The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work.
Casts Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich, Rosamund Pike, Paul Ritter, Stanley Townsend, Francesca Annis, Tom Hollander, Johnny Vegas, Richard Coyle
MOVIE COMMENTS
SIMILAR MOVIES
A Little Chaos
GAZE
The Poet and the Boy
Should We Be Silent?
Cookie's Fortune
A Knight's Tale
Le Divorce
Man on Fire
Starter for 10
The Edge of Love
.45
Lie with Me
Garden Party
Restraint
Humboldt County
Ploy
Aria
Drunken Angel
Arthur 2: On the Rocks
Stage Beauty
SIMILAR MOVIES
A Little Chaos
IMDB 6.3 | Mar , 2015
A landscape gardener is hired by famous architect Le Nôtre to construct the grand gardens at the palace of Versailles. As the two work on the palace, they find themselves drawn to each other and are thrown into rivalries within the court of King Louis XIV.GAZE
IMDB 0 | Feb , 2026
In the vein of Raymond Carver, this abstract monologue captures the hidden truth behind our personas. What happens when you “see” a person for the first time? No walls up, a real face emerges.The Poet and the Boy
IMDB 5.1 | Sep , 2017
Trapped in routine, a Jeju poet finds himself drawn to a boy—and to emotions he’s never dared name.Should We Be Silent?
IMDB 5 | Apr , 1926
A melodrama about a painter who is infected with syphilis, refuses treatment, turns to the use instead of narcotics, and withers away.Cookie's Fortune
IMDB 6.3 | Mar , 1999
Conflict arises in the small town of Holly Springs when an old woman's death causes a variety of reactions among family and friends.A Knight's Tale
IMDB 6.9 | May , 2001
William Thatcher, a knight's peasant apprentice, gets a chance at glory when the knight dies suddenly mid-tournament. Posing as a knight himself, William won't stop until he's crowned tournament champion—assuming matters of the heart don't get in the way.Le Divorce
IMDB 4.9 | Aug , 2003
While visiting her sister in Paris, a young woman finds romance and learns her brother-in-law is a philanderer.Man on Fire
IMDB 7.5 | Apr , 2004
Jaded ex-CIA operative John Creasy reluctantly accepts a job as the bodyguard for a 10-year-old girl in Mexico City. They clash at first, but eventually bond, and when she's kidnapped he's consumed by fury and will stop at nothing to save her life.Starter for 10
IMDB 6.4 | Sep , 2006
In 1985, against the backdrop of Thatcherism, Brian Jackson enrolls in the University of Bristol, a scholarship boy from seaside Essex with a love of knowledge for its own sake and a childhood spent watching University Challenge, a college quiz show. At Bristol he tries out for the Challenge team and falls under the spell of Alice, a lovely blond with an extensive sexual past.The Edge of Love
IMDB 6.2 | Jun , 2008
When the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas and his flirtatious wife Caitlin sweep into war-torn London, the last thing they expect is to bump into Dylan's childhood sweetheart Vera. Despite her joy at seeing Dylan after so many years, Vera is swept off her feet by a dashing officer, William Killick, and finds herself torn between the open adoration of her new found beau and the wily charms of the exotic Welshman..45
IMDB 5.1 | Nov , 2006
Kate and her brutish boyfriend Big Al sell handguns on the streets of New York. She's smart, stylish, and self-confident, but all that leaves her when Al, in a jealous and self-indulgent rage, beats her. Three friends encourage her recovery: Vic, a woman who would like to be Kate's lover; Reilly, who runs with Al but also is attracted to Kate and repulsed by Al's violence; and, Liz, the counselor assigned to Kate from a battered-women's program. Vic and Reilly talk about killing Al, Liz gives pep talks; Kate remains frightened. Will Al's menace and Kate's dependency hold sway?Lie with Me
IMDB 5.2 | Nov , 2005
Happily unattached, the sexually voracious Leila satisfies her desires with a host of rapidly changing bed partners, unconcerned about the emotional consequences. But that all changes when she meets an artist looking for a deeper commitment.Garden Party
IMDB 5.8 | Jul , 2008
Are you young, sexually confused, just trying to get by? Do you sing, dance or possess some other talent? Welcome to the Garden Party. At the center of the story is 15-year-old April. She is running from one bad situation into another, hoping to find an answer that doesn't involve taking off her clothes.Restraint
IMDB 5.9 | Aug , 2008
Two fugitives land in hot water when they take a hostage who poses a threat to their well-being.Humboldt County
IMDB 5.6 | Sep , 2008
Peter is a medical student about to graduate and begin his residency. When his professor fails him, he winds up in bed with an actress and singer named Bogart rolling through Los Angeles. He accompanies her to the redwoods of northern California, where he encounters her eccentric family of pot farmers. But when Bogart runs away without a word, Peter is thrust into the picturesque and bizarre world.Ploy
IMDB 6 | May , 2007
A husband and wife are locked inside a single hotel room with a stranger named Ploy. Subtle suspicions build up to jealousy as the young woman triggers devastating consequences for the couple.Aria
IMDB 5.3 | May , 1987
Ten short pieces directed by ten different directors, including Ken Russell, Jean-Luc Godard, Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford, and Nicolas Roeg. Each short uses an aria as soundtrack/sound, and is an interpretation of the particular aria.Drunken Angel
IMDB 7.6 | Apr , 1948
In postwar Tokyo, a blunt, alcohol-soaked doctor diagnoses a swaggering young yakuza with tuberculosis, forging an uneasy bond that’s tested when the gangster’s ruthless former boss returns and drags him back toward the swampy underworld he can’t escape.Arthur 2: On the Rocks
IMDB 5.4 | Jul , 1988
Arthur loses his fortune for staying with Linda, right as the two were preparing to adopt a child. As their marriage suffers, Arthur plans for a way to get his money back, but first he must sober up and get a real job.Stage Beauty
IMDB 6.6 | Sep , 2004
Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.