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The English Game

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20202020
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 4h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
15K
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Gerard Kearns, Kevin Guthrie, Charlotte Hope, Daniel Ings, Edward Holcroft, and James Harkness in The English Game (2020)
Two 19th-century footballers on opposite sides of a class divide navigate professional and personal turmoil to change the game -- and England -- forever.
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The story of the invention of football and how it quickly rose to become the world's most popular game by crossing class divides.The story of the invention of football and how it quickly rose to become the world's most popular game by crossing class divides.The story of the invention of football and how it quickly rose to become the world's most popular game by crossing class divides.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
15K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,430
81
  • Creator
    • Julian Fellowes
  • Stars
    • Edward Holcroft
    • Kevin Guthrie
    • Charlotte Hope
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  • Creator
    • Julian Fellowes
  • Stars
    • Edward Holcroft
    • Kevin Guthrie
    • Charlotte Hope
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    • 168User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    • Episodes6

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    2020

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    The English Game
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    Episode #1.5 (2020)
    Episode #1.4 (2020)
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    Ben Batt in Episode #1.2 (2020)
    Kevin Guthrie in The English Game (2020)
    Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Kevin Guthrie, and Edward Holcroft in Episode #1.1 (2020)
    John Askew in The English Game
    John Askew and Sammy Hayman in The English Game
    Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Daniel Ings, and Edward Holcroft in The English Game (2020)
    John Askew and Sammy Hayman
    Edward Holcroft and Kate Phillips in The English Game (2020)
    Craig Parkinson, Kevin Guthrie, Ben Batt, and Edward Holcroft in Episode #1.6 (2020)

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    Edward Holcroft
    Edward Holcroft
    • Arthur Kinnairdas Arthur Kinnaird
    6 episodes6 eps • 2020
    Kevin Guthrie
    Kevin Guthrie
    • Fergus Suteras Fergus Suter
    6 episodes6 eps • 2020
    Charlotte Hope
    Charlotte Hope
    • Margaret Alma Kinnairdas Margaret Alma Kinnaird
    6 episodes6 eps • 2020
    Niamh Walsh
    Niamh Walsh
    • Martha Almondas Martha Almond
    6 episodes6 eps • 2020
    Craig Parkinson
    Craig Parkinson
    • James Walshas James Walsh
    6 episodes6 eps • 2020
    James Harkness
    James Harkness
    • Jimmy Loveas Jimmy Love
    6 episodes6 eps • 2020
    Ben Batt
    Ben Batt
    • John Cartwrightas John Cartwright
    6 episodes6 eps • 2020
    Gerard Kearns
    Gerard Kearns
    • Tommy Marshallas Tommy Marshall
    6 episodes6 eps • 2020
    Henry Lloyd-Hughes
    Henry Lloyd-Hughes
    • Alfred Lytteltonas Alfred Lyttelton
    6 episodes6 eps • 2020
    Kerrie Hayes
    Kerrie Hayes
    • Doris Plattas Doris Platt
    6 episodes6 eps • 2020
    Joncie Elmore
    Joncie Elmore
    • Ted Stokesas Ted Stokes
    6 episodes6 eps • 2020
    Mary Higgins
    • Ada Hornbyas Ada Hornby
    6 episodes6 eps • 2020
    Sam Keeley
    Sam Keeley
    • Smalleyas Smalley
    6 episodes6 eps • 2020
    Harry Michell
    Harry Michell
    • Monkey Hornbyas Monkey Hornby
    6 episodes6 eps • 2020
    Philip Hill-Pearson
    Philip Hill-Pearson
    • Tom Hindleas Tom Hindle
    6 episodes6 eps • 2020
    Daniel Ings
    Daniel Ings
    • Francis Marindinas Francis Marindin
    5 episodes5 eps • 2020
    Kate Phillips
    Kate Phillips
    • Laura Lytteltonas Laura Lyttelton
    5 episodes5 eps • 2020
    Kelly Price
    Kelly Price
    • Lydia Cartwrightas Lydia Cartwright
    5 episodes5 eps • 2020
    • Creator
      • Julian Fellowes
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    • Trivia
      The Old Etonians did in fact win the FA Cup in 1879 and 1882. The were runners up four other times 1874, 1875, 1876 and 1881.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Top 10 Beyond the Screen: Top 10 Worst Netflix Movies 2020 (2020)

    User reviews168

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    10/10
    Binge worthy
    Started out slow but turned out very entertaing pop corn drama at its best 😊🤧😷😊
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    • Release date
      • March 20, 2020 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Англійська гра
    • Filming locations
      • Saltaire, Shipley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • 42
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      4 hours 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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