Skip to main content

Search: Starring Ricky Tomlinson

  • Butterfly Kiss (1995)
    Review preview for Butterfly Kiss

    There is a world of possible interpretation lurking beneath the surface of Frank Cottrell Boyce's script, which is as disorientating as the scenario the characters find themselves in.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    A petrol station cashier falls for a serial killer.
  • Flutter (2010)
    Review preview for Flutter

    Borg's assured direction and the cinematography of Christopher Ross (of darker Eden Lake and London to Brighton fame) maintain a noir-like chiaroscuro style throughout.

    Paul Griffiths · 2.5 out of 5
    John is a professional gambler but when he meets a beautiful and mysterious new bookie his life starts to spiral out of control.
  • Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001)
    Review preview for Mike Bassett: England Manager

    The movie joke is simple - too simple.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    First Division manager takes over national squad for World Cup in Brazil.
  • Northern Soul (2014)
    Review preview for Northern Soul

    Newcomer Langridge does an excellent job of making John grow up through the course of the film, subtly moving him from mouse to man through a gradual increase in confidence.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    Two boys form a friendship through a shared love of music.
  • Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (2002)
    Review preview for Once Upon A Time In The Midlands

    Shows a maturity that embraces every aspect of what commitment and family means and why those sentimental things that blokes feel uncomfortable with have a purpose and a reason.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    Rhys Ifans and Robert Carlyle tussle for the affections of Shirley Henderson.

News and features

Paul Rowley on moving to New York, the Pulse massacre, and Gays Against Guns

Going ape Antonin Niclass on character creation, empathy and animated short Into The Forest

Freeform Will Niava on grief, new immigrant experiences and Jazz Infernal

In silence Emir Kumova on child marriage in Türkiye, moral challenges and making The Witness

Taking a ride into liminal spaces Katharine Round on making documentary Ghost Town

Flying blind Michael Woloson and Scott Tinkham on improvisation, experimental writing and Littermates

In deep water Dominic Curran on internet overexposure and A Little Learning Is A Dangerous Thing

More news and features

Festival coverage

Festivals
Cannes festival coverage, 2026

We're bringing you all the latest news and reviews from the Cheltenham International Film Festival, the Leeds International Film Festival, the Thessaloniki International Film Festival and Tallinn Black Nights.



We're looking forward to the French Film Festival and DOC NYC.



We've recently brought you coverage of the Belfast Film Festival, Halloween Frightfest, the Scottish Queer International Film Festival, Newfest, the London Film Festival, the New York Film Festival and Grimmfest.



Read our full for more.


Visit our festivals section.