Ian McKellen Movies

Set in Leningrad. Follows the lives of three young Russians from the terror of the German siege of Leningrad through the uncertainty of the postwar...

In a story weaving the past and present together, Emile seeks redemption from the family he abandoned.

A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of 2002's "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers." Created by filmmaker Costa Botes, personally...

During their dog walks on Hampstead Heath, two older gentlemen find their conversations about everyday aches and weather growing into an unexpected...

8 part series behind the scenes at the famous Theatre Royal, Haymarket, with a focus on a production Waiting for Godot featuring Ian McKellen,...

The making of Peter Jackson's adaptation of Tolkien's classic work.

Brett Ratner's production diary about the making of 'X-Men: The Last Stand'.

This documentary introduces Wētā Workshop (and its design crew of sculptors and set-designers), renowned artists Alan Lee and John Howe who...

This fascinating documentary unfolds in reverse telling the story of Mandela from the old man to the rural child. With contributions from...

David Masterman is an artist and a teacher who has the pleasure of teaching an art class to a group of lovely young women. Three in particular are of...

Built upon a 14 hour interview, McKellen: Playing the Part is a unique journey through the key landmarks of McKellen's life, from early childhood...

This unique and cheeky documentary explores Britain and what makes our country great from our traditions to our self-deprecating sense of humour.

'Ringers: Lord of the Fans' is a feature-length documentary that explores how "The Lord of the Rings" has influenced Western popular culture over the...

From the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, David Tennant, Catherine Tate and guests mark the life of William Shakespeare on the 400th...

Do you know the joke about the broken egg?

With the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who about to film, the "classic" Doctors Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy are keen to be involved....

Sir Ian McKellen reads the poetry, Michael Wood traces the journey on the ground. Together they conjure up the extraordinary life, times and words of...

A tale of revenge that has stood the test of time, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is reimagined for the modern day as a gripping psychological...

A musical man lives a careful life. Each day is like the next, just how he likes it. One day, however, misfortune and fate collide, breaking his...

Behind the scenes documentary of the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring