David Harewood

SupergirlTV series · 2015–2021 · 6 seasonsA bright, earnest superhero drama that balances action with heartfelt character moments and hopeful optimism.More like this

Blood DiamondMovie · 2006 · 143 minA tense, sweeping war drama that balances brutal action with moral urgency and emotional weight.More like this

HomelandTV series · 2011–2020 · 8 seasonsA taut, cerebral spy thriller that keeps you leaning forward, parsing motives and loyalties through a haze of paranoia and fragile psychology.More like this

GrimsbyMovie · 2016 · 83 minA relentless barrage of crude, absurd gags and hyper-violent spy action that aims to shock and disgust more than entertain.More like this

The Night ManagerTV series · 2016 · 2 seasonsA sleek, slow-burning espionage thriller that keeps you coiled with quiet dread and luxurious menace.More like this

Tulip FeverMovie · 2017 · 107 minA lush, candlelit costume drama of forbidden longing and risky schemes, handsome but uneven, drifting between swoony romance and slow melodrama.More like this

The Merchant of VeniceMovie · 2004 · 132 minA somber, talky Shakespeare adaptation that builds quiet tension toward a courtroom climax, rich in language and moral unease.More like this

Spooks: The Greater GoodMovie · 2015 · 104 minA tense, twisty spy thriller that keeps you guessing with its conspiracy and action, though it feels like an extended TV episode.More like this

Wendell & WildMovie · 2022 · 105 minA visually inventive stop-motion ride that blends spooky fun with emotional depth and sharp social commentary.More like this

Robin HoodTV series · 2006–2009 · 3 seasonsA brisk, good-natured adventure romp with swordfights, banter and a heroic underdog spirit, easy to dip into.More like this

ParallelMovie · 2018 · 104 minA slow-burn, tense sci-fi thriller that grows increasingly dark and paranoid as its characters exploit a mirror portal, leading to a twisty and unsettling experience.More like this

SelfieTV series · 2014 · 1 seasonA bubbly, joke-filled romp about modern image obsession that coasts on charm and light banter.More like this

Treasure IslandTV series · 2012 · 1 seasonA salty, suspenseful voyage where charm and menace share the same deck, keeping you wary of every smile.More like this

Happy FaceTV series · 2025 · 1 seasonA heavy, tense true-crime drama that keeps you uneasy as a woman confronts her father's monstrous legacy.More like this

SuperBobMovie · 2015 · 82 minA gentle, offbeat mockumentary that balances low-key superhero action with awkward romance and quiet bureaucratic satire.More like this

StringsMovie · 2004 · 88 minA somber, visually unique marionette fantasy that feels like a tragic myth, with emotional depth and a haunting atmosphere.More like this

The Canterville GhostMovie · 2023 · 89 minA gentle, whimsical animated tale with a cozy haunted-house charm, mixing light scares with warmth and a touch of romance.More like this

Game OnTV series · 1995–1998 · 3 seasonsA loud, crude flat-share comedy that coasts on bickering banter and gleefully un-PC jokes, funnier for its dated cheek than its warmth.More like this

Criminal JusticeTV series · 2008–2009 · 2 seasonsA slow, suffocating plunge into legal machinery and prison dread, where every procedural detail tightens the screw on an ordinary person's life.More like this

DispatchesTV series · 1987 · 40 seasonsA sober, investigative gaze that uncovers hidden truths, leaving you informed, unsettled, and aware of the world's darker corners.More like this

The Last EnemyTV series · 2008 · 1 seasonA slow-burning, cerebral thriller that immerses you in a paranoid near-future where every detail matters and trust is a luxury.More like this

The Ruby in the SmokeMovie · 2006 · 95 minA moody Victorian mystery that pulls you into opium dens and family secrets with a plucky heroine.More like this

Mysteries of the FaithTV series · 2023 · 1 seasonA calm, curious tour through sacred objects and the stories people tell about them, equal parts history lesson and quiet wonder.More like this

Was It Something I Said?TV series · 2013 · 1 seasonA light, chatty panel show where comedians trade quips about famous quotations, easy to dip in and out of.More like this

The Gospel of JohnMovie · 2014 · 157 minA solemn, scripture-faithful retelling that unfolds with quiet reverence, asking patience as it lingers on miracles and suffering alike.More like this

The Shadow in the NorthMovie · 2007 · 94 minA moody Victorian mystery that pits a determined heroine against a powerful industrialist, with a tense, earnest atmosphere and a satisfying twist.More like this

The ViceTV series · 1999–2003 · 5 seasonsA grim, morally murky procedural that lingers in seedy corners and leaves you uneasy rather than satisfied.More like this

Fat FriendsTV series · 2000–2005 · 4 seasonsA warm, wry and quietly moving look at ordinary people wrestling with self-image, friendship and family in a northern slimming club.More like this

Arthur's WhiskyMovie · 2024 · 92 minA gentle, feel-good comedy about friendship and aging, with a magical twist that keeps things light and charming.More like this

PierreTV series · 2026 · 1 seasonA grounded, character-driven legal drama that balances charm and wit with a slow-burning sense of injustice.More like this

A Midsummer Night's DreamMovie · 2014 · 146 minA filmed stage spectacle where theatrical invention and playful enchantment carry you through tangled romantic mischief.More like this

MadibaTV series · 2017 · 1 seasonA solemn, history-lesson drama that moves deliberately through decades of struggle, offering inspiration and weight rather than thrills.More like this

Earth's Tropical IslandsTV series · 2020 · 1 seasonA calm, beautifully shot nature journey through remote islands, mixing wildlife spectacle with human stories at an unhurried, soothing pace.More like this

The PalaceTV series · 2008 · 1 seasonA polished, talky royal drama where family loyalty and media spin feel like quiet, constant warfare.More like this

An Unsuitable Job for a WomanTV series · 1997–2000 · 2 seasonsA sombre, methodical mystery that lingers on grief and quiet determination, rewarding patience with subtle character work.More like this

OthelloMovie · 2026 · 164 minA slow-burning, claustrophobic descent into jealousy and manipulation, staged with theatrical intensity and emotional devastation.More like this

Hearts and MindsTV series · 1995 · 1 seasonA raw, socially engaged drama that immerses you in the struggles of a tough school with unflinching honesty and emotional force.More like this

Agony AgainTV series · 1995 · 1 seasonA gentle, witty sitcom that balances light laughs with moments of genuine warmth and mild emotional depth.More like this

Always and EveryoneTV series · 1999–2002 · 4 seasonsA grounded, earnest medical drama that immerses you in the pressured, compassionate world of an emergency department.More like this

Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'TV series · 2018 · 1 seasonAn earnest, talking-heads documentary that feels like a thoughtful conversation about representation, history and the fight for visibility.More like this

BabyfatherTV series · 2001 · 2 seasonsA talky, character-driven look at thirty-something friendships and relationships, warm but frank about modern urban life.More like this

For the Greater GoodTV series · 1991 · 1 seasonIt feels like watching a high-stakes political chess game where the press holds all the devastating pieces.More like this

Suranne Jones: Investigating Witch TrialsTV series · 2024 · 1 seasonA somber, thought-provoking journey through historical atrocities that resonates with modern parallels.More like this

The True StoryTV series · 2008–2013 · 5 seasonsA sober, talking-heads retelling of famous events, informative and steady, best for viewers who like history unpacked with reenactments and expert commentary.More like this

Moment of TruthTV series · 2022 · 1 seasonNot described yet.

2025: The Year from SpaceMovie · 2026 · 68 minA sobering, visually stunning satellite's-eye view of a turbulent year, blending awe at nature with grim human conflict.More like this

David Harewood

Acting 46

Directing 1