Brassed Off (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Brassed Off is a 1997 comedy drama directed by Mark Herman, starring Ewan McGregor, Pete Postlethwaite and Tara Fitzgerald. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $2.6 million worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Original Music at the BAFTA 1997. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10. Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Mark Herman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
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What Is Brassed Off About?
The premise of Brassed Off without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a changing Northern England village, a colliery brass band faces uncertain times as the local mine’s future is threatened. The band's morale is low, but things become complicated when a former member, Gloria, returns and reconnects with Andy (Ewan McGregor). She becomes involved in the band's determination to find redemption at a national competition, a final opportunity to prove their worth and stand against the changing landscape.
Brassed Off Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- reference to margaret thatcher
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- man in a shower
- rear nudity
- scab the labor strike breaker
- double decker bus
- child
- boarding house
- singer
- band rehearsal
- bare chested man
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- band the musical group
- debt
- pneumoconiosis
- village
- playing pool
- rehearsal
- pawn shop
- year 1992
- british government
- whistling
- poverty
- refusing a trophy
- band conductor
- dues
- coal mine pit closure
- key ring
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- ensemble cast
- self respect
- funeral wreath
- fictional town
- trophy
- british parliament
- grandfather granddaughter relationship
- singing
- coffee
- reference to year 1984
- song
- director writer
- repossessing a tv set
- hope
- colliery
- miner
- brass band
- competition
- yorkshire england
- bandleader
- coal mine
Where to Watch Brassed Off
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Brassed Off Cast
Ewan McGregor leads the cast, with Pete Postlethwaite and Tara Fitzgerald. Directed by Mark Herman.
- Director Mark Herman
Brassed Off Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Brassed Off 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 79%
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
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TMDB 70% User score
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Brassed Off Plot Summary
What happens in Brassed Off from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the opening credits, a lively brass band plays Death or Glory, capturing the stark reality of coal miners returning from their shifts, covered in dust and heading for much-needed showers. Outside the mine, neighbors are seen protesting against the looming pit closures, showcasing the community’s struggle.
As the music fades, Gloria Mullins arrives at a boarding house known as The Lantern, carrying her flugelhorn case. The house lady, noticing her instrument, suggests that Gloria might want to check out the Grimley Colliery Band’s rehearsal hall, where her musical talents would surely be welcomed. Gloria has returned to her hometown to write a report for the British Coal Board regarding the Grimley mine’s future.
Full summary
The whole story of Brassed Off, scene by scene
Brassed Off Box Office
Brassed Off grossed $2.6 million worldwide. $2.6 million came from the US and Canada and $19,673 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.6M
- US & Canada
- $2.6M
- International
- $19.7K
Brassed Off Awards & Nominations
Brassed Off earned 3 award nominations, including Best Original Music at the BAFTA 1997.
3 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1997 3 nominations- Nominated Best Original Music
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
- Nominated Outstanding British Film
Brassed Off Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers and 3 featurettes.
- Trailer Miramax Trailer
- Featurette Grimethorpe Colliery Band give a special home performance of Danny Boy from Brassed Off | Film4
- Featurette Peter Gunn on Brassed Off | Film4
- Featurette Actor Philip Jackson on Brassed Off | Film4
How Well Do You Know Brassed Off?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What instrument does Gloria Mullins arrive with?
Cars in Brassed Off
26 cars on screen, including the 1975 Bedford YRT and the 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier MkII.
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1975 Bedford YRT Main role -
1985 Vauxhall Cavalier MkII Main role -
AEC Routemaster Minor role -
1988 Citroën C15 Minor role
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Brassed Off FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Brassed Off, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Brassed Off?
Brassed Off runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Brassed Off released?
Brassed Off was released on May 23, 1997.
Who directed Brassed Off?
Brassed Off was directed by Mark Herman.
More films by Mark Herman Who is in the cast of Brassed Off?
Brassed Off stars Ewan McGregor, Pete Postlethwaite and Tara Fitzgerald.
Where can I watch Brassed Off?
In the US, Brassed Off is streaming on Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Brassed Off make at the box office?
Brassed Off grossed $2.6 million worldwide ($2.6 million domestic, $19,673 international).
How is Brassed Off rated?
Brassed Off has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was Brassed Off nominated for any awards?
Brassed Off received 3 nominations across 1 ceremony.
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