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Looking for Eric (2009)

Movie 1h 56m ★ 6.5/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something

ComedyDrama

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Dating from 2009, Looking for Eric sits in the comedy and drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Ken Loach. The cast includes Éric Cantona, John Henshaw and Matthew McNulty. The running time is 1h 56m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.

Synopsis

A man trying to put his life back on track gets some advice from an unexpected benefactor -- the ex-footballer Eric Cantona.

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Questions about Looking for Eric

What genre is Looking for Eric?
Looking for Eric is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
Who stars in Looking for Eric?
Éric Cantona, John Henshaw, Matthew McNulty, Steve Evets, Ryan Pope appear in the main cast.
Who directed Looking for Eric?
Ken Loach directed Looking for Eric.
How long is Looking for Eric?
Looking for Eric runs for 1h 56m (116 minutes).
Is Looking for Eric worth watching?
It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Looking for Eric?
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