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Swede Caroline

  • 2024
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
301
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Swede Caroline (2024)
In Cinemas 19th April. In this British Mockumentary, the competitive giant vegetable growing world is rocked by scandal when up and coming prospect Caroline (Jo Hartley) has her prized marrow plants stolen. With her life turned upside down and desperate for answers, she turns to two private detectives (Aisling Bea and Ray Fearon), who are then dramatically kidnapped. Are the events linked? No, of course not. But Caroline thinks they are and the hunt for her missing marrows takes her way beyond the allotments, plunging her into a national corruption scandal that goes all the way to the top!! As Caroline readies herself for the big championship with the help of her trusty partners Willy (Celyn Jones) and Paul (Richard Lumsden), she sets off in search of the truth. On the way enduring kidnappings, car chases and worst of all courgettes. But will the culprit ever be caught? The film bounces from one quintessential British location to the next, as Carolines quest leads her from allotments to service stations, by way of chip shops and the odd layby. This award winning debut Feature from Finn Bruce and Brook Driver pokes a comedic carrot at the eccentric world of competitive vegetable growers, starring a bumper crop of acting talent including Jo Hartley (After Life, Eddie the Eagle, This Is England), Richard Lumsden (Sense and Sensibility, Sugar Rush), Celyn Jones (The Almond and the Seahorse, Submergence), Aisling Bea (This Way Up, Love Wedding Repeat) Fay Ripley (Cold Feet), Alice Lowe (Sightseers, Hot Fuzz), Ray Fearon (Beauty and the Beast, The Foreigner) and Steve Brody (The Office, Avenue 5, Im Alan Partridge).
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In this British Mockumentary, the competitive giant vegetable growing world is rocked by scandal when up-and-coming prospect Caroline has her prized marrow plants stolen.In this British Mockumentary, the competitive giant vegetable growing world is rocked by scandal when up-and-coming prospect Caroline has her prized marrow plants stolen.In this British Mockumentary, the competitive giant vegetable growing world is rocked by scandal when up-and-coming prospect Caroline has her prized marrow plants stolen.

  • Directors
    • Finn Bruce
    • Brook Driver
  • Writer
    • Brook Driver
  • Stars
    • Jo Hartley
    • Aisling Bea
    • Ray Fearon
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    301
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Finn Bruce
      • Brook Driver
    • Writer
      • Brook Driver
    • Stars
      • Jo Hartley
      • Aisling Bea
      • Ray Fearon
    • 23User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Jo Hartley
    Jo Hartley
    • Caroline
    Aisling Bea
    Aisling Bea
    • Louise
    Ray Fearon
    Ray Fearon
    • Lawrence
    Richard Lumsden
    Richard Lumsden
    • Paul
    Celyn Jones
    Celyn Jones
    • Willy
    Alice Lowe
    Alice Lowe
    • Olga
    Fay Ripley
    Fay Ripley
    • Linda
    Neil Edmond
    Neil Edmond
    • Tony Knight
    Ash Tandon
    Ash Tandon
    • Charles Anthony
    Mark Silcox
    Mark Silcox
    • Veg Judge
    Linda Hargreaves
    Linda Hargreaves
    • Sonia Bumbridge
    Wendy Albiston
    Wendy Albiston
    • Gail Knight
    Jeff Bennett
    Jeff Bennett
    • Alan Bumbridge
    Steve Brody
    Steve Brody
    • MP Nigel Patterson
    Robert Donald
    Robert Donald
    • Old Allotment Grower
    Rebekah Murrell
    Rebekah Murrell
    • Kirsty
    Ray Burnet
    Ray Burnet
    • Veg Judge
    Rene Costa
    Rene Costa
    • Tom Poole
    • Directors
      • Finn Bruce
      • Brook Driver
    • Writer
      • Brook Driver
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews23

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    10louisehammersley-13916

    Hilarious and hearfelt

    A comedy gem - wonderfully absurd!

    Swede Caroline is a hilarious mockumentary that feels both fresh and quintessentially British, following a community obsessed with competitive vegetable growing.

    Jo Hartley is brilliant as the lead, bringing charm and authenticity to her role as Caroline, making you root for her from start to finish. Every supporting character is more delightfully odd than the last, creating a world that feels at once completely ridiculous but also entirely relatable.

    The mockumentary format is used perfectly to capture the small-town rivalries, personal ambitions and hilarious character quirks throughout. The brilliant writing and clever dialogue, delivered with pitch-perfect timing makes this a real joy to watch.

    A must-watch for anyone who loves a smart, character-driven comedy. It's a story with a lot of heart, all wrapped up in a world of giant vegetables. Proving that the best comedies are homegrown!
    1jeanluc2911

    No one laughed!

    Swede Caroline is the world's biggest turnip!

    It is a very amateurish affair just a cut above fart jokes. And no one in the audience laughed beyond a mild chuckle, which were few and far between.

    The hightlight of the movie was the John Cooper Clark track towards the end of film, which was cleverly written and delivered, and it garnered the most laughs from the audience. The rest of the soundtrack was good too.

    In part, I grew up on a working farm and had my own allotment for many years, and I've had better laughs digging in the drenching rain on a Sunday afternoon.

    Part of the draw to see watch this steaming heap of compost was the cast, but they were severely restricted by their poorly defined characters and poor script.
    10oliverrose-03590

    Brilliantly funny

    Had me laughing from start to finish! The satirical nature of this film sets it apart from current movie releases. Fairly unassuming, this film will catch of guard with it's ability to find humour in the mundane.

    What starts off a typical mockumentary, quickly decends into rabbit hole of comedic mystery which will keep you guessing throughout!

    The score to the film is fantastic with the songs mirroring what you would imagine caroline (the main character) enjoying herself.

    With songs ranging from the poem, I want be yours by John Cooper Clark, to the inevitable Sweet Caroline by neil Diamond it gives the feeling of and everyday working man's Spotify playlist.

    If you haven't seen this before it's definitely a must watch!!
    10Lucas-mmm

    funny!

    In all the years I've been married to my wife, I've never once seen her laugh!

    Sure, she didn't laugh at this film either. But I sure did!

    My wife is a straight up drip to be honest. There were moments in this film that any normal person would absolutely piss their pants. Like literally hilarious moments... not my wife though.

    To be honest, we've been together so long now that we've just slipped into the drudgery of everyday life. I know it's gonna take more than one film about big massive vegetables to break us out of that, but at least it gave me something to smile about.

    So if you need something to lift your spirits and take your mind off your miserable, miserable life, this is the film for you!
    9archiedriver-58184

    A Raw British comedy. very funny and a great sound track.

    Swede Caroline is a raw and refreshingly funny British comedy that doesn't hold back. It tells the story of Caroline navigating a whirlwind of unpredictable events, mixing moments of chaos with humor that feels effortless. The comedy isn't overworked-it's natural and flows perfectly with the situations Caroline faces. One of the film's standout features is its soundtrack-it's that good. Watch it with Shazam ready, I would. The songs perfectly match the energy of the film's wild, unpredictable ride...

    Swede Caroline is a real gem worth watching.

    I need to right a few more words to pass the minimum required.

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Production companies
      • Belstone Pictures
      • Deadbeat Films
      • Picnik Entertainment
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      • $64,208
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      • 1h 38m(98 min)
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