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Rise of the Footsoldier

2007Movie1 h 59 minR

41
WeakGoodWatch score

A brutally violent, thrilling action movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Based on the shocking true story.

Carlton Leach rises from one of the most feared generals of the football terraces to becoming a member of a notorious gang of criminals who rampaged their way through London and Essex in the late '80s and early '90s.

Feels like

  • British Crime
  • Gangster
  • Violent
  • 80s-90s
  • Essex
  • Nostalgic
  • Gritty
  • True Story
  • Football Hooligans

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Julian Gilbey

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 7, 2007 · 1 h 59 min · R

Released
September 7, 2007
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$355,345
Available in
36 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Rise of the Footsoldier?"

Questions about Rise of the Footsoldier

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rise of the Footsoldier?

In the United States, Rise of the Footsoldier streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Rise of the Footsoldier worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 14%). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (14).

Will I feel good after watching Rise of the Footsoldier?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.