The Best Rupert Friend Movies

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Updated June 11, 2019
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List of the best Rupert Friend movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Rupert Friend'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 Rupert Friend movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Rupert Friend movies will be at the top of the list. Rupert Friend has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Rupert Friend movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Rupert Friend films to end the squabble once and for all.

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

Examples include Outlaw and Mrs. Palfrey at the Clarmemont.

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  • The Young Victoria
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    The Young Victoria

    Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany
    22 votes
    • Released: 2009
    • Directed by: Jean-Marc Vallée
    As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria (Emily Blunt) gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother (Miranda Richardson) wants her to sign a regency order, while her Belgian uncle schemes to arrange a marriage between the future monarch and Prince Albert (Rupert Friend), the man who will become the love of her life.

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  • Mrs. Palfrey at the Clarmemont
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    Mrs. Palfrey at the Clarmemont

    Joan Plowright, Rupert Friend, Robert Lang
    18 votes
    • Released: 2005
    • Directed by: Dan Ireland
    After the death of her husband, Mrs. Palfrey (Joan Plowright) moves to London with the hope of gaining her independence and seeing her grandson. While she is staying at a residential hotel for senior citizens, she meets writer Ludovic Meyer (Rupert Friend) when she trips and falls on the street in front of his home. An unlikely friendship flourishes between them, bolstered by the fact that the residents are under the impression that Ludovic is Mrs. Palfrey's estranged grandson.

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  • Pride & Prejudice
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    Pride & Prejudice

    Keira Knightley, Matthew McFadyen, Brenda Blethyn
    13 votes
    • Released: 2005
    • Directed by: Joe Wright
    In the 2005 period drama, Pride & Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) navigates societal norms and expectations of marriage in 19th century England. As one of five sisters, her life takes a turn when she crosses paths with the wealthy and aloof Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen). Their initial encounters are marked by misunderstanding and prejudice, leading to a complex relationship that challenges their preconceived notions about class and love. Directed by Joe Wright, the film garnered four Academy Award nominations, including Best Actress for Knightley. This adaptation brings Jane Austen's classic novel to life with a blend of romance, drama, and wit.

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  • Chéri
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    Chéri

    Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Friend, Kathy Bates
    8 votes
    • Released: 2009
    • Directed by: Stephen Frears
    When retired courtesan Charlotte (Kathy Bates) asks her former colleague, Lea (Michelle Pfeiffer) to instruct her son, Chéri (Rupert Friend), in the ways of love, the result is a passionate affair that lasts six years. But Charlotte arranges for Chéri to marry a younger woman, and insists the affair come to an end. Lea retreats to southern France, but destiny brings the two lovers together once more.

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  • The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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    The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

    David Thewlis, Vera Farmiga, Rupert Friend
    12 votes
    • Released: 2008
    • Directed by: Mark Herman
    Set during World War II, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas unfolds through the innocent eyes of Bruno (Asa Butterfield), an eight-year-old boy. The son of a Nazi commandant (David Thewlis), Bruno's life takes an unexpected turn when his family moves from bustling Berlin to a desolate countryside. Here, he befriends Shmuel (Jack Scanlon), a boy his age, behind the barbed wires of a concentration camp. Directed by Mark Herman and based on John Boyne's novel, this drama explores friendship amidst war's brutality.

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  • To Write Love on Her Arms
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    To Write Love on Her Arms

    Kat Dennings, Chad Michael Murray, Corbin Bleu
    10 votes
    • Released: 2012
    • Directed by: Nathan Frankowski
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