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Wild Bill

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After serving a prison sentence, Bill connects with his oldest son, Jimmy, who soon gets in trouble with his old cohorts. Bill has to choose between helping Jimmy and violating his parole, or letting his son fend for himself -- and remaining free.
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Deborah Ross The Spectator 08/31/2018
Delicate and elegant piece of work combining great storytelling, a terrific script, and characters you can seriously care about, and do. It hits all the marks. You'll laugh. You'll cry. And you'll love it as many times over as you can accommodate. Go to Full Review
Peter Bradshaw Guardian 03/22/2012
4/5
Why can't all British crime dramas be so well written and well acted, and have a splash of comedy as confident as this? Go to Full Review
Nigel Andrews Financial Times 03/22/2012
3/5
Fletcher has fashioned a deft, likeable addition to a crowded genre, the cockney comedy thriller. It will be good to see how he fares when he moves on. Go to Full Review
Alistair Lawrence Common Sense Media 09/20/2021
4/5
Like its central character, this comedy-drama is a likable underdog in the collection of black-humored British crime movies influenced by the likes of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Go to Full Review
Patrick Gamble CineVue 01/03/2019
4/5
One of those rare films that through its palpable degree of energy and vibrancy manage to keep you rooting for its characters from start to finish. Go to Full Review
Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews 08/08/2013
3/4
With a concept and influences consciously in mind; fine performances by Creed-Miles, Poulter, and Williams; and approving cameos...Fletcher is able to put his best foot forward in this creditable debut. Go to Full Review
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Dave R. @Rahinsky Aug 9 Well written, well acted, and well directed a solid piece of filmmaking. See more Ted B @Movieaddicted 05/31/2023 3.5 stars; A wonderfully acted movie about the rehabilitation of a man released from prison back into the element that put him there in the first place. When he gets home, he finds his two sons, abandoned by their mother, living in that element. The story is about how he tries to reconnect with them and keep them out of the life that put him in prison. Charlie Creed-Miles was excellent in his portrayal of a character who went from derelict and aimless, to a social person on the right side of the law, and eventually to fatherhood. This is a British film that takes place in the Lower Side of London. So the accent is pretty heavy and you need to listen closely, and pick up on some of the slang terms as well. See more Dionysis K 03/01/2023 What a great film, thoroughly enjoyed it, very moving with an edge to it. If you're from the east end of London you get it. See more 06/18/2021 Gritty unflinching movie loaded with dark humour. Highlights serious issues happening on our doorsteps. Outstanding work. See more 04/16/2021 Enjoyable film following ex con reuniting with his estranged children. Excellent characters acted superbly by the cast. Well worth the watch. See more 08/30/2020 Boring British film about boring people. Dexter Fletcher is cool though but man does this movie have a lot of bad moments. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis After serving a prison sentence, Bill connects with his oldest son, Jimmy, who soon gets in trouble with his old cohorts. Bill has to choose between helping Jimmy and violating his parole, or letting his son fend for himself -- and remaining free.
Director
Dexter Fletcher
Producer
Timothy Brian Cole, Sam Tromans
Screenwriter
Dexter Fletcher, Danny King
Production Co
STS Productions, 20ten Media
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 17, 2014
Runtime
1h 38m
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