The Penalty King
Seen it?2006 | 90 min | Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Lee, a soccer player who descends into depression when he goes blind, is encouraged to take up the game again by a maverick American and the inspiration of Leeds Utd legend, Billy Bremner.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chris Cook
- Nick BartlettLee Vaughan
- Clare GroganSandra Reeves
- Peter LorimerLeeds United Fan
- Patrick MicallefCharlie Howard
- Jane PeacheyGina Blackwell
- Dave MounfieldDerek the Manager
- Duncan HendersonJim the Psycho Postman
- Daniel RabinJason Thompsett
- Samantha BeckinsaleMaddie Vaughan
- Frank JarvisMr. McClintock