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2019 | 89 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office 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 29 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. His brother Steven has repurposed their father’s vessel as a tourist tripper, driving a wedge between the brothers. With their childhood home now a getaway for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the picturesque harbour. As his struggle to restore the family to their traditional place creates increasing friction with tourists and locals alike, a tragedy at the heart of the family changes his world.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. Also nominated for 1 more BAFTA. Plus 5 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 64K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mark Jenkin

  • Edward RoweMartin Ward
  • Mary WoodvineSandra Leigh
  • Giles KingSteven Ward
  • Simon ShepherdTim Leigh
  • Chloe EndeanWenna Kowalski
  • Janet ThirlawayMrs. Peters
  • Isaac WoodvineNeil Ward
  • Martin EllisBilly Ward
  • Jowan JacobsHugo Leigh
  • Georgia ElleryKatie Leigh