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The Bookshop (2017)

Movie ★ 6.5 110 min

Drama

Set in a small English town in 1959, a woman decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop, a decision which becomes a political minefield.

Isabel Coixet Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 10, 2017
Runtime
110 min
Budget
$5.4M
Box office
$12.1M
IMDb
tt3127022
Studio
Zephyr Films, A Contracorriente Films, Diagonal TV

Themes

Cast

Emily Mortimer Emily Mortimer Florence Green Bill Nighy Bill Nighy Mr. Brundish Patricia Clarkson Patricia Clarkson Violet Gamart James Lance James Lance Milo North Hunter Tremayne Hunter Tremayne Mr. Keble Honor Kneafsey Honor Kneafsey Christine Frances Barber Frances Barber Jessie Welford Reg Wilson Reg Wilson General Gamart Michael Fitzgerald Michael Fitzgerald Mr. Raven Nigel O'Neill Nigel O'Neill Mr. Deben Jorge Suquet Jorge Suquet Mr. Thornton Lana O'Kell Lana O'Kell Ivy Welford Adie Allen Adie Allen Mrs. Traill Mary O'Driscoll Mary O'Driscoll Mrs. Keble Charlotte Vega Charlotte Vega Kattie Karen Ardiff Karen Ardiff Mrs. Deben Barry Barnes Barry Barnes Inspector Sheppard Richard Felix Richard Felix William

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Bookshop about?
Set in a small English town in 1959, a woman decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop, a decision which becomes a political minefield.
Who directed The Bookshop?
The Bookshop was directed by Isabel Coixet.
Who stars in The Bookshop?
The Bookshop stars Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy, Patricia Clarkson, James Lance.
When was The Bookshop released?
The Bookshop is a 2017 drama film.
Where can I watch The Bookshop?
You can watch The Bookshop with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.