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The Carer

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Sir Michael Gifford alienates everyone around him as he suffers from an incurable illness. When his daughter sets him up with a companion who is a refugee, surprising changes begin to occur.
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Bruce DeMara Toronto Star 11/17/2016
2.5/4
It's a tired formula. But saving graces come from two fine performances, the criminally underrated Brian Cox as high-maintenance Sir Michael and newcomer Coco Konig as Dorottya, who's plucky, compassionate and wise. Go to Full Review Kate Muir The Times (UK) 10/10/2016
2/5
A simultaneously pretentious and amateurish luvviefest. Go to Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald 08/26/2016
3/5
Cox's timing throughout is superb -- a comic masterclass that gives way to storms of temper worthy of Lear. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 07/20/2020
2/4
Brian Cox gets to tackle ample monologues from various Shakespearean works - catnip, I imagine, to any British thespian worth his or her salt. Go to Full Review Bertie Archer One Room With A View 03/29/2019
2/5
Coco König and Brian Cox are the only stars in an otherwise mediocre show... Go to Full Review Alexa Dalby Dog and Wolf 02/20/2019
3/5
Though the film is predictable and rather unsubtle, it's worth watching for Cox's virtuoso performance. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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s r @ScottR 07/08/2018 Although it seemed a little contrived, Cox stands out with a powerful performance that was both moving and nostalgic. See more 08/05/2017 Every so often you find a diamond in the rough. This is one of those occasions. I say bravo. What a lovely movie. Not normally something I would choose but saw it and thought....why not. A surprisingly funny at times film. Don't look at the critic reviews on this one and make up your own mind. See more 06/08/2017 A delightful film about overcoming some obstacles of youth and aging... (quote from IMDb) See more 04/22/2017 Brian Cox played a role that had you connected and at times wondering what to expect next, Awsome how Brian and Coco would go at it their Shakespearean language as I would call it. A good movie to watch and enjoy. See more Roberta B @Robbi711 12/03/2016 Predictable plot, acting often over the top. Its okay. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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János Edelényi

Director

Brian Cox

Sir Michael

Anna Chancellor

Milly

Emilia Fox

Sophia

Coco König

Dorottya

Karl Johnson

Joseph

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The Carer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Sir Michael Gifford alienates everyone around him as he suffers from an incurable illness. When his daughter sets him up with a companion who is a refugee, surprising changes begin to occur.
Director
János Edelényi
Producer
József Berger, Steve Bowden, Charlotte Wontner
Screenwriter
Gilbert Adair, János Edelényi, Tom Kinninmont
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 27, 2017
Runtime
1h 29m