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The Damned United

2009·Movie·R·97 min·7.2(698)

They love me for what I'm not... ...they hate me for what I am.

Taking over Leeds United, Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. Glimpses of his earlier career help explain both his hostility to previous manager Don Revie and how much he is missing right-hand man Peter Taylor.

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About The Damned United

The Damned United is a 2009 English-language drama and history film directed by Tom Hooper. The cast is led by Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel.

The Damned United was produced by BBC Film, Screen Yorkshire, and Left Bank Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on March 27, 2009, and carries a R certification.

Director
Tom Hooper
Writers
Peter Morgan
Release date
March 27, 2009
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$10 million
Production
BBC Film, Screen Yorkshire, Left Bank Pictures
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The Damned United cast & crew

The Damned United was directed by Tom Hooper and written by Peter Morgan.

The cast features Michael Sheen as Brian Clough, Timothy Spall as Peter Taylor, Colm Meaney as Don Revie, Jim Broadbent as Sam Longson, Maurice Roëves as Jimmy Gordon, and Stephen Graham as Billy Bremner.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rob Lane, cinematography is by Ben Smithard, and it was produced by Lee Morris and Christine Langan.

Is The Damned United worth watching?

The Damned United holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 698 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and history, The Damned United is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Damned United

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Cast of The Damned United

Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen

Brian Clough

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Peter Taylor

Colm Meaney

Colm Meaney

Don Revie

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

Sam Longson

Maurice Roëves

Maurice Roëves

Jimmy Gordon

Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham

Billy Bremner

Henry Goodman

Henry Goodman

Manny Cossins

Mark Bazeley

Mark Bazeley

Austin Mitchell

Giles Alderson

Giles Alderson

Colin Todd

Martin Compston

Martin Compston

John O'Hare

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David Roper

Sam Bolton

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Jimmy Reddington

Keith Archer

The Damned United — FAQs

Where can I watch The Damned United in United States?

The Damned United is streaming on The Roku Channel in United States.

Is The Damned United on The Roku Channel?

Yes — The Damned United is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.

What language is The Damned United in?

The Damned United is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Hungarian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Damned United?

The Damned United runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).

What is The Damned United rated?

The Damned United is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 698 ratings.

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