To Be Someone (2021): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
To Be Someone is a 2021 crime comedy starring Sam Gittins as Danny, Mark Wingett and Leslie Ash. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $6,517 worldwide. Its Echo Score is 22/100. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Original language
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English
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is To Be Someone About?
The premise of To Be Someone without spoilers.
Danny, a successful entrepreneur and enthusiast of British Mod culture, finds his life disrupted when he's drawn into the criminal underworld. Mad Mike, a volatile mobster, pressures Danny to participate in an illegal drug trafficking operation, forcing him to confront a dangerous new reality and jeopardizing everything he's built.
To Be Someone Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- mods
- complaining neighbor
- lambretta
- royal alloy
- escort service
- ecstasy
- gangsters
- release from jail
- coerced to do a crime
- corrupt cop
- extreme gossip
- yardie
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- bank holiday
- isle of wight
- graveyard
- breaking the fourth wall
- british youth culture
- british culture
- narcotics
- drug dealing
- drug dealer
- sexual deviant
- cross dresser
- world
Where to Watch To Be Someone
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
To Be Someone Cast & Characters
Sam Gittins leads the cast as Danny, with Mark Wingett as Tommy and Leslie Ash as Judy.
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Sam Gittins as Danny -
Mark Wingett as Tommy -
Leslie Ash as Judy - Toyah Willcox as Bunny
Also Starring in To Be Someone
· 7 more- Perry Benson Ken
- Trevor Laird Rudy
- Jamie Martin Bollock Chops
- Ray Burdis Dickson
- Gary Shail Charlie
- Laura McMonagle Linda
- Christie Amery Izzy
To Be Someone Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 22/100, strongest in sensory experience (50) and weakest in rewatch factor (20).
To Be Someone Echo Score Breakdown
The film suffers from pervasive deficiencies across its core components, resulting in a largely unsatisfying experience. Direction and technical execution appear hampered by low-budget constraints, while acting is frequently described as laughable and characters lack depth. The plot is criticized for incoherence and rushed resolution, and the visual effects are often noted as cheap. Consequently, the movie offers little incentive for repeated viewings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 25
In terms of art and craft, the production is marked by noticeable shortcomings. Reviewers highlight artificial car scenes, rudimentary green‑screen work, and a generally cheap aesthetic, though a minority acknowledges occasional well‑shot scooter sequences. The overall impression is that direction and cinematography fail to elevate the material, resulting in a modest technical rating.
- Character & Emotion 20
When evaluating character and emotion, the consensus points to poorly realized performances. Critics describe the acting as dreadful, characters as cardboard cut‑outs, and emotional resonance as absent. One reviewer cites a decent lead performance, but this exception does not offset the prevailing view of weak portrayals, leading to a low character score.
- Story & Flow 25
The story and flow are widely regarded as unsatisfactory. Reviewers condemn the script for being patently weak, the plot for implausibility, and the ending for feeling rushed and underdeveloped. A lone comment mentions a lightweight gangster narrative that is passable, yet the dominant perception is that the narrative fails to engage, warranting a low story rating.
- Sensory Experience 50
Sensory experience receives mixed feedback. While several critics note substandard visual effects and jarring music interludes, others praise the soundtrack and commend certain well‑executed band and scooter scenes. The divergent opinions place this aspect in a lukewarm zone, reflecting both notable flaws and occasional strengths.
- Rewatch Factor 20
Rewatch factor is consistently low across reviews. Most viewers advise avoiding the film altogether, citing lack of entertainment value and poor overall quality. A single remark suggests niche appeal for scooter enthusiasts, but this isolated view does not alter the prevailing assessment that the movie offers little reason for repeat viewings.
To Be Someone Box Office
To Be Someone grossed $6,517 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.5K
- International
- $6.5K
To Be Someone Trailers & Videos
The trailer of To Be Someone.
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To Be Someone FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of To Be Someone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is To Be Someone?
To Be Someone runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was To Be Someone released?
To Be Someone was released on July 9, 2021.
Who is in the cast of To Be Someone?
To Be Someone stars Sam Gittins as Danny, Mark Wingett as Tommy and Leslie Ash as Judy, among 11 credited actors.
Where can I watch To Be Someone?
In the US, To Be Someone is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did To Be Someone make at the box office?
To Be Someone grossed $6,517 worldwide.
Does To Be Someone have a post-credit scene?
No. To Be Someone has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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