The Best Robert Carlyle Movies

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List of the best Robert Carlyle movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Robert Carlyle'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 Robert Carlyle movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Robert Carlyle movies will be at the top of the list. Robert Carlyle has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Robert Carlyle movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Robert Carlyle films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Robert Carlyle role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Robert Carlyle performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

Everything from The Full Monty to Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is included on this list.

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Plunkett & Macleane
Liv Tyler, Alan Cumming
Released: 1999
Directed by: Jake Scott
Plunkett & Macleane is a 1999 British historical action comedy film directed by Jake Scott,... more
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The Full Monty
Robert Carlyle, Tom Wilkinson
Released: 1997
Directed by: Peter Cattaneo
The Full Monty is a 1997 British comedy film directed by Peter Cattaneo, starring Robert... more
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I Know You Know
Robert Carlyle
Released: 2009
Directed by: Justin Kerrigan
I Know You Know is a 2009 feature film written and directed by Justin Kerrigan, his first... more
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Trainspotting
Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle
Released: 1996
Directed by: Danny Boyle
Trainspotting is a 1996 British comedy drama film directed by Danny Boyle, and starring Ewan... more
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There's Only One Jimmy Grimble
Robert Carlyle, Samia Ghadie
Released: 1999
Directed by: John Hay
There's Only One Jimmy Grimble is a 2000 sports drama film set around Oldham, Greater... more
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Born Equal
Colin Firth, Robert Carlyle
Released: 2006
Directed by: Dominic Savage
Born Equal is a television film produced for the BBC. Written and directed by BAFTA... more
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Gunpowder, Treason & Plot
Michael Fassbender, Robert Carlyle
Released: 2004
Directed by: Gillies MacKinnon
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot is a 2004 BBC miniseries loosely based upon the lives of Mary, Queen... more
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Black and White
Robert Carlyle, Charles Dance
Released: 2002
Directed by: Craig Lahiff
Black and White is a 2002 Australian film, directed by Craig Lahiff and starring Robert... more
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Marooned
Robert Carlyle, Liza Walker
Released: 1994
Directed by: Jonas Grimås
Marooned is a 1994 short film directed by Jonas Grimås... more
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Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School
Marisa Tomei, Danny DeVito
Released: 2005
Directed by: Randall Miller
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School is a 2005 musical romance film produced by... more
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Ravenous
Jeffrey Jones, Guy Pearce
Released: 1999
Directed by: Antonia Bird
Ravenous is a 1999 horror film and satire directed by Antonia Bird and starring Guy Pearce,... more
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Zig Zag Love
Robert Carlyle, Joseph McFadden
Released: 2009
Directed by: Gillies MacKinnon
Zig Zag Love is a 2009 drama film written by Mary Morris and directed by Gillies MacKinnon....
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California Solo
Robert Carlyle, Danny Masterson
Released: 2012
Directed by: Marshall Lewy
California Solo is a 2012 drama film written and directed by Marshall Lewy.... more

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Summer
Robert Carlyle, Michael Socha
Released: 2008
Directed by: Kenneth Glenaan
Summer is a 2008 film directed by Kenneth Glenaan and starring Robert Carlyle and Rachael... more
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The Beach
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tilda Swinton
Released: 2000
Directed by: Danny Boyle
The Beach is a 2000 adventure drama film directed by Danny Boyle and based on the 1996 novel... more
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Go Now
Robert Carlyle, James Nesbitt
Released: 1995
Directed by: Michael Winterbottom
Go Now is a 1995 television film directed by Michael Winterbottom and starring Robert Carlyle... more
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The 51st State
Meat Loaf, Robert Carlyle
Released: 2001
Directed by: Ronny Yu
The 51st State is a 2001 Canadian-British action comedy film. The film stars Samuel L.... more
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28 Weeks Later
Rose Byrne, Idris Elba
Released: 2007
Directed by: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
28 Weeks Later is a 2007 British-Spanish post-apocalyptic science fiction horror film,... more
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The Mighty Celt
Gillian Anderson, Robert Carlyle
Released: 2005
Directed by: Pearse Elliott
The Mighty Celt is a 2005 drama film set in Northern Ireland, written and directed by Pearse... more
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Dead Fish
Gary Oldman, Robert Carlyle
Released: 2005
Dead Fish is a 2005 action/comedy film starring Gary Oldman, Robert Carlyle, Andrew-Lee Potts... more
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Human Trafficking
Donald Sutherland, Mira Sorvino
Released: 2005
Directed by: Christian Duguay
Human Trafficking is a television miniseries about an American Immigration and Customs... more
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The Tournament
Ian Somerhalder, Kelly Hu
Released: 2009
Directed by: Scott Mann
The Tournament is a 2009 British independent thriller film, marking the directorial debut of... more
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Carla's Song
Robert Carlyle, Scott Glenn
Released: 1996
Directed by: Ken Loach
Carla's Song is a British movie directed by Ken Loach with screenplay by Paul Laverty. Set in... more

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Hitler: The Rise of Evil
Liev Schreiber, Julianna Margulies
Released: 2003
Directed by: Christian Duguay
Hitler: The Rise of Evil is a Canadian TV miniseries in two parts, directed by Christian... more
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Angela's Ashes
Robert Carlyle, Emily Watson
Released: 1999
Directed by: Alan Parker
Angela's Ashes is a 1999 Irish-American drama film based on the memoir of the same name by... more

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Born Equal

Marooned

Zig Zag Love

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