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List of the best Benedict Cumberbatch movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Benedict Cumberbatch's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Benedict Cumberbatch movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Benedict Cumberbatch movies will be at the top of the list. Benedict Cumberbatch has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Benedict Cumberbatch movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Benedict Cumberbatch films to end the squabble once and for all.
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16514The Imitation Game
Keira Knightley, Benedict CumberbatchReleased: 2014
Directed by: Morten Tyldum
The Imitation Game is a 2014 historical thriller film directed by Morten Tyldum, with a... more2
135271917
George MacKay, Dean-Charles ChapmanReleased: 2019
Directed by: Sam Mendes
1917 is a 2019 British war film directed by Sam Mendes. Two British soldiers are tasked with... more3
12825Star Trek Into Darkness
Zoe Saldana, Benedict CumberbatchReleased: 2013
Directed by: J.J. Abrams
Star Trek Into Darkness is a 2013 American science fiction action film. It is the twelfth... more4
692Doctor Strange
Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel EjioforReleased: 2016
Directed by: Scott Derrickson
Doctor Strange is a 2016 American superhero film directed by Scott Derrickson, based on the... more5
10125The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Cate Blanchett, Evangeline LillyReleased: 2013
Directed by: Peter Jackson
The Hobbit: There and Back Again retitled to The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is a 2013... more6
8219The Hobbit trilogy
Evangeline Lilly, Lee PaceReleased: 2012
Directed by: Peter Jackson
The Hobbit is a film series consisting of three epic fantasy adventure films directed by Peter... more7
8320The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Cate Blanchett, Evangeline LillyReleased: 2014
Directed by: Peter Jackson
The Hobbit: There and Back Again is a 2014 film writted by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter... more8
7219Sherlock Holmes
Robert Downey Jr., Jude LawReleased: 2009
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Sherlock Holmes is a 2009 period mystery action film directed by Guy Ritchie, based on the... more9
8431Hawking
Benedict Cumberbatch, Alice EveReleased: 2004
Directed by: Philip Martin
Hawking is a BBC television film about Stephen Hawking's early years as a PhD student at... more10
412Avengers: Infinity War
Robert Downey Jr., Chris HemsworthReleased: 2018
Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Avengers: Infinity War is a 2018 American superhero film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo.... more11
5416Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Tom Hardy, Benedict CumberbatchReleased: 2011
Directed by: Tomas Alfredson
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a 2011 espionage film directed by Tomas Alfredson. The screenplay... more12
415Avengers: Endgame
Robert Downey Jr, Josh BrolinReleased: 2019
Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Avengers: Endgame is a 2019 American superhero film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, based... more13
4712Atonement
Keira Knightley, Benedict CumberbatchReleased: 2007
Directed by: Joe Wright
Atonement is a 2007 British romantic drama film directed by Joe Wright and based on Ian... more14
5726Third Star
Benedict Cumberbatch, Hugh BonnevilleReleased: 2010
Directed by: Hattie Dalton
Third Star is a 2010 British drama film directed by Hattie Dalton and starring Benedict... more15
6435War Horse
Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom HiddlestonReleased: 2011
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
War Horse is a 2011 American war drama film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the book by... more16
21The Current War
Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael ShannonDirected by: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
The Current War is a 2017 American biographical historical film (2019 US theatrical release)... more17
319Starter for 10
Benedict Cumberbatch, Alice EveReleased: 2006
Directed by: Tom Vaughan
Starter for 10 is a 2006 British comedy-drama film directed by Tom Vaughan from a screenplay... more18
4019Amazing Grace
Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael GambonReleased: 2006
Directed by: Michael Apted
Amazing Grace is a 2006 American-British biographical drama film directed by Michael Apted,... more19
3718Van Gogh: Painted with Words
Benedict Cumberbatch, Ferdinand KingsleyReleased: 2010
Directed by: Andrew Hutton
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248Small Island
Benedict Cumberbatch, Naomie HarrisReleased: 2009
Directed by: John Alexander
Small Island is a 2010 International Emmy Awards winning tv program aired on December 6, 2009... more21
2610The Other Boleyn Girl
Scarlett Johansson, Natalie PortmanReleased: 2008
Directed by: Justin Chadwick
The Other Boleyn Girl is a 2008 historical romantic drama film directed by Justin Chadwick,... more22
132Brexit
Benedict Cumberbatch, Lee BoardmanReleased: 2019
Directed by: Toby Haynes
Brexit is a 2019 British television drama film directed by Toby Haynes. The Campaign Director,... more23
199Creation
Jennifer Connelly, Benedict CumberbatchReleased: 2009
Directed by: Jon Amiel
Creation is a 2009 British biographical drama film. Produced by Jeremy Thomas, the film was... more24
2011The Whistleblower
Monica Bellucci, Rachel WeiszReleased: 2010
Directed by: Larysa Kondracki
The Whistleblower is a biographical film, drama and thriller directed by Larysa Kondracki.... more25
3025Wreckers
Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire FoyReleased: 2011
Directed by: Dictynna Hood
Wreckers is a 2011 drama film written and directed by D.R. Hood. The film's cast includes... more
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