The Best Olivia Coleman Movies and TV shows, Ranked – A Complete Streaming Guide

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Jess Bacon

Jess Bacon

JustWatch Editor

Olivia Coleman is an actress who needs no introduction. The Academy Award-winner has appeared in some of the most influential British film and TV series since her breakout role in Channel 4’s sitcom The Office. For fans of her work and those curious about her, here is a list of some of Coleman's best performances and a guide on where to stream them.

What are the best Olivia Coleman movies and TV shows?

Throughout her career, Coleman has demonstrated her extensive range in a host of eclectic roles from Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix’s historical drama Hot Fuzz.

On the small screen, Coleman captivated viewers in the BAFTA-award winning crime drama Secret Invasion.

Coleman has also played an integral role in the LGBTQ+ series Wonka.

However, it was Coleman’s role in Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Lost Daughter. Both The Favourite and The Father had modest budgets and box office success with the former grossing $95 million on a $15 million budget and the latter $36 million on a $6 million box office.

With countless accolades to her name, it’s difficult to distinguish the best Olivia Coleman performance in such an eclectic array of roles. Yet, her outstanding talent shines when she’s afforded the space to explore the rich, nuanced roles that she plays so effortlessly as seen in Broadchurch, The Favourite and The Father.

Where can I stream Olivia Coleman movies?

From Mothering Sunday, every story is made all the better due to Coleman’s presence in the cast. Whether you’ve just watched Wonka or are ready to revisit some British TV classics, here’s the best Olivia Coleman performances ranked and where to stream them now.

  1. Broadchurch

    Broadchurch

    2013

    # 1

    The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.

  2. The Favourite

    The Favourite

    2018

    # 2

    England, early 18th century. The close relationship between Queen Anne and Sarah Churchill is threatened by the arrival of Sarah's cousin, Abigail Hill, resulting in a bitter rivalry between the two cousins to be the Queen's favourite.

  3. The Father

    The Father

    2020

    # 3

    A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. When he tries to understand what is happening around him, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.

  4. Heartstopper

    Heartstopper

    2022

    # 4

    Charlie, a high-strung, openly gay overthinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, one day are made to sit together in class. Their friendship becomes something more for Charlie, but he does not believe he has a chance.

  5. The Night Manager

    The Night Manager

    2016

    # 5

    Former British soldier Jonathan Pine navigates the shadowy recesses of Whitehall and Washington where an unholy alliance operates between the intelligence community and the secret arms trade. To infiltrate the inner circle of lethal arms dealer Richard Onslow Roper, Pine must himself become a criminal.

  6. The Crown

    The Crown

    2016

    # 6

    Follows the political rivalries and romances of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped Britain for the second half of the 20th century.

  7. Peep Show

    Peep Show

    2003

    # 7

    Peep Show follows the lives of two men from their twenties to thirties, Mark Corrigan, who has steady employment for most of the series, and Jeremy "Jez" Usbourne, an unemployed would-be musician.

  8. Hot Fuzz

    Hot Fuzz

    2007

    # 8

    Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Angel smells something rotten in the idyllic village.

  9. Fleabag

    Fleabag

    2016

    # 9

    Series adapted from the award-winning play about a young woman trying to cope with life in London whilst coming to with a recent tragedy.

  10. The Office

    The Office

    2001

    # 10

    Nightmare boss. Tedious colleagues. Pointless tasks. Welcome to Wernham Hogg. Fancy a tea break with David Brent? Classic comedy from the archive.

  11. The Bear

    The Bear

    2022

    # 11

    Carmy, a young fine-dining chef, comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop. As he fights to transform the shop and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family.

  12. Wonka

    Wonka

    2023

    # 12

    Willy Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is proof that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.

  13. Green Wing

    Green Wing

    2004

    # 13

    Follow new surgical registrar Dr Caroline Todd through her first day at work and beyond, starting out as she means to go on - dishevelled and under-deodorised! Along the way she meets an assortment of bizarre and demented characters. Be prepared for one of the most surreal journeys you're ever likely to take as you dive into the anarchic world of Green Wing Hospital!

  14. The Lost Daughter

    The Lost Daughter

    2021

    # 14

    A woman's seaside vacation takes a dark turn when her obsession with a young mother forces her to confront secrets from her past.

  15. The Iron Lady

    The Iron Lady

    2011

    # 15

    A look at the life of Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, with a focus on the price she paid for power.

  16. Empire of Light

    Empire of Light

    2022

    # 16

    The duty manager of a seaside cinema, who is struggling with her mental health, forms a relationship with a new employee on the south coast of England in the 1980s.

  17. Les Misérables

    Les Misérables

    2018

    # 17

    , 1815. Jean Valjean, a common thief, is released from prison after having lived a hell in life for 19 years, but a small mistake puts the law again on his trail. Ruthless Inspector Javert pursues him thorough years, driven by a twisted sense of justice, while Valjean reforms himself, thrives and dedicates his life to good deeds. In 1832, while the revolution ravages the streets of Paris, Valjean and Javert cross their paths for the last time.

  18. Murder on the Orient Express

    # 18

    Genius Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of an American tycoon aboard the Orient Express train.

  19. Mothering Sunday

    Mothering Sunday

    2021

    # 19

    On a warm spring day in 1924, house maid and foundling Jane Fairchild finds herself alone on Mother's Day. Her employers, Mr. and Mrs. Niven, are out and she has the rare chance to spend quality time with her secret lover. Paul is the boy from the manor house nearby, Jane's long-term love despite the fact that he's engaged to be married to another woman, a childhood friend and daughter of his parents' friends. But events that neither can foresee will change the course of Jane's life forever.

  20. Great Expectations

    Great Expectations

    2023

    # 20

    Follows orphan Pip, who spent his childhood as a blacksmith's apprentice and suddenly receives a windfall from an unknown benefactor that allows him to travel to London and enter high society.

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