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Grimsby (2016): Cast & Plot

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Grimsby is a 2016 action comedy directed by Louis Leterrier, starring Sacha Baron Cohen as Kyle 'Nobby' Butcher, Mark Strong and Joanna Bobin. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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Grimsby (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Louis Leterrier
Genres
Comedy , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Grimsby About?

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

A highly skilled MI6 agent finds himself unexpectedly teaming up with his estranged, football hooligan brother. Wrongfully accused, they must evade capture while uncovering and thwarting a dangerous, worldwide conspiracy. Their unlikely partnership is tested as they navigate perilous situations and confront a sinister threat to global security.

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Cast & crew

Grimsby Cast & Characters

Sacha Baron Cohen leads the cast as Kyle 'Nobby' Butcher, with Mark Strong as Agent Sebastian Graves and Joanna Bobin as Mrs. Graves. Directed by Louis Leterrier; 80 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Louis Leterrier

More films directed by Louis Leterrier, best-rated first: The Incredible Hulk, Now You See Me, The Transporter and The Takedown.

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Plot

Grimsby Plot Summary

What happens in Grimsby from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Kyle Alan “Nobby” Butcher, [Sacha Baron Cohen], has spent 28 years apart from his younger brother Sebastian Butcher, who is now known as Sebastian Graves, [Mark Strong], one of MI6’s most capable operatives. After an initial interrogation, Sebastian uncovers details about a philanthropic magnate, Rhonda George, [Penélope Cruz], who is hosting a high-profile event called WorldCure and may become a target for assassination. Assigned to the case, he heads to the event, while Nobby’s pub crew hears that his brother will be there and pushes him to reconnect with the missing kin. The WorldCure gala becomes the setting for a dangerous confrontation when Pavel Lukashenko, [Scott Adkins], a ruthless hitman, arrives with a plan to kill Rhonda.

Full summary

The whole story of Grimsby, scene by scene

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Videos

Grimsby Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

The Brothers Grimsby - Official Red Band Trailer
  • Trailer The Brothers Grimsby - Official Trailer (HD)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Grimsby?

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 alcoholic football hooligan who lives in Grimsby?

Cars

Cars in Grimsby

33 cars on screen, including the 2010 Land-Rover Discovery Series IV and the 2006 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport.

All 33 cars
  • 2010 Land-Rover Discovery Series IV in Grimsby 2010 Land-Rover Discovery Series IV Important role
  • 2006 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport in Grimsby 2006 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport Important role
  • SAMIL 20 in Grimsby SAMIL 20 Important role
  • 2013 Tesla Model S in Grimsby 2013 Tesla Model S Important role

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FAQ

Grimsby FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Grimsby?

Grimsby runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Grimsby released?

Grimsby was released on February 24, 2016.

Who directed Grimsby?

Grimsby was directed by Louis Leterrier.

More films by Louis Leterrier

Who is in the cast of Grimsby?

Grimsby stars Sacha Baron Cohen as Kyle 'Nobby' Butcher, Mark Strong as Agent Sebastian Graves and Joanna Bobin as Mrs. Graves, among 80 credited actors.

Does Grimsby have a post-credit scene?

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

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