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Spanning from the 1970's to early 1990's, this is the story of the Manchester music scene... Tony Wilson is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by an unknown band called the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamoring... See Full Description
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Comedy, Drama and Musical/Performing Arts |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 55 min. |
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| Release Date: |
August 9, 2002 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for strong language, drug use and sexuality. |
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| Distributors: |
MGM Distribution Company, United Artists Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$1,130,379 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"...can be confusing." more...
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B- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...shines with a kind of inspired madness." more...
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A |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"If you're even vaguely a fan of any of the groups in 24 Hour Party People, you'd be an idiot not to see this film." more...
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B |
E! Online,
"This film nails it all: the sex, drugs and...you know the rest." more...
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B+ |
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