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Last updated on the 20 August 2024 by Maeve
Bill Nighy films showcase his ability to bring depth and nuance to every character he portrays, along with his unique blend of charm and wit.
The Limehouse Golem (2016)
Victorian London is gripped by terror as a mysterious killer, dubbed the Limehouse Golem, stalks the city’s underbelly. A detective is drawn into a complex web of deceit and murder when a music hall star is accused of poisoning her husband, a man connected to the Golem’s gruesome crimes. As the investigation deepens, the line between victim and perpetrator blurs, revealing a haunting portrait of desperation and madness in the shadows of the city.
Top cast: Bill Nighy, Olivia Cooke, Douglas Booth, Daniel Mays, Sam Reid, MarÃa Valverde, Eddie Marsan, Henry Goodman and Morgan Watkins.
Sometimes Always Never (2018)
A father’s life is upended when a body is discovered that could be his long-lost son, missing for years after a heated Scrabble game. As he grapples with the possibility of finding his son, he must also confront the strained relationship with his other son and the secrets that have fractured their family.
Top cast: Bill Nighy, Sam Riley, Alice Lowe, Jenny Agutter, Tim McInnerny, Louis Healy, Alan Williams and Alexei Sayle.
The Bookshop (2017)
A young woman with a passion for literature opens a bookshop in a quaint coastal town, challenging the rigid social order and igniting a fierce battle with a powerful local woman. As she strives to cultivate a love for reading in the community, she finds herself entangled in a complex web of secrets and desires, ultimately discovering the transformative power of books and the resilience of the human spirit.
Top cast: Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy, Patricia Clarkson, Hunter Tremayne, Honor Kneafsey, James Lance, Frances Barber and Reg Wilson.
About Time (2013)
A young man discovers he can travel through time and decides to use his ability to improve his life, from career choices to romantic endeavours. However, as he contends with the complexities of time manipulation, he learns that altering the past often has unintended consequences, forcing him to confront the true meaning of time, love and the importance of cherishing the present moment.
Top cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Tom Hollander, Margot Robbie, Lydia Wilson, Lindsay Duncan, Tom Hughes, Joshua McGuire, Richard Cordery and Vanessa Kirby.
Living (2022)
A rigid and stoic bureaucrat, approaching the end of his career, undergoes a profound transformation after a life-altering diagnosis. Inspired by a chance encounter with a free-spirited young colleague, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, challenging his conventional existence and embracing life’s simple pleasures. As he confronts his mortality, he learns the true value of human connection and the importance of living each day to the fullest.
Top cast: Bill Nighy, Diana Hardcastle, Aimee Lou Wood, Alex Sharp, Tom Burke, Adrian Rawlins, Oliver Chris, Hubert Burton, Zoe Boyle and Barney Fishwick.
