Peterloo
Originally released in 2018. Peterloo is a history/drama film. directed by Mike Leigh. With a runtime of 2h 34m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Rory Kinnear, Maxine Peake, and Pearce Quigley
Synopsis
An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reforms and protest against rising levels of poverty.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
2h 34m
154 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (150 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.2M
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rory Kinnear
as Henry Hunt
Maxine Peake
as Nellie
Pearce Quigley
as Joshua
David Moorst
as Joseph
Rachel Finnegan
as Mary
Tom Meredith
as Robert
Simona Bitmate
as Esther
Robert Wilfort
as Lord Liverpool, the Prime Minister
Karl Johnson
as Lord Sidmouth, the Home Secretary
Sam Troughton
as Mr Hobhouse
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,153,029
Production Companies
- Film4 Productions
- Lipsync Productions
- Thin Man Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peterloo about?
An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most n...
Who directed Peterloo?
Peterloo was directed by Mike Leigh.
How long is Peterloo?
Peterloo has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes total).
When was Peterloo released?
Peterloo was released on November 1, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Peterloo?
The main cast of Peterloo includes Rory Kinnear, Maxine Peake, Pearce Quigley, David Moorst, Rachel Finnegan.
Is Peterloo worth watching?
Peterloo has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 150 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.