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Peterloo

2018·Movie
2h 35min·PG-13
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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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

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Is Peterloo worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (67 out of 100) than audiences (54).

Is Peterloo okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Peterloo?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Was Peterloo a box office flop?

Budget$18 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 12% of its budget.