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I Used to Be Famous

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Vince used to be in the hottest boy band around. Now the troubled former popstar is alone and desperate. He dreams of making a comeback and starts performing in the streets of Peckham, in the hope that someone, anyone, will listen. An impromptu jam with Stevie, an autistic young drummer with an incredible gift for rhythm, sparks an unexpected friendship between the two misunderstood musicians. Together they form a unique bond through the power of music.
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Critics Reviews

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Glenn Kenny New York Times 09/15/2022
It’s all pretty predictable... Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 09/09/2022
3/5
The narrative structure is whoppingly predictable, yet the journey is sweetly handled, and the performances deeply likeable. Go to Full Review Leslie Felperin Guardian 09/06/2022
3/5
This soppy Netflix feature may tickle the tear ducts of even some cynical viewers, particularly if they have a soft spot for stories about special needs kids exceeding expectations. Go to Full Review Aaron Neuwirth We Live Entertainment 10/07/2022
6/10
It does allow viewers to see Ed Skrein cast against type as a musical loser dreaming to make a comeback. Honestly, that was enough for me. Go to Full Review Jayne Nelson Radio Times 09/22/2022
3/5
The film sparkles thanks to Skrein's committed, sensitive performance. Go to Full Review Stefan Pape Common Sense Media 09/17/2022
3/5
Sweet British drama has neurodiverse lead, strong language. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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spoko s @spoko Oct 10 Utterly predictable in pretty much every aspect. Even the supposed twists feel shallow and forced. The acting is fine, I guess, though there’s not much to work with. And then ending is absolutely atrocious. Without that ending, I might have said it was worth watching if you just want the feel-good and can shut off your brain. But if you can shut off your brain sufficiently to enjoy that finale, then I don’t really have anything for you anyway. Oh, and the music sucks, too. See more Susie S Sep 17 Well done. While I wasn't 100% sure of how the main character resolved (did he sign the contract or decide to stay and lead the drum group?), the rest of the film made up for it. I definitely recommend watching this film. See more Rebekah F Dec 30 Very well done! Ed did a fantastic job portraying his character. It's heart felt and raw; not over produced. Another one in the box for Ed! See more Todd B 12/06/2024 Really good movie. It is a bit of a throwback, and sadly, movies like this are rare these days. The character arcs were well done, and the plot moved along without any holes or lulls. It's a fun, feel-good movie. See more Julian P @JulianPoulter 11/01/2024 Really wanted this movie to do it for me, but it didn't. See more Apol L 03/20/2024 This movie gives you a different perspective of the life after popstardom. It's a new story. Ed Skrein's acting was the best I've ever seen in a while! He should have won an Oscar for this one. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Eddie Sternberg

Director

Ed Skrein

Vince

Eoin Macken

Austin

Lorraine Ashbourne

Cheryl

Eleanor Matsuura

Amber

Neil Stuke

Dennis

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Movie Info

Synopsis Vince used to be in the hottest boy band around. Now the troubled former popstar is alone and desperate. He dreams of making a comeback and starts performing in the streets of Peckham, in the hope that someone, anyone, will listen. An impromptu jam with Stevie, an autistic young drummer with an incredible gift for rhythm, sparks an unexpected friendship between the two misunderstood musicians. Together they form a unique bond through the power of music.
Director
Eddie Sternberg
Producer
Collie McCarthy
Screenwriter
Eddie Sternberg, Zak Klein
Production Co
Viewfinder, Forty Foot Pictures
Genre
Drama, Music
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2022
Runtime
1h 44m
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