Perhaps Harry Potter movie fans are no longer unfamiliar with the scary appearance with white face, bald head and no nose of the dark lord Voldemort, played by none other than Ralph Fiennes himself. The actor began making a splash on the television screen in 1991 with Prime Suspect. After that push, many classic movies brought the veteran actor's name to new heights, such as Healthcliff, Schindler's List,... "The Dark Lord" has transformed into all types of movies. from romance, crime action to lands of fantasy. To know more great movies by Ralph Fiennes, join Topshare to discover the best movies you can't miss with some reference and selected information below!
1 Harry Potter (2005 – 2011)
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Harry Potter is an extremely famous work that everyone has probably heard of, so thanks to that, Ralph Fiennes's name is closer to the audience. This is a series of films starring Ralph Fiennes that premiered from 2005 to 2011 with the villain Voldemort.
This is a series of films about Harry Potter's 4th year at Hogwarts and this year also takes place the Magic Competition. With many years of acting experience, the villain Voldemort in Harry Potter did not make it difficult for Ralph Fiennes as Ralph Fiennes acted completely and impressively.
Year of release: November 18, 2005
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Director: Mike Newell
Actors: Ralph Fiennes, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson
Duration: 157 minutes
IMDb score: 7.7/10
2 Clash of the Titans (2010)
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Clash of the Titans is about Spyros - an old fisherman who accidentally picked up a chest, in the chest was baby Perseus and Perseus' mother - a dead woman. Since Perseus was still alive, he decided to raise it. Then, 12 years later when Perseus became a young man, while fishing, on a nearby mountain top, the heroes of Argos were cutting down a statue of Zeus.
When the statue fell, the god Hades appeared and punished those who dared to insult the god. Hades's power was so great and terrible that it caused Perseus's family's boat to overturn, leaving only Perseus alone alive.
Year of release: April 9, 2010
Genre: Fantasy, Action
Director: Louis Leterrier
Actors: Ralph Fiennes, Sam Worthington
Duration: 118 minutes
IMDb score: 5.8/10
3 The Dig (2021)
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The Dig is set in 1939 in Suffolk, the film tells the story of Edith Pretty - a landowner here who hires an archaeologist, Basil Brown, to handle large mounds of dirt where she lives. However, from here the story begins to become interesting when Basil Brown accidentally finds a precious artifact and then gets caught up in the spiral of competition between the owners of this place. From here, Basil Brown's previously peaceful life was turned upside down.
This is a British-produced drama film released in 2021 directed by Simon Stone, the film is based on the novel of the same name published in 2007 by author John Preston. The Dig recreates the events of the 1939 Sutton Hoo excavation in the clearest way possible for viewers.
Release year: January 14, 2021
Genre: Drama, History
Director: Simon Stone
Actors: Ralph Fiennes, Carey Mulligan
Duration: 112 minutes
IMDb score: 7.1/10
4 The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
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The Grand Budapest Hotel is a film with a crime genre combined with humorous elements released in 2014, inspired by the work of Stefan Zweig and directed and written by Wes Anderson. The film is set in the 1930s in the European Republic of Zubrowka.
The film's main content revolves around the story of three characters: Gustav H. - the owner of a famous luxury hotel in Budapest, Zero Moustafa - a cheerful waiter and Agatha - a talented chef. . Throughout the film is the story of Gustav H. teaming up with his subordinates to prove his innocence after he is framed for a terrible murder.
Year of release: March 6, 2014
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Director: Wes Anderson
Actors: Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham
Duration: 100 minutes
IMDb score: 8.1/10
5 The Duchess (2008)
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The Duchess is based on Amanda Foreman's biography of late 18th-century English aristocrat Georgiana Cavendish. The film tells the story of young girl Georgiana signing a marriage contract with William - Duke of Devonshire with the expectation that she will soon give birth to a male heir for him.
However, Georgiana quickly became disillusioned because her husband brought a motherless child, Charlotte, to live with her while she was pregnant. At the same time, William also hoped Georgiana would accept the presence of his illegitimate child. And he also hopes that thanks to that, Georgiana can gradually learn to be a mother. When Georgiana gave birth to a baby girl, William expressed his displeasure.
Year of release: September 5, 2008
Genre: Drama, Romance
Director: Saul Dibb
Actors: Ralph Fiennes, Keira Knightley
Duration: 110 minutes
IMDb score: 6.8/10
6 Red Dragon (2002)
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Red Dragon (2002)
Red Dragon is a thriller and horror film based on the novel published in 1981 by author Thomas Harris. The film is set in 1980 when Will Graham - an FBI agent comes to meet talented forensic doctor Hannibal Lecter to discuss a case.
Here, both of them work together on a case of a serial killer and a terrifying cannibal. In Graham's arguments, he realized that he was about to discover him when Lecter took a knife and stabbed him. After capturing Lecter, he sent Lecter to be treated at a mental hospital. However, many years later, there was another serial killer case nicknamed the Tooth Fairy, who committed murders on full moon days.
Year of release: September 30, 2002
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Director: Brett Ratner
Actors: Ralph Fiennes, Anthony Hopkins
Duration: 124 minutes
IMDb score: 7.2/10
7 Great Expectations (2012)
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Great Expectations (2012)
Great Expectations is adapted from the novel of the same name published in 1861 by author Charles Dickens. The film was directed by Mike Newell and had a complete rewrite of the screenplay by David Nicholls. The film is about Pip - a poor orphan who suddenly becomes rich overnight thanks to the help of a mysterious kind person.
After that, Pip came to London with the attitude of being a gentleman, so Pip used his position to pursue Estella - a bright heiress whom he had secretly loved since childhood. However, at this same time, a huge horrifying truth behind his fortune is also revealed, destroying everything he holds and destroying the people he loves.
Year of release: November 30, 2012
Genre: Drama, Romance
Director: Mike Newell
Actors: Ralph Fiennes, Jeremy Irvine
Duration: 128 minutes
IMDb score: 6.4/10
8 Salting The Battlefield (2014)
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Salting The Battlefield is a film written and directed by British writer David Hare. The film's content revolves around Johnny Worricker and his girlfriend Margot, who flee across Europe to avoid and hide from MI5 agents ordered by British Prime Minister Alec Beasley, who still bears a grudge against Worricker. .
However, Worricker later discovered an old recruit of his disguised as a jogger passing by. From here, Worricker became involved with mysterious American businessmen. Will Worricker be able to discover all the reasons and keys hidden behind all these things?
Year of release: March 27, 2014
Genre: Drama
Director: David Hare
Actors: Ralph Fiennes, Bill Nighy
Duration: 93 minutes
IMDb score: 6.6/10
9 The Reader (2008)
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The Reader is based on the novel of the same name by author Bernhard Schlink published in 1995. The film revolves around the love story of Michael Berg and Hana. One day, when Michael Berg suddenly fell ill on the way home from school, he was saved by Hanna - a woman older than him. From here, the two met, knew each other and fell in love until one day suddenly Hanna mysteriously disappeared.
Eight years later, Michael Berg was now a law student who was witnessing a brutal war taking place in Germany when he suddenly met his ex-lover in a ironic twist of fate. Hanna is accused of the deaths of more than 300 prisoners who died while she was a prison guard.
Year of release: December 12, 2008
Genre: Romance, Drama
Director: Stephen Daldry
Actors: Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet
Duration: 124 minutes
IMDb score: 7.6/10
10 The Prince of Egypt (1998)
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The Prince of Egypt is an animated film with musical elements inspired by the book of Exodus about the life of king Moses - the man who led his Jewish people to escape the ruin of Egypt. fierce. Throughout the film, true stories are vividly reenacted, combined with epic songs, which also contribute to creating a highlight and impression for the film.
This is also the first animated film that DreamWorks produced to continue its subsequent success through other animated films.
Year of release: December 16, 1998
Genre: Children, Music
Directors: Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells
Actors: Ralph Fiennes, Val Kilmer
Duration: 98 minutes
IMDb score: 7.1/10
