10 Underrated Films by Richard Coyle You Must See

Richard Coyle has built a screen career that stretches across thrillers, fantasies, war dramas, and witty indies. Many viewers know him from standout television work, yet his film roles show a range that covers complex leads and sharp supporting turns. This list gathers ten features that highlight where he fits into bigger ensembles and where he carries the story himself.

You will find creature fun set on a storm battered Irish island and a tense London crime spiral that follows one desperate week. You will also see him slip into period worlds, modern romances, and large scale adventures. Each entry notes the premise, key collaborators, and the part Coyle plays so you can jump in with a clear idea of what to expect.

‘Pusher’ (2012)

This British remake follows a small time London dealer whose week unravels after a drug deal goes wrong. Richard Coyle plays the central figure whose mounting debts and risky choices push him across the city under pressure from criminals and police. The film is directed by Luis Prieto and adapts the structure of the original Danish story to contemporary London streets and club backrooms.

Zlatko Buric reprises his crime boss role from the original film and anchors the underworld that surrounds Coyle’s character. The production uses real locations across London for a gritty feel and keeps the narrative tight over a few tense days as debts, loyalties, and supplies all shrink at once.

‘Grabbers’ (2012)

An isolated Irish island finds itself under attack by sea dwelling creatures that thrive in wet weather. Richard Coyle plays Garda Ciarán O Shea whose small station must coordinate a response while a ferocious storm closes in and the tides bring worse threats ashore. The film is directed by Jon Wright and balances creature feature thrills with procedural teamwork inside a tight knit community.

Ruth Bradley and Russell Tovey join Coyle as a visiting officer and a marine ecologist who study the invaders and discover an unusual weakness that shapes the plan to survive one very long night. The effects blend practical tentacles with digital work, and the production makes inventive use of harbors, pubs, and coastline settings across Ireland.

‘W.E.’ (2011)

This drama intercuts the romance of Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII with the story of a modern New Yorker who becomes fascinated by their history. Richard Coyle appears as William Winthrop whose marriage to Wally grounds the contemporary thread that runs alongside the period narrative. The film is directed by Madonna and moves between upscale Manhattan apartments and carefully recreated royal interiors.

Andrea Riseborough and James D Arcy portray Wallis and Edward while Abbie Cornish leads the present day storyline. Costumes by Arianne Phillips and music by Abel Korzeniowski shape the film’s dual timelines, and Coyle’s character connects the modern plot to the emotional fallout that obsession with the past can create.

‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time’ (2010)

Based on the action adventure game world, this epic follows an adopted prince framed for a royal death and hunted across desert kingdoms while guarding a mystical dagger. Richard Coyle plays Prince Tus who stands within the royal family at the center of the succession crisis that drives the plot. The film is directed by Mike Newell with large scale sets, acrobatic chases, and sweeping location work.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley, and Toby Kebbell round out the principal cast. Filming took place in Morocco and at UK sound stages to create palaces, bazaars, and canyons, and the production mixes practical parkour with visual effects built around the dagger’s time bending sand.

‘5 Days of War’ (2011)

Set during the conflict in Georgia, this war drama follows international journalists who cross front lines to document civilian casualties and military actions. Richard Coyle appears within the press corps that drives the narrative as the team moves through villages and encounters officials, soldiers, and families under fire. The film is directed by Renny Harlin and stages large scale battle sequences alongside newsroom logistics.

Rupert Friend headlines the reporter ensemble with Emmanuelle Chriqui, Val Kilmer, and Andy Garcia among the key players they meet. On location shooting in Georgia builds out roads, hospitals, and checkpoints, and the production uses a mix of handheld coverage and aerial views to map the rapid shifts of the campaign.

‘The Food Guide to Love’ (2013)

Set in Dublin, this romantic comedy follows a celebrity food writer whose public persona clashes with the realities of dating and work. Richard Coyle leads the story as the critic whose latest book tour and media appearances intersect with a relationship that challenges his rules about taste and love. The film is directed by Dominic Harari and Teresa Pelegri and uses city restaurants and markets as recurring backdrops.

Leonor Watling co stars as the woman who upends his routines while friends and colleagues shape the pressure around his brand. The production draws on Irish and Spanish partners and spends significant time in Dublin neighborhoods, placing kitchens and dining rooms at the heart of the character arcs.

‘Outpost: Black Sun’ (2012)

This sequel to ‘Outpost’ follows a determined investigator and a former soldier who track a war criminal to an Eastern European bunker complex. Richard Coyle plays Wallace who joins the mission and navigates the hidden facility where abandoned experiments have created a lethal threat. The story moves through forests, checkpoints, and fortified corridors as the team learns how the bunker operates and why its power source cannot be left running.

The film is directed by Steve Barker with Catherine Steadman co starring and Clive Russell and Michael Byrne among the supporting cast. Production comes from Black Camel Pictures and uses United Kingdom locations and large interior sets to stage firefights and laboratory scenes, combining practical makeup effects with digital enhancements to depict the bunker’s defenders.

‘A Good Year’ (2006)

A London bond trader inherits a vineyard in Provence and must decide between city life and the rhythms of a rural estate. Richard Coyle appears in the ensemble around the protagonist as the business world collides with family history and local ties. The film is directed by Ridley Scott and alternates between trading floors and sunlit vineyards to show the pull of two very different paths.

Russell Crowe stars with Marion Cotillard, Albert Finney, and Tom Hollander in key roles that frame the choice the lead must make. Production took place in the Luberon region and at London locations, and the story uses harvest schedules, cellar work, and village routines to anchor its setting.

‘Franklyn’ (2008)

This London set fantasy thriller links four characters whose lives move between a real city and the imagined realm of Meanwhile City. Richard Coyle appears as Dan in the contemporary thread and his scenes connect with the arc that follows Sam Riley’s character through family ties and unresolved relationships. The film presents a split narrative that cross cuts between a masked vigilante’s pursuit of an enemy and the everyday challenges facing people whose paths are about to converge.

The film is directed by Gerald McMorrow and features Ryan Phillippe, Eva Green, Sam Riley, and Bernard Hill in key roles. Production builds the stylized world of Meanwhile City with elaborate sets and detailed costume work while the London material uses streets, churches, and flats to ground the parallel stories that the editing brings together in the final act.

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ (2022)

Set in the Wizarding World, this installment follows a plan to block a dark wizard’s rise by sending a small team on a covert mission that spans continents. Richard Coyle plays Aberforth Dumbledore whose family ties connect directly to the leadership struggle at the heart of the plot. The film is directed by David Yates and travels from urban ministries to mountain strongholds through a mix of practical sets and digital creatures.

Jude Law and Mads Mikkelsen lead the ensemble with Eddie Redmayne and Jessica Williams among the team members on the mission. The production mounts large crowd scenes, wand duels, and creature encounters, and it uses train stations, lakeside villages, and remote valleys to expand the geography of the series.

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