Broken English
A survivor, provocateur and true original, Marianne has spent more than six decades defying expectations — releasing over thirty-five albums while constantly reinventing herself. Made with her full involvement, Broken English is an intimate and unflinching exploration of a fractured yet unbreakable life shaped by fame, creativity and relentless public scrutiny.
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About Broken English
Broken English is a 2026 English-language documentary and music film directed by Jane Pollard and Iain Forsyth. The cast is led by Marianne Faithfull, Tilda Swinton, George MacKay. It has a runtime of 1h 39m.
Broken English was produced by Rustic Canyon and Phantoscopic and made in United Kingdom. It was released on January 22, 2026, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Jane Pollard, Iain Forsyth
- Writers
- Jane Pollard, Iain Forsyth, Ian Martin
- Release date
- January 22, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Rustic Canyon, Phantoscopic
Broken English cast & crew
Broken English was directed by Jane Pollard and Iain Forsyth and written by Jane Pollard, Iain Forsyth, and Ian Martin.
The cast features Marianne Faithfull as Self, Tilda Swinton as The Overseer, George MacKay as The Record Keeper, Calvin Demba as The Replacement, Zawe Ashton as The Media Archivist, and Sophia Di Martino as The Researcher.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rob Ellis and cinematography is by Daniel Landin.
Is Broken English worth watching?
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and music, Broken English is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Broken English
Marianne Faithfull
Self
Tilda Swinton
The Overseer
George MacKay
The Record Keeper
Calvin Demba
The Replacement
Zawe Ashton
The Media Archivist
Sophia Di Martino
The Researcher
Suki Waterhouse
Self
Beth Orton
Self
Courtney Love
Self
Jehnny Beth
Self
Nick Cave
Self
Warren Ellis
Self
Broken English — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Broken English in United States?
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▸What language is Broken English in?
Broken English is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Broken English?
Broken English runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Broken English rated?
Broken English is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 3 ratings.
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