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The Keeper

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2018 | 114 min | Drama, War, History

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, 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 history buffs. If you loved Ferrari or Saving Private Ryan, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

The story of a man whose love for football, for England and for the love of his life, Margaret, saw him rise from Nazi 'villain' to British hero. Bert Trautmann, the German goalkeeper won over even his harshest opponents by winning the FA Cup Final for Manchester City in 1956 - playing on with a broken neck to secure victory.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    10 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $13 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 59K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller

  • David KrossBert Trautmann
  • Freya MavorMargaret
  • John HenshawJack Friar
  • Gary LewisJock Thompson
  • Harry MellingSergeant Smythe
  • Michael SochaBill Twist
  • Julian SandsTilson, Man City President
  • Dave JohnsRoberts
  • Dervla KirwanClarice Friar
  • Barbara YoungGrandma Sarah