Bob Hoskins had one of the most varied careers of any character actor and was able to turn his acting talents to almost any genre. His career spanned over the decades and saw him appearing in everything from big-budget blockbusters to small independent projects.
His unique British charm and dramatic capabilities saw him make big waves in Hollywood where he would go on to star alongside some of the biggest stars of the era. He was never afraid to challenge himself and step outside his comfort zone into a weird and unexpected new project. With this in mind here are Bob Hoskins 10 Best Films.
Hook (6.8)
Bob Hoskins starred alongside Dustin Hoffman and Hook. Playing Captain Hook's right-hand man, Smee, Hoskins shines in the ing role and is given plenty of opportunities to have fun as the dastardly pirate.
Hook marks one of the bigger blockbusters Hoskins starred in and as a result of this, Smee is one of his most recognizable roles. Despite being panned by critics Hook has gone on to be embraced by audiences and remains a nostalgic pleasure.
A Christmas Carol (6.8)
The 2009 remake A Christmas Carol starred Bob Hoskins in s ing role as Fezzifig, Scrooge's former generous employer. The animated film pioneered motion capture technology, and although the results are mixed it proved to be an awkward transition that ultimately pushed the technology forward.
Hoskins brings his unique physicality to the role and channels his trademark warmth and humor into Fezzifig and stands in stark contrast to Scrooge.
Balto (7.1)
Bob Hoskins lends his unique voice to the Goose Boris in the 1995 animated film Balto. Kevin Bacon provided the voice of the titular dog and the film sees Balto, a sled dog lead his pack across the harsh slopes of Alaska in an attempt to retrieve medical supplies and bring them home.
The story is based upon real events from 1925, which the film adapts into a story for the whole family.
TwentyFourSeven (7.1)
The Shane Medows directed '97 British film TwentyFourSeven sees a group of young men from a run-down working-class town discover a sense of purpose in life when they are given the opportunity to take up boxing.
Bob Hoskins stars as Alan Darcy and sees a lot of himself in the young men and so he opens a training facility and develops a close bond with them. The gritty film doesn't sugarcoat the realities of life in Britain during this era. But despite this, the film still has a lot of heart and humor.
Made In Dagenham (7.2)
Made in Dagenham is based upon real events and sees the female workers of a car factory walkout and strike when they have had enough of not being treated equally to their male counterparts. The women protest for equal pay, and their demands are ignored.
Bob Hoskins stars as Albert ingham and in one of only a few men that is a er of women's rights. This is in large part due to the trouble he witnessed his mother going through growing up, which gave him an appreciation for the work they do, unlike many of his contemporaries.
Mona Lisa (7.3)
Bob Hoskins delved into the seedy underbelly of London in the critically acclaimed 1986 British film Mona Lisa. The film sees a man leave prison and take on a job which requires him to drive a prostitute from job to job.
The dark film features many of the finest British actors of the era, including an unexpected performance from Michael Caine. The film went on to earn Bob an Oscar nomination for his performance and remains one of the finest performances of his career.
Enemy at the Gates (7.6)
Enemy at the Gates saw Bob Hoskins take on one of the more unexpected roles of his career, and deliver a performance, unlike anything he had done previously. Playing against type Bob plays a Russian General and instills the character with humanity and complexity that only the best actors can.
The World War II drama sees a brave sniper became a hero and a symbol of hope for his country after performing excellently on the battlefield.
The Long Good Friday (7.6)
The Long Good Friday is a quintessential British crime film and is without a doubt one of the genre's most iconic movies. The small British film features Bob Hoskins in one of his finest roles as a cockney gangster in hot water.
Starring alongside him are some of the biggest British film stars of all time including Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan who each deliver some of the best performances of their careers. The film has remained popular in the decades following its release and continues to influence British crime films to this day.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (7.7)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? is perhaps Bob Hoskins' most famous role. Starring as a private detective who must team up with the titular cartoon character to uncover a mystery that leads all the way to the top.
The film brilliantly blends live-action with animation and still looks stunning today. The film challenged Bob like nothing before in his career, as he was required to act alongside his nonexistent co-star, which can't of been easy.
Brazil (7.9)
1985's Brazil provides a unique vision of the future like nothing ever seen before. From the mind of Terry Gilliam, the film explored a dystopia nightmarish future that satirized contemporary culture.
Bob Hoskins had a minor role in the film as Spoor, a plumber who exploits his role and abuses the small about of power and responsibility he has. This was not the only time Bob Hoskins played a plumber, but the less said about that the better.
