Stuck in the monotony of a dead end job and routinely ignored by his girlfriend, Wes's (James McAvoy) life is going nowhere fast. Things quickly change when he meets a devastatingly gorgeous woman named Fox (Angelina Jolie). Formerly an apathetic nobody, Wes is recruited into the Fraternity, a secret society of assassins that trains him to avenge his estranged father's death by unlocking his dormant powers. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov. With Morgan Freeman, Terence Stamp, Common and David O'Hara. Categories: Action, Thriller. Year: 2008.
James McAvoy in Wanted
After witnessing her older sister Cecilia (Keira Knightley) in a compromising situation with Robbie Turner (James McAvoy), the son of the family housekeeper, Briony Tallis (Saoirse Ronan) acts out in jealousy and bears false witness to have the young man arrested for a crime he did not commit. Kept apart by prison and war, the young lovers stay connected through hearts and letters, while Briony (Vanessa Redgrave), now an againg writer, sets out to share their bittersweet story with the world. Directed by Joe Wright. With Romola Garai. Categories: Drama, Romance, War, Based on a Novel. Year: 2007.
James McAvoy in Atonement
In 1795, 20-year-old aspiring author Jane Austen (Anne Hathaway) is under pressure from her family to marry a rich man , the nephew of a local aristocrat (Maggie Smith). But Jane is in love with Tom (James McAvoy), a young Irishman, to the horror of her mother (Julie Walters) and the local clergyman (James Cromwell). But Tom and Jane fight for their happiness. Directed by Julian Jarrold. Categories: Biography, Drama, Romance. Year: 2007.
James McAvoy in Becoming Jane
Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy), a young, aspiring doctor, moves to Uganda to stand up to his father and make a difference in the world. While working at a mission in a remote village, Nicholas crosses paths with newly elected President Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker), who instantly takes a liking to the Scotsman and hires him as his personal physician. At first, Nicholas is taken in by the lavish parties and comfortable lifestyle provided by his new boss, but when he witnesses Amin's ruthless treatment of his people firsthand, Nicholas realizes that he is aiding a cruel, unstable monster. Directed by Kevin Macdonald. With Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Simon McBurney and David Oyelowo. Categories: Drama, Thriller, Based on a True Story. Year: 2006.
James McAvoy in The Last King of Scotland
Penelope (Christina Ricci) is a young heiress born with a curse that can only be broken when she finds true love. The curse burdens Penelope with a pig's nose, which she tries unsuccessfully to conceal from her many suitors. When Lemon (Peter Dinklage), a unscrupulous tabloid reporter, learns of Penelope's predicament, he hires hires Max (James McAvoy) to pursue the girl in the hopes of securing a one of a kind photograph. But, when Max, a down-on-his luck gambler, begins to fall for Penelope, he disappears to save her from betrayal. Determined to live life on her own terms, Penelope sets out into the world alone, making her first real friend (Reese Witherspoon) and discovering the person she was always meant to be. Directed by Mark Palansky. With Catherine O'Hara, Richard E. Grant, Simon Woods and Ronni Ancona. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 2006.
James McAvoy in Penelope
Peter Colt (Paul Bettany), once a champion professional tennis player, finds himself low ranked and low spirited about his chances to win one last championship before retiring for good. That all changes when he meets Lizzie Bradbury (Kirsten Dunst), an up and coming star. Encourages by his new romance, Peter finds the strength to fulfill his lifelong dream. Directed by Richard Loncraine. With Kyle Hyde, Robert Lindsay, Sam Neill and Amanda Walker. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sports. Year: 2004.
James McAvoy in Wimbledon