Ian McKellen Movies

England, 1988. Thatcher, New Order, Section 28, The Kants. Russell finds himself caught between two opposing worlds and needs to decide whether to...

This fascinating documentary unfolds in reverse telling the story of Mandela from the old man to the rural child. With contributions from...

When news breaks that the county pig fete's being revived, the once-legendary Farmer decides to make one final roll of the dice - and invest his life...

A record of McKellen's one-man Broadway show about the Bard.

A portrait of the 30 year relationship between Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier. With comments by their friends and family.

Sam's search for identity gets interrupted by a mysterious neighbourhood fox.

Career army man Bill Paterson faces discharge in this examination of the harsh treatment of British NCOs.

A modern-day version of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', which explores a young man's psyche as he contemplates avenging his father's death.

In the early 90's seventy youth from a Hollywood homeless shelter started a theatre project encouraging them to tell their stories.. The youth ran...

Sir Ian McKellen and Richard Loncraine talking about making the film.

An exploration into the history of Shakespeare's plays, from the silent era to the modern day featuring archive interviews with movie directors...

The Tragedy of King Richard II

Ian McKellen and Richard Loncraine in conversation about Richard III.

A musical man lives a careful life. Each day is like the next, just how he likes it. One day, however, misfortune and fate collide, breaking his...

Profile of the life, work and ethos behind one of Britain's most controversial and prolific human rights campaigner: gay UK activist Peter Tatchell.

One-man stage performance by English stage and screen actor Sir Ian McKellen. McKellen reprises roles over his career in the theatre (such as the...