Movies about London

Movies about London
List of the best movies about London, selected by visitors to our site: King of Thieves, The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society, Welcome to the Punch, The BFG, Denial, Another Year, Official Secrets, Eddie the Eagle, The Hallow, Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang.

In the top there are new films of 2021, a plot description and trailers for films that have already been released.

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Markimdb: 5.5
Genredrama, crime, biography, history
CountryUnited Kingdom, Belgium, USA, Germany, France
Duration01:43

London, England, April 2015. Brian Reader, a retired thief, gathers an unlikely gang of burglars to perpetrate the biggest and boldest heist in British history. The thieves assault the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company and escape with millions in goods and money. But soon the cracks between the gang members begin to appear when they discuss how to share the loot.

Markimdb: 7.3
Genremelodrama, drama, military, history
CountryUnited Kingdom, France, USA
Duration02:33

Free-spirited writer Juliet Ashton forms a life-changing bond with the delightful and eccentric Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, when she decides to write about the book club they formed during the occupation of Guernsey in WWII.

Markimdb: 6.1
Genreaction, thriller, crime
CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
Duration01:40

When notorious criminal Jacob Sternwood is forced to return to London, it gives detective Max Lewinsky one last chance to take down the man he's always been after.

Markimdb: 6.4
Genrefantasy, adventure, family
CountryUSA, India, United Kingdom
Duration01:54

The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It's lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been carried off in the middle of the night by the Bloodbottler, or any of the other giants—rather than the BFG—she would have soon become breakfast. When Sophie hears that the giants are flush-bunking off to England to swollomp a few nice little chiddlers, she decides she must stop them once and for all. And the BFG is going to help her!

Markimdb: 6.7
Genredrama, biography
CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
Duration02:36

Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.

Markimdb: 7.3
Genrecomedy, drama
CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
Duration02:09

Mike Leigh’s much praised 2010 tragicomical drama. During a year, a very content couple approaching retirement are visited by friends and family less happy with their lives.

Markimdb: 7.3
Genrethriller, melodrama, drama, crime, military, biography
CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, Luxembourg, China
Duration01:37

The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. The memo proposed blackmailing member states into voting for war.

Markimdb: 7.3
Genrecomedy, drama, biography, sport
CountryUnited Kingdom, Germany, USA
Duration02:30

Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.

Markimdb: 5.7
Genrehorror, fantasy
CountryRepublic of Ireland, United Kingdom, USA
Duration01:45

    A family who moved into a remote mill house in Ireland finds themselves in a fight for survival with demonic creatures living in the woods.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genrefantasy, comedy, family, military
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom, France
    Duration01:49

    Nanny McPhee appears at the door of a harried young mother, Mrs. Isabel Green, who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war. But once she’s arrived, Nanny McPhee discovers that the children are fighting a war of their own against two spoiled city cousins who have just moved in. Relying on everything from a flying motorcycle and a statue that comes to life to a tree-climbing piglet and a baby elephant, Nanny uses her magic to teach her mischievous charges five new lessons.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genredrama
    CountryUSA

    Follows the lyrical journey of an imaginative teenage girl who runs away from home with an older punk rock drifter, but not even unicorns can save her now.

    Markimdb: 4.7
    Genreaction, comedy, adventure
    CountryChina, USA
    Duration02:24

    A washed-up private security agent has to escort a valuable Chinese antique out of Shanghai but is ambushed en route.

    Markimdb: 7.2
    Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
    CountryUnited Kingdom, France, USA, China, Canada
    Duration01:35

      After a deadly earthquake destroys his home in Peruvian rainforest, a young bear makes his way to England in search of a new home. The bear, dubbed "Paddington" for the london train station, finds shelter with the family of Henry and Mary Brown. Although Paddington's amazement at urban living soon endears him to the Browns, someone else has her eye on him: Taxidermist Millicent Clyde has designs on the rare bear and his hide.

      Markimdb: 5.5
      Genrethriller, crime
      CountrySpain, USA

      A radio host is kidnapped on air and forced to tell secrets about his past.

      Markimdb: 7
      Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
      CountryUSA, Germany, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom
      Duration02:10

      Hobbs has Dominic and Brian reassemble their crew to take down a team of mercenaries: Dominic unexpectedly gets convoluted also facing his presumed deceased girlfriend, Letty.

      Markimdb: 5.6
      Genreaction, thriller, crime
      CountryUSA, United Kingdom
      Duration02:01

      A Foreign Service Officer in London tries to prevent a terrorist attack set to hit New York, but is forced to go on the run when she is framed for crimes she did not commit.

      Markimdb: 6.3
      Genrecomedy, family
      CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
      Duration01:42

      A father and son who must team up to save Christmas, once they discover Santa Claus sleeping in their garage after crashing his sleigh and finding himself on the run from the police.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genredrama
      CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
      Duration02:10

      In the midst of a marital crisis, a High Court judge must decide if she should order a life-saving blood transfusion for a teen with cancer despite his family's refusal to accept medical treatment for religious reasons.

      Markimdb: 6.2
      Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
      CountryUSA, United Kingdom
      Duration01:38

      When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.

      Markimdb: 7.8
      Genrefantastic, fantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama
      CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
      Duration02:03

        The night after another unsatisfactory New Year party, Tim's father tells his son that the men in his family have always had the ability to travel through time. Tim can't change history, but he can change what happens and has happened in his own life – so he decides to make his world a better place... by getting a girlfriend. Sadly, that turns out not to be as easy as he thinks.

        Markimdb: 6.2
        Genreaction, comedy, adventure
        CountryUnited Kingdom, France, USA, China
        Duration02:35

        Disaster strikes when a criminal mastermind reveals the identities of all active undercover agents in Britain. The secret service can now rely on only one man - Johnny English. Currently teaching at a minor prep school, Johnny springs back into action to find the mysterious hacker. For this mission to succeed, he’ll need all of his skills - what few he has - as the man with yesterday’s analogue methods faces off against tomorrow’s digital technology.

        Markimdb: 7.4
        Genreaction, thriller, adventure
        CountryUSA, China, Hong Kong, Austria, United Kingdom, Morocco
        Duration02:29

          Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF.

          Markimdb: 5.7
          Genrethriller, detective
          CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
          Duration01:54

          A blind musician hears a murder committed in the apartment upstairs from hers that sends her down a dark path into London's gritty criminal underworld.

          Markimdb: 5.7
          Genredrama, crime, detective
          CountryUnited Kingdom, USA

          After suffering a personal tragedy, and desperate for justice, Jacob Kanon, a veteran New York City police detective, embarks on the search for a twisted killer who is leaving a bloody trail of elaborate murders across Europe.

          Markimdb: 5.7
          Genrefantastic, comedy, melodrama, music
          CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
          Duration02:16

          Croydon, 1977. A trio of punk teenagers goes to a party to meet girls, but they find that girls there are very different from what they expected.

          Markimdb: 6.9
          Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
          CountryCzech Republic, United Kingdom, France, USA
          Duration02:31

          The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.

          Markimdb: 7.8
          Genrefantastic, action, adventure, military
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:30

            Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.

            Markimdb: 7.5
            Genreaction, thriller, comedy, drama, adventure, crime, detective
            CountryUSA, Germany, United Kingdom, Australia
            Duration02:08

            There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may give him an advantage over the detective.

            Markimdb: 6.6
            Genremelodrama
            CountryUSA

            Hope is tasked with teaching Manhattan's former "Most Eligible Bachelor" how to dance for his extravagant, society wedding. But as the dance lessons progress, complications ensue when feelings begin to develop between student and instructor.

            Markimdb: 8
            Genredrama, biography, history
            CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, Australia
            Duration01:58

            The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.

            Markimdb: 7.2
            Genrefantasy, drama
            CountryUnited Kingdom, USA

            London, 1843. Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter old man, despises the Christmas holiday. Over the course of Christmas Eve night he is visited by three ghosts to show him his past, present and future.

            Markimdb: 4.9
            Genrethriller
            CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
            Duration01:42

            Sibling rivalry turned into betrayal between two brothers. One a prime candidate for Prime Minister, the other a henchman for a successful, yet shady businessman. Presented with an opportunity to take revenge against his brother, our anti-hero must come to terms with the truth in a world where you can trust no one and loyalty is rare.

            Markimdb: 7.6
            Genrehorror, fantastic
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:38

            Based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson, Dr. Henry Jekyll believes that there are two distinct sides to men - a good and an evil side. He believes that by separating the two, man can become liberated. He succeeds in his experiments with chemicals to accomplish this and transforms into Hyde to commit horrendous crimes. When he discontinues use of the drug, it is already too late.

            Markimdb: 4.7
            Genredrama, crime, military, sport
            CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
            Duration01:31

            When the top players of the Green Street Elite are imprisoned following a deadly battle with their archenemies Millwall every day becomes a fight for survival. On the inside, rival firms and prison guards will stop at nothing to make their lives a living hell, leaving the lads with no choice but to stand their ground and fight. Find out what happens when the two most fearsome and notorious firms

            Markimdb: 6.6
            Genrethriller, drama, adventure, crime, detective
            CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
            Duration01:53

            Concerned about his friend's cocaine use, Dr. Watson tricks Sherlock Holmes into travelling to Vienna, where Holmes enters the care of Sigmund Freud. Freud attemts to solve the mysteries of Holmes' subconscious, while Holmes devotes himself to solving a mystery involving the kidnapping of Lola Deveraux.

            Markimdb: 6.4
            Genreaction, thriller, adventure
            CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
            Duration02:08

            Greed, revenge, world dominance and high-tech terrorism – it's all in a day's work for Bond, who's on a mission to protect a beautiful oil heiress from a notorious terrorist. In a race against time that culminates in a dramatic submarine showdown, Bond works to defuse the international power struggle that has the world's oil supply hanging in the balance.

            Markimdb: 6.3
            Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
            CountryUSA, Spain
            Duration01:38

            Two married couples find only trouble and heartache as their complicated lives unfold. After 40 years of marriage, Alfie leaves his wife to pursue what he thinks is happiness with a call girl. His wife, Helena, reeling from abandonment, decides to follow the advice of a psychic. Sally, the daughter of Alfie and Helena, is unhappy in her marriage and develops a crush on her boss, while her husband, Roy, falls for a woman engaged to be married.

            Markimdb: 5.3
            Genrecomedy, melodrama, adventure, family
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:33

            When Chloe and Riley Lawrence are invited to London to participate in the international Model U.N. competition, they enjoy seeing the sights and head over heals romance with cute british boys of course.

            Markimdb: 4.5
            Genrefantastic, action, thriller, comedy, melodrama, adventure, family, crime
            CountryUSA, Canada, United Kingdom
            Duration01:40

            With all-new gadgets, high-flying action, exciting chases and a wisecracking new handler, Derek (Anthony Anderson), Cody has to retrieve the device before the world's leaders fall under the evil control of a diabolical villain.

            Markimdb: 6.9
            Genrethriller, drama, crime
            CountryUnited Kingdom, France, USA
            Duration02:29

            Suave, charming and volatile, Reggie Kray and his unstable twin brother Ronnie start to leave their mark on the London underworld in the 1960s. Using violence to get what they want, the siblings orchestrate robberies and murders while running nightclubs and protection rackets. With police Detective Leonard "Nipper" Read hot on their heels, the brothers continue their rapid rise to power and achieve tabloid notoriety.

            Markimdb: 6.8
            Genremelodrama, drama, biography
            CountryUnited Kingdom, France, USA
            Duration01:03

            Winter 1968 and showbiz legend Judy Garland arrives in Swinging London to perform a five-week sold-out run at The Talk of the Town. It is 30 years since she shot to global stardom in The Wizard of Oz, but if her voice has weakened, its dramatic intensity has only grown. As she prepares for the show, battles with management, charms musicians and reminisces with friends and adoring fans, her wit and warmth shine through. Even her dreams of love seem undimmed as she embarks on a whirlwind romance with Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband.

            Markimdb: 6.7
            Genreaction, thriller, comedy, adventure, crime
            CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
            Duration01:47

            When an attack on the Kingsman headquarters takes place and a new villain rises, Eggsy and Merlin are forced to work together with the American agency known as the Statesman to save the world.

            Markimdb: 7.2
            Genremelodrama, drama, military, history
            CountryUSA
            Duration02:00

            The story of courtesan and dance-hall girl Emma Hamilton, including her relationships with Sir William Hamilton and Admiral Horatio Nelson and her rise and fall, set during the Napoleonic Wars.

            Markimdb: 6.1
            Genrecomedy, crime
            CountryUSA, United Kingdom
            Duration01:23

            Within the course of a night, Woody Harrelson finds himself in a misadventure in London that winds him up in prison.

            Markimdb: 5.8
            Genrethriller, drama, crime, detective
            CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
            Duration01:43

            Will Graham, a former London crime boss who has left his former life to live as a recluse in the forest. Haunted by the blood of those he has murdered, Will wishes never to return. But when his brother commits suicide, following a sexual assault at the hands of a volatile car dealer, Will returns to London to discover the cause of his brother's death and administer justice to those responsible.

            Markimdb: 6.4
            Genrethriller, melodrama, drama, crime
            CountryUnited Kingdom, France, USA
            Duration01:42

            Xavier Lombard is a world-weary private eye in London, in exile from his native Paris; his best friend is Nathalie, a high-class call girl. He gets a call from an old friend from the Paris police department, now a businessman whose brother-in-law is missing. The missing man's parents hire Xavier over their daughter's objections, and quickly he finds himself in the realm of children's sexual slavery.

            Markimdb: 6.4
            Genremelodrama, drama
            CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
            Duration02:08

            Miss Havisham, a wealthy spinster who wears an old wedding dress and lives in the dilapidated Satis House, asks Pip's "Uncle Pumblechook" (who is actually Joe's uncle) to find a boy to play with her adopted daughter Estella. Pip begins to visit Miss Havisham and Estella, with whom he falls in love,then Pip a humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor.

            Markimdb: 5.9
            Genredrama, crime, detective
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:30

            When Natalie’s sister Grace becomes the prime suspect in her roommate Molly’s murder and popular target for the press and in social media, Natalie leaves her life in Boston and heads to London to defend her. With the help of an ethically questionable ex-pat lawyer Stan Gutterie, Natalie starts to question how innocent her sister may really be as more ugly truths start to come out.

            Markimdb: 7.1
            Genrefantastic, thriller, drama, adventure
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:52

            The Wildest Chase Of The Century! London 1893 is home to a killer with a macabre nickname... and also to a visionary genius who would write The Time Machine. But what if H.G. Wells' invention wasn't fiction? And what if Jack the Ripper escaped capture fleeing his own time to take refuge in ours - with Wells himself in pursuit?

            Markimdb: 7.7
            Genrecomedy, melodrama, musical
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:40

            Showman Jerry Travers is working for producer Horace Hardwick in London. Jerry demonstrates his new dance steps late one night in Horace's hotel room, much to the annoyance of sleeping Dale Tremont below. She goes upstairs to complain and the two are immediately attracted to each other. Complications arise when Dale mistakes Jerry for Horace.




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