Channel Four Films

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

In this heartwarming tale, an elderly man named Alvin Straight embarks on an extraordinary journey across the American Midwest to reconcile with his estranged brother. Despite his age and health…

Sugar Town Sugar Town 6.1 1h 32min
Sugar Town
IMDb: 6.1
1h 32min

In this ensemble comedy-drama, the lives of several Los Angeles residents intersect as they navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and the music industry. The film features an ensemble cast…

Genre: Comedy, Music
Sunshine Sunshine 7.5 3h 1min
Sunshine
IMDb: 7.5
3h 1min

Directed by István Szabó, this historical drama chronicles the multi-generational saga of a Jewish family in Hungary, navigating the tumultuous events of the 20th century. Ralph Fiennes stars in a…

Velvet Goldmine Velvet Goldmine 6.9 1h 58min
Velvet Goldmine
IMDb: 6.9
1h 58min

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. The film explores her transformation from a young, inexperienced monarch…

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 casino. As Jack…

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, the story follows Sonia, a young woman trapped in the confines of a strict Hasidic Jewish community in Brooklyn. As she struggles…

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

Set against the harrowing backdrop of Nazi Germany, this film follows the journey of Max, a gay man who is sent to a concentration camp. The narrative explores themes of…

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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

In this quirky romantic comedy directed by Danny Boyle, a down-on-his-luck janitor, played by Ewan McGregor, finds himself entangled in a bizarre kidnapping scheme with a spoiled heiress, portrayed by…

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

Set in the economically struggling city of Sheffield, this British comedy-drama follows a group of unemployed steelworkers who, in a desperate bid to make ends meet, decide to form a…

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 6.8 2h 7min
Carla’s Song
IMDb: 6.8
2h 7min

A Glasgow man (Robert Carlyle) visits war-torn Nicaragua with a refugee (Oyanka Cabezas) tormented by her memories.

Genre: Drama, Romance, War
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

Set in the gritty underbelly of Edinburgh, this film follows a group of young heroin addicts navigating the highs and lows of addiction and friendship. The story centers on Mark…

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 as he grapples with a mysterious mental illness that threatens…

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

In this gripping thriller, three flatmates in Edinburgh—played by Ewan McGregor, Christopher Eccleston, and Kerry Fox—find themselves entangled in a web of greed and paranoia after discovering their new roommate…

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

Set in a dystopian urban landscape, this film follows a group of disaffected youths who engage in “ram-raiding,” a form of theft involving crashing cars into storefronts to loot goods….

Amateur Amateur 6.8 1h 45min
Amateur
IMDb: 6.8
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 6.6 1h 40min
Backbeat
IMDb: 6.6
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

This 1994 romantic comedy, directed by Mike Newell, follows the life of a charming but commitment-phobic Englishman, played by Hugh Grant, as he navigates a series of social events, including…

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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
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 a woman named Maggie, portrayed by Crissy Rock, as she struggles with the British social services system. The…

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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

This documentary delves into the fascinating life and legacy of Leon Theremin, the inventor of the theremin, one of the first electronic musical instruments. The film explores Theremin’s journey from…

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 verbose drifter played by David Thewlis, who wanders the streets of London after fleeing Manchester….

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Genre: Comedy, Drama
The Secret Rapture The Secret Rapture 5.8 1h 37min
The Secret Rapture
IMDb: 5.8
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

In this poignant drama directed by Ken Loach, the story follows Bob, an unemployed man in Northern England, as he struggles to provide for his family and maintain his dignity….

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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

It is New Year’s weekend and the friends of Peter (Fry) gather at his newly inherited country house. Ten years ago, they all acted together in a Cambridge University student…

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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 a decade after graduation for a New Year’s weekend at a country estate, where they confront the changes in their lives and relationships. The…

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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
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 an unexpected friendship with one of his captors, Fergus, played by 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 the universe. Through a blend…

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

In this gritty drama directed by Ken Loach, the story follows a group of construction workers in London as they navigate the challenges of their precarious employment and personal lives….

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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 Lalu, a young Chinese woman sold into slavery and brought to America, where she is forced to navigate…

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

This 1990 film, directed by Mike Leigh, offers a slice-of-life portrayal of a working-class family in suburban London. The narrative follows the lives of Wendy and Andy, played by Alison…

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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 revolves around the unexpected relationship between a disillusioned young woman and a disenchanted electronics repairman. As they navigate their personal…

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

Set in the heart of London, this film explores the lives of a working-class couple, Cyril and Shirley, as they navigate the complexities of family dynamics and societal expectations. The…

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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 follows 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 poignant drama follows two emotionally scarred veterans who find solace and healing in a small Yorkshire village. As they work on…

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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. As romance…

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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 intersection of race, class, and sexuality through the story of a young British-Pakistani man who takes over his uncle’s laundrette. As he…

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

Directed by Gregory Nava, this poignant film follows the harrowing journey of two Guatemalan siblings, Rosa and Enrique, as they flee their war-torn homeland 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 feels constrained in her life, becomes intrigued by pornography and the act of watching others as she works selling tickets at an adult cinema.

Genre: Drama