Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea

Birthday:Oct 31, 1946
Place of birth:Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK

Filmography

1998
Still Crazy

Still Crazy

Comedy Music
7.0

19981h 32min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Brian Gibson

In the 1970s, Strange Fruit were it. They lived the rock lifestyle to the max, groupies, drugs, internal tension and an ex front man dead from an overdose. Even their demise was glamorous; when lightning struck the stage during an outdoor festival. Twenty years on, these former rock gods they have now sunk deep into obscurity when the idea of a reunion tour is lodged in the head of Tony, former keyboard player of the Fruits. Tony sets out to find his former bandmates with the help of former manager Karen to see if they can recapture the magic and give themselves a second chance.


The Butcher Boy

The Butcher Boy

Comedy Drama
7.1

19981h 50min

Ireland, United States

Director: Neil Jordan

Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a violent, alcoholic father and a manic depressive, suicidal mother the pressure on Francie to grow up are immense. When Francie's world turns to madness, he tries to counter it with further insanity, with dire consequences.

1997
Fever Pitch

Fever Pitch

Comedy Romance
6.7

19971h 42min

United Kingdom

Director: David Evans

A romantic comedy about a man, a woman and a football team. Based on Nick Hornby's best selling autobiographical novel, Fever Pitch. English teacher Paul Ashworth believes his long standing obsession with Arsenal serves him well. But then he meets Sarah. Their relationship develops in tandem with Arsenal's roller coaster fortunes in the football league, both leading to a nail biting climax.

1996
Michael Collins

Michael Collins

War Drama Thriller History
7.1

19962h 12min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Neil Jordan

Michael Collins plays a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but becomes vilified by those hoping to create a completely independent Irish republic.

1995
Citizen X

Citizen X

Crime Drama
7.4

19951h 45min

United States

Director: Chris Gerolmo

Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.

1994
Interview with the Vampire

Interview with the Vampire

Horror Drama Fantasy Vampire Horror Psychological Drama
7.5

19942h 3min

United States

Director: Neil Jordan

A vampire relates his epic life story of love, betrayal, loneliness, and dark hunger to an over-curious reporter.

1992
The Crying Game

The Crying Game

Crime Drama Thriller
7.2

19921h 52min

United Kingdom, Japan

Director: Neil Jordan

Irish Republican Army member Fergus forms an unexpected bond with Jody, a kidnapped British soldier in his custody, despite the warnings of fellow IRA members Jude and Maguire. Jody makes Fergus promise he'll visit his girlfriend, Dil, in London, and when Fergus flees to the city, he seeks her out. Hounded by his former IRA colleagues, he finds himself increasingly drawn to the enigmatic, and surprising, Dil.

1990
Life Is Sweet

Life Is Sweet

Comedy Drama
7.4

19901h 43min

United Kingdom

Director: Mike Leigh

Just north of London live Wendy, Andy, and their twenty-something twins, Natalie and Nicola. Wendy clerks in a shop, Andy is a cook who forever puts off home remodeling projects, Natalie is a plumber and Nicola is jobless. This film is about how they interact and play out family, conflict and love.