With a successful career in television and film, the famous British actor Benedict Cumberbatch has won over critics and audiences alike.
He is known for playing amazing roles in TV series and films. His performances stand out in the role of the detective Sherlock Holmes in the “Sherlock” series and in the role of the superhero Dr. Stephen Strange in the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Furthermore, his performances in series such as “Eric” and films such as “Attack of Dogs” and “The Imitation Game” have received much praise.
Given this prestige, we decided to compile a list of the 10 best films starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Benedict Cumberbatch: the 10 best films
Written and directed by Jane Campion (“The Piano”), the drama “Attack in the Dogs” received critical acclaim. The film won the Oscar for best director for Campion, but received other nominations, including best actor for Benedict Cumberbatch.
Cumberbatch plays Phil Burbank, a tough and feared farmer. However, Phil’s psychological complexity is explored during his relationships with his brother’s (Kirsten Dunst) wife (Jesse Plemons) and his son (Kodi Smit-McPhee). The film is based on the novel by Thomas Savage.
In this biographical drama, Benedict Cumberbatch plays Alan Turing, a British mathematician and cryptanalyst considered the father of theoretical computer science.
The plot follows Turing and his team as they decipher German intelligence messages to the British government during World War II.
The film also explores the injustice and prejudice that Turing faced as a gay man in an intolerant society. For his portrayal, Cumberbatch was nominated for an Oscar as best actor.
Biopic on the website WikiLeaks, “The Fifth Estate” stars Benedict Cumberbatch as its famous founder, Julian Assange.
The plot follows the rise of WikiLeaks and Assange’s relationship with his friend and collaborator Daniel Domscheit-Berg (Daniel Brühl).
Based on a true story, “The English Spy” is a spy thriller that portrays events that occurred during the Cold War.
Benedict Cumberbatch plays Greville Wynne, a British businessman recruited by MI6 and the CIA to act as a spy.
Based on the novel by Ian McEwan, the acclaimed romantic drama “Atonement” is directed by Joe Wright (“Pride and Prejudice”). Set in three time periods, the plot revolves around the serious consequences of a false accusation.
Aspiring writer Briony Tallis accuses, through a mix of misunderstandings and an act of revenge, her housekeeper’s son of molesting her sister.
The film stars James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, Romola Garai, Vanessa Redgrave and features Benedict Cumberbatch in a supporting role.
Spy thriller set during the Cold War, “The Spy Who Knew Too Much” is based on the novel by John le Carré.
Gary Oldman plays spy George Smiley, whose mission is to uncover a Soviet double agent who has infiltrated British intelligence.
Benedict Cumberbatch plays British agent Peter Guillam, one of the few George Smiley trusts. The cast also includes Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, John Hurt, Toby Jones, Mark Strong, Ciarán Hinds, David Dencik and Kathy Burke.
The second film in the Star Trek reboot series, “Into Darkness,” is directed by JJ Abrams. In the plot, Captain Kirk and the crew of the USS Enterprise pursue John Harrison, a former Starfleet member turned terrorist.
Benedict Cumberbatch plays John Harrison, who ends up revealing his real name: Khan Noonien Singh, a genetically engineered superhuman.
The cast also includes Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Bruce Greenwood, Leonard Nimoy, Alice Eve and Peter Weller.
Probably Benedict Cumberbatch’s most famous film character is Doctor Stephen Strange. The character appeared in the MCU in the 2016 film “Doctor Strange,” directed by Scott Derrickson.
In the plot, neurosurgeon Stephen Strange becomes one of the most powerful sorcerers in the universe after a devastating accident. The cast also includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt, Scott Adkins, Mads Mikkelsen and Tilda Swinton.
Doctor Strange stands out a lot in “Avengers: Infinity War.” In this film, he has an amazing moment in the fight against Thanos, including notable passages where he uses his magical abilities.
With a stellar cast, “Infinity War” features, in addition to Cumberbatch, names such as Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Josh Brolin and Chris Pratt.
Doctor Strange has a crucial role in “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” the webhead’s third MCU-related film. In the plot, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) asks Doctor Stephen Strange (Cumberbatch) to use his magical powers to make his identity as Spider-Man secret again.
However, Parker’s actions cause things to go wrong, opening up the multiverse. The cast also includes Zendaya, Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire, who return to play their versions of Spider-Man.
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