Ian McKellen Movie Trailers

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Trailer (2003)

17 December 2003

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Trailer (2001)

18 December 2001

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Trailer (2002)

18 December 2002

Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Trailer (2014)

10 December 2014

Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Trailer (2012)

12 December 2012

Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.

The Betty Driver Story Trailer (2011)

01 February 2011

Avengers: Doomsday Trailer (2026)

16 December 2026

Beloved heroes from three distinct universes are set on a deadly collision course and face an existential threat unlike anything they've ever encountered.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Trailer (2013)

11 December 2013

The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring.

Beauty and the Beast Trailer (2017)

16 March 2017

A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.

X-Men: Days of Future Past Trailer (2014)

15 May 2014

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.

Freedom: 50 Years of Pride Trailer (2022)

02 July 2022

This documentary reveals the surprising and overlooked history of Pride: its origins, its struggles and its triumphs.

After Stonewall Trailer (1999)

06 June 1999

This sequel to "Before Stonewall" documents the history of gay and lesbian life from the riots at Stonewall in 1969 to the present.

Flushed Away Trailer (2006)

22 October 2006

London high-society mouse, Roddy is flushed down the toilet by Sid, a common sewer rat. Hang on for a madcap adventure deep in the sewer bowels of Ratropolis, where Roddy meets the resourceful Rita, the rodent-hating Toad and his faithful thugs, Spike and Whitey.

The Da Vinci Code Trailer (2006)

17 May 2006

A murder in Paris’ Louvre Museum and cryptic clues in some of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery.

Eighteen Trailer (2005)

01 January 2005

Pip, a street kid just turning 18, receives his grandfather's World War II-era memoirs and discovers parallels to his own life.

Stardust Trailer (2007)

10 August 2007

In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm.

The Making of 'The Return of the King' Trailer (2004)

01 April 2004

A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of 2003's "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring Trailer (2001)

23 December 2001

A documentary about the influences on Tolkien, covering in brief his childhood and how he detested the onslaught of industry through the idyllic countryside, moving on to describe his fighting experience from WWI, and closing with a look at the Finnish inspiration for the scholar's self-invented languages of Elfish.

Jack & Sarah Trailer (1995)

02 June 1995

Jack always lands on his feet. He lands on his feet when he marries the beautiful Sarah. He lands on his feet when he buys a luxurious new home.

The Golden Compass Trailer (2007)

04 December 2007

In a parallel universe, after overhearing a shocking secret, precocious orphan Lyra Belacqua trades her carefree existence roaming the halls of Jordan College for an otherworldly adventure in the far North, unaware that it's part of her destiny.

Hamlet Within Trailer (2022)

21 May 2022

A radical cinematic investigation into the myth of Hamlet, the avenging prince of Denmark, William Shakespeare's creature; his origins and his unending influence on many diverse cultures.

Last Action Hero Trailer (1993)

18 June 1993

After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop. Given a magic ticket by a theater manager, he is transported into the film and teams up with the cop to stop a villain who escapes into the real world.

Othello Trailer (1990)

23 June 1990

Noble Moroccan Othello finds his life with beautiful, fiercely loyal Desdemona thrown tragically out of balance when secretly jealous, scheming confidante Iago begins an insidious campaign of lies and treachery.

Emile Trailer (2003)

01 January 2003

In a story weaving the past and present together, Emile seeks redemption from the family he abandoned.

To Die For Trailer (1994)

02 December 1994

Simon and Mark live together in London. When Mark dies of AIDS, Simon gets on with his life rather quickly, too quickly to suit the ghost of Mark, who reappears to disrupt Simon's cruising and then moves back into their flat to prompt Simon to experience and express feelings.

A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King' Trailer (2004)

14 December 2004

A documentary about the making of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'.

Cats Trailer (2019)

19 December 2019

A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life.

Mr. Holmes Trailer (2015)

19 June 2015

In 1947, long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes grapples with an unreliable memory and must rely on his housekeeper's son as he revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his retirement.

Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!! Trailer (2004)

23 July 2004

The documentary looks at the rise to celebrity status of NZ actor and musician Bret McKenzie, who appeared for 3 seconds as an extra in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", during the Council of Elrond scene.

The Shadow Trailer (1994)

01 July 1994

Based on the 1930s comic strip, The Shadow is put up against his archenemy Shiwan Khan, who plans to take over the world by holding a city to ransom using an atom bomb.

The Good Liar Trailer (2019)

08 November 2019

Career con man Roy sets his sights on his latest mark: recently widowed Betty, worth millions. And he means to take it all.

Asylum Trailer (2005)

09 September 2005

A woman becomes very curious about one of her psychiatrist husband's inmates, a man who was found guilty in the murder and disfigurement of his former wife.

Scandal Trailer (1989)

03 March 1989

An English bon-vivant osteopath is enchanted with a young exotic dancer and invites her to live with him.

Restoration Trailer (1995)

29 December 1995

An aspiring young physician, Robert Merivel found himself in the service of King Charles II and saves the life of someone close to the King.

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum Trailer (2027)

15 December 2027

The film takes place early in the events of The Fellowship of the Ring — specifically in the gap between Bilbo’s 111th birthday celebration and Gandalf’s return to Bag End after confirming that Frodo possesses the One Ring.

X-Men: The Mutant Watch Trailer (2000)

02 July 2000

While Senator Kelly addresses a senate committee about the supposed mutant menace, we learn about th)

Neverwas Trailer (2005)

09 September 2005

Zach Riley is a psychiatrist, who leaves a job at a prestigious university, to take up a job at the privately run mental institution, Millwood.

Quintessentially British Trailer (2022)

27 October 2022

This unique and cheeky documentary explores Britain and what makes our country great from our traditions to our self-deprecating sense of humour.

Ringers: Lord of the Fans Trailer (2005)

21 January 2005

'Ringers: Lord of the Fans' is a feature-length documentary that explores how "The Lord of the Rings" has influenced Western popular culture over the past 50 years.

Animal Crackers Trailer (2018)

21 July 2018

A family must use a magical box of Animal Crackers to save a rundown circus from being taken over by their evil uncle Horatio P.

Apt Pupil Trailer (1998)

23 October 1998

One day in 1984, Todd Bowden, a brilliant high school boy fascinated by the history of Nazism, stumbles across an old man whose appearance resembles that of Kurt Dussander, a wanted Nazi war criminal.

The Keep Trailer (1983)

16 December 1983

Set during World War II, a German army garrison is sent to guard a mountain pass in a village in Romania's Carpathian mountains and sets up barracks in an ancient stone fortress.

And the Band Played On Trailer (1993)

11 September 1993

The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the early fight with it.

All Is True Trailer (2018)

21 December 2018

London, June 29th, 1613. The Globe Theater, ran by the famous playwright William Shakespeare, accidentally burns to ashes.

Small-Time Revolutionary Trailer (2010)

22 July 2010

England, 1988. Thatcher, New Order, Section 28, The Kants. Russell finds himself caught between two opposing worlds and needs to decide whether to keep up the appearances or stand up for who he is.

Bent Trailer (1997)

26 November 1997

Max is a handsome young man who, after a fateful tryst with a German soldier, is forced to run for his life.

The Wolverine Trailer (2013)

21 July 2013

Wolverine faces his ultimate nemesis - and tests of his physical, emotional, and mortal limits - in a life-changing voyage to modern-day Japan.

Larry & Vivien: The Oliviers in Love Trailer (2001)

13 September 2001

A portrait of the 30 year relationship between Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier. With comments by their friends and family.

Six Degrees of Separation Trailer (1993)

08 December 1993

The story of a young, gay, black, con artist who, posing as the son of Sidney Poitier, cunningly maneuvers his way into the lives of a white, upper-class New York family.

Muse of Fire Trailer (2013)

26 September 2013

This unique feature documentary follows two actors, Giles Terera and Dan Poole, as they travel the world to find out everything they can about tackling the greatest writer of them all.

Gods and Monsters Trailer (1998)

12 September 1998

It's 1957, and James Whale's heyday as the director of "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein" and "The Invisible Man" is long behind him.