A Long Way Down (2014) movie poster

A Long Way Down (2014)

"Life is looking up."
ThumbScore
👍 76%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 28% (RT: 22%, MC: 34) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDrama

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Director
Runtime
1h 36m
Country
United Kingdom, Germany
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (923 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
22%
Metacritic
34
Cast
Pierce Brosnan as Martin Sharp
Aaron Paul as J.J. Maguire
Imogen Poots as Jess Crichton
Toni Collette as Maureen Thompson
Sam Neill as Chris Crichton
Rosamund Pike as Penny Chambers
Tuppence Middleton as Kathy Miller
Joe Cole as Chas Johnson
Most people think so. 76% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 923 votes. Critics scored it lower at 28%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Four lost souls—a disgraced TV presenter, a foul-mouthed teen, an isolated single mother, and a failed musician—decide to end their lives on the same night, New Year's Eve. When this disillusioned quartet of strangers meet unintentionally at the same suicide hotspot, a London high-rise with the well-earned nickname Topper's Tower, they mutually agree to call off their plans for six weeks, forming an unconventional, dysfunctional family. They become media sensations as the Topper House Four and search together for reasons to keep on living. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for A Long Way Down was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Pierce Brosnan spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

A Long Way Down is a 2014 comedy, drama film directed by Pascal Chaumeil. Four lost souls—a disgraced TV presenter, a foul-mouthed teen, an isolated single mother, and a failed musician—decide to end their lives on the same night, New Year's Eve. When this disillusioned quartet of strangers meet unintentionally at the same suicide hotspot, a London high-rise with the well-earned nickname Topper's Tower, they mutually agree to call off their plans for six weeks, forming an unconventional, dysfunctional family.

They become media sensations as the Topper House Four and search together for reasons to keep on living. The film has been rated by 923 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, A Long Way Down 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. A Long Way Down (2014) 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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