One Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the Algarve
Seen it?1993 | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved About Schmidt, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The Meldrews go on holiday to Portugal with Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her penpal Alfonso. Photographer Martin Trout follows them there, believing they have a roll of film that belongs to him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Susan Belbin
- Richard WilsonVictor Meldrew
- Annette CrosbieMargaret Meldrew
- Doreen MantleJean Warboys
- Peter CookMartin Trout
- Joan SimsLady on Plane
- Edward de SouzaAlfonso
- Louis MahoneyHumphrey
- Eamonn WalkerHugo
- Louise DupreyShirley
- Craig FergusonGlaswegian