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Marching Powder (2025): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Marching Powder is a 2025 action comedy directed by Nick Love, starring Danny Dyer as Jack, Lex Shrapnel and Geoff Bell. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $4.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
33%
worldwide gross
$4.1M
Echo Score
37
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Marching Powder (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Nick Love
Genres
Action , Crime , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Marching Powder About?

The premise of Marching Powder without spoilers.

Jack, a middle-aged man arrested for drug-related offenses, faces a daunting six-week period. He desperately tries to mend his fractured marriage, confront a domineering in-law, and help his wayward stepbrother find his path. However, despite his efforts, his life rapidly descends into chaos, leading to increasingly unpredictable and challenging circumstances.

Marching Powder Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • breaking the fourth wall
  • reference to jeremy corbyn
  • cocaine
  • dark comedy
  • soccer hooligan
  • grimsby england
  • london england
  • knife cut
  • hit on the head with a beer bottle
  • pepper spray
  • 45 year old
  • art class
+38 more
  • cockney
  • pub
  • headbutt
  • united kingdom
  • job interview
  • 45 year old man
  • c word
  • soccer fan
  • snorting cocaine
  • great britain
  • mass brawl
  • probation officer
  • voice over
  • bus journey
  • hooligan
  • public brawl
  • father in law son in law relationship
  • portable toilet
  • courtroom
  • couples therapy
  • family dinner
  • fistfight
  • slow motion shot
  • f word
  • drug use
  • art college
  • football hooligan
  • profanity
  • looking for work
  • birkenhead england
  • male female relationship
  • punched in the face
  • husband wife relationship
  • middle aged man
  • voice over narration
  • dinner table
  • england
  • car ride
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Cast & crew

Marching Powder Cast & Characters

Danny Dyer leads the cast as Jack, with Lex Shrapnel as Vaughn and Geoff Bell as Ron. Directed by Nick Love; 24 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Marching Powder

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From the director

More from Nick Love

More films directed by Nick Love, best-rated first: The Sweeney, Outlaw, American Hero and The Firm.

Full filmography
Ratings

Marching Powder Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Marching Powder 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 37/100, strongest in sensory experience (55) and weakest in story & flow (30).

37 /100

Marching Powder Echo Score Breakdown

Marching Powder delivers a mixed technical package but falters in narrative cohesion and lasting appeal. The opening animation and occasional visual flair are praised, yet handheld fight sequences and erratic pacing undermine immersion. Performances swing between Dyer's charismatic charm and shallow character development, leaving emotional resonance undercut. The storyline is widely deemed incoherent and lacking depth, which diminishes rewatch potential for most viewers, resulting in an overall unfavorable assessment.

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

  • Art & Craft 45

    In terms of art and craft, the film opens with a striking animated sequence that sets a vivid tone, but the subsequent handheld fight scenes introduce disorienting shakiness. Critics note chaotic camerawork during action and a jarring tonal shift, while some appreciate the director's playful visual flourishes. Overall, the visual execution is uneven, offering moments of craftsmanship amid persistent technical flaws.

  • Character & Emotion 45

    When it comes to character and emotion, Danny Dyer's performance is described as likable and self‑deprecating, and Stephanie Leonidas is highlighted as the emotional core. Conversely, many reviewers criticize the shallow development of Jack and the lack of genuine redemption, calling the portrayals one‑dimensional. The mixed feedback results in a moderate assessment of character depth and resonance.

  • Story & Flow 30

    Story and flow receive the lowest marks, as reviewers repeatedly label the plot incoherent and lacking depth. The narrative is said to rely on repetitive cycles of violence and comedy without substantive progression, leaving the climax underwhelming. While a few note occasional engagement through dark humor, the overall consensus points to a weak, unconvincing storyline.

  • Sensory Experience 55

    Sensory experience benefits from the film's animated opening and occasional stylized cinematography, which some critics find engaging. The soundtrack and sound design are not extensively discussed, but the visual style is praised for its chaotic energy during fight scenes. Despite technical hiccups, the sensory elements provide intermittent moments of appeal, raising the score above average.

  • Rewatch Factor 35

    Rewatch factor is limited, with many reviewers advising viewers to skip repeat viewings due to predictable plot and uneven humor. A subset of fans of British gangster cinema may find occasional enjoyment, yet the consensus suggests the film lacks lasting appeal, resulting in a low replay value rating.

Box office

Marching Powder Box Office

Marching Powder grossed $4.1 million worldwide.

2025 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.1M

International
$4.1M
Videos

Marching Powder Trailers & Videos

13 videos: 2 trailers, 6 teasers, 3 clips, 1 featurette and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

All 13 videos
Official Trailer (Uncensored)
  • Trailer Official Trailer
  • Teaser Official TV Spot (Uncensored) "Future"
  • Teaser Official TV Spot (uncensored) "A RomCom With A Kick"
  • Teaser "Football Season" Official Spot
Details

Marching Powder Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “行军粉末” and “Кокаин”.

Also known as
  • 行军粉末
  • Кокаин
  • 行軍粉末
  • Марширан прах

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FAQ

Marching Powder FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Marching Powder?

Marching Powder runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Marching Powder released?

Marching Powder was released on March 5, 2025.

Who directed Marching Powder?

Marching Powder was directed by Nick Love.

More films by Nick Love

Who is in the cast of Marching Powder?

Marching Powder stars Danny Dyer as Jack, Lex Shrapnel as Vaughn and Geoff Bell as Ron, among 24 credited actors.

How much did Marching Powder make at the box office?

Marching Powder grossed $4.1 million worldwide.

How is Marching Powder rated?

Marching Powder has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61% on TMDB and 2.3/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Marching Powder have a post-credit scene?

No. Marching Powder has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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