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Downhill (2014): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Downhill is a 2014 comedy directed by James Rouse, starring Richard Lumsden as Gordon, Karl Theobald and Jeremy Swift. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $31,314 worldwide.

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Downhill (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
James Rouse
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Downhill About?

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

Four longtime friends embark on an ambitious coast-to-coast walking journey across the United Kingdom. As they tackle the challenging trek, the group confronts personal struggles and unexpectedly finds themselves navigating the complexities of middle age, leading to humorous and poignant moments along the way.

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Cast & crew

Downhill Cast & Characters

Richard Lumsden leads the cast as Gordon, with Karl Theobald as Keith and Jeremy Swift as Steve. Directed by James Rouse; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Downhill Plot Summary

What happens in Downhill from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

At his kitchen table, Gordon, played by Richard Lumsden, gathers with his teenage son Luke (Rupert Simonian) while explaining the ambitious adventure ahead: the legendary Coast-to-Coast Walk designed by Alfred Wainwright. This journey spans approximately 192 miles, commencing at St Bees and concluding at Robin Hood’s Bay. As Gordon shares his plans, his wife humorously remarks that it’s merely “an excuse for a massive piss up!”

Full summary

The whole story of Downhill, scene by scene

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Box office

Downhill Box Office

Downhill grossed $31,314 worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$31.3K

International
$31.3K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Downhill?

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 is the name of the legendary walking route that Gordon and his friends set out to hike?

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FAQ

Downhill FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Downhill?

Downhill runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Downhill released?

Downhill was released on May 30, 2014.

Who directed Downhill?

Downhill was directed by James Rouse.

Who is in the cast of Downhill?

Downhill stars Richard Lumsden as Gordon, Karl Theobald as Keith and Jeremy Swift as Steve, among 6 credited actors.

How much did Downhill make at the box office?

Downhill grossed $31,314 worldwide.

Does Downhill have a post-credit scene?

No. Downhill has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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