Kevin Macdonald

Kevin Macdonald

October 28, 1967 · 58 years old

Kevin Macdonald (born 28 October 1967) is a Scottish film director. His films include  One Day in September (1999), a documentary about the 1972 murder of 11 Israeli athletes, which won him the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, the climbing documentary Touching the Void (2003), the drama T…

Known For

22 titles
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The Last King of Scotland

The Last King of Scotland

2006 · 2h 3m · Movie

Based on the events of the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's regime as seen by his personal physician during the 1970s.

7.6
2
State of Play

State of Play

2009 · 2h 7m · Movie

An investigative journalist probes the murder of a Congressman's mistress.

7.1
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Senna

Senna

2010 · 1h 46m · Movie

A documentary on Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna, who won the F1 world championship three times before his death at age 34.

8.4
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The Eagle

The Eagle

2011 · 1h 54m · Movie

In Roman-ruled Britain, a young Roman soldier endeavors to honor his father's memory by finding his lost legion's golden emblem.

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The Mauritanian

The Mauritanian

2021 · 2h 9m · Movie

Mohamedou Ould Slahi fights for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years.

7.5
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Black Sea

Black Sea

2014 · 1h 54m · Movie

In order to make good with his former employers, a submarine captain takes a job with a shadowy backer to search the depths of the Black Sea for a submarine rumored to be loaded with gold.

6.4
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Touching the Void

Touching the Void

2003 · 1h 46m · Movie

The true story of two climbers and their perilous journey up the west face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.

7.9
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How I Live Now

How I Live Now

2013 · 1h 41m · Movie

An American girl, sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives, finds love and purpose while fighting for her survival as war envelops the world around her.

6.4
9
The Rescue

The Rescue

2021 · 1h 47m · Movie

A chronicle of the enthralling, against-all-odds story that transfixed the world in 2018: the daring rescue of twelve boys and their coach from deep inside a flooded cave in Northern Thailand.

8.3
10
Whitney

Whitney

2018 · 2h 0m · Movie

An in-depth look at the life and music of Whitney Houston.

7.3
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Life in a Day

Life in a Day

2011 · 1h 35m · Movie

A documentary shot by film-makers all over the world that serves as a time capsule to show future generations what it was like to be alive on the twenty-fourth of July, 2010.

7.6
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Marley

Marley

2012 · 2h 24m · Movie

A documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.

7.9
13
Pelé

Pelé

2021 · 1h 48m · Movie

Looks back at the extraordinary 12-year period in which Pelé, the only man to win three World Cup titles, went from young superstar in 1958 to national hero in 1970; a radical yet turbulent era in Brazil’s history.

6.9
14
Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang

Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang

2017 · 1h 16m · Movie

Trace the rise of contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang from childhood in Mao's China to global art world superstar, and join his quest to realize his lifelong obsession: Sky Ladder.

7.3
15
High & Low - John Galliano

High & Low - John Galliano

2024 · 1h 56m · Movie

Examines the rapid ascent, fall from grace, and journey forward for controversial fashion designer John Galliano.

7.1
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One to One: John & Yoko

One to One: John & Yoko

2025 · 1h 41m · Movie

Set in 1972 New York, this documentary explores John and Yoko's world amid a turbulent era. Centered on the One to One charity concert for special needs children, it features unseen archives, home movies, and restored footage.

7.3
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Kipchoge: The Last Milestone

Kipchoge: The Last Milestone

2021 · 1h 27m · Movie

A man's struggle against himself and against time. Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge dreams of completing a marathon distance of less than two hours. An achievement that is considered unattainable for a human being. Here we follow him ...

7.4
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Bruno v Tyson

Bruno v Tyson

2021 · 1h 30m · Movie

An exploration of the rivalry and relationship between Frank Bruno and Mike Tyson, two heavyweight icons from opposite sides of the Atlantic.

7.1
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Klitschko: More Than a Fight

Klitschko: More Than a Fight

2024 · 1h 36m · Movie

Vitali Klitschko from boxing champion to Kyiv mayor leads city's defence against Russian invasion in 2022, showcasing his transformation and efforts alongside brother Wladimir to support Ukraine during wartime crisis.

6.0
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Rebellion

Rebellion

2023 · 1h 22m · Movie

A group of ordinary people stop playing by the rules, embracing civil disobedience and sounding the alarm for climate breakdown. They are rebellious and they are flawed revealing the human drama at the heart of social change.

6.7
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Last Song from Kabul

Last Song from Kabul

2023 · 34m · Movie

The riveting, heroic story of young orphaned girls whose music school was closed after the Taliban took over Afghanistan as they escape to Portugal to try and rebuild their fractured lives and begin to play music again.

7.7
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The Runner

The Runner

2026 · 1h 24m · Movie

A high-powered attorney must race through London to save her abducted son while following cryptic commands from a mysterious caller.

5.9