Where to start with Stephen Frears

Stephen Frears has 11 films in our catalog with a 6.5+ score. The reasonable entry order is below — most approachable first, deep cuts last. Skip ahead if you already know the early work.

11 films · curated from the catalog · ordered by critical consensus

Philomena

2013 · ★ 7.3

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Dangerous Liaisons

1988 · ★ 7.2

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The Queen

2006 · ★ 7.0

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Victoria & Abdul

2017 · ★ 6.9

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Dirty Pretty Things

2002 · ★ 6.9

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My Beautiful Laundrette

1985 · ★ 6.7

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Prick Up Your Ears

1987 · ★ 6.7

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Mrs. Henderson Presents

2005 · ★ 6.7

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Florence Foster Jenkins

2016 · ★ 6.7

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The Lost King

2022 · ★ 6.5

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The Grifters

1990 · ★ 6.5

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