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In 1980s Britain, a group of unemployed friends decide to take one last gamble in life by buying a racehorse.
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London Evening Standard 04/27/2012
1/5
A waste of most of the talent on display, though everyone goes to it with admirable fortitude. Go to Full Review Henry Barnes Guardian 04/26/2012
2/5
A few dips in the nosebag is enough. Go to Full Review Antonia Quirke Financial Times 04/26/2012
1/5
This is pantomime, not film. Go to Full Review Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film 05/07/2012
2.5/5
Tension in the final section is never enough to send pulses galloping, making this more of a trot over well-trodden ground than a hot tip. Go to Full Review Philip French Observer (UK) 04/28/2012
I wish it were better, but it's more hardtack than Seabiscuit. Go to Full Review Allan Hunter Daily Express (UK) 04/26/2012
2/5
Maybe it will all seem better one bank holiday Monday on the telly. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/20/2014 Extremely far-fetched light drama that relies very much on a dreamlike audience to accept the very dreamlike story. See more 03/14/2014 Nice little british comedy. Excellent cast make the most of a very simple plot See more 10/14/2012 British comedy set in the 80's against the backdrop of Thatcher's privatizations and social unrest. A group of seven friends very affected by the economical situation decide to risk their savings buying a racing horse that was in "special offer", the Mumper; the movie goes on telling us their adventures with the horse but also their personal and professional lives in a moment where Britain was extremely agitated. There are some funny and poignant moments but there isn't anything truly special here. It is easy to follow but it feels like the horse it is a mere excuse to show us their financial crisis, as there is really very little racing. Not a bad effort but it needs more sparkle. See more 10/11/2012 A nice, easy going story set 'up north' in England. Bob Hoskins delights as usual, and the cast are great fun to watch. One for a rainy Sunday afternoon. See more 09/28/2012 Pretty average brit flick. The story hinges feebly together, the acting is very by the numbers and the end is all too predictable. Men - Horses - Race - win I cant recommend this Im afraid. See more Read all reviews
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Sacha Bennett

Director

Bob Hoskins

Percy 'Smudge' Smith

Jenny Agutter

Shirley Baxter

Philip Davis

Threads

Emily Atack

Katie

Callum McNab

Bax

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Movie Info

Synopsis In 1980s Britain, a group of unemployed friends decide to take one last gamble in life by buying a racehorse.
Director
Sacha Bennett
Screenwriter
Sacha Bennett, Nigel Smith
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 26, 2015
Runtime
1h 41m
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