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Filth

  • 20132013
  • RR
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
108K
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POPULARITY
3,709
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James McAvoy in Filth (2013)
 	A bipolar, bigoted junkie cop manipulates and hallucinates his way through the festive season in a bid to secure promotion and win back his wife and daughter.
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A corrupt, junkie cop with bipolar disorder attempts to manipulate his way through a promotion in order to win back his wife and daughter while also fighting his own inner demons.A corrupt, junkie cop with bipolar disorder attempts to manipulate his way through a promotion in order to win back his wife and daughter while also fighting his own inner demons.A corrupt, junkie cop with bipolar disorder attempts to manipulate his way through a promotion in order to win back his wife and daughter while also fighting his own inner demons.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
108K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,709
97
  • Director
    • Jon S. Baird
  • Writers
    • Jon S. Baird
    • Irvine Welsh(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • James McAvoy
    • Jamie Bell
    • Eddie Marsan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jon S. Baird
  • Writers
    • Jon S. Baird
    • Irvine Welsh(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • James McAvoy
    • Jamie Bell
    • Eddie Marsan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 181User reviews
    • 264Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 14 nominations

    Videos8

    Official International Trailer
    Trailer 1:06
    Official International Trailer
    International Trailer
    Trailer 2:14
    International Trailer
    International Red Band Trailer
    Trailer 2:20
    International Red Band Trailer
    International Red Band
    Trailer 1:13
    International Red Band
    U.S. Red Band Trailer
    Trailer 2:19
    U.S. Red Band Trailer
    U.S. Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 2:03
    U.S. Theatrical Trailer
    First Clip
    Clip 1:20
    First Clip
    International PG Trailer
    Promo 0:36
    International PG Trailer

    Photos123

    James McAvoy and Jamie Wallace in Filth (2013)
    Jamie Bell and James McAvoy in Filth (2013)
    James McAvoy and Jon S. Baird in Filth (2013)
    James McAvoy and Imogen Poots in Filth (2013)
    Imogen Poots in Filth (2013)
    James McAvoy in Filth (2013)
    Pollyanna McIntosh at an event for Filth (2013)
    Pollyanna McIntosh at an event for Filth (2013)
    Pollyanna McIntosh at an event for Filth (2013)
    Filth (2013)
    Filth (2013)
    James McAvoy in Filth (2013)

    Top cast

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    James McAvoy
    James McAvoy
    • Bruceas Bruce
    Jamie Bell
    Jamie Bell
    • Lennoxas Lennox
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Bladeseyas Bladesey
    Imogen Poots
    Imogen Poots
    • Drummondas Drummond
    Brian McCardie
    Brian McCardie
    • Gillmanas Gillman
    Emun Elliott
    Emun Elliott
    • Inglisas Inglis
    Gary Lewis
    Gary Lewis
    • Gusas Gus
    John Sessions
    John Sessions
    • Toalas Toal
    Shauna Macdonald
    Shauna Macdonald
    • Caroleas Carole
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • Dr. Rossias Dr. Rossi
    Joanne Froggatt
    Joanne Froggatt
    • Maryas Mary
    Kate Dickie
    Kate Dickie
    • Chrissieas Chrissie
    Martin Compston
    Martin Compston
    • Gormanas Gorman
    Iain De Caestecker
    Iain De Caestecker
    • Ockyas Ocky
    Shirley Henderson
    Shirley Henderson
    • Buntyas Bunty
    Joy McAvoy
    Joy McAvoy
    • Estelleas Estelle
    Jordan Young
    Jordan Young
    • Lexoas Lexo
    Pollyanna McIntosh
    Pollyanna McIntosh
    • Size Queenas Size Queen
    • Director
      • Jon S. Baird
    • Writers
      • Jon S. Baird
      • Irvine Welsh(based on the novel by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      James McAvoy has the ability to vomit at will. The scene where Bruce is sick was real vomit.
    • Goofs
      When Ray tells Bruce that he will apply for the Inspector position, Bruce burns a hole into the couch with his cigarette. In the next shot, the cigarette is completely lit, with a full amount of ashes at the top.
    • Quotes

      [from trailer]

      Bladesey: What made you join the Force?

      Bruce Robertson: Police oppression, brother.

      Bladesey: You wanted to stamp it out from the inside?

      Bruce Robertson: No, I wanted to be a part of it.

    • Crazy credits
      Light-hearted animation featuring farm animals and cast credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Projector: Filth (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Winter Wonderland
      (Inst)

      Written by Felix Bernard © 1934

      Arranged by Clint Mansell

      Published by Francis Day & Hunter Ltd

    User reviews181

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Amazing acting by McAvoy, but not so easy a film
    Remember when Ewan McGregor played in a little movie called Trainspotting? The film was made after a book by Scottish writer Irvine Welsh and it was an intense and often funny window into the complete wasting of human life due to heroin. It made McGregor famous.

    Now, James McAvoy has no need to be made famous, he already is, and he showed he is a great actor in several movies; he is on a roll. But in this film, also made from an Irvine Welsh book, he really outdid himself, playing a deranged police inspector torn apart by addiction, grief and madness.

    The film itself is difficult to explain and, perhaps, it would be more clear to me if I would have read the book first. Some of the characters I have no idea who they were and why he was interacting with them in the first place. Also the ending is pretty much the antithesis of the one in Trainspotting. Here, there is no hope.

    The direction was good, I guess, as well as the general production values. A bunch of known, but usually secondary actors fill the cast, with often interesting results, but let's face it, the film is mostly a one man show and McAvoy was up for the job. I just wish the story would have been less confusing.

    Conclusion: it would be a shame not to watch this film, even if you end up not liking it for some reason. You need to be familiar with Scottish accents or use a subtitle to get what people are saying. Other than that, great work, James!
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    • Jan 30, 2014

    FAQ2

    • Is the film based on a book?
    • Why the title 'Filth'?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 24, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • Sweden
      • Belgium
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Scots
    • Also known as
      • Loy
    • Filming locations
      • Trollhättan, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
    • Production companies
      • Steel Mill Pictures
      • Logie Pictures
      • Altitude Film Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,411
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,526
      • Jun 1, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,417,248
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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