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Nil by Mouth

1997, Drama, 2h 8m

30 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Foul-mouthed and unrelentingly bleak, Nil By Mouth is a prickly viewing experience that nevertheless impresses with its authentic blue collar angst and ferocious performances. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In a working-class London neighborhood, a highly dysfunctional family struggles to survive. The widowed Janet (Laila Morse), a former factory worker, has welcomed relatives into her home. In addition to her elderly mother, Kath (Edna Doré), and her son, Billy (Charlie Creed-Miles), Janet lives with her daughter, Valerie (Kathy Burke), and Valerie's abusive, alcoholic husband, Ray (Ray Winstone). Together they attempt to work out their differences, but drugs, booze and violence get in the way.

Rating:

R
Genre:

Drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Gary Oldman
Producer:

Luc Besson, Douglas Urbanski, Gary Oldman
Writer:

Gary Oldman
Box Office (Gross USA):

$268.9K
Runtime:

2h 8m
Sound Mix:

Surround

Cast & Crew

Ray Winstone
Ray

Kathy Burke
Valerie

Charlie Creed-Miles

Charlie Creed-Miles
Billy

Laila Morse
Janet

Edna Doré

Edna Doré
Kath

Chrissie Cotterill

Chrissie Cotterill
Paula

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Critic Reviews for Nil by Mouth

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