Pride
Seen it?2014 | 120 min | Drama, Comedy
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
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
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
In 1984, a group of LGBT activists decide to raise money to support the National Union of Mineworkers during their lengthy strike. There is only one problem: the Union seems embarrassed to receive their support.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Queer Palm. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe, 2 more BAFTAs and 1 more Cannes award. Plus 9 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$19 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 186K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matthew Warchus
- George MacKayJoe "Bromley"
- Ben SchnetzerMark Ashton
- Freddie FoxJeff
- Bill NighyCliff
- Imelda StauntonHefina
- Dominic WestJonathan
- Paddy ConsidineDai
- Andrew ScottGethin
- Joseph GilgunMike
- Chris OvertonReggie