Peter Wight

Peter Wight

Peter Wight is a British character actor of stage, film and TV who is perhaps best known for his work with Mike Leigh on films such as Meantime, Naked, Vera Drake, Another Year and Mr Turner. Wight regularly plays a police officer – most notably in the BBC sitcom Early Doors and in the mid 90s BBC drama Out of the Blue, as well as films like Shiner, Atonement and The Look of Love – and has had numerous period roles in dramas such as Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, and Our Mutual Friend. His other films include Hot Fuzz, Babel, Cass, and The Sense of an Ending.

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Peter Wight Movies

Discover the best Peter Wight movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Peter Wight ranked by year and score.

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The Conjuring: Last Rites

The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)

Horror
Ed and Lorraine Warren have spent decades walking into rooms where no one else dares to go. But the case that finds them here is different, built from a darkness...
Score 7.0
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Mr. Turner

Mr. Turner (2014)

Drama History
Mike Leigh's portrait of J.M.W. Turner follows the celebrated landscape painter through his final decades as he grapples with fame, mortality, and desire. Gruff and uncompromising, Turner pursues a quiet...
Score 6.5
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Kon-Tiki

Kon-Tiki (2012)

Adventure History
In 1947, Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl assembled a ragtag crew and lashed together a primitive balsa raft to attempt what everyone said was impossible: crossing the Pacific Ocean. His mission...
Score 6.9
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Another Year

Another Year (2010)

Comedy Drama
Mike and Gerri have built a life of quiet contentment in their modest home, their marriage a study in steady affection. Over the course of twelve months, their door opens...
Score 7.0
5
Cass

Cass (2008)

Crime Drama
Based on true events, this drama follows a Jamaican orphan adopted by an elderly white couple and raised in a predominantly white London neighbourhood. As he grows into adulthood, he...
Score 5.9
6
Atonement

Atonement (2007)

Drama Romance
On a sweltering English summer evening in 1935, a thirteen-year-old girl misreads what she sees and sets in motion a lie that destroys two people she loves. Joe Wright's adaptation...
Score 7.6
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Babel

Babel (2006)

Drama
A single rifle shot in the Moroccan hills sets off a chain of consequences that ripples across three continents and four families who will never meet. Alejandro González Iñárritu weaves...
Score 7.2
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Pride & Prejudice

Pride & Prejudice (2005)

Drama Romance
In the rolling countryside of Georgian England, the Bennet household hums with a particular kind of anxiety. Five daughters, a fluttering mother, and an entail that could strip them of...
Score 8.1
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Vera Drake

Vera Drake (2004)

Drama
In 1950s London, Vera Drake moves through her modest life as a devoted wife and mother, quietly helping women in desperate circumstances. Her underground work remains hidden until the day...
Score 7.2
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Lucky Break

Lucky Break (2001)

Comedy Crime
Six years into his stretch, Jimmy Hands spots an opening. He pitches the warden on a theatrical production in the chapel, conveniently positioned near the prison's perimeter. The plan is...
Score 6.2
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Naked

Naked (1993)

Comedy Drama
Mike arrives in London with nothing but contempt for the world around him. Over the course of a single night, his savage wit and bitter intelligence become weapons he deploys...
Score 7.3

Peter Wight TV Shows

Browse the ultimate list of Peter Wight TV shows. Find top-rated television series, critically acclaimed dramas, and hit shows starring Peter Wight.

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The Reckoning

The Reckoning (2023)

Drama
Britain's beloved entertainer Jimmy Savile performed charity work and hosted beloved television shows for decades, accumulating wealth, honors, and access to the most powerful institutions in the country. After his...
Score 7.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring Peter Wight? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Peter Wight are The Conjuring: Last Rites, Mr. Turner, and Kon-Tiki.
How many movies and TV shows has Peter Wight starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 12 titles starring Peter Wight, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Peter Wight worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring Peter Wight maintains a strong average user rating of 7 out of 10 across all tracked titles.