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Modern Life Is Rubbish

  • 2017
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
1.1K
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Josh Whitehouse and Freya Mavor in Modern Life Is Rubbish (2017)
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Boy meets girl in CD store. They like the same music. He's a guitarist in a band of 3 and she works in the City of London and is the breadwinner. Is love of the same music enough to keep the... Read allBoy meets girl in CD store. They like the same music. He's a guitarist in a band of 3 and she works in the City of London and is the breadwinner. Is love of the same music enough to keep them together years later?Boy meets girl in CD store. They like the same music. He's a guitarist in a band of 3 and she works in the City of London and is the breadwinner. Is love of the same music enough to keep them together years later?

  • Director
    • Daniel Jerome Gill
  • Writer
    • Philip Gawthorne
  • Stars
    • Alice Alexander
    • Tom Riley
    • Ian Hart
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    1.1K
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    • Director
      • Daniel Jerome Gill
    • Writer
      • Philip Gawthorne
    • Stars
      • Alice Alexander
      • Tom Riley
      • Ian Hart
    • 15User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
    • 27Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Alice Alexander
    • Festival Girl on Acid
    Tom Riley
    Tom Riley
    • Adrian
    Ian Hart
    Ian Hart
    • The Curve
    Steven Mackintosh
    Steven Mackintosh
    • Lenny
    Jessie Cave
    Jessie Cave
    • Kerry
    Josh Whitehouse
    Josh Whitehouse
    • Liam
    Sorcha Cusack
    Sorcha Cusack
    • Mary
    Freya Mavor
    Freya Mavor
    • Natalie
    Will Merrick
    Will Merrick
    • Olly
    Daisy Bevan
    Daisy Bevan
    • Layla
    Matt Milne
    Matt Milne
    • Gus
    Tallulah Haddon
    • Holly
    • (as Tallulah Rose Haddon)
    Yinka Awoni
    Yinka Awoni
    • Music Executive
    Daniel Eghan
    Daniel Eghan
    • Business Client
    Lily-Rose Aslandogdu
    • Sally Jones
    Jason Matthewson
    Jason Matthewson
    • Ben
    Cedric Tylleman
    Cedric Tylleman
    Emma Bryant
    • Emma
    • Director
      • Daniel Jerome Gill
    • Writer
      • Philip Gawthorne
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    10charlottebetteridge-93481

    Absolutely stunning

    I love love love this film. I love the music, I love the acting, I love the way its directed. The chemistry between the actors is exquisite. I've watched it 4 times in 48 hours. I also hate romcoms. It's just half a generation off me, I also have a lot of mates in bands and totally get his passion. I just love Head Cleaner's music, I'd buy their album!
    7jasonblyth

    A simple feel good British film

    For what it was I really liked this film. It had a little bit of a slow start but I really got invested into the couples life after about 30 minutes. It had a Fantastic soundtrack (especially if you were born in the late 80's / early 90's). It didn't stray to far from the main storyline, if you liked 500 days of summer you'd probably like this film.
    10stephanyjairah

    Good movie

    Was hesitant to watch this movie because of a 5.9 rating on IMDB. But I actually liked the movie. A must see for those couples especially those on a long term relationships. :)
    2mark_doyle-07766

    Modern Life better than this film.

    There is no joy or whit in this film and the characters are not in the slightest bit likable.

    But it does go to show that if your a looser, being in a band will get you some female attention !

    A good idea, wrong application. There are better films about break ups and music out there.
    8Vils1

    Good Film of it's Type - Low IMDB Score is Not Reflective Again

    I stumbled across this whilst in a 'record shop' mode. It is a good film of it's type if you like music, record shops and relationship dynamics. A few niggly bits (including the ending) but the low IMDB score is not reflective again - so I have given it an extra star.

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    • Release date
      • April 27, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Сучасне життя - відстій
    • Production companies
      • Serotonin Films
      • BFI Film Fund
      • Lipsync Productions
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      • $4,153
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
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