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
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) as Bofur
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) as Bofur
- GMTV (1993) as Self
- Soldier Soldier (1991) as Corporal Bryan Casey
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) as Bofur
- Soccer AM (1995) as Self
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) as Yuri
- Lovejoy (1986) as Jerry Boyle
- Missing You (2025) as Dominic Calligan
- Ballykissangel (1996) Cast
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self
- Murphy's Law (2001) as DS Tommy Murphy
- Between the Lines (1992) Cast
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- The Missing (2014) as Tony Hughes
- Cold Feet (1998) as Adam Williams
- The Late Late Show (1962) as Self
- The Terry and Gaby Show (2003) Cast
- Run Away (2026) as Simon Greene
- Stan Lee's Lucky Man (2016) as Harry Clayton
- Match Point (2005) as Detective Banner
- The Way (2010) as Jack
- Chris Moyles' Quiz Night (2009) as Self
- Stay Close (2021) as DS Michael Broome
- Babylon (2014) as Richard Miller
- Suspect (2022) as Danny Frater
- Fairy Tales (2008) as Hans M. Prince
- Monroe (2011) as Gabriel Monroe
- Soccer Aid (2006) Cast
- Bloodlands (2021) as DCI Tom Brannick
- Playing the Field (1998) Cast
- The Hollywood Greats (1977) Cast
- DNA Journey (2019) as Self
- Common As Muck (1994) Cast
- Canterbury Tales (2003) as Nick Zakian
- Jekyll (2007) as Dr. Tom Jackman
- The Passion (2008) as Pilate
- Coriolanus (2011) as Tribune Sicinius
- The Secret (2016) as Colin Howell
- Jude (1996) as Uncle Joe
- The Deep (2010) as Clem Donnelly
- Millions (2005) as Ronnie
- Tractor Tom (2002) as Matt (voice)
- Stan Lee's Lucky Man: The Bracelet Chronicles (2017) as Harry Clayton
- Bloody Sunday (2002) as Ivan Cooper
- Cherrybomb (2009) as Crilly
- Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) as Joe Griffin
- Waking Ned (1998) as Pig Finn
- The John Bishop Show (2022) as Self
- The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007) as Self
- Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) as Gregg
- Lucky Break (2001) as James 'Jimmy' Hands
- Occupation (2009) as Mike Swift
- OFI Sunday (2005) Cast
- Lost Lives (2019) as Self (voice)
- The Coronation Concert (2023) as Self
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell (1999) as Yuri
- This Is the Sea (1997) as Constable Hubert Porter
- Women Talking Dirty (2001) as Stanley
- Midnight Man (2008) as Max Raban
- Resurrection Man (1998) as Ryan
- James Nesbitt: Disasters That Changed Britain (2018) Cast
- Love Lies Bleeding (1993) as Niall
- Hear My Song (1991) as Fintan O'Donnell
- Go Now (1995) as Tony
- Gold (2014) as Frank McGunn
- Virtuoso (1989) as Young Man
- Wild About Harry (2000) as Walter Adair
- Passer By (2004) as Joe Keyes
- Wall of Silence (2004) as Stuart Robe
- The Most Fertile Man in Ireland (2000) as 'Mad Dog' Billy Wilson
- Matching Jack (2010) as Connor
- Outcast (2010) as Cathal
- James Ellis: An Actor's Life (2007) as Himself
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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), The Jonathan Ross Show (2011), Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996).
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