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Hector

  • 2015
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.8K
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Hector (2015)
Hector has been living on the motorways for years. His once comfortable family life has been replaced by a never-ending tour of service stations that offer him shelter, anonymity, washing facilities and food. The story follows his journey south from Scotland on his annual pilgrimage to a temporary Christmas shelter in London where he finds comfort, friendship and warmth. Over the course of his Homeric journey, Hector decides to reconnect with his long estranged past. As his previous life catches up with him, the story of how he came to be leading a marginal life begins to emerge.
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Hector has been living on the motorways for years. His once-comfortable family life has been replaced by a never-ending tour of service stations that offer him shelter, anonymity, washing fa... Read allHector has been living on the motorways for years. His once-comfortable family life has been replaced by a never-ending tour of service stations that offer him shelter, anonymity, washing facilities, and food. The story follows his journey south from Scotland on his annual pilgri... Read allHector has been living on the motorways for years. His once-comfortable family life has been replaced by a never-ending tour of service stations that offer him shelter, anonymity, washing facilities, and food. The story follows his journey south from Scotland on his annual pilgrimage to a temporary Christmas shelter in London where he finds comfort, friendship, and wa... Read all

  • Director
    • Jake Gavin
  • Writer
    • Jake Gavin
  • Stars
    • Peter Mullan
    • Keith Allen
    • Natalie Gavin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jake Gavin
    • Writer
      • Jake Gavin
    • Stars
      • Peter Mullan
      • Keith Allen
      • Natalie Gavin
    • 14User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Peter Mullan
    Peter Mullan
    • Hector McAdam
    Keith Allen
    Keith Allen
    • Jimbo
    Natalie Gavin
    Natalie Gavin
    • Hazel
    Sharon Rooney
    Sharon Rooney
    • Young Mother
    Sarah Solemani
    Sarah Solemani
    • Sara
    Ewan Stewart
    Ewan Stewart
    • Peter
    Laurie Ventry
    • Dougie
    Stephen Tompkinson
    Stephen Tompkinson
    • Derek
    Gina McKee
    Gina McKee
    • Lizzie
    Emily Barker
    • Shelter Entertainer No.1
    Anna Bolton
    • Showroom Receptionist
    Yvonne Bredow
    • Shelter Nurse
    Paul Brennen
    • Transit Driver
    John Colleary
    • Sol
    Darren Connolly
    • War Veteran
    Janet Dawe
    Janet Dawe
    • Shelter Volunteer No. 2
    Kenny Fullwood
    • Hoody 2
    Frank Gilhooley
    Frank Gilhooley
    • Trucker
    • Director
      • Jake Gavin
    • Writer
      • Jake Gavin
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    9jmsneddon123

    Superb

    A movie that makes you happy and sad at the same time. Movies are made to make us react with our heads and our hearts and this does both. Peter Mullan and Ewan Stewart especially are excellent. Well worth watching.
    7Vindelander

    Unexpectedly excellent

    Really touching and well constructed film with a strong supporting cast for Peter Mullan in the title role. Especially worth viewing around Xmas time to remind us that most of us have no idea of how rough sleepers and people down on their luck really live. It's the sort of film that George Orwell would have wanted for his book " Down And Out In Paris And London" I'm sure.

    With supporting cast including Gina McKee and Stephen Tompkinson you can judge how highly regarded this film is.
    9ruthconnolly

    An emotional, thought provoking film

    Came across this film on Netflix and enjoyed every minute. Laughed and cried. The acting was so realistic and the characters really drew me in. I was surprise home d that I had not been aware of "Hector" before and was pleased to find it. The film brought home the different reasons for becoming homeless and made me and my husband think deeper about how society help. I think that this film should be shown in schools to raise awareness.
    7richardpascucci

    Refreshingly different..

    From the minute the film started it grabbed my attention, what is Hectors story I thought. The characters were all likeable and you care and hope things work out well for them. It's a lesson in the importance of kindness and that there's more to a person than their appearance. Enjoy!
    10mcfcspike

    Brilliant Movie

    Take no notice of the "it's unrealistic" reviews. Some people are just so negative and will find fault with everything. It's NOT a documentary about homelessness. It's a feature film. Marvellous film with some fine performances. Highly recommended.

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    • Trivia
      Star Peter Mullan was briefly homeless twice as a teenager, and "slept rough" on the streets.
    • Goofs
      Hector tells the cafe waitress in Liverpool that he is going to London to visit his sister, but he's actually going to visit his brother; his sister lives in Newcastle and does not wish to see him.
    • Crazy credits
      The words "Hello to Jason Isaacs" appear. It's a reference to the popular BBC Radio 5 live show Kermode and Mayo's Film Review.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Things to Watch on Netflix This Holiday Season (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      ANYWHERE AWAY
      Written by Emily Barker
      Performed by Emily Barker by arrangement with Normal Music Ltd. / Domino Publishing Ltd.

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 2015 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Гектор
    • Filming locations
      • West Lothian, Scotland, UK(2nd service station visited)
    • Production companies
      • A Product of Malitsky
      • Aimimage Productions
      • Goldfinch
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    • Budget
      • £1,250,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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