Undertaking Betty (Plots with a View)

Undertaking Betty (Plots with a View) (2002)

  • 40% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 66% of users liked it
    (2,522 ratings)

Directed by Nick Hurran, Undertaking Betty revolves around the competitive world of undertaking in the Welsh countryside. One of the most respected names in the biz -- Plotz Funeral Homes -- is directed by Boris Plotz (Alfred Molina), whose youthful dreams consisted of two decidedly cheerier… More

R, 1 hr. 28 min.
Directed By
Nick Hurran
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 2003 Wide
On DVD
Mar 7, 2006
Miramax Films

Critic Reviews

  • Scott Weinberg, DVDTalk.com

    The flick feels like Six Feet Under meets Waking Ned Devine written on a 5th-grade reading level.

  • David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

    ...a charming, low-key romantic comedy...

  • Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures

    one of the warmest, sweetest dark comedies I've seen

  • Scott Foundas, L.A. Weekly

    It's rarely a good sign when a movie feels obliged to add the words 'a fable' beneath its main title -- and Undertaking Betty is no exception.

  • Boyd van Hoeij, european-films.net

    It all feels rather by the numbers.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Leo L


    Here's an interesting movie that follows two individuals whom have loved each other for many years, and one day Boris's love interest decides to take matters into her hands and fake her own death so that she could be with Boris. Fascinating story plot that is filled with… More

  • FanGirl B


    A quirky, charming comedy. Highly recommend.

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