The Carer

2016

1 hr. 29 min.

Comedy

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67%

33 Reviews

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60%

50+ Ratings

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Sir Michael Gifford alienates everyone around him as he suffers from an incurable illness. When his daughter sets him up with a companion who is a refugee, surprising changes begin to occur.

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Although it seemed a little contrived, Cox stands out with a powerful performance that was both moving and nostalgic.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Every so often you find a diamond in the rough. This is one of those occasions. I say bravo. What a lovely movie. Not normally something I would choose but saw it and thought....why not. A surprisingly funny at times film. Don't look at the critic reviews on this one and make up your own mind.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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A delightful film about overcoming some obstacles of youth and aging... (quote from IMDb)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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troy k

If you are a Brian Cox fan then watch it...even he can barely carry the film...the girl is a horrible actress which is doubly funny since she plays a budding actress in the film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Brian Cox played a role that had you connected and at times wondering what to expect next, Awsome how Brian and Coco would go at it their Shakespearean language as I would call it. A good movie to watch and enjoy.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Roberta B

Predictable plot, acting often over the top. Its okay.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/03/16

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János Edelényi

Director

Brian Cox

Sir Michael

Anna Chancellor

Milly

Emilia Fox

Sophia

Coco König

Dorottya

Karl Johnson

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Bruce DeMara

Toronto Star

It's a tired formula. But saving graces come from two fine performances, the criminally underrated Brian Cox as high-maintenance Sir Michael and newcomer Coco Konig as Dorottya, who's plucky, compassionate and wise.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 17, 2016

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Kate Muir

Times (UK)

A simultaneously pretentious and amateurish luvviefest.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 10, 2016

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Cox's timing throughout is superb -- a comic masterclass that gives way to storms of temper worthy of Lear.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 26, 2016

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

Cox is one hammy hunk of fun, first scene to last.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 27, 2020

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Brian Cox gets to tackle ample monologues from various Shakespearean works - catnip, I imagine, to any British thespian worth his or her salt.

Rated: 2/4

Jul 20, 2020

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Bertie Archer

One Room With A View

Coco König and Brian Cox are the only stars in an otherwise mediocre show...

Rated: 2/5

Mar 29, 2019

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Synopsis

Sir Michael Gifford alienates everyone around him as he suffers from an incurable illness. When his daughter sets him up with a companion who is a refugee, surprising changes begin to occur.

Director: János Edelényi
Executive Producer: Judith Csernai, John Archer, Felix Gill, Chris Howard, Tom Kinninmont, Simon Lewis, Miira Paasilinna
Screenwriter: Gilbert Adair, János Edelényi, Tom Kinninmont
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 27, 2017

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