Richard E. Grant
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Withnail & I
(1987)The ultimate cult British comedy, Bruce Robinson's beloved, semi-autobiographical end-of-youth tale stars Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann as a pair of perpetually soused, unemployed actors in 1960s London who embark on a hilariously misbegotten country getaway.

The Scarlet Pimpernel
During the French Revolution, a wealthy Englishman conceals a secret alter ego dedicated to rescuing aristocrats condemned to death by guillotine.

How to Get Ahead in Advertising
(1989)Two years after the release of Withnail & I, Richard E. Grant and writer-director Bruce Robinson reunited for a savage attack on Thatcher's Britain and advertising culture. Denis Dimbleby Bagley (Grant) is an ad executive plunged into a nervous breakdown whilst working on a campaign for pimple cream.

The Spine of Night
(2021)This epic fantasy tale, about the history of a land that never was, begins when an ambitious young man steals forbidden knowledge from a sacred plant.

The Lesson
(2023)An aspiring writer lands a tutoring position at his literary idol's estate, but his elation turns to dismay when he learns dark truths on the job.

The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody
(2004)The full story behind one of the best-loved Queen songs, featuring Brian May and Roger Taylor's return to Rockfield Studios, where they re-record the guitar and drum parts and tell the story of how the song came together.

Write Around the World with Richard E Grant
Follow along as Richard E. Grant packs his bags and takes viewers on a journey through locations that have inspired authors' novels.

First Night
(2010)Life imitates art when a rich industrialist and frustrated singer with eyes for a conductor decides to stage an opera at his lavish country retreat.
Food of Love
(1997)A group of ex-university students reunite to perform a Shakespeare play in a quaint English village. A comedy starring Richard E. Grant, Nathalie Baye and Sylvia Sims.

Killing Dad (Or How to Love Your Mother)
(1989)This black comedy follows a pathetic young man traveling to kill his drunken long-lost father for abandoning him and his mother.

Can You Ever Forgive Me?
(2018)A down-and-out writer resorts to lies, deceit and outright crime to get back on top.

Twelfth Night
(1996)After becoming shipwrecked in a foreign country, a young woman pretends to be a man in order to gain employment with a wealthy count.

Robin Robin
(2021)An optimistic young robin raised by a family of mice makes a heartfelt wish on a Christmas star. Will she finally learn who she is β and how to fly?

A Christmas Carol
(1999)It's Christmas Eve 1850, and the melancholy Scrooge finds himself alone at home when he receives visits from three Christmas spirits, leading to a holiday epiphany.

Keep the Aspidistra Flying
(1997)Inspiring drama about a successful advertising executive who finds leaving his career behind to become a poet more challenging than he thought.

The Little Vampire
(2000)After he moves to Scotland with his parents, only child Tony (Jonathan Lipnicki) struggles to make friends at his new school. He is bullied and picked on by the other boys, and has little hope of overcoming his miserable new life. Then he meets Rudolph (Rollo Weeks), a kid vampire with whom Tony becomes very close. But, when Rudolph's life and the future of the vampire race are threatened by a ...

Love Hurts
(2009)Ben Bingham (Richard E. Grant) slips into tailspin of tears and booze after his vibrant wife (Carrie Ann Moss) leaves him and their 20 year marriage behind. Luckily, his 17-year-old son Justin (Johnny Pacar) comes to the rescue with a makeover that suddenly makes Ben the most popular man in town. But after Justin falls in love for the first time and begins to find dadβs lifestyle superficial, Ben decides to give up his swinging single guy style and reclaim his true love.

L.A. Story
(1991)A bored TV weatherman finds love with a British journalist.

The Hound of the Baskervilles
(2002)Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson try to protect young Sir Henry Baskerville from becoming the latest victim in his horrifying family curse.

Warlock
(1989)A 17th century witch hunter follows an evil being into the 20th century, where a young woman assists him in the capture of the wicked entity.