Kinky Boots

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Kinky Boots

PG-13

2005

1h 47m

Comedy

Drama

LGBTQ+

Music

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After his father's demise, Charlie Price (Joel Edgerton) inherits the family business, a shoe factory in Northampton, England. He is not interested in shoes, and the factory is in such dire financial straits that he must lay off 15 employees. However a fortuitous encounter with a transvestite cabaret singer (Chiwetel Ejiofor) inspires Charlie to save the factory from closure by producing erotic footwear, much to the chagrin of the workers.

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Critics Consensus

Kinky Boots relies heavily on the Full Monty formula of Britcoms, while playing it too safe in a desperate attempt not to offend. Ejiofor's performance is its redeeming virtue.

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Trevor Johnston

Time Out

Overall, it's breezy, forgettable fluff, but 'kinky'? Obviously, the term is relative.

Jun 24, 2006

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

...If you've seen The Full Monty (or Waking Ned Devine or Calendar Girls or Billy Elliot) then this film's surprises will be few and far between, although no less pleasant for it.

Rated: 3/5

May 27, 2006

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Bruce Westbrook

Houston Chronicle

It's a predictable and preachy stab at a comedy with heart, and its subversive silliness is eclipsed by an overwrought humanity.

Rated: 2.5/4

May 19, 2006

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Michael Cuby

them.

Kinky Boots takes a familiar narrative and turns it into something extraordinarily queer.

Nov 2, 2022

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Frank J. Avella

Edge Media Network

It's a hoot watching future Oscar-nominee Ejiofor ("12 Years a Slave") spectacularly lighting up the screen as Lola. Ejiofor singing "Whatever Lola Wants" is a rousing highlight. The actor manages the character nuances magnificently.

Rated: B-

Jun 7, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The sort of pleasant trifle that the Brits used to do often and do fairly well.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 4, 2022

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Gert-Jan B

Hi Gert-Jan Burghart from the South of The Netherlands here, love it, kinky Boots !

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/07/24

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Dave C

It is true that without CE it would be harder to find this as enjoyable as it is, but JE is also very good, so it makes for a great pairing. I love the quirks of the story, the oddball nature of some of the characters, the industrial setting, and the level of comedy is just right. It's a film I forget how much I enjoy until I'm watching it again

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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Ian C

Superb and life affirming!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/26/23

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robert p

While not a great movie, I found parts of it boreing as the main actor took all of the crap, and it explores alot of areas of homosexuality which is of course the main objective of the film. If it was done a little bit better than it would have hit 4 stars but as is it's *3 & 1/2* stars!!!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

This was a wonderful story. I have to say that in my younger years, I was quite judgmental. Now that I am 60+, I have improved upon myself and have become more understanding and welcoming. This is a heartfelt movie that was wonderfully written. I can only imagine how difficult life was for folks like this and I was one of the ones that pointed a finger. For that, I am truly sorry. This is a movie to watch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

A feel good film, fun and songs, and bit of humour. Chiwetel Ejiofor is fantastic here.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Julian Jarrold

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Joel Edgerton

Charlie Price

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Lola

Sarah Jane Potts

Lauren

Jemima Rooper

Nicola

Linda Bassett

Melanie

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Kinky Boots: Official Clip - Yes Sir I Can Boogie

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Kinky Boots: Official Clip - Does He Look Sexy?

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Kinky Boots: Official Clip - These Boots Are Made for Walkin'

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Kinky Boots: Official Clip - Red Is the Color of Sex

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Kinky Boots: Official Clip - I Feel Like Oprah

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Kinky Boots: Official Clip - Arm Wrestling

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Kinky Boots: Official Clip - It's a Man's Man's Man's World

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Kinky Boots: Official Clip - Whatever Lola Wants

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Kinky Boots: Official Clip - Pass Me My Boobs

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Synopsis

After his father's demise, Charlie Price (Joel Edgerton) inherits the family business, a shoe factory in Northampton, England. He is not interested in shoes, and the factory is in such dire financial straits that he must lay off 15 employees. However a fortuitous encounter with a transvestite cabaret singer (Chiwetel Ejiofor) inspires Charlie to save the factory from closure by producing erotic footwear, much to the chagrin of the workers.

Director: Julian Jarrold
Producer: Nick Barton, Suzanne Mackie, Peter Ettedgui
Screenwriter: Geoff Deane, Tim Firth
Production Co: Miramax, Price Productions II, Buena Vista International [us]
Rating: PG-13 (Sexuality|Language|Thematic Material)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+, Music
Original Language: English
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Apr 14, 2006
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.8M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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