Writing
John le Carré
- Titles
- 19movies14TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19652023
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
68/100
- Highest rated
Smiley's People80/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 16 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Politics8.6average 2.6
- Crime7.4average 3.7
- Mystery7.7average 4.1
- Historical5.4average 2.6
- Wit & Wordplay6.1average 3.7
- Social Commentary7.2average 4.9
- Psychological7.7average 5.6
- Tension8.1average 6.1
Rarely in their work
- Wholesome1.3, average 3.3
- Situational Comedy0.8, average 2.7
- Physical Comedy0.6, average 2.5
- Coming of Age1.1, average 2.9
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Moral Ambiguity 11
- Cold War Espionage 9
- Political Intrigue 8
- Espionage Thriller 6
- Deception & Betrayal 4
- Character-Driven Drama 4
- Psychological Drama 3
- Slow-Burn Suspense 3
- Character Study 3
- British Intelligence 3
- Intricate Spy Thriller 2
- Slow Burn Suspense 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Bill NighyActorThe Constant Gardener, The Little Drummer Girl
David ThrelfallActorThe Russia House, A Murder of Quality
Alberto IglesiasComposerTinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Constant Gardener
Paul DehnWriterThe Spy Who Came In from the Cold, The Deadly Affair
Claire SimpsonEditorA Most Wanted Man, The Constant Gardener
Movies and TV shows
152010s
5 titles · average score 69
72
The Little Drummer Girl (2018)
TV show · as Waiter (uncredited)
80
The Night Manager (2016)
TV show · as Diner
61
Our Kind of Traitor (2016)
as Museum Guard in Bern (uncredited)
65
A Most Wanted Man (2014)
Executive Producer, Novel
68
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
as Christmas Party Guest
2000s
2 titles · average score 66
60
The Tailor of Panama (2001)
Screenplay, Novel
1990s
2 titles · average score 60
59
A Murder of Quality (1991)
Novel, Screenplay
1980s
1 titles · average score 58
58
The Little Drummer Girl (1984)
as Commander
