Looking for Eric

Name: Looking for Eric
Director: Ken Loach
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2009-01-01
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Éric Cantona, Steve Evets, John Henshaw, Gerard Kearns, Stefan Gumbs

2009Dir. Ken Loach1h 56m

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Runtime1h 56m

Released2009

Box office$11.1M

DirectorKen Loach

About This Movie

Looking for Eric is a Ken Loach film that really blends comedy and drama in a way that feels very genuine. It tells the story of a postman named Eric who’s down on his luck, and his interactions with the real-life football legend, Eric Cantona, are quite something. The film has this almost whimsical tone, but it’s grounded in real-life struggles. The pacing is relaxed, almost meandering at times, but it allows the characters to breathe and develop. The performances, especially from Steve Evets as Eric, are stirring without being overdone. The practical effects are subtle but effective, and you can feel the authenticity in the way the working-class life is portrayed. It’s definitely a different take on the 'inspiration from afar' trope, and that’s what sets it apart.

UK release on DVD: 2010 by Verve PicturesFilmed in Manchester, capturing local cultureFeatures real-life footage of Cantona's careerCinematography by Barry Ackroyd, known for realism