24 Hour Party People
"Share the Ecstacy!"
Originally released in 2002. 24 Hour Party People is a comedy/drama film. directed by Michael Winterbottom.
Starring Steve Coogan, Lennie James, and Paddy Considine
Synopsis
Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamoring for him to manage them. Riding the wave of a musical revolution, Wilson and his friends create the legendary Factory Records label and The Hacienda club.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (500 votes)
Box Office
$2.8M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $2,802,899
Production Companies
- The Film Consortium
- United Artists
- Film4 Productions
- Revolution Films
- Baby Cow Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 24 Hour Party People about?
Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, ...
Who directed 24 Hour Party People?
24 Hour Party People was directed by Michael Winterbottom.
How long is 24 Hour Party People?
24 Hour Party People has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was 24 Hour Party People released?
24 Hour Party People was released on February 13, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 24 Hour Party People?
The main cast of 24 Hour Party People includes Steve Coogan, Lennie James, Paddy Considine, Shirley Henderson, Andy Serkis.
Is 24 Hour Party People worth watching?
24 Hour Party People has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 500 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.