
Writing
Matt Greenhalgh
Place of birth
Salford, Manchester, England, UK
Known for
Writing
Credits
10 titles
Matthew Greenhalgh is an English screenwriter from Manchester, England. He is best known for writing the screenplay to the film "Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool", which earned him a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Known for
6.7The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Back to Black
2024
7.2A rebellious teenager, future Beatle John Lennon lives with his Aunt Mimi in working-class mid-1950s Liverpool, England. Mimi's husband suddenly dies, and John spies his mother Julia at the funeral. Despite Mimi's misgivings, John intends to have a real relationship with his mother. Julia introduces him to popular music and the banjo and, though a family conflict looms, young John is inspired to form his own band.
Nowhere Boy
2009
6.3Liverpool, 1978: What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme-fatale, the eccentric Academy Award-winning actress Gloria Grahame, and her young lover, British actor Peter Turner, quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort.
Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool
2017
7.5The story of Joy Division’s lead singer Ian Curtis, from his schoolboy days in 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the band's first American tour in 1980.
Control
2007
5.6Paul Raymond builds a porn, entertainment and real estate empire that makes him the wealthiest man in Britain, but drugs doom his beloved daughter, Debbie.
The Look of Love
2013
7.0A frantic young woman struggles against an unstoppable inner voice that defies logic, rhyme or reason, which finally drives her to the very edge… literally.
She
2020
Behind the camera
6.7The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Back to Black
2024
7.2A rebellious teenager, future Beatle John Lennon lives with his Aunt Mimi in working-class mid-1950s Liverpool, England. Mimi's husband suddenly dies, and John spies his mother Julia at the funeral. Despite Mimi's misgivings, John intends to have a real relationship with his mother. Julia introduces him to popular music and the banjo and, though a family conflict looms, young John is inspired to form his own band.
Nowhere Boy
2009
6.3Liverpool, 1978: What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme-fatale, the eccentric Academy Award-winning actress Gloria Grahame, and her young lover, British actor Peter Turner, quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort.
Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool
2017
7.5The story of Joy Division’s lead singer Ian Curtis, from his schoolboy days in 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the band's first American tour in 1980.
Control
2007
5.6Paul Raymond builds a porn, entertainment and real estate empire that makes him the wealthiest man in Britain, but drugs doom his beloved daughter, Debbie.
The Look of Love
2013
7.0A frantic young woman struggles against an unstoppable inner voice that defies logic, rhyme or reason, which finally drives her to the very edge… literally.
She
2020
7.0A frantic young woman struggles against an unstoppable inner voice that defies logic, rhyme or reason, which finally drives her to the very edge… literally.
She
2020
5.7Move On is a road movie like no other, because it is inspired by film fans from all over Europe! This breath-taking movie directed by Asger Leth features Mads Mikkelsen on a secret mission in 8 episodes, each taking place in a different European country.
Move On
2012
NRA short film about the blossoming friendship between Michelle and Andy over the supermarket checkouts. Lost and lonely Michelle can feel her life passing her by as she sits behind the checkout desk. Andy admires Michelle from afar and when he discovers they share a secret he decides he has to get the girl.
Supermarket Girl
2012
5.8The powerful and inspiring story of Andy Woodward, one of the first footballers to come forward with allegations of sexual abuse in the national game. After being abused by football scout paedophile Barry Bennell.
Floodlights
2022
