The 1930s filmmaking duo Martin Scorsese considers to be out of everyone’s league: “Truly experimental films”
Legends.
British Cinema
British cinema has played a defining role in the history of filmmaking, producing some of the world’s most influential directors, actors and movies.
From the Ealing comedies and the British New Wave to the global success of franchises such as James Bond and Harry Potter, the UK has consistently shaped cinema across every genre.
Far Out covers the latest British cinema news, movie reviews, interviews, features and opinion, alongside retrospectives on classic films and the filmmakers driving British cinema forward.
Explore stories on award-winning dramas, independent productions, cult classics and the people who continue to define one of the world’s richest film traditions.
“Just to really frighten him into line”: Paul McGann was very nearly fired from 1987’s ‘Withnail and I’
It could’ve looked very different.
The 1999 movie that changed Callum Turner’s life: “That’s the beauty of films”
A classic British indie.
The 1989 movie Quentin Tarantino is too scared to watch: “I’ve always been afraid to see that”
It’s not even a horror.
More About British Cinema
British cinema refers to films produced in the United Kingdom, spanning everything from classic dramas and independent movies to globally successful blockbusters.
British cinema includes acclaimed movies such as 'Lawrence of Arabia', 'Trainspotting', 'The Third Man', 'The Red Shoes', 'Kes' and the James Bond series.
British cinema has been shaped by filmmakers including Alfred Hitchcock, David Lean, Ken Loach, Mike Leigh, Ridley Scott, Steve McQueen and Christopher Nolan.