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David Brent: Life on the Road

  • 20162016
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 36m
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Ricky Gervais and Ben Bailey Smith in David Brent: Life on the Road (2016)
  • Comedy
  • Music
A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British TV series The Office (2001), as he now fancies himself a rock star on the road.A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British TV series The Office (2001), as he now fancies himself a rock star on the road.A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British TV series The Office (2001), as he now fancies himself a rock star on the road.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
20K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ricky Gervais
  • Writer
    • Ricky Gervais
  • Stars
    • Ricky Gervais
    • Rob Jarvis
    • Abbie Murphy
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ricky Gervais
  • Writer
    • Ricky Gervais
  • Stars
    • Ricky Gervais
    • Rob Jarvis
    • Abbie Murphy
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    • 129User reviews
    • 73Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos3

    David Brent: Life on the Road
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    Trailer 1:28
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    Ricky Gervais in David Brent: Life on the Road (2016)
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    Ricky Gervais in David Brent: Life on the Road (2016)
    Ricky Gervais and Ben Bailey Smith in David Brent: Life on the Road (2016)
    Ricky Gervais and Ben Bailey Smith in David Brent: Life on the Road (2016)
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    Ricky Gervais in David Brent: Life on the Road (2016)
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    Ricky Gervais
    Ricky Gervais
    • David Brentas David Brent
    Rob Jarvis
    Rob Jarvis
    • Clientas Client
    Abbie Murphy
    Abbie Murphy
    • Serena Wilsonas Serena Wilson
    Mandeep Dhillon
    Mandeep Dhillon
    • Karen Parasharas Karen Parashar
    Jo Hartley
    Jo Hartley
    • Pauline Grayas Pauline Gray
    Andrew Brooke
    Andrew Brooke
    • Jerry 'Jezza' Collinsas Jerry 'Jezza' Collins
    Miles Chapman
    Miles Chapman
    • Andy Chapmanas Andy Chapman
    Tom Bennett
    Tom Bennett
    • Nigel Martinas Nigel Martin
    Rebecca Gethings
    Rebecca Gethings
    • Miriam Clarkas Miriam Clark
    Kim Benson
    • Office Workeras Office Worker
    Alfie Stewart
    Alfie Stewart
    • Office Workeras Office Worker
    Ben Bailey Smith
    Ben Bailey Smith
    • Dom Johnsonas Dom Johnson
    Tom Basden
    Tom Basden
    • Dan Harveyas Dan Harvey
    Andy Burrows
    • Foregone Conclusion: Drumsas Foregone Conclusion: Drums
    Stuart Wilkinson
    • Foregone Conclusion: Guitaras Foregone Conclusion: Guitar
    Steve Clarke
    • Foregone Conclusion: Bassas Foregone Conclusion: Bass
    Michael Clarke
    • Foregone Conclusion: Keyboard & Guitaras Foregone Conclusion: Keyboard & Guitar
    Nina Sosanya
    Nina Sosanya
    • Dr. Vivienne Keatingas Dr. Vivienne Keating
    • Director
      • Ricky Gervais
    • Writer
      • Ricky Gervais
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    Storyline

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    About 13 years after his appearance in the documentary series The Office, a documentary film crew is once again following the life of David Brent. He now works as a rep for cleaning-goods distributor, but he still harbors dreams of making it big in the music business. Acting on this, he takes three weeks off work and tours with a new-look version of Foregone Conclusion, the band he was part of in the 1990s--he's the only remaining original member, for various reasons. —grantss
    • mockumentary
    • six word title
    • aspiring rock star
    • camera crew
    • name in title
    • 7 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The boss is back
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Music
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During an interview on Talksport, Doc Brown revealed that a lot of the scenes had improv involved, and the scene where David (Ricky Gervais) is talking with the waitress, most of that was un-scripted. You'll notice Doc Brown hiding his face in his hoodie, this is to cover up his laugh and breaking character, due to the nature of David's comments.
    • Goofs
      When David Brent is doing his Chinese impersonation, his 2 female colleagues are seen watching disapprovingly in the background. However, a matter of seconds later, one of those women is emerging from the office of Miriam, having evidently had a conversation with her, with no time to get there and have a conversation so quickly.
    • Quotes

      David Brent: On the road is where I really come alive.

    • Connections
      Edited into David Brent: Life on the Road (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Life on the Road
      Written by Ricky Gervais

    User reviews129

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Very funny....if you like that sort of humour
    I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, many funny moments.

    My wife wasn't as enthusiastic and when i asked her why she said she was cringing because of the awkward moments brought on by Ricky's character...David Brent.

    The only thing Ricky Gervais has in common with other British comedians is that they love to laugh at themselves...make a goose of themselves....e.g John Cleese...Apart from that he is definitely one of a kind.

    The humour is an extension of his character in "The Office", if you liked this series then you will get the humour and will enjoy this movie.

    The plot centre's around David wanting to have a shot at fame and self finances a thrown together band and books a week's worth of venues. Barely anyone turns up and even his own band doesn't like him.

    The plot is OK...You can tell that David Brant despite all the 'foot in mouth' moments is a genuine tryer and does garner some sympathy towards the end of the movie. its apparent the humour does disguise an individual seeking acceptance and genuine friends.

    I had many good laughs - an easy 8/10 for me...
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    10
    • gbrady01
    • Aug 26, 2016

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 10, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Life on the Road
    • Filming locations
      • 2 Castle Rd, Kentish Town, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • BBC Films
      • Entertainment One
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,204,054
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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