The Winslow Boy
Seen it?1999 | 104 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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 loves a strong drama. If you loved The Rainmaker or A Man for All Seasons, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In pre-WWI England, a youngster is expelled from a naval academy over a petty theft, but his parents raise a political furor by demanding a trial.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$4 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Mamet
- Rebecca PidgeonCatherine Winslow
- Gemma JonesGrace Winslow
- Nigel HawthorneArthur Winslow
- Sarah FlindViolet
- Colin StintonDesmond Curry
- Jeremy NorthamSir Robert Morton
- Sara StewartMiss Barnes, Beacon Reporter
- Guy EdwardsRonnie Winslow
- Matthew PidgeonDickie Winslow
- Lana BilzerianUndermaid