English actor made us laugh, cry, and rejoice whenever he was on film. His roles were always memorable, from starting his career in to ending it on a high note in. , classically trained in acting and performing on stage; he looked comfortable playing a gangster in front of the camera and quoting on the theater stage.

Though Finney's acting career is long and has , some of the movies he was in are just more rewatchable than others. Whether he's a husband dissecting his marriage during a road trip or a British consul in Mexico, . Here are the most rewatchable Albert Finney movies, just ahead of the legend's birthday.

is a drama where Finney stars as the lead, a British consul in Mexico, Geoffrey Fermin. , who seemingly based it on his own life in part; Lowry lived in Mexico and turned to alcohol in daily life, which is what Fermin does in the film, too. The movie follows the consul's drunken daze during Day of the Dead in 1938 Mexico, documenting his last 24 hours. Under the Volcano is a deeply psychological drama that earned Finney a Best Actor Oscar nomination.

Under the Volcano is rewatchable because it's quite layered, and as such rewards repeat watching; it's also emotional, symbolic, and intense, with . Finney delivers one of his most fearless roles, and though the movie might be a little tough, his performance is the reason why it's so rewatchable and great. He is joined by and .

One of 's most , also stars Finney, and the two take up the majority of the film. Their story and dialogue lead viewers into , showing how a seemingly happy long-term couple still goes through trouble and doubts. They're on the road, traveling by car to France to meet Mark's client and dissect some of the events that were—or could've been—the tipping points in their marriage. They also fondly recall all the times they felt the most in love, balancing some tragic elements with incurable romance.

has two who balance each other well; Audrey Hepburn and Albert Finney make a believable couple in this emotionally rich and visually stylish rom-com that will make you smile and maybe even drop a tear or two. The movie's structure is non-linear, which adds a rewatchability factor, though it's great because of the . Finney is captivating and quite convincing as a bad-boyish romantic, while Hepburn stuns as a feminine jokester full of life.

's is one of the best adaptations of an novel. Lumet's movies are typically character studies, and nothing's different about Murder on the Orient Express. , who investigates a murder on a snowbound luxury train, where passengers await, full of secrets. Finney is unrecognizable as Poirot, with pitch-black hair and a signature mustache. After all, camouflaging was one of his greatest strengths, and Finney was always memorable and loved for being able to enter wildly different roles.

Murder on the Orient Express, like most Agatha Christie novel adaptations, is highly rewatchable. However, this particular one by Lumet also packs an incredible cast, and watching them together is as rewarding as it is fun. ,,, and are just some of the names in this and gorgeous production design. .

In one of his later roles, Finney stepped into the shoes of another iconic personality, this time real. In , which was a television movie funded by the, Finney became ; his performance was memorable, and. The movie follows his days of political exile in the 1930s, when he was trying to finish the biography of his ancestor, the Duke of Marlborough.

The Gathering Storm is a humanizing portrait of a politician and leader, and it's . Embodying him, Finney allows the movie to become an insightful drama that also feels like an intimate portrait of a person people often feel divided about. This award-winning movie was directed by , while Finney is joined by as Churchill's wife, Clemmie.

directed byand starring Albert Finney in the lead role as Sir. The movie was based on 's play of the same name; , for whom he worked as a dresser. Sir was based on Wolfit and given to Finney, who masterfully portrays an aging actor balancing between egotistical rampages and quiet moments of humanity and frailty. His dresser, Norman, is portrayed by , who won the Golden Globe for his performance.

The Dresser follows Norman, Sir's loyal assistant, who must tackle the actor's massive ego and leadership while they travel around Britain and perform Shakespeare. While Norman's state of mind is the primary theme of the film, . The Dresser is rewatchable because of its rich dialogue and emotion and a rare character-driven study that is a masterclass for any future screenwriters or actors.

is one of the . It's a feel-good story about a little orphan girl who is plucky and witty and wins over the heart of a billionaire called Oliver Warbucks, here played by Finney. , created by the directing guidance of John Huston. The musical was based on the comic strip called Little Orphan Annie by and was a critical success that later spawned numerous sequels, adaptations, and remakes.

In Annie, Finney stars as the billionaire Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks, who is taken by Annie's youthful spirit and perseverance. and becomes a father figure to her. Finney is surprisingly warm and funny as the gruff rich man, and his ultimate lesson in the movie is learning how to love someone other than himself. Annie is rewatchable because of its positive and contagious attitude and because Finney does a great job of turning a cold man into a family guy.

One of ' most famous films, a lot of fame and awards, and for good reason. The movie is smart, snappy, and heartfelt, presenting a . wrote the script about the real , who started a lawsuit against Pacific Gas & Electricity, helping expose corporate water pollution in a landmark legal case. This case was one of the biggest to expose corporate practices that cause harm to nearby residents; it's also one of the only ones to be a screen adaptation as popular as this one.

Finney portrays Brokovich's lawyer, , who helps her in her case against the industrial giant that pollutes water, PG&E, and . The movie was nominated for several Oscars, including Finney again being nominated for the Best Actor Oscar; however, only Roberts won her accolade.

of movies. It's a masterpiece by many accounts, with its layered narrative, stylish filming and production, and intense atmosphere. Albert Finney steps into the role of Irish mafia boss Leo O'Bannon, . The movie shows a lead, Tom (), who wants to balance being faithful to two rival gangs, but his intentions just further the conflict and make it worse.

Tom is close to Leo O'Bannon, and their relationship is like a father-son or even older and younger brothers. . Miller's Crossing is an essential Coen brothers' film that's often placed on lists of the greatest movies ever made; it's rewatchable due to an array of iconic characters, but also for the relationship between Tom and Leo.

is 's homage to his own relationship with his father and could be a moving story for all fathers and sons to see. Big Fish was based on the novel of the same name by , though by putting the story in an interesting, almost fantasy-like setting. like witches and giants.

Big Fish is about Edward Bloom, played by Finney in a gentle and soulful manner; Ed is nearing the end of his life, and his wife, Sandra (), invites their son, Will (), to listen to his stories once more and get to the truth. Though Will knows all the stories by heart, . Big Fish is emotional, magical, and full of heart; it's one of Burton's best and most rewatchable films. Finney steadily anchors the movie with warmth and melancholy, so his performance also warrants a rewatch.

Nothing is as rewatchable and screams Albert Finney as much as his breakthrough film, Tom Jones. His first Best Actor Oscar nomination was a bold, energetic and rowdy feature; it was based on the 1749 classic novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding. Tom Jones was revered by critics and audiences alike, receiving ten Oscar nominations.

Tom Jones follows the life of the eponymous character, who is found as a newborn by the wealthy Squire Allworthy. Squire decides to raise the baby as his own, naming him Tom, and Tom grows up loving Squire as his own father. The rest of the film follows the life and adventures of Tom, who grows up to be a ladies' man and a troublemaker. The narrative often breaks the fourth wall, and the movie is fast-paced, brash, and often hilarious. Finney's charisma oozes on the screen, and Tom Jones turned out to be a star-making movie that redefined period films.

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