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Peterloo

  • 20182018
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
4.9K
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Peterloo (2018)
Directed by Mike Leigh, 'Peterloo' is the story of the 1819 Peterloo Massacre in which British forces attacked a peaceful pro-democracy rally in Manchester, England.
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The story of the 1819 Peterloo Massacre where British forces attacked a peaceful pro-democracy rally in Manchester.The story of the 1819 Peterloo Massacre where British forces attacked a peaceful pro-democracy rally in Manchester.The story of the 1819 Peterloo Massacre where British forces attacked a peaceful pro-democracy rally in Manchester.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
4.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Mike Leigh
  • Writer
    • Mike Leigh
  • Stars
    • Rory Kinnear
    • Maxine Peake
    • Neil Bell
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mike Leigh
  • Writer
    • Mike Leigh
  • Stars
    • Rory Kinnear
    • Maxine Peake
    • Neil Bell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 102User reviews
    • 110Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 8 nominations

    Videos5

    Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:09
    Teaser Trailer
    St. Peter's Field
    Clip 0:49
    St. Peter's Field
    The People of 'Peterloo'
    Featurette 4:36
    The People of 'Peterloo'
    Peterloo - Now Playing Trailer
    Video 0:23
    Peterloo - Now Playing Trailer
    Peterloo Teaser Trailer
    Video 1:09
    Peterloo Teaser Trailer

    Photos86

    Neil Bell, John-Paul Hurley, Philip Jackson, Rory Kinnear, and Tom Gill in Peterloo (2018)
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    Rory Kinnear
    Rory Kinnear
    • Henry Huntas Henry Hunt
    Maxine Peake
    Maxine Peake
    • Nellieas Nellie
    Neil Bell
    Neil Bell
    • Samuel Bamfordas Samuel Bamford
    Philip Jackson
    Philip Jackson
    • John Knightas John Knight
    Pearce Quigley
    Pearce Quigley
    • Joshuaas Joshua
    David Moorst
    David Moorst
    • Josephas Joseph
    Rachel Finnegan
    Rachel Finnegan
    • Maryas Mary
    Tom Meredith
    Tom Meredith
    • Robertas Robert
    Simona Bitmate
    Simona Bitmate
    • Estheras Esther
    Robert Wilfort
    • Lord Liverpool, the Prime Ministeras Lord Liverpool, the Prime Minister
    Karl Johnson
    Karl Johnson
    • Lord Sidmouth, the Home Secretaryas Lord Sidmouth, the Home Secretary
    Sam Troughton
    Sam Troughton
    • Mr. Hobhouseas Mr. Hobhouse
    Roger Sloman
    • Mr. Groutas Mr. Grout
    Kenneth Hadley
    Kenneth Hadley
    • Mr. Golightlyas Mr. Golightly
    Tom Edward-Kane
    • Mr. Cobbas Mr. Cobb
    Lizzy McInnerny
    Lizzy McInnerny
    • Mrs. Mossas Mrs. Moss
    Alastair Mackenzie
    Alastair Mackenzie
    • General Sir John Byngas General Sir John Byng
    Lisa Millett
    Lisa Millett
    • Jemima Bamfordas Jemima Bamford
    • Director
      • Mike Leigh
    • Writer
      • Mike Leigh
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    An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, in which a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter's Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reform and protest against rising levels of poverty. Many protesters were killed and hundreds more injured, sparking a nationwide outcry but also further government suppression. The Peterloo Massacre was a defining moment in British democracy that also played a significant role in the founding of The Guardian newspaper.
    • manchester
    • year 1819
    • rally
    • protest rally
    • prime minister
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      • Drama
      • History
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for a sequence of violence and chaos
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film was released 200 years after the notorious Peterloo Massacre.
    • Goofs
      Henry Hunt uses the word "normalcy" which had not been "invented" until U.S. senator Warren G. Harding misspoke during his successful 1920 run for President.
    • Quotes

      Prince Regent: I know what is good for my people better than they know themselves!

    • Connections
      Featured in Granada Reports: 16 August 2018: Evening Bulletin (2018)

    User reviews102

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Slow historical drama. A play within a film
    A slow work up to the massacre. Incredible massacre scene. Would have like more on the aftermath as the film ended abruptly. Overlong I thought.
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    • alisonchristineacc
    • Nov 8, 2018

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 5, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La tragedia de Peterloo
    • Filming locations
      • Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • BFI Film Fund
      • Film4
      • Thin Man Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $151,971
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $26,002
      • Apr 7, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,159,214
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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