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The Angels' Share

Name: The Angels' Share
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2012-06-01
Cast: Paul Brannigan, Siobhan Reilly, John Henshaw, Gary Maitland, William Ruane

2012 | 101 min | Drama, Comedy

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Thunderbolt and Lightfoot or The Drop, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Robbie is a Glasgow boy locked in a family feud who just wants a way out. On community service, he meets Rhino, Albert and Mo. Little did Robbie imagine that turning to drink might change their lives, leading them to the distilleries of the Scottish Highlands and the biggest gamble of his life.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ken Loach

Paul BranniganRobbie
Siobhan ReillyLeonie
John HenshawHarry
Gary MaitlandAlbert
William RuaneRhino
Jasmin RigginsMo
Scott DymondWilly
Scott KyleClancy
Neil LeiperSniper
James CaseyDougie