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Seen it?2011 | 92 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved The Shawshank Redemption, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The story of Joseph, a man plagued by violence and a rage that is driving him to self-destruction. As Joseph's life spirals into turmoil a chance of redemption appears in the form of Hannah, a Christian charity shop worker. Their relationship develops to reveal that Hannah is hiding a secret of her own with devastating results on both of their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 BAFTA: BAFTA Awards: Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. Also nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award. Plus 26 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$676K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 193K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paddy Considine
- Peter MullanJoseph
- Olivia ColmanHannah
- Eddie MarsanJames
- Ned DennehyTommy
- Samuel BottomleySamuel
- Paul PopplewellBod
- Sally CarmanMarie
- Sian BreckinKelly
- Archie LalPost Office Cashier
- Jag SangheraGurav