6 MOVIES

10h 11m

KIRK JONES

DIRECTED BY

Kirk Jones (born October 31, 1964) is an English film director and screenwriter from Bristol, known for his warm, character-driven comedies and family films. After training at Newport Film School, he gained prominence directing commercials before his breakout hit, Waking Ned (1998). 

Directorial Style: Known for a witty, humanist approach to storytelling.

  1. Waking Ned Divine

When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money.

Released: 1998

Duration: 1h 31m

Director: Kirk Jones

Cast: Ian Bannen, David Kelly, Fionnula Flanagan

Find Where to Watch:

Justwatch.com

2. Nanny McPhee

Widower Cedric Brown hires Nanny McPhee to care for his seven rambunctious children, who have chased away all previous nannies. Taunted by Simon and his siblings, Nanny McPhee uses mystical powers to instill discipline.

Released: 2005

Duration: 1h 37m

Director: Kirk Jones

Cast: Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Angela Lansbury

Find Where to Watch:

Flicks.co.nz

Justwatch.com

3. Everybody’s Fine

A widower who realized his only connection to his family was through his wife sets off on an impromptu road trip to reunite with each of his grown children.

Released: 2009

Duration: 1h 39m

Director: Kirk Jones

Cast: Robert De Niro, Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell

Find Where to Watch:

Flicks.co.nz

Justwatch.com

4. What To Expect When You’re Expecting

Follows the lives of five interconnected couples as they experience the thrills and surprises of having a baby and realize that no matter what you plan for, life does not always deliver what is expected.

Released: 2012

Duration: 1h 50m

Director: Kirk Jones

Cast: Cameron Diaz, Matthew Morrison, J. Todd Smith

Find Where to Watch:

Flicks.co.nz

Justwatch.com

5. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

A Portokalos family secret brings the beloved characters back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding.

Released: 2016

Duration: 1h 34m

Director: Kirk Jones

Cast: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine

Find Where to Watch:

Flicks.co.nz

Justwatch.com

6. I Swear

John Davidson: diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome at a young age which alienated him from his peers, he struggled with a condition few people had witnessed.

Released: March 26th 2026

Duration: 2h 0m

Director: Kirk Jones

Cast: Robert Aramayo, Peter Mullan, Maxine Peake

Where to Watch:

In Cinemas March 26th 2026

RATINGS MATRIX