The Best Stephen Fry Movies

Updated June 11, 2019 561 votes 90 voters 9.2k views48 items

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

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

This list has a variety of films, like A Fish Called Wanda and House of Boys, in it.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Stephen Fry movies?" and "What are the greatest Stephen Fry roles of all time?"

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A Fish Called Wanda
Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline
Released: 1988
Directed by: John Cleese, Charles Crichton
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Gosford Park
Helen Mirren, Clive Owen
Released: 2002
Directed by: Robert Altman
Gosford Park is a 2002 British mystery film directed by Robert Altman and written by Julian... more
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Peter's Friends
Hugh Laurie, Emma Thompson
Released: 1992
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh
Peter's Friends is a 1992 British comedy film written by Rita Rudner and her husband Martin... more
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St. Trinian's
Gemma Arterton, Russell Brand
Released: 2007
Directed by: Oliver Parker, Barnaby Thompson
St Trinian's is a 2007 British comedy film. It is the sixth in a long-running series of... more
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Wilde
Jude Law, Orlando Bloom
Released: 1997
Directed by: Brian Gilbert
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Chariots of Fire
Stephen Fry, Kenneth Branagh
Released: 1981
Directed by: Hugh Hudson
Chariots of Fire is a 1981 British historical drama film. It tells the fact-based story of two... more
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House of Boys
Stephen Fry, Udo Kier
Released: 2009
Directed by: Jean-Claude Schlim
Coming-of-age story that follows the dramatic journey of Frank, a high school kid in 1984... more
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A Civil Action
John Travolta, Robert Duvall
Released: 1998
Directed by: Steven Zaillian
A Civil Action is a 1998 American drama film that was directed by Steven Zaillian, that stars... more
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V for Vendetta
Natalie Portman, John Hurt
Released: 2006
Directed by: James McTeigue
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A Cock and Bull Story
Gillian Anderson, Stephen Fry
Released: 2005
Directed by: Michael Winterbottom
This film is a 2005 British comedy film directed by Michael Winterbottom. It is a... more
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Sam Rockwell, Mos Def
Released: 2005
Directed by: Garth Jennings
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Rachel McAdams, Robert Downey Jr.
Released: 2011
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
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Spice World
Elton John, Victoria Beckham
Released: 1997
Directed by: Bob Spiers
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Cate Blanchett, Evangeline Lilly
Released: 2013
Directed by: Peter Jackson
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The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
Charlize Theron, Heidi Klum
Released: 2004
Directed by: Stephen Hopkins
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MirrorMask
Stephen Fry, Rick Allen
Released: 2005
Directed by: Dave McKean
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Bright Young Things
David Tennant, Dan Aykroyd
Released: 2003
Directed by: Stephen Fry
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Blackadder: Back & Forth
Kate Moss, Hugh Laurie
Released: 1999
Directed by: Paul Weiland
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Blackadder's Christmas Carol
Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry
Released: 1988
Directed by: Richard Boden
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Le Divorce
Kate Hudson, Naomi Watts
Released: 2003
Directed by: James Ivory
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Thunderpants
Keira Knightley, Paul Giamatti
Released: 2002
Directed by: Peter Hewitt
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I.Q.
Meg Ryan, Tim Robbins
Released: 1994
Directed by: Fred Schepisi
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The Good Father
Anthony Hopkins, Stephen Fry
Released: 1985
Directed by: Mike Newell
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Eichmann
Stephen Fry, Franka Potente
Released: 2007
Directed by: Robert Young
Eichmann is a biographical film detailing the interrogation of Adolf Eichmann. Directed by... more
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Stormbreaker
Mickey Rourke, Ewan McGregor
Released: 2006
Directed by: Geoffrey Sax
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