5 Brett Goldstein movies and TV shows that deserve a spot on your watchlist

Brett Goldstein in Ted Lasso | Image via Instagram: mrbrettgoldstein
Brett Goldstein in Ted Lasso | Image via Instagram: mrbrettgoldstein

English actor and comedian Brett Goldstein has displayed many facets of his talent. Whether it's in front of the camera or his presence in the writer's room, Goldstein has taken several roles in creating TV shows and films.

Born in London in 1980 and a film studies graduate from the University of Warwick, the 45-year-old actor has appeared in numerous projects in the U.K. and also in the U.S. From writing and producing short films, Goldstein created his own space in the industry and went on to be part of various award-winning TV shows and movies.

Here's a list of the 5 best movies and TV shows of Brett Goldstein that should definitely be on your watchlist if you haven't watched them yet.

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5 Brett Goldstein movies and TV shows that deserve a spot on your watchlist

5) Adult Life Skills

Brett Goldstein in Adult Life Skills | Image via Creative England
Brett Goldstein in Adult Life Skills | Image via Creative England

This award-winning British film presents an important phase of life: moving on after a tragic loss. The film stars Jodie Whittaker as Anna, who backs away from living her life and spends her time in her mother's shed while coping with the loss of her twin brother. She makes videos with her thumbs but is not keen on sharing them with anyone. With the help of Anna's story, Adult Life Skills depicts how people cope with death in their own ways and should definitely be on your watchlist.

Brett Goldstein plays Brendan, an awkward estate agent. While Anna refuses to mingle, Brendan tries to woo her with his clumsy interpersonal skills. Along with the film, Golstein also gained prominence with his acting and even won a BIFA Award for the role.


4) Love, Death & Robots

 Love, Death & Robots | Image via Netflix
Love, Death & Robots | Image via Netflix

The adult animated anthology series is among the fan-favorites. It focuses on different short episodes that deal with one of the genres of comedy, horror, fantasy, and sci-fi, or include more than one genre in the episodes. With unique art styles and diverse characters and stories, the episodes will keep you intrigued and hooked to the series.

Brett Goldstein appears in Episode 9 of Volume 4, titled, Smart Appliances, Stupid Owners. In the 8-minute episode, the smart home appliances reveal to the camera how their stupid owners use them. Goldstein portrays the Toilet in the series. The mockumentary-style episode is one of the funniest in the latest series and also stars Kevin Hart, Ronny Chieng, and Niecy Nash-Betts, among others.


3) All of You

This sci-fi romantic drama film explores the unfinished love story of Simon and Laura. After taking a test to find out about her true soulmate, Laura moves on with a man named Lukas and later marries him and even has a son with him. However, Simon (Brett Goldstein) is unable to move on from Laura.

The movie depicts the struggle of how the two realize that their love story might be one of the many that will not reach its happy ending. Other than starring in the film, Goldstein also co-wrote and co-produced it, showing the English actor's versatility whether he is working on screen or behind it.

If you are a fan of Brett Goldstein, this movie should definitely be on your watchlist.


2) Shrinking

Brett Goldstein in Shrinking | Image via Instagram: mrbrettgoldstein
Brett Goldstein in Shrinking | Image via Instagram: mrbrettgoldstein

Brett Goldstein plays a huge part in Apple TV's Shrinking. He is one of the creators of the comedy drama, along with Jason Segel and Bill Lawrence. The series revolves around a therapist, Jimmy, who is grieving the death of his wife and ends up revealing what he really thinks, which becomes a problem for his profession and also alters the lives of his patients.

Goldstein also appears in Season 2 of the series and plays one of the most important characters, due to whom Jimmy was struggling. The English actor played Louis Winston, the drunk truck driver responsible for Jimmy's wife's car accident that killed her.

The Emmy-nominated series is among the acclaimed shows of the English actor and writer and should definitely be on your watchlist.


1) Ted Lasso

Brett Goldstein in Ted Lasso | Image via Instagram: mrbrettgoldstein
Brett Goldstein in Ted Lasso | Image via Instagram: mrbrettgoldstein

Any list about Brett Goldstein's top shows and movies will be incomplete without mentioning Ted Lasso. The Apple TV series depicts how an American football coach ends up being the coach of a football club in the U.K. and, surprisingly, changes the fate of the team by making them win.

Other than the charming personality of Sudeikis's Ted, Goldstein's Roy Kent, the captain of AFC Richmond, is also among the fan-favorite characters. The stoic and angry character begins to change as the series progresses and has now become the Assistant coach of the club.

The English actor won over global fans with his sweary and gruffy character in the comedy series, and has even won an Emmy Award for playing the character. Fans of the comedian and actor should definitely add the series to their watchlist and binge-watch it.


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Edited by Debashri Roy