The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

2018

2h 4m

Drama

Romance

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In 1946 a London-based writer begins exchanging letters with residents on the island of Guernsey, which was German-occupied during WWII. Feeling compelled to visit the island, she starts to get a picture of what it was like during the occupation.

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Critics Consensus

Far more traditional and straightforward than its unwieldy title, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society offers delightful comfort food for fans of period drama.

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Marissa Martinelli

Slate

The movie is comfort food through and through, as wholesome and predictable as a Sunday roast and as sickly sweet as sticky toffee pudding.

Aug 10, 2018

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Matt Fagerholm

RogerEbert.com

Though the subject matter could've been developed into a more challenging and provocative yarn, this film's chief aim is escapism.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 10, 2018

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Leah Greenblatt

Entertainment Weekly

A movie... you don't so much watch as wear like a slanket.

Rated: B+

Aug 10, 2018

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Director Mike Newell uses his camera to great effect, capturing beautiful vistas but also the swirling emotions of his characters.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 21, 2022

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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Media Studies

Watching The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie together with some friends or loved ones would be just the ticket. You just might want to keep potato peel pie off the menu.

Aug 13, 2021

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Kshitij Rawat

The Indian Express

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a delightful little film that should particularly appeal to those fond of the quaint British rural setting.

Mar 9, 2021

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David L

The love story(s) was a bit predictable, but the historical sweep and gentle exposure to Guernsey provided a reflective, lovely evening interlude

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/21/25

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Emma B

Some of the most loveable array of characters I've seen in a film. Each conversation felt natural and smooth and real. The main character has an absolute heart of gold so you can't go wrong. The writing is truly beautiful and tells this story in such a heart string tugging manner. Had to show this to as many friends and family that I could get to watch it. Shows the emotional sides of a tragic time in history. So many laughs, cries, and tears of joy came along with this film. No to mention the beautiful camera work and acting. Highly recommend you at least watch it on e and then until you can't take it anymore!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/25/24

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Torin F

THE GUERNSEY LITERARY ~ SOCIETY has an interesting historical basis in the German occupation of the island during WWII, though the film itself mostly steers for the safe, sentimental waters of a typical romantic drama that's thoroughly pleasant and a little prim.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/21/24

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Sriram G

Fantastic movie with equal touch of family, romance and friendship throughout the whole and has perfect music which fits with the beautiful scenery of Guernsey. Acting is top notch as well and I'll have to say this made my fav movies of all time list.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/30/24

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Timothy D

Old fashioned but immensely charming, this film warms the soul. Its approach is far from unique, but it's sweet effect is familiar in the best way.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/24

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Annie L

This could have been much better if the filmmakers hadn't pushed the reality of so many of the situations into the realm of fairytales. It's like they didn't trust the story to be strong enough without exaggerating all the elements. And they also showed a lack of imagination and trust in the casting. Lily James was not all that different from her character in Yesterday. And the two Downton Abbey actors played nearly identical roles in this movie. I'm sure lots of people love this kind of feel good movie. I also like a movie with a positive mess and a happy ending, but I think it's so much more powerful when it feels believable.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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Synopsis

In 1946 a London-based writer begins exchanging letters with residents on the island of Guernsey, which was German-occupied during WWII. Feeling compelled to visit the island, she starts to get a picture of what it was like during the occupation.

Director: Mike Newell
Producer: Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin, Mitchell Kaplan, Paula Mazur
Screenwriter: Kevin Hood, Don Roos
Production Co: Blueprint Pictures, StudioCanal, Mazur / Kaplan Company
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2018
Runtime: 2h 4m

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