Below is an incomplete list of feature films, television films or TV series which include events of The Troubles and the Dissident Irish republican campaign. This list does not include documentaries, short films. This list includes films about events from the late 1960s to the present day. For events of the early 20th century, see List of Irish revolutionary period films.
1960s YearCountryTitleDirectorSubject1968United KingdomThe Violent EnemyDon SharpCrime, drama, thriller. Based on the novel A candle for the dead.
1970s YearCountryTitleDirectorSubject1974CanadaA Quiet Day in BelfastMilad BessadaDrama. Based on the play A quiet day in Belfast.1975United KingdomUnited StatesHennessyDon SharpAction, Drama, Thriller.1979United StatesNetherlandsThe OutsiderTony LuraschiDrama, history, thriller. Based on the novel The heritage of Michael Flaherty.
1980s YearCountryTitleDirectorSubject1980United KingdomThe Long Good FridayJohn MackenzieCrime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller.1981Looks and SmilesKen LoachDrama.IrelandTravellerJoe ComerfordUnited KingdomIreland MaevePat Murphy1982AngelNeil JordanDrama, Music, Thriller.1983United KingdomAcceptable LevelsJohn DaviesDrama.BelgiumFranceThe Writing On The Wall(Nous étions tous des noms d'arbres)Armand Gatti1984United KingdomIrelandCalPat O'ConnorDrama, thriller, romance. Based on the novel Cal.1985United KingdomNo SurrenderPeter SmithComedy.1987(Milwr Bychan)Karl FrancisDrama.A Prayer for the DyingMike HodgesAction, crime, drama, thriller. Based on the novel A prayer for the dying.1988United KingdomUnited StatesFor Queen and CountryMartin StellmanAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller.1989ElephantAlan ClarkeDrama.
1990s YearCountryTitleDirectorSubject1990United KingdomHidden AgendaKen LoachDrama, Thriller.1992The Railway Station ManMichael WhyteDrama, romance. Based on the novel The railway station man.United StatesPatriot GamesPhillip NoyceAction, thriller. Based on the novel Patriot games.United KingdomJapanThe Crying GameNeil JordanCrime, drama, romance, thriller. Based on the short story "Guests of the nation".1993United KingdomFatal InheritanceGabrielle BeaumontAction, Drama, Thriller.IrelandHigh Boot BennyJoe ComerfordDrama.IrelandUnited StatesIn the Name of the FatherJim SheridanBiography, crime, drama. Based on the autobiography Proved innocent: The story of Gerry Conlon of the Guildford Four. Guildford pub bombings, Guildford Four and Maguire Seven1994United StatesPatriotsFrank KerrThriller.Blown AwayStephen HopkinsAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller.1995United KingdomIrelandNothing PersonalThaddeus O'SullivanDrama.1996LebanonGermanyIrelandWarshots(Kriegsbilder)IrelandUnited StatesSome Mother's SonTerry GeorgeDrama, history. 1981 Irish hunger strike1997IrelandThis Is the SeaMary McGuckianDrama, Romance.United KingdomThe EliminatorEnda HughesAction, Comedy.United StatesThe Devil's OwnAlan J. PakulaAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller.United KingdomSpainGermanyIrelandJapanA Further GestureRobert DornhelmDrama, Romance, Thriller.IrelandUnited StatesThe BoxerJim SheridanDrama, Romance, Sport.United StatesMy Brother's WarJames BrolinAction, Thriller.1998United KingdomCrossmaheartHenry HerbertDrama. Based on the novel Cycle of violence.United StatesUnited KingdomRoninJohn FrankenheimerAction, Crime, Thriller.United KingdomIrelandThe GeneralJohn BoormanBiography, crime, drama, thriller. Based on the book The general. Martin CahillUnited KingdomDivorcing JackDavid CaffreyThriller, comedy. Based on the novel Divorcing Jack.Titanic TownRoger MichellDrama.Resurrection ManMarc EvansCrime, drama, thriller. Based on the novel Resurrection man. Shankill Butchers1999IrelandSunset HeightsColm VillaAction, Thriller.United KingdomUnited StatesShergarDennis LewistonCrime, drama, romance, sport. Shergar
2000s YearCountryTitleDirectorSubject2000IrelandUnited StatesMoving TargetPaul ZillerAction.United StatesAn Everlasting PieceBarry LevinsonComedy.2001United KingdomIrelandMapmakerJohnny GoganThriller.IrelandSilent GraceMaeve MurphyDrama. Based on the plays The Armagh women, Now and at the hour of our death. Dirty protestH3Les BlairDrama. 1981 Irish hunger strike2002United KingdomIrelandBoxedMarion ComerDrama.2004United KingdomFranceIrelandMickybo and MeTerry LoaneComedy, drama. Based on the play Mojo Mickybo.2005Italy(Il silenzio dell'allodola)David BalleriniDrama.IrelandUnited KingdomThe Mighty CeltPearse ElliotBreakfast on PlutoNeil JordanComedy, drama. Based on the novel Breakfast on Pluto.2006United StatesIrelandI.R.A.: King of NothingDamian ChapaAction, Drama.United KingdomIrelandJohnny WasMark HammondAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller.2007United KingdomCanadaUnited StatesClosing the RingRichard AttenboroughDrama, Romance.2008IrelandAntonGraham CantwellAction, Crime, Drama, History, Romance, Thriller.PeacefireMacdara VallelyDrama.United KingdomIrelandHungerSteve McQueenBiography, crime, drama, thriller. 1981 Irish hunger strikeUnited KingdomCanadaFifty Dead Men WalkingKari SkoglandCrime, drama, thriller. Based on Martin McGartland's autobiography.2009United StatesDisappearing in AmericaErik RodgersDrama.United KingdomIrelandFive Minutes of HeavenOliver HirschbiegelDrama, Thriller.
2010s YearCountryTitleDirectorSubject2012United KingdomIrelandShadow DancerJames MarshDrama, mystery, thriller. Based on the novel Shadow dancer.2013Good VibrationsLisa Barros D'SaGlenn LeyburnBiography, Drama, Music.United KingdomThe Best YearsDanny PatrickComedy, Crime, Drama, Romance.IrelandA Belfast StoryNathan ToddCrime, Drama.2014United KingdomShooting for SocratesJames ErskineComedy, drama, sport. 1986 FIFA World Cup'71Yann DemangeAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller, War.2016The Truth CommissionerDeclan RecksCrime, Drama, Thriller.The JourneyNick HammBiography, drama, history. Ian Paisley, Martin McGuinness, St. Andrews Agreement.2017United KingdomChinaUnited StatesIndiaThe ForeignerMartin CampbellAction, thriller. Based on the novel The Chinaman.United KingdomIrelandSwedenGermanyMazeStephen BurkeBiography, crime, drama, history, mystery, thriller. Maze prison escape2018IrelandUnited KingdomPenance(Aithrí)Tommy CollinsAction, romance. Based on the story Seacht mBua an Éirí Amach.2019United KingdomCyprus AvenueRhodri HuwVicky FeatherstoneComedy, Drama, Thriller.
2020s YearCountryTitleDirectorSubject2020United KingdomIrelandWildfireCathy BradyDrama.2021IrelandA Bend in the RiverColin BroderickUnited KingdomBelfastKenneth BranaghBiography, drama, romance. 1969 Northern Ireland riots2022IrelandThe Troubles: A Dublin StoryLuke HanlonCrime, Drama.2023United KingdomDead ShotTom GuardCharles GuardAction, thriller. Based on the book The road to Balcombe Street.IrelandUnited KingdomBaltimoreJoe LawlorChristine MolloyThriller. Rose DugdaleIrelandIn the Land of Saints and SinnersRobert LorenzAction, Crime, Thriller.2024IrelandUnited KingdomKneecapRich PeppiattComedy, drama. Kneecap2025United KingdomUnited StatesAnemoneRonan Day-LewisDrama.
Science fiction, fantasy and horror films YearCountryTitleDirectorSubject1975ItalyMondo candidoGualtiero JacopettiFranco E. ProsperiAdventure, comedy, fantasy. Based on the novel Candide.1976FranceItalyWest GermanyCanadaBorn for Hell(Die Hinrichtung)Denis HérouxDrama, horror, thriller. Richard Speck
Television films YearCountryTitleDirectorSubject1972United StatesUnited KingdomA War of ChildrenGeorge SchaeferDrama.1980United KingdomMurphy's StrokeFrank CvitanovichThe Long MarchChris Parr1981NailedJune Howson1982Giro CityKarl FrancisDrama, Thriller.1983Across the WaterPaul SeedDrama.1984Killer WaitingMichael FergusonThriller.United StatesIrelandChildren in the CrossfireGeorge SchaeferDrama.United KingdomFour Days in JulyMike Leigh1985We'll Support You EvermoreDouglas Livingstone1986CanadaIn This CornerAtom Egoyan1987United KingdomRat in the SkullGlyn EdwardsMax Stafford-Clark1988New ZealandThe GrasscutterIan MuneCrime.1989IrelandUnited KingdomHush-a-Bye BabyMargo HarkinRomance.1990IrelandDear SarahFrank CvitanovichDrama. Guildford Four and Maguire Seven1992United KingdomYou, Me and MarleyRichard SpenceDrama.1995CanadaUnited KingdomBeyond ReasonJim O'Brien1997IrelandBogwomanTommy CollinsIrelandUnited StatesThe InformantJim McBrideDrama. Based on the book Field of blood.United KingdomThe InvestigatorChris OxleyBiography, Drama.1999United KingdomVicious CircleDavid BlairCrime, drama. Based on the book The general. Martin Cahill2002As the Beast SleepsHarry BradbeerDrama. Ulster Defence AssociationUnited KingdomIrelandSundayCharles McDougallDrama. Bloody SundayUnited KingdomIrelandUnited StatesBloody SundayPaul GreengrassDrama, history, war. Based on the book Eyewitness Bloody Sunday. Ivan Cooper, Bloody SundayCanadaThe Pilot's WifeRobert MarkowitzDrama. Based on the novel The pilot's wife.2003United KingdomIrelandHoly CrossMark BrozelDrama. Holy Cross disputeYou Looking at Me?Margo HarkinDrama.2004OmaghPete TravisDrama. Omagh bombing2006United KingdomCrackerAntonia BirdCrime, Drama.2018Mother's DayFergus O'BrienDrama. Warrington bombings
TV series YearCountryTitleDirectorSubject1982United KingdomHarry's GameLawrence Gordon ClarkThriller. Based on the novel Harry's game.1985ConfessionalGordon FlemyngThriller. Based on the novel Confessional.United KingdomIrelandThe PricePeter SmithDrama, Thriller.1988United KingdomCrossfireKen HannamThriller.IrelandAustraliaAct of BetrayalLawrence Gordon ClarkDrama, Thriller.1989–90United KingdomFrederick Forsyth PresentsTom CleggLawrence Gordon ClarkIan SharpJames Cellan JonesAction, thriller. Based on the novel The deceiver.1991Children of the NorthDavid DruryThriller. Based on the novels: The killing of yesterday's children, Lonely, the man without heroes and A darkness in the eye.1992CivviesKarl FrancisDrama.1993–96Circles of DeceitGeoffrey SaxNicholas LaughlandAlan GrintPeter Barber-Fleming1995, 1998–2007, 2016–presentUnited KingdomIrelandGive My Head PeaceComedy.1999United KingdomEureka StreetAdrian ShergoldDrama, comedy. Based on the novel Eureka Street. Northern Ireland peace process2001The BombmakerGraham TheakstonAction. Based on the novel The bombmaker.2005The Rotters' ClubTony Dean SmithDrama. Based on the novel The Rotters' Club.2012White HeatJohn AlexanderDrama.2014From There to HereJames StrongDrama. 1996 Manchester bombing2018–22Derry GirlsMichael LennoxComedy.2022NetherlandsThe SpectacularPieter KuijpersWillem BoschCrime, drama, thriller. Donna Maguire2024United StatesIrelandSay NothingJoshua ZetumerDrama, history, thriller. Based on the novel Say nothing: A true story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland.United StatesUnited KingdomThis TownPaul WhittingtonDrama.2025United KingdomTrespassesDawn ShadforthBased on the novel Trespasses.
See also List of films featuring the Irish Republican Army Cinema of Northern Ireland
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