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Down Terrace (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Down Terrace is a 2010 crime comedy directed by Ben Wheatley, starring Julia Deakin, Robert Hill and Robin Hill. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $9,812 worldwide on a $30,000 budget. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
86%
worldwide gross
$9.8K
Metascore
68
budget
$30K
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Down Terrace (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Ben Wheatley
Genres
Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
Budget
$30K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Down Terrace About?

The premise of Down Terrace without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A father and son find their criminal enterprise destabilized by internal conflicts. Karl struggles with his relationship with his father while balancing family obligations and his own desires. As tensions escalate, they face the possibility of a mole within their organization, forcing them to confront betrayals and question the loyalty of those around them. They must navigate a dangerous landscape of deceit and shifting allegiances to protect their livelihood.

Down Terrace Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • f word
  • dark comedy
  • family relationships
  • police
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Cast & crew

Down Terrace Cast

Julia Deakin leads the cast, with Robert Hill and Robin Hill. Directed by Ben Wheatley.

From the director

More from Ben Wheatley

More films directed by Ben Wheatley, best-rated first: Normal, A Field in England, Rebecca and Sightseers.

Full filmography
Ratings

Down Terrace Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Down Terrace 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.

Plot

Down Terrace Plot Summary

What happens in Down Terrace from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Upon their release from prison, Bill and his son Karl return to their home, Down Terrace, located in Brighton. With the assistance of his wife Maggie, Bill sets out to unearth the traitor within their criminal ranks, leading to a gripping tale filled with recrimination, betrayal, and murder.

As tensions rise, Karl becomes increasingly unsettled within his chaotic family dynamics. The situation escalates when his girlfriend Valda makes a surprising appearance, visibly pregnant. In an attempt to introduce her to his family, Karl hosts a dinner that takes a turn for the worse. He announces their plans to marry, only to face staunch disapproval from his parents, who insist that a paternity test is necessary.

Full summary

The whole story of Down Terrace, scene by scene

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Box office

Down Terrace Box Office & Budget

Down Terrace grossed $9,812 worldwide on a $30,000 budget, 33% of what it cost.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$9.8K

33% of its budget back

US & Canada
$9.8K
Budget
$30K
Videos

Down Terrace Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

DOWN TERRACE HD TRAILER
  • Featurette Ben Wheatley on Down Terrace | Film4 Interview Special
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Down Terrace?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who is Bill's wife in the movie?

Cars

Cars in Down Terrace

17 cars on screen, including the 1982 Ford F-Series and the 2007 Jaguar XK X150.

All 17 cars
  • 1982 Ford F-Series in Down Terrace 1982 Ford F-Series Important role
  • 2007 Jaguar XK X150 in Down Terrace 2007 Jaguar XK X150 Important role
  • 2005 Chrysler 300 in Down Terrace 2005 Chrysler 300 Minor role
  • 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML W164 in Down Terrace 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML W164 Minor role
Details

Down Terrace Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Suç Evi” and “罪恶之家”.

Also known as
  • Suç Evi
  • 罪恶之家
  • 다운 테라스

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FAQ

Down Terrace FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Down Terrace, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Down Terrace?

Down Terrace runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Down Terrace released?

Down Terrace was released on October 15, 2010.

Who directed Down Terrace?

Down Terrace was directed by Ben Wheatley.

More films by Ben Wheatley

Who is in the cast of Down Terrace?

Down Terrace stars Julia Deakin, Robert Hill and Robin Hill.

How much did Down Terrace make at the box office?

Down Terrace grossed $9,812 worldwide on a budget of $30,000.

How is Down Terrace rated?

Down Terrace has 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Does Down Terrace have a post-credit scene?

No. Down Terrace has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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