Best Ian McKellen Movies & TV Shows

The 44 best movies and shows starring Ian McKellen, ranked by weighted audience score on 3eyedraven — their strongest work first. Each includes cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin 2017 ★ 6.3

The Christophers 2025 ★ 6.4

Neverwas 2005 ★ 6.4

Animal Crackers 2018 ★ 6.4

Six Degrees of Separation 1993 ★ 6.4

Flushed Away 2006 ★ 6.3

The Dresser 2015 ★ 6.2

Restoration 1995 ★ 6.1

Scandal 1989 ★ 6.0

The Shadow 1994 ★ 6.1

Asylum 2005 ★ 6.0

Plenty 1985 ★ 5.7

The Golden Compass 2007 ★ 6.1

The Critic 2024 ★ 5.8

I'll Do Anything 1994 ★ 5.6

The Prisoner 2009 ★ 5.6

The Keep 1983 ★ 5.6

The Magic Roundabout 2005 ★ 5.4

Doogal 2006 ★ 4.9

Cats 2019 ★ 4.1