The 100 Best British Films: Time Out

Here you have it, the 100 best British films as chosen by a panel of 150 actors, directors, writers, producers, critics and other industry bigwigs. We've spoken to Wes Anderson, Mike Leigh, Ken Loach, Sam Mendes and Terence Davies, David Morrissey, Sally Hawkins, Thandie Newton and many, many more. And while you're here, why not tackle one of our other epic movie polls: comedy, horror, romantic.

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In This World (2002)

In This World (2002)

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The Railway Children (1970)

The Railway Children (1970)

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School for Scoundrels (2006)

School for Scoundrels (2006)

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28 Days Later (2002)

28 Days Later (2002)

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Theatre of Blood (1973)

Theatre of Blood (1973)

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London to Brighton (2006)

London to Brighton (2006)

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24 Hour Party People (2002)

24 Hour Party People (2002)

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Dead Man's Shoes (2004)

Dead Man's Shoes (2004)

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Zulu (1964)

Zulu (1964)

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Land and Freedom (1995)

Land and Freedom (1995)

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Blue (1993)

Blue (1993)

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The Go-Between (1971)

The Go-Between (1971)

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This Is England (2006)

This Is England (2006)

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Night and the City (1950)

Night and the City (1950)

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The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

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I'm All Right Jack (1959)

I'm All Right Jack (1959)

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Fish Tank (2009)

Fish Tank (2009)

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A Cottage on Dartmoor (1929)

A Cottage on Dartmoor (1929)

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Orlando (1992)

Orlando (1992)

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Dr. No (1962)

Dr. No (1962)

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Under the Skin (1997)

Under the Skin (1997)

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The Offence (1973)

The Offence (1973)

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Piccadilly (1929)

Piccadilly (1929)

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Billy Liar (1963)

Billy Liar (1963)

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Penda's Fen (1974)

Penda's Fen (1974)

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Caravaggio (1986)

Caravaggio (1986)

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The Fallen Idol (1948)

The Fallen Idol (1948)

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Repulsion (1965)

Repulsion (1965)

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Sabotage (1936)

Sabotage (1936)

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Fires Were Started (1943)

Fires Were Started (1943)

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Listen to Britain (1942)

Listen to Britain (1942)

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Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988)

Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988)

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Kes (1969)

Kes (1969)

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A Room for Romeo Brass (1999)

A Room for Romeo Brass (1999)

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Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)

Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)

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Trainspotting (1996)

Trainspotting (1996)

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The Man in the White Suit (1951)

The Man in the White Suit (1951)

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The Long Day Closes (1992)

The Long Day Closes (1992)

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Edvard Munch (1974)

Edvard Munch (1974)

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Bad Timing (1980)

Bad Timing (1980)

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