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A Balasaur Score of 79 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, Metacritic 78/100. Scores higher than 91% of the 4,502 2020s comedy movies in this catalog. Streaming on Peacock.
Synopsis
An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic78/100
219 audience votes
Key crew
- James GriffithsDirector
- Adem IlhanOriginal Music Composer
- Tom BasdenScreenplay
- Tim KeyScreenplay
Cast
- Tom BasdenHerb McGwyer
- Tim KeyCharles Heath
- Carey MulliganNell Mortimer
- Sian CliffordAmanda
- Akemnji NdifornyenMichael
- Steve MarshPeter
- Luka DownieMarcus
- Kerrie ThomasonMarie
- Arron LongTour Guide (uncredited)
Stills
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Themes
walesislandmusicianfolk musicreunioneccentric millionairethoughtfulisolated islandformer loversindie folkinspirationallottery winner
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