24 Hour Party People (2002) movie poster

24 Hour Party People (2002)

"Share the Ecstacy!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 86% (RT: 86%, MC: 85) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaMusic

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Runtime
1h 57m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (506 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Metacritic
85
Cast
Steve Coogan as Tony Wilson
Lennie James as Alan
Andy Serkis as Martin
John Simm as Bernard
Ralf Little as Hooky
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 506 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 86%.
Overview
Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamoring for him to manage them. Riding the wave of a musical revolution, Wilson and his friends create the legendary Factory Records label and The Hacienda club. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 2002 among dedicated fans.
  • Steve Coogan spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

24 Hour Party People is a 2002 comedy, drama, music film directed by Michael Winterbottom. Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark.

After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamoring for him to manage them. Riding the wave of a musical revolution, Wilson and his friends create the legendary Factory Records label and The Hacienda club. The film has been rated by 506 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, 24 Hour Party People delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. 24 Hour Party People (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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