Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry, The

2023

1h 47m

Drama

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77%

Tomatometer

31 Reviews

71%

Audience Score

50+ Ratings

An ordinary man passes through life on the sidelines until the day he goes to mail a letter and just keeps walking.

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Critics Consensus

If The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry follows a well-worn path, having Jim Broadbent and Penelope Wilton as guides makes it difficult to complain.

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

A feelgood fable as twee as its title.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 14, 2023

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David Stratton

The Australian

Well-regarded books don't always make a smooth transition to the screen.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jun 9, 2023

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

Metro Newspaper (UK)

It's a non-religious pilgrim story about the power of hope and faith. A movie that celebrates everyday joys and human connection. The perfect pick-me-up tonic for tough times.

Rated: 4/5

May 5, 2023

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Calum Cooper

The People's Movies

When twinned with the overly inspirational vibe to the narrative and visual style, however well crafted, it creates a film whose sentiments are earnest but whose execution is flimsy at best and borders on manipulative at worst.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 18, 2024

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Jane Freebury

The Canberra Times (Australia)

Even a dependable and likeable lead actor cannot lift this slight, feel-good film above its shallow messaging

Rated: 2/5

Jun 20, 2023

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Whang Yee Ling

The Straits Times (Singapore)

Broadbent never puts a blistered foot wrong in an unassuming road movie that rues a wasted life, but offers a second chance.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 7, 2023

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Dave W

Replete with humanity. Simply, expertly told. Beautiful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/07/24

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TeddySmashings

Really hearth warming British film and well worth a watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Les N

Splendid movie the way that only the English can do it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/24

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Andrew F

A very ordinary English and dull life changed forever by a simple letter. There is nothing special about Harold but what he does is so moving that ultimately his life really matters and has meaning. I have also read the book and the film follows it fairly closely despite a couple of hiccups. Worth a detour to see it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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Garvis W

A little sappy at times but I thought it was pretty good

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/24

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James R

This charming, humble little movie slowly transforms into a heart-wrenching odyssey that fills you with nostalgia, hope and leaves you thinking long after the credits roll. Superbly championed by one of the greatest actors of our time. One of my personal favourites. It's a movie to watch over and over again, to make you believe in the goodness of people, and that life finds a way. A beautiful and uplifting piece of filmmaking.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/24

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Synopsis

An ordinary man passes through life on the sidelines until the day he goes to mail a letter and just keeps walking.

Director: Hettie MacDonald
Screenwriter: Rachel Joyce
Production Co: Free Range Films, Ingenious Media
Genre: Drama
Original Language: British English
Runtime: 1h 47m