Where to watch James Nesbitt in the UK
Find every James Nesbitt film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
James Nesbitt (born 15 January 1965) is a Northern Irish actor. Born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Nesbitt grew up in the nearby village of Broughshane, before moving to Coleraine, County Londonderry. He wanted to become a teacher, like his father, so began a degree in French at the University of Ulster. He dropped out after a year when he decided to become an actor, and transferred to the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. After graduating in 1987, he spent seven years performing in plays that varied from the musical Up on the Roof (1987, 1989) to the political dra…
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- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Top Gear (2002) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) as Bofur
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) as Bofur
- Soldier Soldier (1991) as Corporal Bryan Casey
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- GMTV (1993) as Self
- Soccer AM (1995) as Self
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) as Bofur
- Missing You (2025) as Dominic Calligan
- Lovejoy (1986) as Jerry Boyle
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) as Yuri
- Ballykissangel (1996) Cast
- Between the Lines (1992) Cast
- The Terry and Gaby Show (2003) Cast
- Cold Feet (1998) as Adam Williams
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self
- Murphy's Law (2001) as DS Tommy Murphy
- The Missing (2014) as Tony Hughes
- The Late Late Show (1962) as Self
- Run Away (2026) as Simon Greene
- Stan Lee's Lucky Man (2016) as Harry Clayton
- Match Point (2005) as Detective Banner
- Chris Moyles' Quiz Night (2009) as Self
- The Way (2010) as Jack
- Canterbury Tales (2003) as Nick Zakian
- Stay Close (2021) as DS Michael Broome
- Babylon (2014) as Richard Miller
- Soccer Aid (2006) Cast
- Fairy Tales (2008) as Hans M. Prince
- Playing the Field (1998) Cast
- Common As Muck (1994) Cast
- The Hollywood Greats (1977) Cast
- Monroe (2011) as Gabriel Monroe
- Jekyll (2007) as Dr. Tom Jackman
- Suspect (2022) as Danny Frater
- The Deep (2010) as Clem Donnelly
- Bloodlands (2021) as DCI Tom Brannick
- The Passion (2008) as Pilate
- DNA Journey (2019) as Self
- Coriolanus (2011) as Tribune Sicinius
- Jude (1996) as Uncle Joe
- Millions (2005) as Ronnie
- The Secret (2016) as Colin Howell
- Lucky Break (2001) as James 'Jimmy' Hands
- Stan Lee's Lucky Man: The Bracelet Chronicles (2017) as Harry Clayton
- Occupation (2009) as Mike Swift
- Tractor Tom (2002) as Matt (voice)
- Bloody Sunday (2002) as Ivan Cooper
- The John Bishop Show (2022) as Self
- Waking Ned (1998) as Pig Finn
- Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) as Joe Griffin
- Cherrybomb (2009) as Crilly
- Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) as Gregg
- The Coronation Concert (2023) as Self
- Midnight Man (2008) as Max Raban
- The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007) as Self
- Lost Lives (2019) as Self (voice)
- OFI Sunday (2005) Cast
- Women Talking Dirty (2001) as Stanley
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell (1999) as Yuri
- James Nesbitt: Disasters That Changed Britain (2018) Cast
- Resurrection Man (1998) as Ryan
- Go Now (1995) as Tony
- This Is the Sea (1997) as Constable Hubert Porter
- Love Lies Bleeding (1993) as Niall
- Wild About Harry (2000) as Walter Adair
- Hear My Song (1991) as Fintan O'Donnell
- Virtuoso (1989) as Young Man
- Gold (2014) as Frank McGunn
- Passer By (2004) as Joe Keyes
- Outcast (2010) as Cathal
- Wall of Silence (2004) as Stuart Robe
- The Most Fertile Man in Ireland (2000) as 'Mad Dog' Billy Wilson
- The Heist Before Christmas (2023) as Bank Robber
- The James Gang (1997) as Graham Armstrong
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Where can I watch James Nesbitt films in the UK?
James Nesbitt's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are James Nesbitt's most popular films?
Most-watched James Nesbitt films currently: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014), The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013), Match Point (2005), The Way (2010).
What TV shows has James Nesbitt appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Graham Norton Show (2007), Top Gear (2002), The One Show (2006), Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996), The Jonathan Ross Show (2011).
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