The Full Monty (1997)
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95% of critics liked it
(44 reviews) -
73% of users liked it
(162,993 ratings)
Six guys with nothing left to lose try losing their clothing for fun and profit in this international hit comedy. Gaz (Robert Carlyle) and Dave (Mark Addy) are two former steelworkers in the British industrial town of Sheffield who have been devastated by the economic downturn in their community.… More Six guys with nothing left to lose try losing their clothing for fun and profit in this international hit comedy. Gaz (Robert Carlyle) and Dave (Mark Addy) are two former steelworkers in the British industrial town of Sheffield who have been devastated by the economic downturn in their community. Gaz is threatened with losing visitation rights with his son if he can't pay his child support, while Dave feels emasculated by his inability to support his wife. One day, Gaz stops by a local pub for a drink and is told it's women only tonight -- the Chippendales male exotic dancing troupe is playing, and they are demanding a hefty cover charge. Gaz decides there's nothing a bunch of pantywaists from America can do that he and his pals can't do better, and decides to form his own crew of male strippers, called "Hard Steel." However, the local talent pool leaves a bit to be desired. Gaz isn't bad looking, but Dave is a bit heavy and very self conscious about it. Horse (Paul Barber) was probably hot stuff at Soul Night in the mid-70's, but his joints don't move like they used to. Guy (Hugo Speer) can't dance to save his life, but makes the troupe because ... well, let's say he and Dirk Diggler would have a lot to say to each other. Lomper (Steve Huison) is sometimes too busy attempting suicide to practice. And Gerald (Tom Wilkinson), their choreographer, isn't much on male exotic dancing -- ballroom dancing is more his speed. While "Hard Steel"'s performances are more amusing then enticing, for the first time since they lost their jobs the men have a reason to get up in the morning; joining the group has given them a circle of friendship, and a renewed sense of purpose. Combining broad comedy with believable and well-drawn characters, The Full Monty was a major box-office hit both in England and the United States and was nominated for Academy Awards as Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Peter Cattaneo
- Written By
- Simon Beaufoy
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Aug 13, 1997 Wide
- Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Tim Brayton, Antagony & Ecstasy
Largely sweet and insubstantial, not so much "funny" as it is charming and grin-making.
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Joyce Slaton, Common Sense Media
Who knew male strippers could be so sweet?
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Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
Leaves the audience smiling and giggling, all the while painting a convincing and touching portrait of the downtrodden in England.
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
The premise of this British comedy, out-of-work male strippers, is contrived and calculated, but the film exudes charm and optimism.
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Ryan Cracknell, Calgary Movies
When it was first released in 1997, it made quite a name for itself, arguably in large part to the fact of its subject matter. A decade later, the shock factor is gone and what's left is a genuinely funny little film.
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Cast
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Robert Carlyle
as Gaz
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Tom Wilkinson
as Gerald
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Mark Addy
as Dave
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Lesley Sharp
as Jean
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Emily Woof
as Mandy
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Steve Huison
as Lomper
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Paul Barber
as Horse
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Hugo Speer
as Guy
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Dierdre Costello
as Linda
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William Snape
as Nathan
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Paul Butterworth
as Barry
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Dave Hill
as Alan
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Andrew Livingston
as Terry
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Vinny Dhillon
as Sharon
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Kate Layden
as Bee
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Joanna Swain
as Sheryl
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Diane Lane
as Louise
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Kate Rutter
as Dole Clerk
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June Broughton
as Lomper's Mum
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Glenn Cunningham
as Police Inspector
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Chris Brailsford
as Duty Sergeant
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Steve Garti
as Policeman
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Malcolm Pitt
as Job Club Manager
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Dennis Blanch
as Director
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Daryl Fishwick
as Social Worker
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David Lonsdale
as Repossession Man
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Muriel Hunt
as Horses's Mum
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Fiona Watts
as Beryl
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Theresa Maduemezia
as Horses's Sister
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Fiona Nelson
as Horse's Sister
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British Steel Stocksbridge Band
as brass band
- Bruce Jones



