British comedy-drama, directed by Mike Leigh, offers a slice-of-life portrayal of a working-class family navigating the ups and downs of everyday life. The film stars Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent,…

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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Trust Trust 7.4 1h 47min
Trust
IMDb: 7.4
1h 47min

In this 1990 film directed by Hal Hartley, the story follows the unexpected relationship between a disillusioned young woman, Maria, and a disenchanted electronics repairman, Matthew. After a series of…

High Hopes High Hopes 7.4 1h 48min
High Hopes
IMDb: 7.4
1h 48min

Set in 1980s London, this film explores the lives of a working-class couple, Cyril and Shirley, as they navigate the complexities of family dynamics and societal change. Directed by Mike…

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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Rita, Sue and Bob Too! Rita, Sue and Bob Too! 6.6 1h 29min
Rita, Sue and Bob Too!
IMDb: 6.6
1h 29min

Set in a working-class neighborhood in Bradford, this 1987 film explores the lives of two teenage girls, Rita and Sue, who become involved in a complicated relationship with a married…

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Genre: Comedy, Drama
A Month in the Country A Month in the Country 6.8 1h 36min
A Month in the Country
IMDb: 6.8
1h 36min

Set in the aftermath of World War I, this film follows the story of a war veteran who arrives in a small Yorkshire village to restore a medieval mural in…

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Genre: Drama, History
Fatherland Fatherland 6.2 1h 50min
Fatherland
IMDb: 6.2
1h 50min

Exiled from his native country, protest singer Klaus Drittemann is forced to leave East Berlin, along with his wife and child, to relocate to West Berlin. There, representatives from an…

Genre: Drama, Music
Letter to Brezhnev Letter to Brezhnev 6.7 1h 34min
Letter to Brezhnev
IMDb: 6.7
1h 34min

Set against the backdrop of 1980s Liverpool, this film tells the story of two young women, Teresa and Elaine, who encounter two Soviet sailors during a night out. The chance…

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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
My Beautiful Laundrette My Beautiful Laundrette 6.8 1h 37min
My Beautiful Laundrette
IMDb: 6.8
1h 37min

Set in 1980s London, this film explores the complex intersections of race, class, and sexuality through the story of a young Pakistani-British man who takes over his uncle’s laundrette. As…

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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
El Norte El Norte 7.7 2h 21min
El Norte
IMDb: 7.7
2h 21min

In this poignant drama directed by Gregory Nava, two siblings, Rosa and Enrique, embark on a perilous journey from Guatemala to the United States in search of a better life….

Genre: Adventure, Drama
Variety Variety 6.1 1h 40min
Variety
IMDb: 6.1
1h 40min

A young woman, who has been suppressing her desires, becomes intrigued by pornography and the act of watching others as she works selling tickets at an adult cinema.

Genre: Drama