Farming
Seen it?2018 | 107 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Based on the writer/director's childhood, FARMING tells the story of a young Nigerian boy, 'farmed out' by his parents to a white British family in the hope of a better future. Instead, he becomes the feared leader of a white skinhead gang.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 126K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
- Damson IdrisEnitan
- Kate BeckinsaleIngrid Carpenter
- John DagleishLevi
- Gugu Mbatha-RawMs. Dapo
- Jaime WinstoneLynn
- Genevieve NnajiTolu
- Zephan AmissahYoung Emi
- Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeFemi
- Cosmo JarvisJonesy
- Lee RossJack