Peterloo(2018)
Overview
An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where 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 reforms and protest against rising levels of poverty.
Director
Mike Leigh
Studio
Film4 Productions
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Rory Kinnear
as Henry Hunt
Maxine Peake
as Nellie
Pearce Quigley
as Joshua
David Moorst
as Joseph
Rachel Finnegan
as Mary
Tom Meredith
as Robert
Simona Bitmate
as Esther
Robert Wilfort
as Lord Liverpool, the Prime Minister
Karl Johnson
as Lord Sidmouth, the Home Secretary
Sam Troughton
as Mr Hobhouse
Roger Sloman
as Mr Grout
Kenneth Hadley
as Mr Golightly
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
2h 34m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Film4 Productions • Lipsync Productions • Thin Man Films
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Where can I watch Peterloo?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Peterloo (2018).
What is Peterloo about?▼
An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where 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 reforms and protest against rising levels of poverty.
Who directed Peterloo?▼
Peterloo was directed by Mike Leigh and released in 2018. It is a history, drama film.
How long is Peterloo?▼
Peterloo has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes total).
Who stars in Peterloo?▼
The cast of Peterloo includes Rory Kinnear as Henry Hunt, Maxine Peake as Nellie, Pearce Quigley as Joshua, David Moorst as Joseph, Rachel Finnegan as Mary and more.
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