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24 Hour Party People

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7.3/10
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Steve Coogan, Danny Cunningham, and Chris Coghill in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
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  • Biography
  • Comedy
  • Drama
In 1976, Tony Wilson sets up Factory Records and brings Manchester's music to the world.In 1976, Tony Wilson sets up Factory Records and brings Manchester's music to the world.In 1976, Tony Wilson sets up Factory Records and brings Manchester's music to the world.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
37K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Winterbottom
  • Writer
    • Frank Cottrell Boyce(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Steve Coogan
    • Lennie James
    • John Thomson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Winterbottom
  • Writer
    • Frank Cottrell Boyce(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Steve Coogan
    • Lennie James
    • John Thomson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 134User reviews
    • 106Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 13 nominations

    Videos2

    Official Trailer, '24 Hour Party People'
    Trailer 1:34
    Official Trailer, '24 Hour Party People'
    IMDbrief: 'Bohemian Rhapsody' & the Top 5 Music Biopics
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    IMDbrief: 'Bohemian Rhapsody' & the Top 5 Music Biopics

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    Paddy Considine and Andy Serkis in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
    Paddy Considine, Ralf Little, and John Simm in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
    Steve Coogan in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
    Danny Cunningham, Paul Popplewell, Chris Coghill, Dan Hope, Nick Clarke, Claire Lever, and Nicky Clarke in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
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    Steve Coogan in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
    Steve Coogan and Michael Winterbottom in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
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    Steve Coogan and Shirley Henderson in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
    Steve Coogan in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
    Steve Coogan and Shirley Henderson in 24 Hour Party People (2002)

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    Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan
    • Tony Wilsonas Tony Wilson
    Lennie James
    Lennie James
    • Alan Erasmusas Alan Erasmus
    John Thomson
    John Thomson
    • Charlesas Charles
    Paul Popplewell
    Paul Popplewell
    • Paul Ryderas Paul Ryder
    Shirley Henderson
    Shirley Henderson
    • Lindsayas Lindsay
    Mark Windows
    • Johnny Rottenas Johnny Rotten
    Paddy Considine
    Paddy Considine
    • Rob Grettonas Rob Gretton
    Raymond Waring
    Raymond Waring
    • Vinias Vini
    Ron Cook
    Ron Cook
    • Derek Ryderas Derek Ryder
    John Simm
    John Simm
    • Bernard Sumneras Bernard Sumner
    Danny Cunningham
    • Shaun Ryderas Shaun Ryder
    Dave Gorman
    Dave Gorman
    • John the Postmanas John the Postman
    Ralf Little
    Ralf Little
    • Hooky (Peter Hook)as Hooky (Peter Hook)
    Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis
    • Martin Hannettas Martin Hannett
    Nigel Pivaro
    • Actor at Granadaas Actor at Granada
    Martin Hancock
    Martin Hancock
    • Howard Devotoas Howard Devoto
    Peter Kay
    Peter Kay
    • Don Tonayas Don Tonay
    Mark E. Smith
    Mark E. Smith
    • Punteras Punter
    • Director
      • Michael Winterbottom
    • Writer
      • Frank Cottrell Boyce(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Peter Hook from New Order described the film as "A film about the biggest c*nt in Manchester, played by the second biggest."
    • Goofs
      In the film Tony Wilson is seen at the funeral of Ian Curtis however in real life he could not attend the funeral as he was given the task of looking after Annik Honoré, Ian's lover from Belgium, so that she would not attend the funeral and cause upset. She had come to see Ian before he flew with the band to America for the tour.
    • Quotes

      God: It's a pity you didn't sign the Smiths, but you were right about Mick Hucknell. His music's rubbish, and he's a ginger.

    • Connections
      Featured in 24 Hour Party People: The Factory Records Saga (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      24 Hour Party People (Jon Carter Mix)
      Written by Shaun Ryder, Paul Ryder, Mark Day, Paul Davis and Gary Whelan

      Copyright London Music

      By kind permission of Warner/Chappell Music Ltd

      Performed by Happy Mondays

      Licensed courtesy of London Records 90 Ltd

    User reviews134

    Review
    Top review
    Worth multiple viewings and a little homework
    I get the general sense from reading some of the reviews that people didn't like this movie because it didn't provide any instant gratification or personal meaning. That's probably true for people who don't know Joy Division, New Order, or the Happy Mondays, but I think it's totally unfair to discredit this film on a basis of a lack of prior knowledge. Many great films and novels aren't great because you get them on the first try, and I think that this movie follows the same path. If you didn't like it the first time, take a look at an old Tony Wilson interview or a concert tape of Joy Division and you will instantly see the quality production and acting that went into this film. Ian Curtis/Joy Division are portrayed with an eerily haunting accuracy (down to the instruments they play, which are rumoured to be the originals from the late 1970s) and you can tell that the cast really did their homework. The concert scenes are spectacularly energetic, the sets (especially the Hacienda) are ripped right out of the time period. Comic relief isn't overlooked, as the dry humour of Steve Coogan and the rest of the cast is pursued to the dime. The unscripted dialogue is also quite good, which is another indication of the actors' homework. This movie is worth the time: it details a very important time and place in pop music history that is often overlooked in the wake of much larger, more commercialized scenes. Rave and post-punk may be fading today, but one need only take a look at the charts to see its influence. Go out and get this movie, learn a little about it, and you will be impressed.
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    13
    • DestroyTheFives
    • Jun 24, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 20, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Manchester 1970-1990, La fiesta interminable
    • Filming locations
      • Granada Studios, Quay Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Revolution Films
      • Baby Cow Productions
      • The Film Consortium
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,184,096
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $34,940
      • Aug 11, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,801,397
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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