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Inspired by first-time feature filmmaker Simon Amstell's own experiences, Benjamin is a heartfelt ode to the search for human connection. Read critic reviews

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A rising young filmmaker is thrown into emotional turmoil by a burgeoning romance and the upcoming premiere of his second feature.

Cast & Crew

Colin Morgan
Benjamin
Anna Chancellor
Tessa
Phénix Brossard
Noah
Joel Fry
Stephen
Jack Rowan
Harry
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
Paul
Michèle Belgrand
Adrienne
James Lailey
Claude
Ellie Kendrick
Anne the Dancer
Kriss Dosanjh
Monk (No Self)
Simon Amstell
Director
Simon Amstell
Writer
Alexandra Breede
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Dominic Dromgoole
Producer
Louise Simpson
Producer
James Righton
Music
David Pimm
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Robin Peters
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Critic Reviews for Benjamin

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  • From this delicate premise, "Benjamin" wrings a lot of warmly perceptive, occasionally acidic humor.

    July 21, 2020 | Full Review…

    Guy Lodge

    Variety

  • If this all seems a bit meta, Benjamin is grounded by its very sweet love story.

    March 21, 2019 | Full Review…

    Anna Leszkiewicz

    New Statesman

  • Under the satire, there's an authentic sense of emotional uncertainty.

    March 20, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

    Tara Brady

    Irish Times

  • Amstell's generosity in mining his own anxieties about celebrity, intimacy and the blunt desire to be loved is proof that pain can be productive.

    March 17, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Simran Hans

    Observer (UK)

  • What's best about the film, though, is its concession to tenderness.

    March 15, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Kevin Maher

    Times (UK)

  • Amstell's career has always been predicated on his own existential crises, but as I'm one of those who is quite into that, I rather loved this film, not that it matters. Does anything?

    March 14, 2019 | Full Review…

    Deborah Ross

    The Spectator
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