Bentleys in film

Symbols are incredibly meaningful in movies and shows. It’s the little details that help you understand the nuances of a character and their motivation, make them interesting, and make them instantly recognizable – like the brown fedora of Indiana Jones or the sleek gadgets and Walther PPK of James Bond. But nothing speaks for a character more than what they drive – from the Batmobile to the DeLorean, cool cars can make the movie.

Bentleys are prevalent throughout film and television because they are symbols of timeless class and prestige. By showing up in entertainment like The Crown, Entourage, and Downton Abbey, Bentleys lend credibility to the luxury and power being portrayed.

Check out some of our favorite times the coolest cars in the world were featured in cinema.

  • The Idol (2023) – 2016 Bentley Mulsanne
  • Reacher (2022-2023) – 2020 Bentley Flying Spur
  • Blue Beetle (2023) – Bentley Continental GT
  • Poker Face (2022) – 2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed
  • Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021-2023) – 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
  • F9: The Fast Saga (2021) – 2021 Bentley Continental GT – The Fast and The Furious franchise has actually featured several Bentleys.
  • Downton Abbey (2010-2015) series and movies, Downton Abbey (2019) and Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) – 1929 Bentley 4 ½ Litre – several Bentleys are used throughout this franchise to illustrate the British aristocracy of the Crawleys.
  • Emily in Paris (2020-2023) – 2021 Bentley Bentayga
  • Good Omens (2019) – 1934 Bentley 3 ½ Litre – if watching David Tennant as the demon Crowley drive through blazing fire in his unstoppable Bentley isn’t iconic, I don’t know what is.
  • 90210 (2008-2013) – 2007 Bentley Continental GTC
  • Miami Vice (2006) – 2005 Bentley Continental GT
  • Supernatural (2005-2020) – 2012 Bentley Continental GT
  • Entourage (2004-2011) – 1960 Bentley S2 LWB
  • Rushmore (1998) – 1996 Bentley Turbo R LWB
  • The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) – 1999 Bentley Arnage
  • The Parent Trap (1998) – 1959 Bentley S2
  • Murder, She Wrote (1984-1996) – 1989 Bentley Turbo R
  • Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) – 1974 Bentley T1 – Bentleys actually appear throughout the Pink Panther films as a preferred mode of transportation for inspector Jacques Clouseau.
  • The Dukes of Hazzard (1979-1985) – 1959 Bentley S2
  • Magnum, P.I. (1980-1988) – Bentley 4 ¼ Litre
  • Starsky and Hutch (1975-1979) – 1955 Bentley S1
  • James Bond: From Russia With Love (1963) – Bentley 4 ½ Litre – The James Bond franchise, created by British novelist Ian Fleming, has deep roots with Bentley. In the original novels, Bentley is 007’s vehicle of choice in Casino Royale, Live and Let Die and Moonraker. Speaking of prestigious English personalities, Idris Elba was long rumored to be in line to play the iconic secret agent, but whether or not he does end up in that role, Idris himself owns the iconic Bentley Continental GT. (I guess he doesn’t have to play the part to act like the part!)

Honorable mention:

  • The British Royalty: Bentley gifted Queen Elizabeth the Bentley State Limousines for her Golden Jubilee in 2022, and therefore they’ve been featured in many televised royal occasions such as The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011 (featuring a 2002 Bentley State Limousine) as well as The Royal Wedding: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018 (featuring a 2018 Bentley Mulsanne Speed)
 
  • Yellowstone (2018-2023) – 2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed – proving the Duttons don’t just have great rides when it comes to their horses, Beth Dutton chooses this timelessly cool Bentley.
  • Crazy Rich Asians (2018) – Bentley Continental Flying Spur
  • The Crown (2016-2023) – Bentley R-Type, S1, and Brooklands – Bentley has a long British legacy which includes servicing the royal family so the multiple occurrences of these beautiful cars popping up throughout the series comes as a surprise to no one.
  • The Grand Tour (2016-2023) – 2014 Bentley Continental GT and 2018 Bentley Continental GT
  • Peaky Blinders (2013-2023) – 1926 Bentley 3 Litre and 1929 Bentley 4 ½ Litre
  • Hannibal (2013-2015) – 2000 Bentley Arnage Red Label
  • The Kennedys (2011) – 1952 Bentley R-Type
  • The Dark Knight Rises (2012) – 2005 Bentley Arnage R
  • Arrow (2012-2020) – 2005 Bentley Arnage R
  • Suits (2011-2019) – 2004 Bentley Continental GT
  • The King’s Speech (2010) – 1934 Bentley 3 ½ Litre
  • 2012 (2009) – 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
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