Actor Stephen Graham has revealed his six all-time favourite films, including a classic British drama. The BAFTA-nominated actor, known for his role in Guy Ritchie’s hit film Snatch, has been in the spotlight for his part in Netflix’s Adolescence.
Released in March, the series stars Graham as the father of a teenage boy accused of murdering his schoolmate.
During the promotion of the drama, Graham named his six all-time favourite films. In an interview with Letterboxd, he chose The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, Serpico, and The Jungle Book.
Graham’s top pick, which he called a “great British film,” was Kes, directed by Ken Loach.
The coming-of-age film, first released in 1979, focuses on Billy Casper (David Bradley), a working-class boy looking for an escape from his difficult home and school life through training a pet kestrel. Like many of Loach’s films, Kes explores significant socio-political themes, reports the Express.
Since its release, Kes has been widely regarded as a timeless classic, with a perfect 100 percent score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
Their consensus states: “A harrowing coming-of-age tale told simply and truly, Kes is a spare and richly humane tribute to the small pockets of beauty to be found in an oppressive world.”
The 55-year-old actor has also given a nod to the cult classic True Romance, the Quentin Tarantino co-written and Tony Scott-directed gem from 1993. It boasts an illustrious cast which included the late Val Kilmer, as well as Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, and Brad Pitt.
The film’s quirky narrative follows a pop culture aficionado who weds a prostitute, murders her pimp, and unwittingly makes off with a suitcase full of cocaine.
Upon discovering their accidental haul, the couple decide to sell the drugs, only to end up in the crosshairs of the mob. True Romance has been widely acclaimed by both critics and fans, securing an impressive 93 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Followers of Graham took to Letterboxd’s Instagram comment section to commend his choices, the post itself garnering over three million views in just two days.
Some couldn’t resist pointing out how the actor cheekily listed six films instead of capping it at the four he was initially meant to share.
A fan quipped: “My favourite four films? Sure, can I have five? Okay great, here are my six favourite films.”
While another humorously noted: “That’s the biggest four I’ve ever seen.”