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Looking for Eric

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Ever since his wife (Stephanie Bishop) left him, Eric Bishop's (Steve Evets) life has fallen apart. His two teen sons (Lucy-Jo Hudson, Gerard Kearns) have little regard for him, his job at the post office is increasingly unfulfilling and he ends up in the hospital after a car crash. One night, he smokes marijuana and has a vision of his favorite Manchester United soccer player: Eric Cantona. With the help of his idol and his daughter (Stefan Gumbs), Eric tries to get his life straightened out.

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Ken Loach's latest is an uplifting, entertaining and amusing socio-drama featuring a match-winning performance from Eric Cantona.

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Victoria Luxford BBC.com 03/24/2022
4/5
Wonderful chemistry between Steve Evets and Eric Cantona... it's an intriguing and relatable movie that will lift your spirits. Go to Full Review Deborah Ross The Spectator 08/29/2018
This is a deliberate 'feelgood' movie and, while I didn't feel bad, I just didn't feel much of anything. Go to Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 01/03/2011
[A] well-meaning misfire. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 07/18/2022
A banal waste of time. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Stefan Pape Common Sense Media 09/20/2021
5/5
One of the most engaging and impressive dramas to come out of British cinema this side of the millennium. Go to Full Review PJ Nabarro Patrick Nabarro 02/03/2019
3/5
The film's whimsical spirit invites the audience to enter into a fablistic mindset and to relax into its uplifting air of camaraderie. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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isla s 09/02/2022 First off, this is not a film entirely about football, in case people think it is. Its very much a Ken Loach film - a piece of British social commentary, showing the life of a working class man, someone who sees themselves very much as a 'down and out' type. Its a sobering watch I could describe as being about someone trying to keep their head above water, as is the case with most Ken Loach films. Its classed as a comedy and I suppose there are some comedy type moments in it but suffice to say its not what I'd regard a very amusing film for the most part, for obvious reasons (towards the very end it does get more chaotic and I couldn't help but smile a bit but its not a big 'laugh out loud' film mostly). The comedy is mainly present in the scenes showing Eric at ease, laidback with his mates at work and in his house, not with the adolescents he (seemingly) begrudgingly lives with. This is a quirky film but I liked the themes and I thought the main character, Eric Bishop, was played well by Steve Evets. There's even some poignant moments present and it does feel quite realistic, so I'd recommend it on that basis, yes. See more nefasto r @Nefasto 02/05/2020 This lighter version of Ken Loach is sweet and touching. A simple and funny idea that pays off. See more 09/04/2019 Ken Loach has a very personal mark but there is something that doesn't quite work in this one. See more Frances H 03/23/2019 Really cute, funny heart warming Brit flick and well worth a watch with a priceless climax! See more 03/09/2017 Another wonderful film from Ken Loach. Beautifully made. The man's a genius story teller. See more 02/05/2017 Looking for Eric means to be a light-hearted comedy teaching you how to cope with adversities in life with wisdom. But I just don't get its humour. See more Read all reviews
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Ken Loach

Director

Steve Evets

Eric Bishop

Éric Cantona

Eric Cantona

Stephanie Bishop

Lily

Lucy-Jo Hudson

Sam

Gerard Kearns

Ryan

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Synopsis Ever since his wife (Stephanie Bishop) left him, Eric Bishop's (Steve Evets) life has fallen apart. His two teen sons (Lucy-Jo Hudson, Gerard Kearns) have little regard for him, his job at the post office is increasingly unfulfilling and he ends up in the hospital after a car crash. One night, he smokes marijuana and has a vision of his favorite Manchester United soccer player: Eric Cantona. With the help of his idol and his daughter (Stefan Gumbs), Eric tries to get his life straightened out.
Director
Ken Loach
Producer
Rebecca O'Brien, Éric Cantona, Pascal Caucheteux, Vincent Maraval
Screenwriter
Paul Laverty
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Goodfellas S.L., Why Not Productions, Sixteen Films, Icon Films, Canto Bros
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 14, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$55.8K
Runtime
1h 59m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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