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Golden Years

  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.4K
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Simon Callow, Alun Armstrong, Phil Davis, Bernard Hill, Sue Johnston, Virginia McKenna, and Una Stubbs in Golden Years (2016)
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Retired couple Arthur and Martha take up bank robbery after their pensions are cut, refusing to accept the injustice of their circumstances.Retired couple Arthur and Martha take up bank robbery after their pensions are cut, refusing to accept the injustice of their circumstances.Retired couple Arthur and Martha take up bank robbery after their pensions are cut, refusing to accept the injustice of their circumstances.

  • Director
    • John Miller
  • Writers
    • John Miller
    • Nick Knowles
    • Jeremy Sheldon
  • Stars
    • Alun Armstrong
    • Bernard Hill
    • Mark Williams
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Miller
    • Writers
      • John Miller
      • Nick Knowles
      • Jeremy Sheldon
    • Stars
      • Alun Armstrong
      • Bernard Hill
      • Mark Williams
    • 27User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Alun Armstrong
    Alun Armstrong
    • Sid
    Bernard Hill
    Bernard Hill
    • Arthur
    Mark Williams
    Mark Williams
    • Phil
    Phil Davis
    Phil Davis
    • Brian
    • (as Philip Davis)
    Simon Callow
    Simon Callow
    • Royston
    Lily Travers
    Lily Travers
    • Alison
    Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs
    • Shirley
    Sue Johnston
    Sue Johnston
    • Nancy
    Lee Charles
    Lee Charles
    • Stan
    Ellen Thomas
    Ellen Thomas
    • Thelma
    Virginia McKenna
    Virginia McKenna
    • Martha
    Richard Cambridge
    Richard Cambridge
    • Stephen
    Nigel Allen
    Nigel Allen
    • Dave
    Adam Horton
    Adam Horton
    • Lee
    Brad Moore
    Brad Moore
    • Stringer
    Jessica Kinsey
    Jessica Kinsey
    • Lucy
    • (as Jess Kinsey)
    Menna Trussler
    Menna Trussler
    • Iris
    Teddy Linard
    Teddy Linard
    • Sergeant Glover
    • (as Edward Linard)
    • Director
      • John Miller
    • Writers
      • John Miller
      • Nick Knowles
      • Jeremy Sheldon
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    User reviews27

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    7GiraffeDoor

    Silver Star.

    Surprisingly engaging, fast paced and taut story of the eldery fighting back again a society that has abandoned them which starts a but "get of my yard!" but soon develops a superb tone of proletarian rage.

    Funny, poignant and intriguing, the police procedure aspect for once isn't dull and our heroes never stop being sympathetic.

    The vibrant, sunny cinematography is appealing and I can't say I've seen much like it in a long while.

    I am not convinced that it is feasible but the message that sometimes those who are breaking the rules are the good guys and those enforcing the law are not just makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. The solidarity among the elderly people is nice too.

    Superb movie to watch with your parents (though do mention a little sex too though) and not half bad for the kids either.
    9stevenduhig

    Superb entertainment with social commentary

    Just loved this movie. So entertaining with .great humour and superb experienced cast. The social commentary is perhaps less percepible with US audience but it is great. Very well written, directed, filmed and edited. Shame Tom Jones did not appear in person..
    7praestandum

    Easy watching lovely OAP Yarn

    On a wet August BH weekend I found this by chance...it put a smile on my face.
    Gordon-11

    A lighthearted comedy

    This film tells the story of an elderly man who accidentally stumble upon a case of cash from the security van outside a bank. He discovers that robbing a bank is easy, and goes robbing banks in order to save his social club from being sold to developers.

    "Golden Years" is a lighthearted comedy, there is no question about that. It is hard to imagine two retired people robbing banks as easily as counting one two three! The heist scenes are more funny than exciting, and the police conclusions are simply funny. The authorities seem to be incompetent despite all the plan evidence, which is entertaining. There is suggestion of it possibly having a sequel, and I hope it will be as entertaining as this.
    7jimseth-982-865666

    gentle entertainment

    This was a film of gentle entertainment for people who like a cheery story and a pleasant viewing experience with a few laughs along the way.

    If you like gritty crime drams, horror movies or deep and meaningful drama this will not be the film for you. If you would enjoy seeing the best of our stalwart British Actors still adding value in their latter years with a gentle story with an uplifting ending you might fare better.

    A great soundtrack for baby- boomers. Look out for classic performances from the likes of Phil Davies who never fails to please.

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    • Trivia
      The Sodbury bank where the final robbery takes place (named after villages north of Bristol called Chipping Sodbury and Old Sodbury) is the old Bank of England and Norwich Union building that has been disused since the 1980s on the corner of High Street and Bridge Street (Castle Park) in central Bristol. All of the exteriors and interiors (including the original vaults) are used in the film with minimal re-dressing.
    • Goofs
      During the slow-motion shot of the robbers in the final bank robbery scene a blue rubber glove covering a smoke alarm can be seen on the ceiling.
    • Quotes

      Royston: They make take our lives, but they will never take our pensions.

      Brian: They've already taken our pensions

      Royston: They may take our pensions, but they will never take our lives.

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    • Release date
      • April 29, 2016 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Production Company Website
      • Sugarhouse Pictures
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Golden Years: Grand Theft OAP
    • Filming locations
      • Bristol, England, UK
    • Production company
      • MoliFilms Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • £2,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $257,095
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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