The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where everyone seems to be wearing striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's fate as a Jewish prisoner or the role his own Nazi father plays in his imprisonment, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp's walls.
Best British movies on Paramount Plus in the UK
The highest-rated British movies streaming on Paramount Plus in the UK, ranked by TMDB user score (at least 200 votes). 24 well-reviewed titles out of 88. Top picks right now: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Romeo and Juliet, Stardust, The Duellists and The Substance. Use the filters to narrow it down by actor, language, year or rating, and tap any poster for the trailer and where to stream it.
Top 20: Best British movies on Paramount Plus in the UK
Updated · Ranked by average TMDB user rating, counting only films with at least 200 votes · Subscription titles only
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) · ★ 7.8/10 · Drama, War, History
When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where… - Romeo and Juliet (1968) · ★ 7.4/10 · Drama, Romance
Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only… - Stardust (2007) · ★ 7.3/10 · Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. His… - The Duellists (1977) · ★ 7.3/10 · Drama, War
In 1800, as Napoleon Bonaparte rises to power in France, a rivalry erupts between Armand and Gabriel, two lieutenants in the French Army, over a perceived insult. For… - The Substance (2024) · ★ 7.1/10 · Horror, Science Fiction
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself. - Top Secret! (1984) · ★ 7.1/10 · Comedy
Popular and dashing American singer Nick Rivers travels to East Germany to perform in a music festival. When he loses his heart to the gorgeous Hillary Flammond, he… - Legend (2015) · ★ 7.0/10 · Crime, Thriller
Suave, charming and volatile, Reggie Kray and his unstable twin brother Ronnie start to leave their mark on the London underworld in the 1960s. Using violence to get… - if.... (1968) · ★ 7.0/10 · Drama
In an English boys' boarding school, social hierarchy reigns supreme and power remains in the hands of distanced and ineffectual teachers and callously vicious prefects… - Cold Mountain (2003) · ★ 6.9/10 · War, History, Adventure
In this classic story of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman deserts his unit and… - The Italian Job (1969) · ★ 6.9/10 · Crime, Comedy, Thriller
Charlie's got a 'job' to do. Having just left prison he finds one of his friends has attempted a high-risk job in Torino, Italy, right under the nose of the mafia.… - Kinky Boots (2005) · ★ 6.7/10 · Comedy, Drama, Music
Charles Price may have grown up with his father in the family shoe business in Northampton, central England, but he never thought that he would take his father's place.… - Wuthering Heights (1992) · ★ 6.6/10 · Drama, Romance
Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate… - Event Horizon (1997) · ★ 6.6/10 · Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
In 2047, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the starship Event Horizon which disappeared mysteriously seven years before on its maiden voyage.… - Alfie (1966) · ★ 6.5/10 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
A young man leads a promiscuous lifestyle until several life reversals make him rethink his purposes and goals in life. - Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008) · ★ 6.5/10 · Comedy, Drama, Family
Georgia Nicolson is fourteen, lives with nosey parents who don't understand her, an annoying three year old sister and has to wear a beret to school. She would, however,… - Little Voice (1998) · ★ 6.5/10 · Comedy, Drama, Music
After the death of her father, Little Voice or LV becomes a virtual recluse, never going out and hardly ever saying a word. She just sits in her bedroom listening to her… - A Mighty Heart (2007) · ★ 6.4/10 · Drama, Thriller, History
Based on Mariane Pearl's account of the terrifying and unforgettable story of her husband, Wall Street Journal reporter Danny Pearl's life and death. - Stolen Girl (2025) · ★ 6.4/10 · Thriller, Action, Adventure
In 1993, Maureen’s six-year-old daughter Amina is snuck out of the country by her ex-husband, Karim. After years of unsuccessful attempts to find her, Maureen intersects… - The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain (1995) · ★ 6.4/10 · Drama, Comedy, Romance
When an English cartographer arrives in Wales to tell the residents of the Welsh village of Ffynnon Garw that their 'mountain' is only a hill, the offended community… - Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) · ★ 6.3/10 · Action, Crime, Thriller
Carlton Leach rises from one of the most feared generals of the football terraces to becoming a member of a notorious gang of criminals who rampaged their way through…
Frequently asked questions
What are the best British movies on Paramount Plus in the UK?
As of 9 October 2026, the highest-rated British movies on Paramount Plus in the UK are The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008, rated 7.8/10), Romeo and Juliet (1968, rated 7.4/10), Stardust (2007, rated 7.3/10), The Duellists (1977, rated 7.3/10) and The Substance (2024, rated 7.1/10). The ranking uses TMDB user ratings and only counts films with at least 200 votes.
How many British movies are on Paramount Plus in the UK?
There are 88 British movies on Paramount Plus in the UK included with a Paramount Plus subscription, as of 9 October 2026.
How is this list made and how often is it updated?
The list is rebuilt every day from The Movie Database (TMDB), with streaming availability supplied by JustWatch. Only titles included with a subscription are listed (no rentals or purchases). Films are ranked by average TMDB user rating, counting only films with at least 200 votes. Last updated 9 October 2026.
