On a Clear Day (2005)

PG-13   |    |  Comedy, Drama, Romance

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Frank determines to salvage his self-esteem and tackle his demons by attempting the ultimate test of endurance - swimming the English Channel.

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  • Brenda Blethyn at an event for On a Clear Day (2005)
  • Billy Boyd at an event for On a Clear Day (2005)
  • Billy Boyd and Peter Mullan at an event for On a Clear Day (2005)
  • Peter Mullan in On a Clear Day (2005)
  • Billy Boyd at an event for On a Clear Day (2005)

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Awards

3 wins & 4 nominations.

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User Reviews
23 January 2005 | brittmae
Fantastic Film...plus Hobbit sightings....great night all around
I also had the opportunity to see "On a Clear Day" at the world premiere on Friday night and thoroughly enjoyed it. I really hope that this film gets picked up because its main themes would probably be well received by mass audiences.

There was humor, family conflict, drama, and some great Scottish dialogue (some of which I do need to hear again in order to get ALL of the jokes.) It was just a great experience to be able to watch the film on location with all of the people who worked so hard to make it happen.

On a side note, my friends and I were able to meet Elijah Wood(even though he was not in the movie, he came to support Billy) and Billy afterwards. Being a hard-core Lord of the Rings fan, the experience was great. Please go and see it if you can!!

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Trivia

The toy that Rob takes away from his son at school is Thunderbird 2, based on the television series Thunderbirds (1965). Ron Cook played Parker in the theatrical remake Thunderbirds (2004).

Quotes

Rob: I just don't understand why he is doing this. Swimming The English Channel will NOT bring Stuart back.
Joan: It's not Stuart he wants back, Rob.

Goofs

When Rob is in the café, the words on the front glass window are facing inside - not outside, towards the street.

Soundtracks

For he is a jolly good fellow
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Storyline

Plot Summary

Genres

Comedy | Drama | Romance | Sport

Details

Release Date:

2 September 2005

Language

English

Country of Origin

UK

Filming Locations

Port of Dover, Kent, England, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$17,303 9 April 2006

Gross USA:

$191,033

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,017,257

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