John Barnes

Acting

John Barnes

Born 1963-11-07 · Kingston, Jamaica

John Charles Bryan Barnes MBE is a Jamaican-born English former professional footballer and manager, who currently works as a commentator and pundit for ESPN and SuperSport

Acting credits

Bend It Like Beckham poster
6.3

Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.

Bend It Like Beckham

2002

The Match poster
6.3

Film reconstructs the historic match Argentina vs England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, famously remembered for the the hand of God goal by Maradona. Also exploring the sporting, political, and cultural dimensions of the encounter, in the background of the recent deadly Malvinas War between the two countries.

The Match

2026

Kenny Dalglish poster
5.0

An in-depth look at the iconic Scottish soccer player who led Liverpool Football Club to a slew of victories as both player and manager.

Kenny Dalglish

2025

What Ron Said poster
10.0

A look at the end of the footballing television career of Ron Atkinson

What Ron Said

2004

Epoch: Evolution poster
5.5

10 years since the the first Alien object called Torus arose, two more have risen. The first torus changed the worlds view dramatically not just political but even on a religious basis. Dr. Mason Rand is on the run from religious zealots, Genesis Coalition, who fear the epidemic ramifications that will be brought on because of what DR. Rand knows.

Epoch: Evolution

2003

Klopp: The Inside Story poster
6.5

This is the extraordinary story of Jürgen Klopp and his journey from being unknown to the savior of Liverpool Football Club. We see how he becomes one of Germany's greatest exports and one of the most loved managers in the world.

Klopp: The Inside Story

2020

New Order Story poster
7.2

Rising from the ashes of the legendary British post-punk unit Joy Division, the enigmatic New Order triumphed over tragedy to emerge as one of the most influential and acclaimed bands of the 1980's, embracing the electronic textures and disco rhythms of the underground club culture many years in advance of its contempraries. "New Order Story" is the definitive documentary on the band and traces their history all the way back to its origin with Joy Division. This extended version includes additional interviews and live footage, over 2 hours of great New Order footage. A longform video chronicling the band's history and music with interviews by Bono, Neil Tennant, Quincy Jones and others.

New Order Story

1993

Green Lions: Cameroon 90 poster
7.0

Green Lions tells the story of a team of amateurs who became heroes. Young men, and one veteran, who dared to dream, achieved the impossible and inspired a generation around the globe.

Green Lions: Cameroon 90

2022

Jason Marriner Football Hooligan poster
NR

Jason Marriner was one of Britain's most feared football hooligans. Known as 'The General' he was a key member of the notorious Chelsea Head Hunters and was jailed for 6 years after the BBC's Donal MacIntyre infiltrated his Firm. Now Jason tells the story of his brutal life on the Terraces. The Fights, the Firms & what he really thinks of MacIntyre! It's a Riot!

Jason Marriner Football Hooligan

2009

Kenny poster
6.9

An intimate and revealing portrait of Kenny Dalglish – the player, the man, the truth.

Kenny

2017

David Beckham: Close Up poster
7.0

An insight into the man famous not only for being a footballer and captain of the England squad, but also for being a fashion icon and husband of a pop-star. Also included is a look at his relationship with Sven-Goran Eriksson and insights from other footballers such as Glenn Hoddle.

David Beckham: Close Up

2002

The Real Anne: Unfinished Business poster
NR

The story of Merseyside mum and campaigner Anne Williams, who lost her son Keven. For nearly three decades she fought the English establishment to expose the truth of what really happened at Hillsborough, and to try and get justice for the 97.

The Real Anne: Unfinished Business

2022

The Crazy Gang - When Wimbledon Won The Cup poster
4.0

A BT Sport documentary about Wimbledon FC and their FA Title win. The Crazy Gang spills the beans on the notorious Wimbledon football team who climbed from non-league status to the pinnacle of the British game in less than a decade. In this revealing documentary, Crazy Gang members disclose for the first time the extent of the brutality between the players themselves and how being part of that process was the making of them all.

The Crazy Gang - When Wimbledon Won The Cup

2014

The Shouting Men poster
6.0

Lowly Gillingham Football Club are drawn against Premiership giants Newcastle United in the quarter finals of the FA Cup. A small group of 'Gills' fans decide to make the most of their 'game of a lifetime' by turning the journey north into a weekend away. On the eve of departure one of the group receives a visit from Terry, a man with no legs in a wheelchair, claiming he can get them a free minibus and free diesel. In return, all they have to do is take him with them!

The Shouting Men

2010

Jürgen Klopp: Germany's Greatest Export poster
10.0

The extraordinary story of how Jürgen Klopp became the savior of Liverpool Football Club and one of the most admired football managers in the world.

Jürgen Klopp: Germany's Greatest Export

2020

Beckham and the Battle with Argentina poster
10.0

With David Beckham looking uncertain for the 2002 World Cup finals after his clash with Argentinean Aldo Duscher, this documentary charts the explosive 35 year feud between their two nations, when football became war by another means.

Beckham and the Battle with Argentina

2003

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NR

Kicking off a football-themed triple bill, John Barnes and others celebrate the contribution made by Black players to British football.

Black Flash: A Century of Black Footballers in Britain

2003

Football's 47 Best Worst Songs poster
NR

Uncover what happens when the worlds of football and music collide. Bob Mortimer runs down the best and very worst the beautiful game has had to offer down the years with contributions from the likes of Keith Allen, David Baddiel, Gary Lineker, Chris Waddle and Adrian Chiles

Football's 47 Best Worst Songs

2018

Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story poster
5.8

Rich archive and emotional interviews are at the core of this telling of the turbulent life of British footballer Justin Fashanu. His coming out in an age of widespread homophobia not only damaged his football career, but led to the demise of his relationship with the brother with whom he shared a painful early history and a lifelong rivalry.

Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story

2017

Inside the Mind of Paul Gascoigne poster
8.0

A look at the footballer at the end of the nineties

Inside the Mind of Paul Gascoigne

2003

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10.0

Gary Lineker, Terry Butcher and Paul Parker revisit the scene of the 1990 World Cup semi-final between England and West Germany.

Return to Turin - Italia ‘90

2020

John Barnes: Poetry in Motion poster
NR

'Barnes: Poetry in Motion' tells the story of one of football's most iconic figures, John Barnes, starting from his arrival in England from Jamaica and then being recommended to Elton John's Watford by a cab driver who had seen him play for non-league Sudbury Court. It was while at Watford that Barnes launched his international career and would go on to be capped 79 times for a country that he was not initially eligible to represent. At Liverpool, John would establish himself as one the greatest player in the club's history, winning the league championship and the Football Writers' Player of Year award in two of his first three seasons at the club. Off the field John found a home in Liverpool, forming an ever-stronger bond with the city in the aftermath of the Hillsborough.

John Barnes: Poetry in Motion

2018

Liverpool F.C. - Official Season Review 1988-89 poster
NR

In this video you can follow Liverpool's entire First Division season for 1988/89, including every match, every goal and every exciting incident throughout the year.

Liverpool F.C. - Official Season Review 1988-89

1989

Liverpool F.C. - Official Season Review 1990-91 poster
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Welcome to the official review of Liverpool's 1990/91 season....and what a year it was! A season of great goals, dramatic action, management changes, and sustaining individual and team performances. This 90-minute video captures the full story of Liverpool's eventful 1990/91 season and features action from every Liverpool's League game (home and away) as well as thrilling coverage of Liverpool's dramatic Rumbelows League Cup and F.A. Cup runs

Liverpool F.C. - Official Season Review 1990-91

1991

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