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Peterloo

2018·Movie
2h 35min·PG-13
IMDb6.5Metacritic665.4Rotten Tomatoes67%42%

Where to watch

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

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Peterloo fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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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.
Historical DramaPolitical CommentaryClass StruggleBritish HistorySocial JusticeTragedyPeriod PieceThought-Provoking

Crew

Directed by:
Mike Leigh, Donald E G Bentley, Dan Channing-Williams
Written by:
Mike Leigh
Produced by:
Martin Ware, Norman Merry, Georgina Lowe
Composed by:
Paula Boram, Sandy Buchanan, Lee Herrick

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Peterloo

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Where can I stream Peterloo legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

Peterloo is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Peterloo worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Peterloo rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Peterloo?

2 h 35 min

Peterloo runs 2 h 35 min.

Is Peterloo based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Peterloo?

Critics67
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate Peterloo higher (67) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Peterloo a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 12% of its budget.

What language is Peterloo in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Peterloo?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Peterloo in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.