10 Best Colin Firth Movies (According To Rotten Tomatoes)

Colin Firth is one of the biggest names in Hollywood. Here are his 10 best roles according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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Colin Firth is one of the most successful and renowned British actors of the past few years. While the actor started out with roles in romantic films and romantic comedies, Colin Firth eventually started to branch out into more dramatic roles, with some of his films even being action and thriller films. As a result of being one of the most celebrated British actors of the past few decades, Firth has starred in several Oscar-winning films, with Firth even picking up the Award for Best Actor in 2010 for his performance as King George VI.

This article will list Colin Firth’s 10 best movies as an actor according to Rotten Tomatoes.

10 Bridget Jones’ Diary (2001): 80%

Bridget Jones’ Diary is one of the most popular and well-loved movies of all time. Based on the novel of the same name by Helen Fielding, the film follows the titular Bridget Jones as she attempts to get her life back on track by keeping a diary.

In addition to starring Colin Firth as Mark Darcy, the film also stars Renée Zellweger as Bridget Jones and Hugh Grant as Daniel Cleaver. The film was incredibly well-received, with Zellweger even receiving an Acadamy Award nomination for her portrayal of Bridget Jones.

9 Another Country (1984): 80%

Inspired by a true story from the 1950s and starring both Colin Firth and Rupert Everett, Another Country tells the story of how a British government official is brought into the world of espionage by his lover (a Marxist).

The film leads the audience to believe that the two have sold out their country, with the film pinning the blame on the British Government’s homophobia at the time.

8 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (2011): 83%

Another spy thriller starring Colin Firth. Based on the classic novel of the same name, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is an international espionage thriller set during the heights of the Cold War.

In addition to Colin Firth, the film also stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, and John Hurt in what was a stellar cast.

7 A Month In The Country (1987): 83%

An adaptation of the novel by J.L. Carr, a Month in the Country follows two men as they recover from the horrors of the First World War, with the film focussing on the emotional damage that the horrific conflict inflicted upon the two men.

In addition to starring Colin Firth, the film also stars Kenneth Branagh, with the two leading actors being praised for their incredible performances by critics.

6 The English Patient (1996): 85%

Based on the book of the same name by Michael Ondaatje, the English Patient follows a love story between a Canadian nurse caring for an English pilot who was left scarred and without memory of his past.

In addition to Colin Firth, the film also stars Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, and Kristen Scott Thomas, with critics praising the stellar performances of the cast as well as the strong directing by Anthony Minghella.

5 A Single Man (2009): 85%

Directed by legendary fashion designer Tom Ford, this film is as pretty and aesthetically pleasing as one would imagine from someone with the reputation of Tom Ford.

The film follows George Falconer (Firth) as he comes to terms with the death of his husband Jim, played by Matthew Goode, and attempts to find a new meaning to his life.

4 1917 (2020): 89%

1917 is one of the most groundbreaking films of the past several years. Set as the embers of the First World War began to burn out, the film follows two young soldiers as they’re given a dangerous task that requires them to cross No Man’s Land.

Directed by Sam Mendes and starring Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Andrew Scott, the film was a critical marvel that was praised for its intuitive use of a long shot.

3 Shakespeare In Love (1998): 92%

One of the most popular films of the ’90s, Shakespeare in Love was a romantic comedy based around the legendary William Shakespeare’s own love life, with the film also exploring Shakespeare’s own struggles with writer’s block. In addition to Shakespeare, the film follows a character named Lady Viola as she dresses up as a man to win the part of Romeo in a performance of Romeo and Juliet.

The film stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Lady Viola, as well as Joseph Fiennes as the titular Shakespeare, and Geoffrey Rush as Phillip Henslowe.

2 The King’s Speech (2010): 95%

Based on the true story of King George VI, the King’s Speech follows Queen Elizabeth’s father as he is unexpectedly thrown into the role of King of the UK, while also showing how the monarch tries to overcome his stammer.

In addition to Colin Firth, the film also stars Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, and Michael Gambon, the film was a critical success with Colin Firth winning Best Actor and the film itself winning Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

1 Conspiracy (2001): 100%

Conspiracy was a World War 2 drama released in 2001 and directed by Frank R. Pierson. The film, set in 1942, is based around a meeting between Adolf Hitler’s closest aides as they debate the implementation of Hitler’s ‘Final Solution.’

While the film may not have received a particularly widespread fanfare, it was praised by critics for its strong cast, terrifying and disturbing plot, and powerful direction.

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