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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

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2023 | 108 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. 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
Emotional (bring tissues).
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Harold Fry is an unremarkable man who has made mistakes with all the important things: being a husband, a father and a friend. And now, well into his 60s, he is content to fade quietly into the background of life. Until, one day – Harold learns his old friend Queenie is dying. Harold leaves home, walking to his post office to send her a letter. And out of the blue, Harold decides to keep walking, all the way to her hospice, 450 miles away.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 273K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Hettie Macdonald

  • Jim BroadbentHarold Fry
  • Penelope WiltonMaureen Fry
  • Linda BassettQueenie
  • Earl CaveDavid Fry
  • Joseph MydellRex
  • Bethan CullinaneYoung Maureen Fry
  • Nina SinghGarage Girl
  • Monika GossmannMartina
  • Claire RushbrookFarmer’s Wife
  • Nick SampsonSilver Haired Man