Stephen Frears

Stephen Frears

Stephen Arthur Frears (born 20 June 1941) is an English director and producer. He has directed numerous acclaimed films since the early 1980s, including My Beautiful Laundrette (1985), Dangerous Liaisons (1988), The Grifters (1990), High Fidelity (2000), The Queen (2006), Philomena (2013), Florence Foster Jenkins (2016), and Victoria & Abdul (2017). He has received two nominations for the Academy Award for Best Director.

Frears is also known for his work on various television programs, including Fail Safe (2000), The Deal (2003), Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight (2013), A Very English Scandal (2018), State of the Union (2019), and Quiz (2020). He has received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations, with one win.

In 2008, The Daily Telegraph named Frears among the 100 most influential people in British culture.

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Stephen Frears Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Stephen Frears. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Stephen Frears films ranked by score.

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The Lost King

The Lost King (2022)

Comedy Drama History
When a schoolteacher becomes convinced that the long-lost remains of Richard III lie beneath a Leicester car park, she embarks on an unlikely crusade to prove it. Armed with genealogy...
Score 6.5
2
Philomena

Philomena (2013)

Drama
Philomena has carried the weight of a stolen past for fifty years. Forced into silence by the nuns who raised her, she finally breaks free to hunt down the son...
Score 7.3
3
The Queen

The Queen (2006)

Drama History
In the days following Diana's death, the Queen and Tony Blair find themselves at odds over how Britain should grieve. While the nation demands public spectacle and emotional catharsis, the...
Score 7.0
4
High Fidelity

High Fidelity (2000)

Comedy Drama Music
Rob Gordon's latest romantic collapse sends him spiraling through his record collection and his past, cataloging the five most devastating heartbreaks of his life. Running a struggling vinyl shop while...
Score 7.1
5
The Grifters

The Grifters (1990)

Crime Drama
Roy Dillon operates in the margins of Los Angeles, running small cons to get by. When his estranged mother resurfaces after years apart, she brings dangerous ambition into his carefully...
Score 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies directed by Stephen Frears? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Stephen Frears are The Lost King, Philomena, and The Queen.
How many movies and TV shows has Stephen Frears directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 5 titles directed by Stephen Frears, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Stephen Frears worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Stephen Frears maintains a strong average user rating of 6.9 out of 10 across all tracked titles.