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Finding Your Feet (2018): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Finding Your Feet is a 2018 comedy drama directed by Richard Loncraine, starring Imelda Staunton as Sandra Abbott, Celia Imrie and Joanna Lumley. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $15.8 million worldwide on a $5.4 million budget. Critics gave it 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

IMDb rating
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
70%
worldwide gross
$15.8M
Echo Score
60
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Finding Your Feet (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$5.4M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Finding Your Feet About?

The premise of Finding Your Feet without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After a life upheaval, Sandra seeks solace with her unconventional sister Bif in London. Feeling out of place, she struggles to adjust to her sister’s vibrant lifestyle. While attending a lively dance class, Sandra unexpectedly finds a sense of community and potential romance with Charlie, Jackie, and Ted. She begins to realize that sometimes stepping away from familiar circumstances is necessary to rediscover oneself and find happiness.

Finding Your Feet Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • sister sister relationship
  • london england
  • dance class
  • cheating husband
  • group of friends
  • marital breakup
  • retirement
  • december december romance
  • hippie
  • living on a boat
  • divorcee
  • snob
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  • knighthood
  • dancing
  • ensemble cast
  • change in lifestyle
  • eccentric woman
  • houseboat
  • friendship
  • singing in a car
  • rome italy
  • death of sister
  • lung cancer
  • loss of sister
  • englishman abroad
  • englishwoman abroad
  • scattering ashes
  • older person
  • leap of faith
  • flash mob
  • big band music
  • dancing in a wheelchair
  • standing ovation
  • bowing
  • trust
  • opera music
  • trevi fountain rome
  • colosseum rome
  • marriage
  • hotel
  • death in rome
  • death
  • memorial service
  • duck
  • birthday
  • humiliation
  • promise
  • second chance
  • death of wife
  • mail
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Cast & crew

Finding Your Feet Cast & Characters

Imelda Staunton leads the cast as Sandra Abbott, with Celia Imrie as Bif and Joanna Lumley as Jackie. Directed by Richard Loncraine; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Richard Loncraine

More films directed by Richard Loncraine, best-rated first: Richard III, My One and Only, The Haunting of Julia and 5 Flights Up.

Full filmography
Ratings

Finding Your Feet Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Finding Your Feet 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Our Echo Score gives it 60/100, strongest in character & emotion (84) and weakest in story & flow (48).

60 /100

Finding Your Feet Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, Finding Your Feet offers a modestly engaging experience anchored by its cast but undermined by its predictable narrative and uneven execution. Reviews consistently praise the performances and chemistry among the seasoned ensemble, even as critics note heavy reliance on clichés and strained plot points. Dance sequences receive mixed reactions, contributing to an inconsistent sensory experience. Ultimately, the film provides a pleasant, if familiar, drama that delivers moments of genuine warmth despite its shortcomings.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 58

    In terms of art and craft, the film shows uneven execution despite competent technical work. The direction by Richard Loncraine is unobtrusive, allowing scenes to flow, but editing and production design feel heavy-handed at times. Critics note a familiar visual approach that lacks distinctive flair, and pacing issues arise from predictable scene structure. Overall, the craft supports the narrative without elevating it.

  • Character & Emotion 84

    When it comes to character and emotion, the ensemble cast provides the film’s strongest asset. Performances by Imelda Staunton, Timothy Spall, and their colleagues are frequently described as nuanced and engaging, breathing life into familiar roles. Reviewers highlight genuine chemistry and emotional warmth in key interactions. These strengths give the narrative its emotional core, making character work the film’s most consistently praised element.

  • Story & Flow 48

    Story and flow suffer from predictability and overused tropes throughout the film. Critics point to heavy reliance on familiar romantic comedy devices and clichéd plot turns that diminish engagement. The pacing is described as uneven, with emotional beats often telegraphed in advance. While moments of genuine feeling emerge, the narrative largely fails to surprise or maintain momentum, limiting its overall impact.

  • Sensory Experience 52

    In terms of sensory experience, the film generates mixed reactions in its audiovisual elements. Dance sequences are highlighted variously as underwhelming or intermittently enjoyable, leading to inconsistent engagement. The soundtrack and sound design receive limited attention, functioning adequately without notable emphasis. Visually, the production adheres to a restrained color palette and conventional framing, creating a cohesive yet unremarkable presentation overall.

  • Rewatch Factor 60

    Regarding rewatch factor, the film offers modest appeal for repeat viewing. Positive character dynamics and moments of warmth encourage a second look, particularly for audience members fond of ensemble-driven dramas. However, predictable narrative arcs and limited stylistic innovation reduce long-term novelty. While fans of the cast may revisit the performances, the familiarity of clichés likely curbs broader replay value.

Plot

Finding Your Feet Plot Summary

What happens in Finding Your Feet from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Lady Abbott, portrayed by Imelda Staunton, a woman steeped in elegance and tradition, grapples with the shocking revelation that her husband of 35 years, Mike Abbott, played by John Sessions, has been unfaithful with her best friend, Pamela Harper, enacted by Josie Lawrence. This unexpected betrayal sends Sandra’s life into a tailspin, prompting her to seek refuge in the unlikely setting of her estranged sister Bif’s life, played by Celia Imrie, within the inner-city council estate.

Full summary

The whole story of Finding Your Feet, scene by scene

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Box office

Finding Your Feet Box Office & Budget

Finding Your Feet grossed $15.8 million worldwide on a $5.4 million budget, 2.9 times what it cost. $1.4 million came from the US and Canada and $14.4 million (91%) from the rest of the world.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$15.8M

2.9× its budget

US & Canada
$1.4M
International
$14.4M
Budget
$5.4M
US & Canada 9% Rest of the world 91%
Videos

Finding Your Feet Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official US Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Finding Your Feet?

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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Cars

Cars in Finding Your Feet

60 cars on screen, including the 1957 Bedford CA Mk1 and the 2000 BMW X5 E53.

All 60 cars
  • 1957 Bedford CA Mk1 in Finding Your Feet 1957 Bedford CA Mk1 Main role
  • 2000 BMW X5 E53 in Finding Your Feet 2000 BMW X5 E53 Important role
  • 2010 Audi A4 Avant B8 in Finding Your Feet 2010 Audi A4 Avant B8 Minor role
  • 2009 Audi A6 C6 in Finding Your Feet 2009 Audi A6 C6 Minor role
Details

Finding Your Feet Also Known As

22 alternative titles, including “파인딩 유어 피트” and “舞动心人生”.

Also known as
  • 파인딩 유어 피트
  • 舞动心人生
  • Acertando o Passo
  • Да си стъпиш на краката
  • Ricomincio da noi
  • Táncterápia
  • 해피 댄싱
  • Som en dans
  • Tanz ins Leben
  • Do zakochania jeden krok
  • Bailando la vida
  • Познакомься с новыми обстоятельствами
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  • Ballant la vida
  • Un nuevo comienzo
  • Pienin askelin
  • 跟隨你的雙腳
  • Sana Uygun
  • אהבה מריקוד ראשון
  • Zpátky na nohou
  • 追随你的脚步
  • O nouă viață
  • Plesna terapija

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FAQ

Finding Your Feet FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Finding Your Feet?

Finding Your Feet runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was Finding Your Feet released?

Finding Your Feet was released on March 30, 2018.

Who directed Finding Your Feet?

Finding Your Feet was directed by Richard Loncraine.

More films by Richard Loncraine

Who is in the cast of Finding Your Feet?

Finding Your Feet stars Imelda Staunton as Sandra Abbott, Celia Imrie as Bif and Joanna Lumley as Jackie, among 14 credited actors.

How much did Finding Your Feet make at the box office?

Finding Your Feet grossed $15.8 million worldwide ($1.4 million domestic, $14.4 million international) on a budget of $5.4 million.

How is Finding Your Feet rated?

Finding Your Feet has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.

Does Finding Your Feet have a post-credit scene?

No. Finding Your Feet has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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