57 Ralph Fiennes Movies & TV Shows, Ranked Best to Worst

Based on the true story of German industrialist Oskar Schindler, this Academy Award-winning film depicts his arrival in German-occupied Poland during World War II to make a fortune from his factories, which he staffs with cheap Jewish laborers. However, upon witnessing Nazi brutality, he provides shelter to hundreds of his workers, saving them from the Holocaust.

Towards the end of WWII, Hana, a nurse moves into a monastery to care for a severely burnt man. The man - Almásy - later narrates to Hana and couple of new arrivals – Kip and David Caravaggio - his life story which involves his work as a cartographer and his passionate but doomed affair with a married woman Katherine.

In 1946, novelist Maurice Bendrix happens upon old friend Henry Miles, bringing him back in contact with Henry’s wife, Sarah, with whom Maurice shared a passionate affair in 1939 which she ended abruptly without explanation. Unaware, Henry confides in Maurice his suspicion about Sarah currently having an affair. Feeling jealous, Maurice hires a detective to learn more……especially her reason for ending their affair. 

In the 1950s Germany, a young Michael Berg has a passionate affair with a much older woman, Hanna Schmitz. The affair ends abruptly but years later, the two meet again. This time Michael is a law student while Hannah is defending herself for her activities as concentration camp guard. While attending the trials, he realises that she is holding back a secret that can help her.

The movie begins with Voldemort's followers causing mayhem at Quidditch World Cup. Later, as Harry Potter returns to complete his fourth year at the Hogwarts, he is unexpectedly selected by the Goblet of Fire to compete in The Triwizard Tournament. Harry now has to deal with a frightening maze, hostile sea creatures, dragons and ultimately a dark wizard.

When the famous concierge—M. Gustave—of a mountainside resort, The Grand Budapest Hotel, is accused of murdering a wealthy dowager, he and his friend Zero along with latter’s girlfriend, Agatha, set out to prove his innocence. In process, they have to safeguard a Renaissance painting and struggle to find a missing will.

Based on 1950s’ scandal about rigged TV quiz show ’21,’ the film follows Congressional investigator Richard Goodwin as he probes the scam. The former champion Herbert Stempel claimed that the show was fraud when the network’s new contestant, member of renowned literary family, Charles Van Doren became a national celebrity with his consistent wins on ’21.’ But Goodwin uncovered the network’s deception. 

Will Graham, an FBI agent able to empathize with psychopaths, narrowly escapes death while trying to catch cannibalistic killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter and retires shortly after. However, with the emergence of another serial killer, nicknamed The Tooth Fairy, he is called back and must seek Lecter's help to make a psychological profile of the new murderer.

Based on J.K. Rowling’s fifth book of the Harry Potter series, the movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix depicts the boy wizard’s journey in his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It also marks the debut of the much-hated Dolores Umbridge and the resurrection of Voldemort. 

In this 8th and final movie in the Harry Potter film series, Harry, Ron, and Hermione continue their search for the other Horcruxes - Lord Voldemort's secret to immortality – in an attempt to destroy him for forever. Much is at stake as the epic battle rages out at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Based on J.K. Rowling’s final novel of the ‘Harry Potter’ series, it is the first of the two-part finale of the movie series. The film follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they hunt for Horcruxes after Dumbledore’s death, while escaping Death Eaters, to destroy Lord Voldemort once and for all.  

Ex-cop, Lenny Nero, now deals in illegal recordings that allow the viewers to experience the memories and sensations of the recorder. In one of the discs he finds recordings of a brutal rape and murder of a prostitute known to him. As he decides to investigate with help of friend Mace, they get drawn into dark depths of murder, blackmail and conspiracy.  

Tessa, a humanitarian and Amnesty International activist is found murdered. Her husband Justin Quayle, a simple low level diplomat, decides to unravel the reason behind her murder and identity of those responsible; much to the dislike of Tessa's superiors. As he uncovers the dark secrets, his own life is put in jeopardy. His love story with his wife is revealed in flashbacks.

James Bond is living a peaceful life after leaving service, but his old friend Felix shows up and asks for his help. He asks Bond to rescue a kidnapped scientist, and although Bond initially declines, he eventually agrees to help. Bond’s search for the scientist leads to a showdown with a powerful adversary.

Martin McDonagh's debut feature-length movie In Bruges is a darkly delightful film that focuses on two Irish hitmen who go into hiding following a botched-up contract and are being chased by their enraged boss. 

James Bond is presumed dead after being caught in friendly fire while trying to retrieve a list of British agents. MI6 is compromised and identities of several agents are exposed. Bond, who reveals he is alive after M is attacked at MI6 and six agents are killed, must track down a man from M's past, seeking revenge.

Marisa Ventura, a single mother and hotel maid, accidentally meets senatorial candidate Christopher Marshall, who initially thinks she is socialite Caroline Lane. Mistaken identities aside, the two are smitten with each other. But society and Chris’ political ambitions drive the two apart until true love wins. 

Wuthering Heights is a romantic drama film which tells the story of Catherine and Heathcliff, who are in love with each other. Although Heathcliff is quite obsessed with Catherine, due to circumstances, she ends up marrying another man named Edgar. Heathcliff becomes obsessed with vengeance against her, and those whom he holds responsible.     

The 24th movie in the James Bond series, Spectre tells the story of MI6 agent James Bond’s entanglement with the global criminal organization Spectre and their leader Ernst Stavro Blofeld. 

Following the experiences of an Iraq War Explosive Ordnance Disposal team that is targeted by insurgents, this war movie explores their psychological reactions to the stress of combat. Earning near-universal acclaim from critics, the film won six Academy Awards. 

This historical war drama film revolves around the fate of three generations of a Hungarian Jewish family, throughout the 20th century.

Official Secrets is a war drama thriller film which revolves around Katharine Gun, a British intelligence specialist, who leaks a secret memo in the press, hoping that it will prevent the Iraq invasion by the US and the British government. This eventually leads to her arrest, and her legal battles expose how intelligence was manipulated to sell the war.

A famous rock star is on a vacation in Italy, with her boyfriend. However, things get interesting when she receives a visit from an old friend and his seductive daughter.

Based on 1939 excavation at Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge. Wealthy widow Edith Pretty appoints amateur archaeologist Basil Brown to explore big burial mounds on her Suffolk land. Brown soon deduces it to be a distinguished person’s burial site. Taken over by government as site of major historical importance, Brown gets sidelined. After Edith’s intervention, he proceeds to discover gold coin of late antiquity. 

Adapted from William Shakespeare’s play of the same name, this film tells the story of a Roman General Coriolanus who fails to win the support of his people. After he is banished, he swears revenge and allies with the enemies instead.

The movie follows the tumultuous life of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. When she fails to produce a male heir for her husband, Duke William Cavendish, he starts an affair with her friend Bess. Meanwhile, Georgiana gets involved with young politician, Charles Grey and William outraged by their relationship rapes her. Nothing will remain the same after that. 

Troy Johnson, a high school student, supplies prescription drugs to his fellow students. However, when he suddenly commits suicide, the lives of the other students slowly start crumbling and descending into chaos and misery.  

In a Reading suburb, three young friends of different dispositions are trying to carve an identity for themselves. Bruce’ strained relationship with his father results in outbursts, getting him into trouble. Freddie, working as an insurance salesman, rekindles his childhood friendship with Julie, his boss’s daughter. Snork, a socially awkward slacker, wishes for a girlfriend. They face circumstances that bring changes in their lives.

Onegin is a romantic drama film which takes us to 1820 Russia. A young aristocratic man named Onegin inherits his uncle’s country estate, after which he decides to move there from St. Petersburg. He befriends Lensky, his neighbor, and through him, he meets a passionate and virtuous young woman named Tatyana. Over time, she falls hopelessly in love with Onegin, although he sees her only as a good friend.  

After Lucinda’s parents pass away, she is left a wealthy heiress after her guardians sell off the vast farmland that was owned by her family. With her money, she buys a glass factory and also resorts to gambling, after being introduced to it by her accountant. Meanwhile, Oscar is a young misfit, who is introduced to the world of gambling as well. They meet on a ship going to Australia, and Oscar learns about Lucinda’s plan to create a church made entirely of glass.

Spider is a psychological drama mystery film, which tells the story of a disturbed man suffering from schizophrenia. His memory slips back into his childhood where he believes that his father has killed his mother brutally and has replaced her with a prostitute. 

Todd, a blind former diplomat living in 1930s Shanghai, develops a relationship with a young Russian refugee named Sofia, who works several odd jobs to provide for the members of her dead husband’s aristocratic family. Things get complicated for them with the Japanese forces trying to attack.

In the early 20th century, a secret organization is plotting to create a war that can lead to genocide of millions and even threaten the existence of humanity. In order to stand against them, the Kingsman Agency is formed.

Based in 1950s Hollywood, Hail, Caesar! is a dark comedy that revolves around a movie industry 'fixer' who is tasked with investigating the disappearance of the star of a biblical epic. With a stellar star cast, this film showcases the dark side of Hollywood of that era where fixers would clean up the messes of the bigwigs of the movie business.

Great Expectations is a romantic drama film based on the novel by Charles Dickens of the same name. It tells the story of Pip, who is a young orphan living a humble life. However, things change when an old convict, whom he had once helped, decides to return the favor, and help him become a gentleman.

During the height of his career, Charles Dickens, the famous British literary figure, gets attracted to a young actress named Nelly. Bored with his life, he begins an affair with her, with the cooperation of her mother. He provides her with a life that only a few women of her time could enjoy. However, Nelly is unsatisfied due to his determination to keep their relationship a secret.

A remake of the 1981 movie of the same name, Clash of the Titans is an action-fantasy based on Greek mythology. It sees Zeus’ son Perseus and his companions go on a journey to save humans and the Gods. In order to do so, they must survive mythical beings like Medusa, the Kraken, and Hades.  

Zeus is apprehended by his godly son Ares and brother Hades, who have betrayed by making a deal with their father Kronos, the ferocious leader of the Titans. Growing more powerful, the Titans create mayhem on earth. Parseus, the demigod son of Zeus, with the help of warrior Queen Andromeda and Poseidon’s demigod son Argenor, ventures into the underworld to save mankind.

In this period fantasy, Isabel Green is having difficult time managing the family farm and children, while her husband is away at WWII. With two additional guest children, Isabel needs help, which she receives in the form of enigmatic Nanny McPhee. Initially the children ignore the mystical nanny, but McPhee uses her magic to inculcate five valuable lessons in the children.

Two British Agents John Steed and Dr Emma Peel are assigned to stop Sir August de Wynter, an evil but brilliant scientist who wants to destroy the world with a weather-changing machine. 

At Buckingham Palace, Detective Holmes and his assistant Doctor Watson come across a murder scene. They soon receive a note that claims that the Queen’s life will be in danger if they don’t solve the crime within four days.

Adapted from William Shakespeare’s play of the same name, this film tells the story of a Roman General Coriolanus who fails to win the support of his people. After he is banished, he swears revenge and allies with the enemies instead.

During the height of his career, Charles Dickens, the famous British literary figure, gets attracted to a young actress named Nelly. Bored with his life, he begins an affair with her, with the cooperation of her mother. He provides her with a life that only a few women of her time could enjoy. However, Nelly is unsatisfied due to his determination to keep their relationship a secret.

Dolittle is a unique physician who can speak with animals. When the queen is suffering from a life threatening disease, he is asked to find a cure for her. Therefore he embarks on a journey with his animal friends searching for a healing tree.

Kubo, a one eyed kind boy, lives a modest life narrating stories to his village people and simultaneously tends to his ill mother. However, his peaceful life is disrupted when evil spirits from past appear and wreak havoc. For Kubo, the only way to defeat the evil, is to set out on a journey to find his dad’s unbreakable sword, a magic armour and helmet. 

It’s time for the annual giant vegetable competition. The organiser, Lady Tottington, asks Wallace and his dog, Gromit - who run pest control business - to relocate the bunnies destroying her garden. Wallace comes up with a plan to brainwash the rabbits, but soon has to deal with a mysterious giant rabbit who is destroying the village crops. Victor Quartermaine is another problem he has to manage.

The movie set in DCs Lego Universe sees Batman trying to thwart his arch-nemesis Joker’s latest plans to destroy Gotham. When the Joker gets his hand on the Phantom Zone projector and recruits all the iconic villains from movies, Batman is forced to team up to stop the Joker. 

The Disney adaptation of the Book of Exodus is an animated retelling of the life of Moses. It follows Moses’ journey from an Egyptian prince, to his final destination of leading the Hebrew slaves in Egypt to their freedom, to Mount Sinai, away from his brother Pharaoh Rameses II. 

Bob is an aging thief, who is going through hard days, due to his heroin and gambling addiction. He eventually plans to rob a casino in Monte Carlo, but things take a turn when someone tips off the cops before he could even make a move.