Ian McKellen

Bilbo, Gandalf and a motley crew of dwarves continue their quest to retake the dwarf kingdom of Erebor from the dragon Smaug in Part Two of the "Hobbit" trilogy. Facing danger at every turn from orcs, giant spiders and even wood elves, the surly bunch make their way to Smaug's lair where untold treasure awaits ... If the fire-breathing beast doesn't burn them to a crisp first.

The third and final film in Peter Jackson's "Hobbit" series finds Bilbo Baggins and his dwarf compatriots at war against the evil dragon Smaug and a massive army of Orcs -- courtesy of the dark lord Sauron. With the future of Middle Earth at stake, its various inhabitants -- elves, humans and dwarves, among them -- must put aside their differences and their greed to stop their enemy.

Academy Award winner, Best Adapted Screenplay. James Whale, acclaimed creator of the Frankenstein movies, begins an unlikely friendship with his handsome gardener.

A retired Sherlock Holmes, struggling with an unreliable memory, relies on his housekeeper's son to help him solve a case from 30 years ago.

Shakespeare’s play reset in the 1930s starts with England at peace, but a fascist who lusts for power plots to kill his own family to gain supremacy.

An aging gay couple live to entertain their friends and make fun of each other whenever possible, making the most of their loving 50 years together.

Set in London during World War II, a dedicated personal assistant to a deteriorating veteran actor struggles to get him through a difficult performance of Shakespeare's King Lear. A STARZ Original Movie.

Sir Ian McKellen gives a tour-de-force performance as Shakespeare's tragic monarch, in this special television adaptation of the Royal Shakespeare Company production of one of the playwright's most enduring and haunting works.

A doctor returns to the mental hospital where his author-father was a patient - and meets a mysterious man ready to reveal family secrets. An effective fantasy-mystery.

After practically abandoning his family in his youth, a now semi-retired professor returns to his hometown for the first time since leaving.

Adapted from the best-selling novel of the same, this murder mystery drama follows the unlikely friendship between an ageing theatre critic and a struggling West End actress when she witnesses the brutal murder by a notorious serial killer. Fearing for her own life, and unable to turn to the police, the pair are thrown into a vicious web of blackmail and deceit.

This uplifting feature documentary follows two friends on a global road trip to meet eight knights and a dame while immersing themselves in the world of William Shakespeare. Dan and Giles, former Shakespeare skeptics who became enthusiasts after being captivated by Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in "Romeo and Juliet," journey to London to pursue acting careers and cultivate a profound appr...

Following the German invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1939, European leaders plot strategies to determine the next moves of both their allies and enemies.

Three humans accidentally find themselves in a parallel universe ruled by an evil and mysterious warlord. To end his reign, they must find his secret.

Built upon a 14 hour interview, MCKELLEN: PLAYING THE PART is a unique journey through the key landmarks of McKellen’s life, from early childhood into a demanding career that placed him in the public eye for the best part of his lifetime. Using an abundance of photography from McKellen’s private albums and cinematically reconstructed scenes, a raw talent shines through in the intensity, variety and devotion to that moment in the light.

Shakespeare's timeless story of revenge is reimagined as a modern psychological thriller. The classic tragedy transcends the stage through a unique, contemporary lens.

First performed as a play in 1747, MISS IN HER TEENS is the story of a wealthy young heiress who Sir Simon Loveit, a widower, wishes to marry. His son, Captain Bob, however has already won her heart before he went to war in Flanders. On his return, Captain Bob discovers, courtesy of his manservant Puff, that Miss has two other suitors, Captain Flash and Mr. Fribble.

A visual and cinematic experience, this film explores Shakespeare’s Hamlet, both its origins and its enduring appeal across all cultures and beliefs.

In the conclusion of the epic trilogy, armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world. Meanwhile, Frodo, accompanied by Sam and Gollum, ventures deep into Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.

A hobbit named Frodo Baggins inherits a simple gold ring. When the wizard Gandalf discovers the ring has the power to enslave the entire world, they form a fellowship and embark on a quest to destroy it. Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece.