Sorry We Missed You
Seen it?2019 | 101 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Hoping that self-employment through gig economy can solve their financial woes, a hard-up delivery driver and his wife struggling to raise a family end up trapped in the vicious circle of modern-day labour exploitation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$9 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ken Loach
- Kris HitchenRicky
- Debbie HoneywoodAbby
- Rhys McgowanSeb
- Katie ProctorLiza Jane
- Ross BrewsterMaloney
- Charlie RichmondHenry
- Julian IonsFreddie
- Sheila DunkerleyRosie
- Maxie PetersRobert
- Christopher-John SlaterBen