Floodlights (2022): Cast & Plot
Floodlights is a 2022 drama directed by Nick Rowland, starring Morven Christie as Jean Woodward, Steve Edge and Gerard Kearns. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Nick Rowland
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Expectation Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Floodlights About?
The premise of Floodlights without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A powerful and inspiring account of Andy Woodward, one of the first footballers to publicly disclose the sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of notorious scout Barry Bennell. The film traces his decision to speak out, the personal toll it took, and his role in sparking a wider reckoning within the sport.
Floodlights Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- soccer
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- domestic drama
Floodlights Cast & Characters
Morven Christie leads the cast as Jean Woodward, with Steve Edge as Terry Woodward and Gerard Kearns as Andrew Woodward. Directed by Nick Rowland; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nick Rowland
- Morven Christie as Jean Woodward
- Steve Edge as Terry Woodward
- Gerard Kearns as Andrew Woodward
- Jonas Armstrong as Barry Bennell
Also Starring in Floodlights
· 21 more- Antony Byrne Neil Warnock
- Lauren O'Rourke DI Arrowcroft
- Chris Anderson Chris
- Neil Bell DS Haleford
- David Loy Physio
- Mark Holgate DC Blakefield
- Jessica Baglow DC Grace
- Sean Croke Danny Taylor
- Avin Shah Ash Stephenson
- Krissi Bohn DI Bakewell
- Matthew Hawksley DS Denmyre
- Stephen Mckay Football Supporter (uncredited)
- Max Fletcher Andrew Woodward (Young)
- Mohammad Sakhi Ash Stephenson (Young)
- Benjamin Oyenuga Martin Sanusi
- Lawton Dickens Batzy
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- Frankie Friend Jobbo
- Robert Ashcroft Club Official
- Akib Ahmed Radio Journalist
- Craig Shorrock Prisoner #6643 (uncredited)
- David Vickers Pub passer-by (uncredited)
More from Nick Rowland
More films directed by Nick Rowland, best-rated first: Calm with Horses (The Shadow of Violence), She Rides Shotgun, Calm with Horses and Group B.
Floodlights Plot Summary
What happens in Floodlights from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Barry Bennell is introduced as a charismatic youth coach who moves from Manchester City to Crewe Alexandra and quickly becomes a figure of enormous influence in local football. He draws in Andy Woodward, a gifted young defender from Stockport, by offering a path out of hardship and promising a future rich with possibility for both the boy and his family. The early trust is built through games, late-night hangouts, and the lure of a world where talent can translate into security. Bennell’s self-assurance feels like a magnet to the families around Woodward, who believe the coach can unlock professional opportunities that seem almost out of reach.
Full summary
The whole story of Floodlights, scene by scene
Floodlights Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Floodlights Q&A with the cast and creatives
How Well Do You Know Floodlights?
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 gifted young football defender at the center of the story?
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Floodlights FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Floodlights, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Floodlights?
Floodlights runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Floodlights released?
Floodlights was released on May 17, 2022.
Who directed Floodlights?
Floodlights was directed by Nick Rowland.
More films by Nick Rowland Who is in the cast of Floodlights?
Floodlights stars Morven Christie as Jean Woodward, Steve Edge as Terry Woodward and Gerard Kearns as Andrew Woodward, among 25 credited actors.
Does Floodlights have a post-credit scene?
No. Floodlights has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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