@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Based on the 1973 rock opera album of the same name by The Who, this is the story of 60s teenager Jimmy. At work he slaves in a dead-end job. While after, he shops for tailored suits and rides his scooter as part of the London Mod scene.
Quick Stats
7.0
TMDB Rating
295
Votes
2h
Runtime
$2.5M
Budget
$1.1M
Box Office
42%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorFranc Roddam
WriterDave Humphries
CinematographyBrian Tufano
ComposerJohn Entwistle
EditorMike Taylor
Production DesignSimon Holland
Produced by
PolytelThe Who Films
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Phil Daniels
James Michael 'Jimmy' Cooper
Leslie Ash
Steph
Phil Davis
Chalky
Mark Wingett
Dave
Sting
Ace Face
Ray Winstone
Kevin
Garry Cooper
Peter
Gary Shail
Spider
Toyah Willcox
Monkey
Trevor Laird
Ferdy
Kate Williams
Mother
Michael Elphick
Father
K
Kim Neve
Yvonne
Benjamin Whitrow
Mr. Fulford
Daniel Peacock
Danny
