Funny Cow
Seen it?2018 | 103 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (79% 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
- Great for anyone looking to switch off and smile and people who like stories about real, flawed people. Very British, in all the best ways. Shelve it next to Withnail & I. Soaked in 1970s atmosphere.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
A comedian uses her troubled past as material for her stand-up routine, trying to rise up through the comedy circuit by playing Northern England's working men's clubs.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adrian Shergold
- Maxine PeakeFunny Cow
- Stephen GrahamMike/Funny Calf's Dad
- Christine BottomleyFunny Calf's Mum
- Paddy ConsidineAngus
- Tony PittsBob
- Alun ArmstrongLenny
- Lindsey CoulsonFunny Cow's Mum
- Kevin EldonDanny
- Hannah WaltersJean
- Diane MorganMargaret