7 Underrated Ioan Gruffudd Movies Fans Need to See

1. "The TV Set" (2006)

Step right up and behold the mad circus of TV production! Here's the scoop: writer Mike Klein, not played by Gruffudd but stick with me, is on the cusp of seeing his baby, a TV pilot, come to life. And who's there to, well, potentially ruin it all? Enter Ioan as Richard McCallister, the TV executive.

Gasp as dreams clash with ratings-driven insanity. Comedy, drama, and a dash of tragedy; it's a delightful peek behind the curtain. Now, would you prefer an original idea or another reality TV show? That's the big question.

2. "Very Annie Mary" (2001)

Ah, Wales! Home of sheep, choirs, and... eccentric village folk? Annie Mary is 33, and while she might not have it all figured out, she's got spirit. When her dad falls ill, the dreams of an opera career feel distant. Enter Ioan as the dreamy Hob, one part of a pair of brothers that Annie befriends.

Singing, laughing, and the age-old quest for freedom. It's not your typical musical drama; it's quirkier. Like a sheep in wolf's clothing... or is it the other way around?

3. "Another Life" (2001)

Turn back the clocks, we're diving deep into history, all the way to 1922. Ever heard of Edith Thompson? Her lover? Her husband's mysterious death? Ioan plays the dashing lover, Freddy Bywaters.

The duo's secret love letters become the crux of a trial that grabs the nation. A drama, a romance, a crime. You thought your love life was complicated? Try weaving in a murder trial.

4. "The Gathering" (2003)

Did someone order a side of supernatural with their drama? Gruffudd's role as Dan might not be the main course, but he's a crucial flavor in this mystery stew.

A young American woman suffers amnesia after a car accident in England. She moves to a quaint English village, but wait – all's not as it seems. There's a church, buried for centuries, and it holds... let's just say, unfriendly memories. It's got the chills, spills, and a side of historical thrills. Ever wonder if old churches like keeping secrets?

5. "Solomon & Gaenor" (1999)

Love, ah, the sweet, sweet intoxication. And nothing spices it up like a dash of cultural divide. Set against the backdrop of a Welsh mining community, a romance brews between Solomon, a Jewish boy, and Gaenor, a Welsh girl. Oh, did I mention that Ioan sings in Yiddish here?

As tensions rise and secrets unravel, our star-crossed lovers find themselves in a spiral. This ain't no Shakespeare, but it's close.

6. "Man and Boy" (2002)

Life's got its ups and downs, right? For Harry, played by Gruffudd, it's currently in a free fall. Career's gone south, marriage is on the rocks, and to top it all off, he's got a young son to care for.

This drama explores fatherhood when life gives you lemons, and you've forgotten how to make lemonade. Watch as a man learns what it means to be a dad. It's not all nappies and school runs, but sometimes, that's where you find the real magic.

7. "Foster" (2011)

If you've ever dreamed of parenthood, this one will tug at your heartstrings. After the pain of losing their son, a couple (with Gruffudd leading) struggles to adopt. Just when hope seems lost, a boy named Eli mysteriously appears at their doorstep.

It's heartwarming, and sometimes, tear-jerking. But, between us, there's more to Eli than meets the eye. Parenthood's a roller coaster, but who said you can't enjoy the ride?