The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

2018

2 hr. 4 min.

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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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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Jeff

This is a great and touching film. Chose to be a writer so I could have tea!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/24

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Gloria H

Historical fiction at its best. Great storyline with depth and inspiration.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/07/24

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St L

Romance, history, interesting storyline. I have watched it 5-6 times and every time I still enjoy it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/14/23

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Lorena S

Enjoyed the story and how loss and deep love and understanding is portrayed.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/07/23

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Mike Newell

Director

Lily James

Juliet Ashton

Matthew Goode

Sidney Stark

Michiel Huisman

Dawsey Adams

Glen Powell

Mark Reynolds

Jessica Brown Findlay

Elizabeth McKenna

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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 Center for 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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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
Executive Producer: Shana Eddy-Grouf, Ron Halpern, Diarmuid McKeown
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

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