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The Match Details

1999 Certificate 15
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A romantic comedy which follows Wullie Smith and his love for Rosemary Bailey. To win her over he must help a team of misfits win their yearly football match against an opposing pub team. Read more

Starring Richard E. Grant, Max Beesley, Ian Holm, Neil Morrissey
Director Mick Davis
Genres Comedy

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The Match

A romantic comedy which follows Wullie Smith and his love for Rosemary Bailey. To win her over he must help a team of misfits win their yearly football match against an opposing pub team.

Starring Richard E. Grant, Max Beesley, Ian Holm, Neil Morrissey, Tom Sizemore, Laura Fraser, Pierce Brosnan
Director Mick Davis
Studio UCA
Run time DVD: 1 hr 33 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Collections Footie Films
Genres Comedy
Language DVD: English
Dubbed French, Spanish
Released Production year: 1999

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DVD: 10 Apr 2003
  • Critic's review of The Match

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    • Thoroughly predictable Scottish comedy about a group of losers discovering a winning community spirit; it might have worked had it been funny, or even amusing.

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  • Most helpful member's review of The Match

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    • Rated - 4.0 stars  

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      good cast,good film

      i have seen this film several times and still think that it's as good as seeing it for the first time,maybe i'm biast as it was filmed 6 miles from ... read more »

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    • Rated - 4.0 stars  

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      The Match

      We really enjoyed this, it is a laid back funny film, great for a Saturday night in with friends. I loved the simplicity of the film and felt it really gave you... read more »

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    • Rated - 4.0 stars  

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      Gentle

      An easily likeable British film. There were no surprises, and one or two shaky moments in the plot, but that doesn't detract from the fun of seeing the ... read more »

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      The Match

      Brilliant!! Lovely well made British film. Some of the Scottish accents a bit sus though! Excellent acting especially form Richard E Grant and Max Beesley. An ... read more »

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