Movie Info
Genre
Comedy, Drama, RomanceRelease Date
November 13, 2009MPAA Rating
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129 min.Studio
Focus FeaturesOfficial Site
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Cast and Crew
Director
Richard CurtisProducer
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Hilary Bevan-Jones, Richard CurtisScreenwriter
Richard CurtisStarring
- Philip Seymour Hoffman as The Count
- Gemma Arterton as Desiree
- Emma Thompson as Charlotte
- Bill Nighy as Quentin
- Rhys Ifans as Gavin
- Nick Frost
- Kenneth Branagh as British Minister Dormandy
- January Jones as Elenore
- Jack Davenport
- Ralph Brown
- Chris O'Dowd
- Tom Sturridge
Movie Story
Rock and roll will live forever - but can it float? "Pirate Radio" is the newest ensemble comedy from filmmaker Richard Curtis (screenwriter of "Four Weddings" and a "Funeral" and "Notting Hill", and writer/director of "Love Actually"), spinning the irreverent yet fact-based tale of a seafaring band of rogue rock and roll deejays whose "pirate radio" captivated and inspired 1960s Britain.
Playing the music that rocked a nation and a decade, the group boldly and hilariously defies the government that tries to shut them down. Broadcasting live 24/7 from an old tanker anchored in the middle of the North Sea (just beyond British jurisdiction), Radio Rock sends out a vibrant and unifying signal to millions across the nation, ranging in age from wide-eyed pre-teens secretly tuning in long past their bedtimes to everyday people in need of a musical pick-me-up.
The Radio Rock roster, overseen by unflappable station owner (and ship's captain) Quentin (Bill Nighy), includes a risk-prone American known only as The Count (Philip Seymour Hoffman); mystic deejay royalty Gavin (Rhys Ifans); slyly amorous Dave (Nick Frost); idiosyncratic New Zealander Angus (Rhys Darby); the rarely seen Bob (Ralph Brown); the aptly named Thick Kevin (Tom Brooke); lovelorn Simon (Chris O'Dowd); ladies' magnet Mark (Tom Wisdom); shy Harold (Ike Hamilton); reporter News John (Will Adamsdale); and lesbian ship's cook Felicity (Katherine Parkinson).
One night in 1966, Quentin's teenaged godson Carl (Tom Sturridge) comes aboard. While Carl harbors romantic aspirations that he hopes will be fulfilled during one of the biweekly visits by Radio Rock's prettiest fans, he also hopes to find out more about his long-absent father... As the ship sails on and rocks out, what Carl and the freewheeling, free-loving Radio Rock gang don't know is that back in London, landlocked government minister Dormandy (Kenneth Branagh) has embarked on a vehement crusade to silence their signal - permanently. To stay afloat and keep their devoted audience plugged in, the crew will have to band together and trust in the power of music like never before.
Reader's Reviews
That's just the most amazing tribute to rock and roll I've ever seen! And the soundtrack is rad.
posted by Blob on Apr 05, 2009loved it!
posted by Ella on Apr 06, 2009i love this movie!
posted by rachel on Apr 06, 2009Amazing! Amazing! It makes me appreiciate music and Rock n Roll all the more! I love you Rhys Ifans!!!
posted by Natalie on Apr 07, 2009absolutely first class! best film in a long time!
posted by Laura on Apr 08, 2009So refreshing!! Such a good comedy with a such a happy vibe!
posted by Sophie on Apr 09, 2009Cannot explain how much i loved this movie. It was just..yeah freaking awesome
posted by Phil on Apr 10, 2009The music was excellent, anyone who loves '60s rock and roll would be insane not to see this film
posted by Claire on Apr 10, 2009the music!! the clothes!! the babes! totally fab!
posted by Shantel on Apr 11, 2009amazing film.
posted by brooke on Apr 12, 2009loved it loved it loved it. best movie i've seen in AGES
posted by Jo on Apr 13, 2009i loved the music!
posted by rawr on Apr 14, 2009loved it!!
posted by kiki on Apr 15, 2009Best film ive seen in a long time.
posted by 1 on Apr 16, 2009fucking best movie. love it.
posted by ellie on Apr 17, 2009love it! its one of my all time fav movies. does anyone know what songs are on the sountrack ive been looking but i can't find that info
posted by Bianca on Apr 17, 2009I thought that the movies was brilliant! I really enjoyed and now I'm sad that the movie ended :( I would like to wathc it again, right now !
posted by camy on Apr 18, 2009A hoot. Great music. A must-see.
posted by The Boat That rocked on Apr 19, 2009loved this movie, great fun, great lines, great music, a reminder that we all should still question the establishment and their 'wisdom'
posted by carol on Apr 19, 2009i just love tom sturridge! the whole movie was great!!
posted by s.j. on Apr 19, 2009
was very disappointed - why insert the sub plot (or whatever sort of plot it was)of the kid without the father??? the music & the theme of pirate radio was enough without that crap
posted by h on Apr 22, 2009Didn't know what to expect at first, but is was f*cking brilliant. Best movie I've seen in ages!
posted by Marieke on Apr 23, 2009the Best movie EVER!!!!! rock n roll all day and all of the night! i saw it twice. Not seeing it would be a sin.
posted by Kate on Apr 27, 2009its an amazing film mainly cause i was init great film to be a part in
posted by jake sarginson on Jun 01, 2009The BEST movie EVER. Can't believe I have to wait until the 1st November until I can watch it on dvd!!!
posted by Julez on Jul 05, 2009Best Movie ever...
posted by Priscilla on Nov 11, 2009No "Radio Clash", WTF???
posted by Skid Plate on Nov 12, 2009The best movie I have seen in years. Great music and hilarious DJ's.
posted by leslie on Nov 14, 2009Wow, this movie has it all! Great soundtrack, funny plot, and a heart warming ending. A definite must see!
posted by Irving on Nov 15, 2009I'm gonna see this one again..and again and again! It was fabulous and such a tribute that everyone should see it!
posted by Blu on Nov 18, 2009To quote the Count "Fucking" Awesome
posted by Erik on Nov 21, 2009it wasn't fantastic, but definitely worth renting.
posted by rdog on Nov 22, 2009
fucking great movie! The only thing ia the movie would have been better if you could of put some beatles music, i mean they were the music of the 60's!!!
posted by gerard on Nov 25, 2009Awesome movie totally worth It! Go see it
posted by Radio pirate on Nov 28, 2009This movie has a great soundtrack. Unfortunately this list is not complete at all...There are far more songs.
posted by smalley on Nov 29, 2009