The Angels' Share

– Narrowly avoiding jail, new dad Robbie vows to turn over a new leaf. A visit to a whisky distillery ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 41 Minutes
Release Year:
2012
The Angels' Share (2012)

Narrowly avoiding jail, new dad Robbie vows to turn over a new leaf. A visit to a whisky distillery inspires him and his mates to seek a way out of their hopeless lives.

The Angels' Share (2012) - Trailer

Release Date:

01 Jun 2012

Language:

English

Director:

Ken Loach

Writer:

Paul Laverty (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Paul Brannigan, Siobhan Reilly, John Henshaw, Gary Maitland

Plot:

This bitter sweet comedy follows protagonist Robbie as he sneaks into the maternity hospital to visit his young girlfriend Leonie and hold his newborn son Luke for the first time. Overwhelmed by the moment, he swears that Luke will not have the same tragic life he has had. Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, he's given one last chance......While serving a community service order, he meets Rhino, Albert and Mo who, like him, find it impossible to find work because of their criminal records. Little did Robbie imagine how turning to drink might change their lives - not cheap fortified wine, but the best malt whiskies in the world. Will it be 'slopping out' for the next twenty years, or a new future with 'Uisge Beatha' the 'Water of Life?' Only the angels know........

Awards:

7 wins & 9 nominations.

Gross profit:

$687,405

Production:

IFC Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
89%
Metacritic:
66%