The 10 Best Jamie Dornan Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes
From romance in lush meadows to war-torn landscapes, Dornan sure knows how to pick 'em
10. Robin Hood – RT Score: 15%
Gather 'round the campfire, because it's legend time! We've got our iconic vigilante, Robin, and his band of merry outlaws. But wait, there's a twist! Dornan's Will Scarlet steals scenes as Robin's half-brother, a charismatic yet conflicted lad.
Forget the tights, this is a gritty retelling, with wars, politics, and power plays. Bow and arrow? Check. Medieval heists? Double check. Classic tale, new-age spice. Ready for the adventure?
9. Wild Mountain Thyme – RT Score: 25%
Lush Irish countryside. Breathe in the whimsy and wistfulness. Dornan's Anthony always seems a bit... off-beat. When his father threatens to hand the family farm to an American cousin, sparks fly. Especially with fiery Rosemary living next door.
The land, the lore, the love – it's all intertwined. It's like a folk song, filled with quirks, dreams, and, yes, plenty of Irish charm. A poetic, peculiar love letter to the Emerald Isle.
8. The 9th Life of Louis Drax – RT Score: 38%
Whoa, buckle up for this psychological mystery. Young Louis Drax has a habit of near-fatal accidents. When he tumbles off a cliff on his 9th birthday (poor lad), things get peculiar.
Dornan as Dr. Pascal starts digging around, and what unfolds is a mystery thick enough to cut with a knife. Is it supernatural? Psychological? Or a tad of both? It's an enigmatic roller coaster, and Dornan's at the helm. Hold tight!
7. Untogether – RT Score: 42%
You ever flick through an indie magazine and think, This could be a movie? This film's got that vibe. Picture this: an ex-child prodigy writer and her younger sister, grappling with Los Angeles and the entanglements of love.
Enter Dornan as Nick, a dashing doctor and writer, who gets, well, entangled. It's messy, like an artist's studio, but that's where the magic sometimes happens. A quiet contemplation on connection, if you're into that sort of thing.
6. Flying Home – RT Score: 44%
Fancy a bit of Belgium in your cinema? Enter Colin, a driven New York businessman chasing the dream of purchasing a champion bird from a Belgian pigeon racer. Pigeon racing? You heard right, mate. As our Colin sets sail on this venture, he collides headfirst with love. And no, not with the bird. With the racer's granddaughter!
It's like Titanic, but replace the iceberg with birds and Belgium. Not Dornan's finest, but sometimes you've gotta start with a chirp before you can soar.
5. Endings, Beginnings – RT Score: 45%
Now, pour yourself a glass of wine for this one. Daphne's at life's crossroads, somewhat lost. And, oh boy, when she meets Jack and Frank (with Dornan playing the latter), it's a whirlwind of decisions and desires. Love triangle, you ask? Precisely.
Set in sunny LA, this film has as many twists and turns as a Californian highway. A romantic drama with a side of contemplation. Cheers to that!
4. The Siege of Jadotville – RT Score: 64%
Marching onto the screen is Commandant Pat Quinlan (Dornan in his military prime). The setting? 1961 Congo. Quinlan and his Irish battalion are stuck in a deadly standoff against French and Belgian mercenaries. Outnumbered, outgunned, but not outwilled.
It's a cinematic salute to resilience, capturing the underdog spirit. A pinch of politics, a sprinkle of strategy, and a whole lot of heart. War movie aficionados, stand at attention!
3. Anthropoid – RT Score: 67%
Shh, come closer. We're diving into World War II with a top-secret mission. Two soldiers, one of them being Dornan's Jan, are parachuted into their occupied homeland, Czechoslovakia. Their mission? Assassinate Reinhard Heydrich, a leading Nazi. It's intense, like a pot about to boil over.
The streets of Prague ooze tension, and our duo's dedication is palpable. It's a gritty, real, and raw account. History buffs, this one's your golden ticket.
2. My Dinner with Hervé – RT Score: 83%
What's on the menu? An odd pairing of a struggling journalist and a French actor, Hervé Villechaize. Over one wild LA night, they dive deep into the actor's tumultuous life, with Dornan playing our intrepid reporter, Danny.
Think of it as a juicy steak – starts tough but gets tender as you chew. It's a mosaic of fame, despair, and redemption. And the cherry on top? A friendship that changes everything. Bon appétit!
1. A Private War – RT Score: 88%
Crowned king of this list, Dornan steps into the shoes of photographer Paul Conroy, alongside the legendary war correspondent, Marie Colvin. The battlefield? Global war zones. The mission? Uncover truth at all costs.
While bullets fly and bombs drop, the duo pushes forward, capturing the raw essence of humanity amidst chaos. It's visceral. It's harrowing. And it reminds us of the price of truth. For those craving depth and determination, this one's the pièce de résistance.