Written by Piers Ashworth, Meg Leonard and Nick Moorcroft
Directed by Chris Foggin
Starring James Purefoy, Meadow Nobrega and David Hayman
Running time: 1 hour and 52 minutes
MPAA rating: PG-13 for some strong language, and suggestive references.

by Fiona Underhill

The UK has a fine tradition of heart-warming ensemble comedy-dramas based on true stories. They come in two main categories – The first category is groups of people who are struggling or dissatisfied with life come together to do something good for themselves and others; The Full Monty (1997), Calendar Girls (2003), Kinky Boots (2005), Swimming with Men (2018) and Military Wives (2019). The other category is more political and therefore usually has a bit more bite; Brassed Off (1996), Made in Dagenham (2010), Pride (2014) and Misbehaviour (2020). At least five of these have also been adapted into West-End musicals. As you can see, there has been something of a resurgence of this genre in recent years, perhaps because we currently need heart-warming underdog stories.