Kinky Boots (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Kinky Boots is a 2006 comedy drama directed by Julian Jarrold, starring Joel Edgerton, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Sarah-Jane Potts. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $10 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2007. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Julian Jarrold
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kinky Boots About?
The premise of Kinky Boots without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A struggling shoe factory owner forms an unlikely partnership with a fabulous drag queen, leading to a surprising business opportunity and a journey of self-discovery for both. Charles Price, facing financial ruin, finds inspiration and a new market when he meets Lola, who needs custom-made boots for her stage performances. Together, they challenge conventions and revitalize the factory, embracing acceptance and celebrating individuality along the way.
Kinky Boots Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay slur
- drag queen
- homophobia
- gay interest
- gay bashing
- stiletto heels
- singing
- high heels
- crossdresser
- boots
- northampton
- singer
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- small town
- cabaret
- flashback
- soho london
- musical number
- outcast
- new market
- london england
- shoe store
- shoe factory
- shoe designer
- pub
- manufacturer
- lost shoe
- father son relationship
- businessman
- black man
- milan italy
- fetish fashion
- fashion show
- small business
- death of father
- based on true story
- redundancy
- drag
- crossdressing
- cobbler the shoemaker
- adapted into play or musical
- fiance fiancee relationship
- friendship
- drag show
- gender stereotype
- flowers
- couple argues
- pair of shoes
- tattoo
- dressing up
- drinking at a pub
Kinky Boots Cast
Joel Edgerton leads the cast, with Chiwetel Ejiofor and Sarah-Jane Potts. Directed by Julian Jarrold.
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Director Julian Jarrold
More from Julian Jarrold
More films directed by Julian Jarrold, best-rated first: Brideshead Revisited, A Royal Night Out, Becoming Jane and Sulphur & White.
Kinky Boots Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Kinky Boots 57 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 67% User score
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Kinky Boots Plot Summary
What happens in Kinky Boots from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Northampton, in the East Midlands of England, Charlie Price is trying to save the family shoe factory, a business that has been faltering since his father’s passing. On a business trip to London to move extra stock, he intervenes when he witnesses a woman being harassed by drunken hoodlums, an action that leads to trouble but also awakens a new curiosity in him. Backstage after the incident, he meets Lola, a drag queen performer whose alter ego is Simon, and he discovers an unexpected fascination with how easily drag shoes snap under pressure. This moment seeds a bold idea: design a high-heeled boot that can support a wider range of foot sizes and body types, a niche concept that could revitalize the family operation.
Full summary
The whole story of Kinky Boots, scene by scene
Kinky Boots Box Office
Kinky Boots grossed $10 million worldwide. $1.8 million came from the US and Canada and $8.1 million (82%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$10M
- US & Canada
- $1.8M
- International
- $8.1M
Kinky Boots Awards & Nominations
Kinky Boots earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2007.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 2007 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Chiwetel Ejiofor
Kinky Boots Trailers & Videos
13 videos: 2 trailers, 10 clips and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Clip 'Fitting In'
- Clip 'You'll Never Get Me'
- Clip 'Clocking-In Cards'
How Well Do You Know Kinky Boots?
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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- Question 10: not answered
In which English town is the shoe factory located?
Cars in Kinky Boots
3 cars on screen, including the 1979 Daimler Limousine and the 1997 Peugeot 306.
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1979 Daimler Limousine Minor role -
1997 Peugeot 306 Minor role -
1994 Leyland DAF 400 Background role
Kinky Boots Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Mr. Tűsarok” and “长靴妖姬”.
- Also known as
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- Mr. Tűsarok
- 长靴妖姬
- Kinky Boots - Man(n) trägt Stiefel
- Pisando fuerte
- Kinky Boots - Decisamente diversi
- Sexy botky
- קינקי בוטס
- Чумовые боты
- Müstehcen Çizmeler
- Секси ботуши
- На високим потпетицама
- Fábrica de Sonhos
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- 킨키 부츠
- 长靴
- キンキーブーツ
- Чумові боти
- Kozaczki z pieprzykiem
- Cizmele deocheate
- Drôles de bottes
- จับหัวใจมาใส่เกือก
- 長靴妖姬
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Kinky Boots FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Kinky Boots, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kinky Boots?
Kinky Boots runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Kinky Boots released?
Kinky Boots was released on April 14, 2006.
Who directed Kinky Boots?
Kinky Boots was directed by Julian Jarrold.
More films by Julian Jarrold Who is in the cast of Kinky Boots?
Kinky Boots stars Joel Edgerton, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Sarah-Jane Potts.
How much did Kinky Boots make at the box office?
Kinky Boots grossed $10 million worldwide ($1.8 million domestic, $8.1 million international).
How is Kinky Boots rated?
Kinky Boots has 57 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was Kinky Boots nominated for any awards?
Kinky Boots received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Kinky Boots have a post-credit scene?
No. Kinky Boots has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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