Sort by Number of Votes - Most Rated Movies and TV Shows With Peter Banks

1. Doctor Who (2005–2022)

TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.

Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith

Votes: 246,675

2. Highlander (1986)

R | 116 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponents, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize".

Director: Russell Mulcahy | Stars: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, Roxanne Hart

Votes: 147,523 | Gross: $5.90M

3. Death Wish 3 (1985)

R | 90 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Architect/vigilante Paul Kersey arrives back in New York City and is forcibly recruited by a crooked police chief to fight street crime caused by a large gang terrorizing the neighborhoods.

Director: Michael Winner | Stars: Charles Bronson, Deborah Raffin, Ed Lauter, Martin Balsam

Votes: 17,406 | Gross: $16.12M

4. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode: Day of the Moon (2011)

TV-PG | 47 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

The Doctor and his allies mount a rebellion against invaders who have been controlling humanity from the very beginning.

Directors: Toby Haynes, Julian Simpson | Stars: Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Alex Kingston

Votes: 7,679

5. The Shaft (2001)

R | 111 min | Action, Horror, Mystery

When the elevators in New York's 102-story Millennium Building start to malfunction, mechanic Mark Newman is sent to find the cause. After a series of gruesome and deadly "accidents" occur, Mark joins forces with spunky reporter Jennifer.

Director: Dick Maas | Stars: James Marshall, Naomi Watts, Eric Thal, Michael Ironside

Votes: 5,299

6. The Witcher (2007 Video Game)

M | Action, Adventure, Drama

A monster slayer follows the trail of Salamandra, a criminal organization that stole dangerous alchemy formulas from his guild.

Director: Jacek Brzezinski | Stars: Doug Cockle, Jacek Rozenek, Adam Bauman, Alison Dowling

Votes: 5,133

7. Any Human Heart (2010)

Drama, Romance

A novelist's life ricochets from 1920s Paris to '50s New York and '80s London. Along the way he meets Ernest Hemingway, Ian Fleming and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor - the exiled British king and his mistress Wallis Simpson.

Stars: Jim Broadbent, Matthew Macfadyen, Conor Nealon, Hayley Atwell

Votes: 2,348

8. Carry on England (1976)

Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy, War

Captain S Melly has been sent to a mixed anti-aircraft battery. His mission? To instil a sense of order in the troops, who are more concerned with capturing the opposite sex than the enemy.

Director: Gerald Thomas | Stars: Kenneth Connor, Windsor Davies, Judy Geeson, Patrick Mower

Votes: 2,226

9. If Tomorrow Comes (1986)

304 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Tracy was an innocent, in love and pregnant by the son of a wealthy family. She is sent to prison for a crime she did not commit. When she gets out, she proposes to take revenge on the people who framed her.

Stars: Madolyn Smith Osborne, Tom Berenger, David Keith, Jack Weston

Votes: 1,979

10. Princess Kaiulani (2009)

PG | 130 min | Biography, Drama, History

The true story of a Hawaiian princess' attempts to maintain the independence of the island against the threat of American colonization.

Director: Marc Forby | Stars: Q'orianka Kilcher, Barry Pepper, Shaun Evans, Jimmy Yuill

Votes: 1,903 | Gross: $0.88M

11. Dreamchild (1985)

PG | 94 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

Ian Holm is children's author Lewis Carroll in this poignant fantasy-drama set in 1930s New York and populated by the fabulous special effects creatures of Muppet master Jim Henson.

Director: Gavin Millar | Stars: Coral Browne, Ian Holm, Peter Gallagher, Caris Corfman

Votes: 1,751 | Gross: $1.22M

12. The Last Days of Patton (1986 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 146 min | Biography, Drama

July 1945. The war in Europe is over and General George S Patton is now military governor of Bavaria. True to form he doesn't always see eye-to-eye with his superiors and is prone to making comments that they don't approve of.

Director: Delbert Mann | Stars: George C. Scott, Richard Dysart, Murray Hamilton, Ed Lauter

Votes: 1,117

13. Method (2004)

R | 93 min | Romance, Thriller

A celebrity actress who gets her dream role playing real-life 19th century serial killer Belle Gunness in a feature film, starts to take on the characteristics of the character both on-screen and off.

Director: Duncan Roy | Stars: Elizabeth Hurley, Jeremy Sisto, Oliver Tobias, Carmen Du Sautoy

Votes: 1,039

14. TimeSplitters 2 (2002 Video Game)

T | Action, Adventure, Mystery

In 2401, humanity is at war with relentless aliens, TimeSplitters. Space marines Cortez and Hart travel through time to stop the aliens in various spots, including Wild West, zombie-infested Gothic church and Blade Runner-esque future.

Directors: David Doak, Stephen Ellis | Stars: Heidi Andrews, June Andrews, Kevin Bullock, Michelle Bullock

Votes: 845

15. Alleyn Mysteries (1990–1994)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Drawing on her love of theatre and art, New Zealand author Ngaio Marsh created elegant crime-puzzlers full of quirky characters with hidden agendas, all brought meticulously to life in this BBC series.

Stars: William Simons, Patrick Malahide, Belinda Lang, Tim Dutton

Votes: 754

16. Oppenheimer (1980)

Not Rated | 420 min | Biography, Drama, History

Biography of the American physicist who led the U.S. effort to develop the atomic bomb during World War II, only to find himself suspected as a security risk in the 1950s.

Stars: Sam Waterston, John Carson, Christopher Muncke, Jana Shelden

Votes: 720

17. The Famous Five (1995–1997)

25 min | Adventure, Family

A country relocation leads cousins Julian, Dick, Anne and tomboy Georgina to unite and investigate mysterious happenings, thwarting a notorious drug smuggling operation with help from their dog Timmy.

Stars: Jemima Rooper, Marco Williamson, Paul Child, Laura Petela

Votes: 592

18. The Murder Room (2004–2005)

180 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Adam Dalgliesh looks into the connection between the grisly exhibits at the Dupayne family museum and the murder of adopted son Neville.

Stars: Martin Shaw, Janie Dee, Samantha Bond, Kerry Fox

Votes: 550

19. Seven Wonders of the Industrial World (2003)

TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary, Drama, History

Drama-documentary series which describes some of the key technological achievements of the industrial age.

Stars: Robert Lindsay, Ron Cook, John Walters, Michael Carter

Votes: 477

20. Kakushi toride no san akunin (2008)

118 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A princess, along with a general and two commoners evade pursuit of an enemy and his samurai cohorts. The princess and general are caught but are rescued and then destroy the enemy's fort.

Director: Shinji Higuchi | Stars: Jun Matsumoto, Daisuke Miyagawa, Kippei Shîna, Masami Nagasawa

Votes: 461

21. Little Men (1998–1999)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family

The recently widowed Jo March Behr continues to run the school she and her late husband founded, a school for boys called "Plumfield." Based on Louisa May Alcott's classic book, "Little Men."

Stars: Michelle Burke, Spencer Rochfort, Corey Sevier, Trevor Blumas

Votes: 393

22. Ellis Island (1984)

420 min | Drama, History

The lives and struggles of some of the countless immigrants who arrived on Ellis Island during the 19th century in search of the American Dream.

Stars: Peter Riegert, Gregory Paul Martin, Claire Bloom, Judi Bowker

Votes: 291

23. Juliet Bravo (1980–1985)

50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Inspector Jean Darblay is assigned to Hartley, Lancashire. Initially facing scepticism from sergeants Joe Beck and George Parrish, she gradually earns their respect and admiration as their new female boss at the police station.

Stars: David Ellison, Noel Collins, Stephanie Turner, Anna Carteret

Votes: 282

24. Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive (2001 Video Game)

T | Action, Adventure, Western

New Mexico, 1881. When many trains are being robbed by a mysterious and vicious bandit named El Diablo. The railroad company Twinnings and Co offers $15,000 to the one who can stop El Diablo. Bounty hunter John Cooper accepts the task.

Director: Jean-Marc Haessig | Stars: John Chancer, Denica Fairman, Elly Fairman, John Guerrasio

Votes: 270

25. Second Sight (2004 Video Game)

T | Action, Adventure, Mystery

John Vattic is awoken from a coma in a secret hi-tech medical facility with a wiped mind and a few bits of memories. Armed with his paranormal and psionic powers he goes off to unravel his past, and destroy the military conspiracy.

Stars: Andrew Lawson, Tom Clarke Hill, Doug Cockle, Lynsey Beauchamp

Votes: 255

26. Screen Two (1985–1998)

TV-14 | 120 min | Drama

In 1984 Kenith Trodd joined BBC team responding to Channel 4 releases, leading to transition from BBC studio plays to Screen One/Two anthology series. Trodd oversaw first group of titles in these series in 1985.

Stars: Jude North, Roger Brierley, Geoffrey Chater, Norman Jones

Votes: 245

27. A Deadly Game (1979 TV Movie)

104 min | Thriller

Charlie Muffin, top British Intelligence operative, has just broken up a major Soviet spy network in England. However, a new Director with new ideas takes over and wants Charlie out. But ... See full summary »

Director: Jack Gold | Stars: David Hemmings, Sam Wanamaker, Jennie Linden, Pinkas Braun

Votes: 238

28. Mike & Angelo (1989–2000)

20 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

A series about an alien living with an American boy in Britain.

Stars: Tim Whitnall, Shelley Thompson, Michael Benz, Katy Murphy

Votes: 190

29. BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)

120 min | Drama

Monthly anthology series featuring televised versions of plays.

Stars: Charles Gray, Eric Porter, Jeremy Brett, Lally Bowers

Votes: 178

30. The Death of Klinghoffer (2003)

120 min | Drama, Music

An adaptation from the John Adams opera on the true life incident that took place in the mid 80s.

Director: Penny Woolcock | Stars: Sanford Sylvan, Christopher Maltman, Yvonne Howard, Tom Randle

Votes: 148

31. Any Human Heart (2010)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2010)

71 min | Drama, Romance

In Barcelona Logan meets Hemingway who arranges for him to go the front,where he witnesses the slaughter of members of the International Brigade. He returns to England and divorces Lottie ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Samuels | Stars: Hayley Atwell, Matthew Macfadyen, Julian Ovenden, Oscar Foronda

Votes: 146

32. C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia (2005 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography

C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia Readers and fans worldwide know the land of Narnia and the magical beings who dwell there. But few know the genius who created this beloved fantasy. Now meet C.S. ... See full summary »

Director: Norman Stone | Stars: Anton Rodgers, Diane Venora, John Franklyn-Robbins, Peter Banks

Votes: 131

33. Alleyn Mysteries (1990–1994)
Episode: Hand in Glove (1994)

TV-14 | 99 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A divorced and disliked man living in a nobleman's estate is found in a sewer ditch after someone rolled a concrete pipe on his head.

Director: Martyn Friend | Stars: William Simons, Dominic Snowdon, Sandy Welch, Barbara Jefford

Votes: 117

34. The Billion Dollar Bubble (1978 TV Movie)

60 min | Drama

Actuaries. Ethics. And One Billion Dollars.

Director: Brian Gibson | Stars: James Woods, William Hootkins, Shane Rimmer, Sam Wanamaker

Votes: 97

35. Beertje Sebastiaan: De geheime Opdracht (1991)

79 min | Animation

From the farthest reaches of the galaxy comes the magical, mystical, brilliantly animated adventures of Sebastian Star Bear who lives in the Great Bear Constellation. Called to Earth from a... See full summary »

Director: Frank Fehmers | Stars: Olaf Wijnants, Maria Lindes, Jaap Stobbe, Paul van Gorcum

Votes: 96

36. Screenplay (1986–1993)

Drama

An anthology drama series.

Stars: John Kavanagh, Tony Doyle, Michael Liebmann, Benjamin Whitrow

Votes: 94

37. In Suspicious Circumstances (1991– )

Drama

A series of murders from all periods introduced by Edward Woodward

Stars: Edward Woodward, Martin Reeve, Michael Wardle, Saskia Abbott

Votes: 78

38. Seven Wonders of the Industrial World (2003)
Episode: The Brooklyn Bridge (2003)

TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Drama, History

Without the contributions of John Roebling, his son and his son's wife, one of the world's most heavily traveled bridges might never have existed.

Director: Paul Wilmshurst | Stars: Robert Lindsay, George Anton, Peter Banks, Steven Berkoff

Votes: 60

39. Screen Two (1985–1998)
Episode: Going Home (1987)

TV-14 | 100 min | Drama

After the Great War, thousands of Canadian troops were sent to Kinmel Park Camp in North Wales to await their return as young heroes.

Director: Terence Ryan | Stars: Nicholas Campbell, Sioned Mair, Albert Schultz, Milan Cheylov

Votes: 57

40. When Rome Ruled (2010– )

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Stars: Bray Poor, Peter Banks, Heather Bonney, Steven J.R. Ellis

Votes: 49

41. Under the Hammer (1993–1994)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

Life at a London art-auction house.

Stars: Richard Wilson, Jan Francis, Robert Lang, Michael Siberry

Votes: 47

42. If Tomorrow Comes (1986)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1986)

132 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

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Director: Jerry London | Stars: Madolyn Smith Osborne, Tom Berenger, David Keith, Jack Weston

Votes: 43

43. Inside (2007– )

Documentary

National Geographic goes inside and undercover to reveal the secrets and inner-workings of a myriad of topics.

Stars: Nicholas Schatzki, David Jeremiah, Brett Beyer, John Benjamin Hickey

Votes: 42

44. The Murder Room (2004–2005)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2005)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

A small, family-owned museum features a "murder room", devoted to famous murders. A "copycat" killer seems to be inspired by the exhibits in the room.

Director: Diarmuid Lawrence | Stars: Martin Shaw, Janie Dee, Samantha Bond, Kerry Fox

Votes: 39

45. If Tomorrow Comes (1986)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1986)

88 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

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Director: Jerry London | Stars: Madolyn Smith Osborne, Tom Berenger, David Keith, Liam Neeson

Votes: 37

46. The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story (1986 TV Movie)

90 min | Biography, Drama

Billed as a profile in courage, the film examines the trauma and effort that Senator Edward Kennedy's (Craig T. Nelson) son (Kimber Shoop) went through after losing his leg to a rare form ... See full summary »

Director: Delbert Mann | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Susan Blakely, Kimber Shoop, Michael Shannon

Votes: 36

47. BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
Episode: The Ambassadors (1977)

Drama

Strether is sent to Europe to rescue a young American from the charms of a mysterious French beauty. But he is soon under the liberating influence of Europe himself.

Director: James Cellan Jones | Stars: Paul Scofield, Lee Remick, Delphine Seyrig, David Huffman

Votes: 30

48. Take Off with T. Bag (1992)

20 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

T.Bag's 100th birthday is coming up and a golden letter contains the first coordinates that leads to a clue about her big birthday surprise. T. Shirt and his cousin Tow Ling join the quest.

Stars: Georgina Hale, John Hasler, Bea Julakasiun, Denise Coffey

Votes: 25

49. Oppenheimer (1980)
Episode: Episode #1.7 (1980)

Not Rated | Biography, Drama, History

Oppenheimer's examination by the committee proves disastrous and his career with the A.E.C. is finished, whilst that of his rival Teller flourishes.

Director: Barry Davis | Stars: Sam Waterston, Christopher Muncke, George Gabriel, Phil Brown

Votes: 25

50. Oppenheimer (1980)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (1980)

Not Rated | Biography, Drama, History

A few years after the war, Oppenheimer finds himself regarded as a security risk, and must face a committee.

Director: Barry Davis | Stars: Sam Waterston, Peter Carlisle, Peter Banks, Michael Fitzpatrick

Votes: 24