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Mike Bassett: England Manager

2001·Movie
1h 29min
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes40%76%
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes40%76%

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome4
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and satire

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life and sports

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

After England's football (soccer) manager has a heart attack, Mike Bassett is hired as the new manager and promptly announces the team will win the World Cup.
British HumorFootball (Soccer)Satirical ComedyUnderdog StoryMockumentary StyleWorkplace ComedyEccentric CharactersContemporary SettingFast-Paced

Crew

Directed by:
Steve Barron, Caroline O'Reilly
Written by:
Rob Sprackling, Johnny Smith
Produced by:
Nina Gold, Steve Barron, Luc Roeg
Composed by:
Peter Burgis, Arthur Graley, Fraser Barber

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Mike Bassett: England Manager legally?

FawesomeCineverse

Mike Bassett: England Manager is included with a subscription to Cineverse in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mike Bassett: England Manager worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mike Bassett: England Manager rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Mike Bassett: England Manager?

1 h 29 min

Mike Bassett: England Manager runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mike Bassett: England Manager?

Critics40
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Mike Bassett: England Manager higher (72) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Mike Bassett: England Manager in?

EnglishPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Portuguese. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Mike Bassett: England Manager?

4GBGGIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mike Bassett: England Manager in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mike Bassett: England Manager use?

Role CalledWhat Happened to the Mouse?Cheaters Never ProsperDirty Old ManArtistic License – ReligionAs You KnowNo Celebrities Were HarmedArtistic License – GeographyForeshadowingThe DeterminatorCan't Hold His LiquorVery Loosely Based on a True Storyand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for Mike Bassett: England Manager, including Role Called, What Happened to the Mouse?, Cheaters Never Prosper.