Stephen Frears

Stephen Frears

Date of Birth

1941-06-20

Place of Birth

Leicester, England, UK

Known for

Cheri, Long Shot

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wilder & me, jon hamm, maya hawke, christoph waltz, john turturro

wilder & me, jon hamm, maya hawke, christoph waltz, john turturro

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Wilder & Me: Christoph Waltz set to play Billy Wilder and joined by Maya Hawke, Jon Hamm and John Turturro in a film by Stephen Frears

Posted 3 years ago

The director of Dangerous Liasons and The Queen leads an all-star cast through Greece for a bittersweet drama with Christoph Waltz as Billy Wilder.

Zoë Kravitz faces heartbreak & music in teaser for High Fidelity series

Posted 7 years ago

The latest adaptation of Nick Hornby's "High Fidelity" is set to debut on Hulu next year, and the streaming service has released the first trailer for the 10-episode series which stars Zoë Kravitz as Rob, a record store owner in...

Zoe Kravitz to lead a High Fidelity TV series based on the 2000 music comedy

Posted 8 years ago

Remember what I'd said earlier about female-led projects dominating the Hollywood news cycle? Well now it's being reported that BIG LITTLE LIES and MAD MAX: FURY ROAD alumna Zoe Kravitz has been tapped to lead a television series adaptation of...

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Ben Foster to play Lance Armstrong in Stephen Frears’ biopic

Posted 13 years ago

Stephen Frears and Working Title now look to be the closest to getting a movie version of Lance Armstrong’s rise and fall from grace to the big screen with the casting of Ben Foster as the famed cyclist. Despite Jay...

Review: Lay The Favorite

Posted 14 years ago

This movie was reviewed as part of our Sundance 2012 coverage. PLOT: Beth (Rebecca Hall) ekes out a meagre living as a private dancer, but an encounter with a gun-wielding client makes her reconsider her options. She moves to Las...

Trailer for Stephen Frears Lay the Favorite starring Bruce Willis, Rebecca Hall, and Catherine Zeta-Jones

Posted 14 years ago

Yesterday, we got an onslaught of Bruce Willis in a role that kicked off his career with the A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD trailer. Today, we have a look at the other side of Willis, which is the light...

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Sebastian Stan, the batman

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Did Sebastian Stan reveal who he’s playing in The Batman: Part II?

Posted 21 hours ago

Sebastian Stan crosses over from the MCU to DC with his role in The Batman: Part II, but do we now know who he will play?

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A new Dune 3 trailer unleashes Paul’s dark side & launches advance ticket sales

Posted 17 hours ago

A fast-paced Dune 3 trailer showcasing Paul Atreides' villainous turn, announces ticket pre-order info ahead of the "Dunesday" madness.

Chris Evans, Avengers: Doomsday

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Disney+ lists the essential movies to watch in preparation for Avengers: Doomsday, which does not include The Marvels

Posted 2 days ago

Disney+ gives casual viewers a list of the necessary films to watch in preparation for this year's Avengers: Doomsday.

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Extraction 3: Pierce Brosnan, Don Lee, Joe Taslim, and more join Chris Hemsworth for another action-packed sequel

Posted 2 days ago

Pierce Brosnan, Don Lee, Joe Taslim, Chi Lewis-Parry, and Siena Agudong join Chris Hemsworth for Sam Hargrave's Extraction 3.

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The Last Photograph: Zack Snyder’s gritty drama gets a first look teaser

Posted 2 days ago

The Last Photograph marks a departure for Zack Snyder, with him embracing a more grounded, indie vibe.

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Christopher Nolan Movies Ranked: Where Does The Odyssey Land?

Posted 1 month ago

We rank all of Christopher Nolan's movies, up to and including his latest release, The Odyssey!

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Every Live-Action Spider-Man Movie Ranked: Which One Is the Best?

Posted 3 weeks ago

From 2002 to 2026, we're taking a look at every Live Action Spider-man film and ranking them. Let's see how they stack up!

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VHS Gems: The ’80s Movies We Discovered at the Video Store

Posted 2 weeks ago

We take a look back at some eighties classics that weren't huge theatrical hits but became classics on home video.

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Every Spider-Man Actor Ranked: From Nicholas Hammond to Tom Holland

Posted 2 weeks ago

From Tobey Maguire to Tom Holland, we rank every big-screen Spider-Man actor based on impact, heart, and performance. Who claims the top spot?

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Top 5 Movie Posters by the Legendary Drew Struzan

Posted 3 weeks ago

The late, great Drew Struzan has created some of the greatest movie posters in pop culture. Today, we take a look at some of them!

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What Are Your Ten Desert Island Movies?

Posted 2 weeks ago

You’ve been stranded on a desert island and you can only bring ten movies to watch. I'll give you my picks, but let us know your choices!