The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse
Seen it?2005 | 87 min | Horror, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. 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 and horror fans. If you loved Gremlins 2: The New Batch, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The fictional world of Royston Vasey is facing apocalypse and the only way to avert disaster is for our nightmarish cast of characters to find a way into the real world and confront their creators. From present day Soho to the fictional film world of 17th Century Britain, the residents must overcome countless bizarre obstacles in their bid to return Royston Vasey to safety.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steve Bendelack
- Mark GatissVarious Characters
- Steve PembertonVarious Characters
- Reece ShearsmithVarious Characters
- Michael SheenJeremy
- Danielle TilleyDahlia
- Bruno LangleyDamon
- Alan MorrisseyJohnny
- Liana O'CleirighClaire
- Philip O'SullivanVicar
- Jeff MirzaAsian Dad