Journeyman
Seen it?2018 | 92 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 Creed II or Field of Dreams, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A boxer suffers a serious head injury during a fight, and must deal with the consequences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paddy Considine
- Paddy ConsidineMatty Burton
- Jodie WhittakerEmma Burton
- Anthony WelshAndre Bryte
- Tony PittsRichie
- Paul PopplewellJackie
- Steve BunceBuncey
- Paul DonnellyReferee
- David RamseyDet. Wilson Hargreaves
- Gareth DaviesJournalist 1
- Jonathan CheethamPress Officer - Boxing Match VIP