Did someone mention Ralph Fiennes? The name instantaneously brings some great characters into mind. Now, if you have not heard this name, you have surely seen Fiennes’ work. As Voldemort, as Bernard, as M, as a voice actor in leading animations, Ralph Fiennes has given us numerous wonderful characters and is one of the most brilliant names in the British movie industry.
The 59-year-old actor has earned many honorable awards through his memorable work. He first starred in the film adaptation of Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering Heights” in the year 1992. From then on, he went ahead and bagged several intense, complex characters who people are simply in awe of even today. His filmography is an array of varying performances, poised display of character, and, most importantly, the excellency that only he can provide to the character.
Throughout his career, he has also had directorial ventures through films like “Coriolanus,” “The Invisible Woman,” and “The White Crow.” No matter if you are someone who grew up watching Fiennes as Voldemort or are someone who only recently came across his work, you will most certainly like this list of 46 Best Ralph Fiennes Movies to Watch.
1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 2) (2011)
This list shall, in the very right, begin with one of Ralph Fiennes’ finest and most notable performances. This was in the last part of the Harry Potter movie franchise in 2011, in the role of He Who Must Not Be Named or, rather, Lord Voldemort. It is strange to know why Fiennes almost denied the role of Voldemort, for no one else could have possibly delivered this mix between coldly psychopathic and graceful as an Englishman kind of work.
His get-up into that legendary white, ashen face, the absent nose, and digitally rendered facial makeup is still one of the best immersions into an antagonistic role to date. Fiennes not only looked like Voldemort, but he also delivered a solid performance by completely adhering to the icy personality of the character.
- Director: David Yates
- Music Director: Alexandre Desplat
- Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, and Ralph Fiennes.
- Screenplay: Steve Kloves
- Based on novel by J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
2. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
The Grand Budapest Hotel is a masterpiece, and Ralph Fiennes delivers what exactly can be called a performance that is amply fitting to go with a masterpiece. He proves to all the people debating upon his range that he is very much capable of delivering a comedic performance, and a significantly good one at that. He just needed a chance; that was it.
Fiennes plays Gustave, the concierge of the Grand Budapest Hotel in the 1930s. The hotel is set in the fictional European place, Zubrowka. Gustave is enthusiastic and cheery, taking great pride in the high standards possessed by the marvelous establishment while also ruling the staff with a rod of iron. He is dressed in Ruritanian livery, that is, a purple tailcoat in a dove-colored waistcoat and pants, something that matches the interior décor of the hotel.
We also see the character of the lobby boy- Zero (Tony Revolori), who confesses the secret of the hotel’s success. It is because of the wealthy elderly ladies who frequent the area annually because he performs sex acts for them; Madame D (Tilda Swinton) is one of these ladies. Gustave soon finds himself involved in a strange criminal conspiracy, and chaos ensues!
3. Strange Days (1995)
Strange Days from 1995 revolves around Lenny Nero (Ralph Fiennes), an ex-cop who is now involved in the dealings of illegal recordings, which can allow the people who view them to experience the memories, feelings, and sensations of the one who recorded them.
In one of the discs that he possesses, he finds the recording of the horrific rape and murder of a prostitute that he used to know. He then decided to probe further into the secrets behind the recording with the help of his friend Mace. Unfortunately, the duo soon finds themselves involved in the dark depths of a world full of murder, conspiracy, and blackmail.
4. Red Dragon (2002)
Red Dragon is the prequel to the critically applauded movie “The Silence of the Lambs.” Ralph Fiennes takes on a dark and morally ambiguous character as the serial killer Francis Dolarhyde. The storyline is about Will Graham, who tries to solve a murder case by asking for help from the infamous serial killer Hannibal Lecter.
While Fiennes reprised his role as the terrifying Tooth Fairy, Anthony Hopkins was also seen as Hannibal Lecter again. The newer people in the cast involved Edward Norton, Mary Louise Parker, Harvey Keitel, and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
5. Bernard and Doris (2006)
What is wonderful about Ralph Fiennes’ on-screen work is that he loves to play real people. He surely does real justice to them, too, while also doing the same to the fictional characters he plays. Bernard and Doris are based on the real story of an affair between the billionaire and tobacco business heiress Doris Duke and her Irish Butler, Bernard Lafferty.
His portrayal of Bernard Lafferty is widely termed as a great one, and he had the chance to show the charm that the butler possessed, and he did his job well. The Bob Balaban movie was not run in theatres and instead broadcasted by HBO. The movie did receive several Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, including that for Outstanding Lead Actor for Ralph Fiennes.
6. Quiz Show (1994)
Amongst one of the saddest performances ever delivered by Ralph Fiennes, it is the portrayal of Charles Van Doren in the true story “Quiz Show” in 1994. Charles was an intellectual and college lecturer. He became a huge TV star in the 1950s, a time when America was not quite used to these things. He was one of the contestants in a quiz show called “Twenty One,” in which he defeated the champion, who was an insecure and working-class Jewish man (John Turturro).
The disgusting truth is known as the fact that the men were fake; they were given answers by the producers. The two men grew too addicted to fame to even think otherwise. The reality behind this reality show was later revealed during a Congressional investigation.
7. Skyfall (2012)
One of the 007 movies that give Fiennes a simple yet important role as the spy-chief M is Skyfall which came out in 2012. M is mostly seen following Judi Dench, the matriarch of James Bond, and the other spies. She treats them meanly and keeps control.
We see Fiennes in some scenes significantly, while in others, we are given smaller insights over him working on his desk, making it his small cameos. M is a role Fiennes almost naturally fits into, displaying M with his suit-wearing attire and ruthless demeanor. In some scenes, we see him interacting with Bond, sometimes to berate him and sometimes to share some top-secret documents.
8. Great Expectations (2012)
The movie Great Expectations, which came out in 2012, was written and scripted by David Nicholls. The movie did not create any records, nor was it the most watched of its time; this does not keep it from being a decently watchable film in which Ralph Fiennes plays the convict Magwitch. The movie makes for a good enough book-to-screen adaptation for boring days when you crave a little entertainment.
The Magwitch is first seen coming out and making Pip afraid in the churchyard. He has the convict’s number one cut, as well as mud all over his face. Later on, the character takes on a contrasting appearance with long hair, a clean, shaved look, and a disguise that is respectable as well as mysterious. This transformation is managed seamlessly by Fiennes, making it even more watchable.
9. Maid in Manhattan (2002)
Maid in Manhattan is a 2002 movie about the life of Marisa Ventura (Jennifer Lopez). She works as a housekeeping and cleaning maid in a wealthy hotel. The singer did well in her role as a single mother and a maid, primarily a woman who is juggling the two roles with her struggles.
One day, she accidentally runs into the senatorial candidate Christopher Marshall (Ralph Fiennes). He formerly mistakes her to be the socialite Caroline Lane. But even with the mistaken identities in question, the two people soon find themselves drawn toward each other. With time, societal pressure and Christopher’s political ambition drive them apart. What is now pondered is whether the love they share will be able to unite them or not.
10. The Reader (2008)
Ralph Fiennes stars as Michael Berg in the 2008 romantic drama “The Reader.” The plot is set in 1950s Germany. Michael Berg gets involved in a highly passionate affair with a woman much older than him. This woman is named Hanna Schmitz. Soon enough, the affair finds an abrupt end.
Several years later, the two met again. Michael is now a student of law. Hannah, on the other hand, is currently trying to defend herself regarding her conduct as a guard at a concentration camp. When Michael attends the trials she is involved in, he realizes that she has been holding back a certain secret, one that can potentially help her.
11. The English Patient (1996)
The English Patient is an epic love story by Anthony Minghella from 1996. The story is taken from the novel by Michael Ondaatje. Fiennes managed to give us an A-list performance, donning several elements of his acting style. The themes revolve around the idea of a tortured romance and a certain mystical exoticness.
Juliette Binoche plays the role of a nurse in Italy who is currently taking care of a man who got badly burnt. He is known as the “English Patient” (Fiennes). In a flashback scene, he is shown to be a painfully gorgeous man who is a Hungarian aristocrat. He used to heroically fly airplanes over the desert for map-making for the Royal Geographical Society. But in reality, he has been doing it for the British Military Intelligence.
12. No Time to Die (2021)
We again see Ralph Fiennes playing the role of M in the 2021 installment of Daniel Craig’s James Bond, “No Time to Die.” We also see Rami Malek, Ben Whishaw, and Naomie Harris in the movie. This time, James Bond is living a rather peaceful life after leaving behind his service.
One day, his old friend Felix shows up and asks for his help with something. He asks James to help and rescue a scientist who has been kidnapped. While Bond is formerly reluctant to get involved in these matters, he eventually finds himself agreeing to help. In trying to search and rescue the scientist, James Bond is faced with an extremely powerful enemy.
13. The Lego Batman Movie (2017)
Another great movie venture emerged from the Lego movie franchise: The Lego Batman Movie in 2017. Ralph Fiennes gets the role of the iconic Alfred Pennyworth, who is a devoted butler to Bruce Wayne (Will Arnett) and an influential figure in his life.
Fiennes’ work in the movie has been dubbed his best performance as a voice actor in an animated movie. Alfred helps and admires Batman/Bruce Wayne. He is also an able person in tactics, with which he helps Bruce battle the Joker (Zach Galifianakis). Ralph Fiennes’ straightforward portrayal of Alfred Pennyworth brings newer questions regarding his range as an actor, about whether he can play something out of a strict and serious demeanor, like comedy.
14. The Duchess (2008)
The Duchess from 2008 is a tragic historical drama. It follows the hard life of the Duchess of Devonshire, Georgiana (Keira Knightley). She fails to produce a male heir for her husband, Duke William Cavendish (Ralph Fiennes). Upon this mishap, the Duke begins an extra-marital affair with Georgiana’s best friend, Bess.
Georgiana, too, finds herself involved in an affair with a young politician, Charles Grey. When the Duke learns of their relationship, he sexually forces himself over the Duchess in a rage.
15. Page Eight (2011)
Johnny Worricker (Bill Nighy) is an MI5 officer who is soon forced to surrender his job title along with his identity. Soon after, his boss dies. He leaves behind an inexplicable and mysterious file that Johnny must now investigate to get his answers. We also see Rachel Weisz as Nancy Pierpan and Ralph Fiennes as Alec Beasley. The movie was given the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music.
16. Schindler’s List (1993)
Schindler’s list from 1993 is what launched Ralph Fiennes into international fame and turned him into a sensationally in-demand actor for even more significant roles. His grippingly persuasive performance in the Steven Spielberg movie is, to this day, one of the best you will see.
The movie is based on the book “Schindler’s Ark” by Thomas Keneally, telling the true story of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson), who was a German industrialist. Oskar was quite mysteriously turned from a cynical man to an idealist one. He saved the lives of thousands of Jews by employing them in his factories. Here comes the SS officer Amon Goth (Ralph Fiennes), a man who is an embodiment of pure evil. He is both smug and cruel to the bits. We see Oskar’s constant attempts to appeal to Amon’s “good side,” telling him that if he were to give up his tendency to execute Jews, he might very well be known as “Amon the good.”
We further see Amon’s overlying selfishness, but also his attempt to think if he wants to be good for a change or not. Fiennes embodies Amon as part of his own, donning precise expressions in every passing scene.
17. The Hurt Locker (2008)
Ralph Fiennes appears as the Contractor Team Leader in this 2008 film that explores the trauma and depression that war soldiers suffer. The film is about the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Iraq War that is targeted by insurgents.
The movie delves further into their psychological state of mind and their reactions to having had brutal encounters and experiences on the battlefield. The film is a sensitive and eye-opening work. This is the very reason that it has won six Academy Awards.
18. Wuthering Heights (1992)
Wuthering Heights gave Ralph Fiennes a chance to both get into the film industry and display what he was capable of. He excelled at both of them. The movie is based on Emily Bronte’s book of the same name. He plays Heathcliff.
The story is about Catherine and Heathcliff. The two have always clearly been in love with each other. Heathcliff obsessively feels for Catherine. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Catherine ends up getting married to another man called Edgar. Heathcliff becomes highly disturbed and turns to obsessive madness as a result of it. He becomes hostile towards Catherine and all the others involved. He becomes bitter and spirals into deeper melancholy.
19. The Dig (2021)
The Dig gives Fiennes a chance to give one of his best performances, and sadly, he does not have a more major role than he does in the movie. The Dig narrates the true course of events regarding the Sutton Hoo archaeological dig in 1939.
Fiennes’ role is that of Basil Brown, a Suffolk working-class man who was behind the most excellent archaeological find in the history of Britain. Carey Mulligan is the widower who owns the land on which the Dig takes place. Brasil maintains a certain resilience and strong standing to him while also being a man of few words. The role is a mature one, and Fiennes understood the assignment.
20. Onegin (1999)
Onegin is a romantic historical drama based in Russia in the year 1820. Ralph Fiennes plays the role of Onegin, A young aristocrat who gets his uncle’s country estate in inheritance. He then decided to move to St. Petersburg from there.
He then becomes friends with Lensky, his neighbor. Through him, he comes across a passionate young woman called Tatyana. As time passes, Tatyana falls deeply in love with Onegin. Sadly, he only sees her as a good friend.
21. Sunshine (1999)
Sunshine from 1999 is the creation of Hungarian director Istvan Szabo. He gives Ralph Fiennes the most demanding and complex performance of his career, which required him to play three characters at once, each representing one of the three generations of a Hungarian and Jewish family during the time of the Habsburg empire in its final years.
His first character is Ignatz Sonnenschein (Sunshine in German), who happens to change his last name to Sors (Fate in Hungarian) to avoid facing prejudice and bias. Then Fiennes plays his son Adam Sors, who is a handsome fencing champion troubled by interwar fascism. Lastly, he is seen playing Ivan Sors, who is a post-war Communist. Sunshine is not Fiennes’ most applauded work, but it surely is something worth checking out, with his quality in portraying these people through three generations.
22. Cemetery Junction (2010)
Ralph Fiennes stars in a short, supporting role as Mr. Kendrick in Cemetery Junction. The story is set in a suburb where three young friends struggle to re-shape and carve out their identities for themselves.
The story follows Bruce, who has a strained relationship with his father due to outbursts and gets into trouble due to that. Freddie works as an insurance salesman who rekindles his childhood friendship with his boss’s daughter, Julia. And lastly, we have Snork, a socially awkward person wishing for a girlfriend. All of them then face circumstances that change their lives.
23. Coriolanus (2011)
Only Ralph Fiennes could have done this, bringing one of his finest performances and making this adaptation of William Shakespeare’s least-loved play a success. In Coriolanus from 2011, Ralph plays the role of a bald and enthusiastic man from the military. He is, at; first, a loved being by the fickle people due to his wonderful battle against the Volscian army.
When he is forced to run for a civilian office and eventually forced into exile by the plebeian mob, he becomes a bitter man. He soon turns to put himself to service for the Volscian enemy. The symbolism of the character’s demeanor is seen in his appearance itself; the dead eyes and that mesmerizing stare all display a bitter-turned part of him. Fiennes has made sure to put forward his delicate voice but also holding a threatening chance of moment, making it all come to his advantage for the role.
24. Salting the Battlefield (2014)
Salting the battlefield is the third movie in the Johnny Worricker Spy trilogy. He and Margot Tyrell (Helena Bonham Carter) are on the run from the security forces currently. When they are running out of resources and are not able to do anything, Johnny realizes he needs to go back to his country to face his nemesis. Ralph Fiennes plays the role of Alec Beasley in the movie.
25. The Constant Gardener (2005)
The Constant Gardner from 2005 is an important movie to mention when talking about Fiennes’ best performances. Through this film, the Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles introduces greater dynamism to a Le Carre drama.
This romantic endeavor of a movie puts Fiennes’ character in a romantic light. He plays an intelligence officer who is soon swept off his feet by Rachel Weisz’s character, a political activist. The two adults engage in mid-day sexual intercourse and soon get married. Soon enough, he is involved in an investigation revolving around the establishment and his wife. The investigation discloses how the British government has been involved in some dirty dealings. Fiennes brings forward an attractive performance as a man who soon realizes he may be more distant from his wife than he is in love with her.
26. The White Countess (2005)
Ralph Fiennes takes on the role of Todd Jackson, a blind former diplomat who is in 1930 Shanghai. He soon comes across the once-wealthy countess and Russian refugee, Sofia (Natasha Richardson). He is awestruck by her and is drawn toward her.
Sofia works several strange jobs so she can sustain the family of her dead husband, who is an aristocrat. However, things get problematic for the two when Japanese forces try to attack.
27. Oscar and Lucinda (1997)
Oscar and Lucinda begin with how Lucinda is left a wealthy heiress once her parents pass away. With a large sum of money, she sets up a glass factory. She also resorts to gambling when her accountant introduces her to it soon enough.
Oscar Hopkins is also someone who has been introduced to the world of gambling. The two find each other on a ship going to Australia. The two instantly hit it off, and Oscar soon gets to know of Lucinda’s dream to build a Church made entirely of glass.
28. Spider (2002)
Ralph Fiennes does something different this time by playing a middle-aged man from the lower class in Spider. The David Cronenberg movie from 2002 has been adapted from a Patrick McGrath novel.
Fiennes appears as a troubled man, Spider, who just got out of a long-term psychiatric facility. He is allowed to stay in a grim boarding house in King’s Cross in London. The Spider soon discovers himself revisiting the haunting nature of the childhood he has had, spiraling down the rabbit hole of resurfacing fears; he gets even more depressed every day.
This is most definitely one of the best performances Fiennes has put forward, delivering the role of the traumatized Spider with precision and sensitivity. This movie is a raw and flinching tale of a deeply worried man; surely no one but Ralph Fiennes could have done it like this. Certainly one of his most intense works.
29. Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)
Ralph Fiennes again appears as a voice actor in acclaimed animation work. Kubos and the Two Strings is about a boy named Kubo who sets out on a journey to get his hands on a magical armor suit that he can use to defeat his evil grandfather (Ralph Fiennes). The grandfather seeks to destroy the young boy.
The animation of the movie has been widely applauded by critics, giving credit for such brilliance to the Laika Studios. The story writing of the film has also been appreciated for being the right amount sentimental and exciting in its own right.
30. The Baby of Macon (1993)
The Baby of Macon from 1993 is a deeper take on the corruption that prevails in all sections of society. A baby is soon born to a woman who was “supposedly” a virgin. A mass hysteria harbors itself in the people around, who talk of divine intervention in the birth of this baby. The movie is highly raw, full of gore, and involves themes that viewers shall see at their own discretion.
31. Two Women (2014)
Ralph Fiennes displayed his skill in Russian dialogue with the movie Two Women in 2014, an adaptation of the play “A Month in the Country” by Ivan Turgenev. Ralph has the role of Mikhail, a gentle and intellectual man who finds himself falling deeply in love with a woman married to someone else.
Mikhail soon finds himself involved in an evil and dishonest plan that he undertook to shoo away his love rival. Ralph Fiennes breathes life into this character with the utmost detail to repressed emotions and stifled passion. The performance has been termed an extremely charismatic one, and that has only been made possible due to the actor.
32. The King’s Man (2021)
The King’s Man is Fiennes’ latest work in movies. He plays the role of Orlando Oxford, who has been assigned a crucial task. The time is the early 20th century, and it is when a secret organization consisting of tyrants is planning on inducing a war.
This war can potentially wipe out a million from the population and can also be the biggest genocide known to man. To curb this, the Kingsman agency has been formed. They have been assigned the job of stopping these tyrants from making their dreams come alive.
33. The Invisible Woman (2013)
The Invisible Woman from 2013, while also a directorial venture for Fiennes, is also one of his best works as a refined actor. The film is an intimate account of Charles Dickens, narrating his relationship with his secret lover, Nelly Ternan (Felicity Jones), and his neglected wife, Catherine (Joanna Scanlan). The story is picked up from the biography by Claire Tomalin.
Fiennes puts forward an enriched performance, showcasing Charles Dickens as the metaphorical raconteur of emotional pain. He does justice to this man who was many to many: a showman, an egotist, and of course, also a person addicted to getting applause while also possessing greater literary productivity. The character of Dickens is also sometimes seen boiled down to a person whose career might have very much depended on his own sexual frustration and displacement activity.
34. The Chumscrubber (2005)
The Chumscrubber from 2005 is about the high school student Troy Johnson. Troy is basically the prescription drug dealer to the addicted students of his school.
One day, he suddenly takes his own life. This not only creates shock but also wreaks havoc on the students who used to buy from him. With no other source to provide them with prescription drugs, these students find their lives crumbling and go into a deep state of misery. Ralph Fiennes stars as Mayor Michael Ebl in the movie.
35. The End of the Affair (1999)
Writer and director Neil Jordan bring forward the adaptation of Graham Greene’s book with great preciseness. The movie has left an important impact on its viewers from then and continues to do so even today.
Ralph Fiennes appears as Bendrix, who is a gloomy literary author. Bendrix once had an affair with a married woman named Sarah (Julianne Moore) during London in times of war. He finds himself yearning for her once again after all these years when he husband happens to tell Bendrix of his suspicions of his wife cheating on him. Fiennes gives the audience something to engage in with his obsessive madness and slowly simmering longing for this woman. The film is proof of Fiennes’ expertise.
36. A Bigger Splash (2015)
We see Ralph Fiennes go over the top in this poolside movie, A Bigger Splash, which required him to move a little away from an entirely serious character. The film is loosely based on the 1969 film “La Piscine” by Jacques Deray.
Fiennes is seen alongside Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, and Matthias Schoenaerts. Even with this stunning cast, Fiennes managed to stand unique. Marianne (Tilda Swinton) is a super famous music star who is at a beautiful villa with her partner, Paul (Matthias Schoenaerts). Things get awkward when Marianne’s ex-lover, Harry (Ralph Fiennes), shows up.
Harry is a deeply problematic person with several vices to him. He boasts, is a narcissistic exhibitionist, jokes in an aggressive manner, is toxic, and is also an alcoholic.on top of that, he has also brought along his entitled daughter (Dakota Johnson). Harry is not able to contain his insecurity and cannot accept how Paul has significantly replaced him with Marianne’s affection. Fiennes does this role perfectly, even when he is not accustomed to it.
37. Clash of the Titans (2010)
Clash of the Titans from 2010 is the remake of the 1981 movie of the same name. The action-based fantasy is based on Greek mythology. Ralph Fiennes appears in the role of Hades, Zeus’ brother.
The plot follows Zeus’ son Perseus who goes on a journey with his companion to save humankind from the Gods. But to live out this goal, they will need to face mythical beings like Medusa, Hades, and the Kraken.
38. Wrath of the Titans (2012)
This movie which came out in 2012, continues the saga of the Greek gods. Zeus is apprehended by his son, the God Ares, and his brother Hades. They betray him by making a deal with Kronos, the leader of the Titans.
Titans wreak havoc on mankind as they get power. Amidst this, Perseus, the demigod son of Zeus, takes the help of Queen Andromeda with Poseidon’s demigod son Argenor in order to go into the underworld so he can save the humans.
39. Official Secrets (2019)
This highly intellectual thriller by Gavin Hood revolves around the true events regarding the GCHQ whistleblower Katharine Gun (Keira Knightley). Gun is defended by Ben Emmerson (Ralph Fiennes), who is a human rights lawyer.
Emmerson soon finds himself going against his old colleague Ken MacDonald (Jeremy Northam). MacDonald has now taken a different path, serving as the director of public prosecutions who is trying to get rid of guns. Fiennes again puts forward a decent and great performance as Ben, keeping his composure and skills throughout.
40. The Works (2016)
The Works is an intriguing film set in the world of a south London estate that is enriched with diversity. But here is the thing; even a simple case of a broken reputation can be a matter of life and death here. Ralph Fiennes enjoys a prominent role as Jacques, leading a young cast in Elliot Barnes Worrell’s acting debut.
The film weaves modernism into a Shakespearean theme, making it all the more exciting. It is a contemporary tale of fleeting love and shattered honor.
41. In Bruges (2008)
Ralph Fiennes impresses again in his stunning role as the bad guy in “In Bruges” from 2008. This black comedy from Martin McDonagh features two men from Dublin- Ken (Brendan Gleeson) and Ray (Colin Farrel), who finds themselves trying to lay low in Bruges. This is due to an unsuccessful mission on their part. While lying low, they await further instructions and orders from their sinister boss, Harry (Ralph Fiennes).
Fiennes maintains an essence of menacing nature and cockiness throughout the movie, making this role one of those in which he brought forward his A game. Ken soon fearfully figures out what their new job is going to be, while Ray is oblivious to it. The two guys are stuck in a charade set up by Harry, not realizing how much of a problematic and lying man he is. Things heat up when Harry leaves England to come to settle things with Ken and Ray in Bruges.
42. Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010)
The period fantasy film revolves around Isabella Green, who has a difficult time taking care of the children and also managing the family farm because her husband is away in WWII. Having two additional guest children staying with her now, apart from her own, she finds herself stresses over the workload.
She soon receives help from the mystical Nanny McPhee. While children ignore her at first, she soon manages to get their attention and teaches them five valuable lessons in life.
43. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
Critics found the Wallace and Gromit movie from 2005 quite fascinating and unique in its own right. The cartoon revolving around Wallace and Gromit has been loved by both adults and children for the longest time. The Curse of the Were-Rabbit was the cartoon’s successful launch into a feature-length movie, a stop motion animation, to be exact.
The story follows Wallace, an inventor, and his loyal dog Gromit. The two set out to find out about the reality behind the mysterious disappearance of vegetables in the town and the creature behind it. Ralph Fiennes’s voice acts as an arrogant hunter in the film. The main characters are both loveable and keep the attention of the audience.
44. Holmes and Watson (2018)
Ralph Fiennes appears in the role of Moriarty, Sherlock’s worst enemy, and the most dangerous antagonist. While at Buckingham Palace, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson come across a murder.
Soon enough, they receive a letter that tells them that even the queen’s life can be in danger if they do not manage to solve the mystery within four days.
45. Hail, Caesar! (2016)
Coen Brothers bring forward this quirky and witty piece from 2016, which revolves around the “golden age” of Hollywood. Ralph Fiennes plays a European director, Laurence Laurentz, who is particularly prideful. He enters the US, just like Sirk or Curtiz, but has the grace of a Britisher entirely.
Fiennes appears as a character that has to put on both American and English hues to fit into the scene, something that is new to him but is also something he is able to do remarkably well. The movie also is a concoction of good humor and comedic display, something that further adds to its appeal in how watchable it is.
46. The Forgiven (2021)
The Forgiven is a 2021 movie starring Jessica Chastain and Ralph Fiennes in lead roles, Jo Henninger and David Henninger, respectively. The couple is on the verge of divorce when they are driving to a lavish party. On their way, they accidentally hit a Morrocan man selling fossils on the side of the road. The storyline eventually puts them in a reckoning in the middle of a desert.
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