Somers Town
Seen it?2008 | 71 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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. 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 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Two teenagers, both newcomers to London, forge an unlikely friendship over the course of a hot summer. Tomo is a runaway from Nottingham; Marek lives in the district of Somers Town, between King's Cross and Euston stations, where his dad is working on a new rail link.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shane Meadows
- Thomas TurgooseTomo
- Piotr JagielloMarek
- Elisa LasowskiMaria
- Kate DickieJane
- Perry BensonGraham
- Ireneusz CzopMariusz
- Huggy LeaverCafe Owner
- Trevor CooperAngry Resident
- Mark MoneroConstruction Worker
- Steven HillmanConstruction Worker