Sorry We Missed You

Mar 6 2020 Not Rated 1h 41m
Drama

Ricky and his family have been fighting an uphill struggle against debt since the 2008 financial crash. An opportunity to wrestle back some independence appears with a shiny new van and the chance to run a franchise as a self-employed delivery driver. It's hard work, and his wife's job as a carer is no easier. The family unit is strong but when both are pulled in different directions everything comes to breaking point.

Plot

Ricky and his family have been fighting an uphill struggle against debt since the 2008 financial crash. An opportunity to wrestle back some independence appears with a shiny new van and the chance to run a franchise as a self employed delivery driver. It's hard work, and his wife's job as a carer is no easier. The family unit is strong but when both are pulled in different directions everything comes to breaking point.

Written by

Paul Laverty

Directed by

Ken Loach

Production Countries

Belgium, France, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Sixteen Films, Les Films du Fleuve, Wild Bunch, BBC Films, BeTV, BFI Film Fund, Canal+, Casa Kafka Pictures, Ciné+, France 2 Cinéma, Le Pacte, VOO, Why Not Productions, Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral Belge, France Télévisions, Cinéart

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award10 wins & 22 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
28,034
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
82
Popularity
NA