Looking for Eric (2010): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Looking for Eric is a 2010 sports drama directed by Ken Loach. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $11.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10. Stream it on AMC+ and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
English What Is Looking for Eric About?
The premise of Looking for Eric without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A troubled postman, facing relationship difficulties and personal struggles, finds unexpected guidance and motivation from the words and actions of his hero, former footballer Eric Cantona. Through a series of encounters and reflections, he begins to confront his problems and seeks to rebuild his life. The film explores themes of hope, second chances, and the power of inspiration found in unexpected places, offering a heartwarming look at one man's journey toward happiness.
Looking for Eric Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male nudity
- male pubic hair
- brief male frontal nudity
- hoarding
- mail hoarding
- trust
- social alienation
- alienation
- class struggle
- famous people
- celebrity
- death of a lover
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- dance floor
- sex
- pubic hair
- prologue
- dangerous driving
- naked man covers his crotch
- covered male frontal nudity
- reference to mahatma gandhi
- football
- postman
- poster
- manchester england
- gun
- gangster
- life coach
- bulletproof vest
- blood
- watching tv
- watching porn
- hit on the head with a gun
- hit with a gun
- hidden gun
- reference to gordon ramsay
- rottweiler
- dog
- reference to jack nicholson
- suicide contemplation
- bus
- marijuana
- drugs
- pub
- party
- bicycle
- underwear
- baseball bat
- mask
- jumping
- running
Where to Watch Looking for Eric
Stream it on AMC+ and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Looking for Eric
Directed by Ken Loach.
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Director Ken Loach
Looking for Eric Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Looking for Eric 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 84% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 78%
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 65% User score
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Looking for Eric Plot Summary
What happens in Looking for Eric from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story focuses on Evets, a devoted football fan and postman, whose life is spiraling out of control. While he cares for his granddaughter, he finds himself in close proximity to his ex-wife, and his stepson is entangled in troubling dealings with a local gangster, including hoarding a gun. During his darkest moments, when thoughts of suicide loom, he experiences vivid hallucinations that bring forth visits from his footballing idol, the wise and philosophical Eric Cantona.
Full summary
The whole story of Looking for Eric, scene by scene
Looking for Eric Box Office
Looking for Eric grossed $11.7 million worldwide. $55,804 came from the US and Canada and $11.6 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.7M
- US & Canada
- $55.8K
- International
- $11.6M
Looking for Eric Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Looking for Eric.
How Well Do You Know Looking for Eric?
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 profession of the main character, Eric?
Cars in Looking for Eric
9 cars on screen, including the 1993 Ford Mondeo MkI and the 2004 MAN 11.220.
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2000 Vauxhall Zafira MkI Minor role
Looking for Eric Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Il mio amico Eric” and “В поисках Эрика”.
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- Il mio amico Eric
- В поисках Эрика
- Buscando a Eric
- Тражећи Ерика
- Szukając Erica
- À Procura de Eric
- מחפשים את אריק
- 루킹 포 에릭
- В търсене на Ерик
- Barátom Eric
- Αναζητώντας Τον Έρικ
- У пошуках Еріка
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- 寻找埃里克
- Hayata Çalım At
- Hledá se Eric
- Buscant l’Eric
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Looking for Eric FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Looking for Eric, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Looking for Eric?
Looking for Eric runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Looking for Eric released?
Looking for Eric was released on May 14, 2010.
Who directed Looking for Eric?
Looking for Eric was directed by Ken Loach.
More films by Ken Loach Where can I watch Looking for Eric?
In the US, Looking for Eric is streaming on AMC+, Kanopy and Philo and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Looking for Eric make at the box office?
Looking for Eric grossed $11.7 million worldwide ($55,804 domestic, $11.6 million international).
How is Looking for Eric rated?
Looking for Eric has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Looking for Eric have a post-credit scene?
No. Looking for Eric has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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