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The Damned United

2009 · 97 min

A sharp, bittersweet character study that balances wit and tension, leaving a lingering sense of thwarted ambition and fragile partnership.

Directed by
Tom Hooper
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney
Tagline
They love me for what I'm not... ...they hate me for what I am.
Overview
Taking over Leeds United, Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. Glimpses of his earlier career help explain both his hostility to previous manager Don Revie and how much he is missing right-hand man Peter Taylor.

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More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Tom Hooper
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney
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How it feels

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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • ambition
  • obsession
  • betrayal
  • friendship
  • identity
Places
  • workplace
  • small town
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • nonlinear
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language strong
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror0
Humour4
Realism8
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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drama, history
Directed by
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Written by
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Music
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Cinematography
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97 min
Country
United Kingdom
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