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

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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 Peep Show, including in Phoebe Waller Bridges’ Fleabag and 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 The Crown to comedic roles in Edgar Wright’s affectionately dubbed the cornetto trilogy as PC Doris Thatcher in Hot Fuzz.

On the small screen, Coleman captivated viewers in the BAFTA-award winning crime drama Broadchurch for her role as Ellie Miler alongside David Tennant as her fellow detective Alec Hardy. Back in 2013, over 10.4 million people tuned into ITV to watch the heartbreaking finale. More recently, she’s appeared in the Chicago-set chef show The Bear and debuted in Marvel Cinematic Universe as Sonya Falsworth in Secret Invasion.

Coleman has also played an integral role in the LGBTQ+ series Heartstopper and even landed an Emmy nomination for her performance as Connor’s Mum. The revered actress is no stranger to historical dramas or musicals either appearing as Carol Thatcher in The Iron Lady to starring as Mrs Scrubbit in Paul King’s deliciously delightful movie musical, Wonka.

However, it was Coleman’s role in Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite that landed her an Academy Award for Best Actress, after receiving nominations for both her portrayal of Anne in the adaptation of The Father and more recently as Leda in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s psychological drama, 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 The Night Manager to 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.

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  1. Broadchurch

    Broadchurch

    2013

    IMDB 8.4 (128k)

    #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

    IMDB 7.5 (235k)

    #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

    IMDB 8.2 (194k)

    #3

    A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.

  4. Heartstopper

    Heartstopper

    2022

    IMDB 8.6 (77k)

    #4

    Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love in this coming-of-age series.

  5. The Night Manager

    The Night Manager

    2016

    IMDB 8.0 (103k)

    #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

    IMDB 8.6 (258k)

    #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

    IMDB 8.7 (66k)

    #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

    IMDB 7.8 (536k)

    #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

    IMDB 8.7 (203k)

    #9

    A comedy series adapted from the award-winning play about a young woman trying to cope with life in London while coming to terms with a recent tragedy.

  10. The Office

    The Office

    2001

    IMDB 8.5 (123k)

    #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

    IMDB 8.6 (217k)

    #11

    A young chef from the fine dining world returns to Chicago to run his family's sandwich shop.

  12. Wonka

    Wonka

    2023

    IMDB 7.0 (146k)

    #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

    IMDB 8.3 (12k)

    #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

    IMDB 6.7 (75k)

    #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

    IMDB 6.4 (113k)

    #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

    IMDB 6.7 (24k)

    #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

    IMDB 7.8 (7k)

    #17

    France, 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

    IMDB 6.1 (4k)

    #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

    IMDB 5.4 (3k)

    #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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