Rent Hampstead (2017)
3.1 of 5 from 416 ratings
1h 38min
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- Synopsis:
- Inspired by true events, 'Hampstead' tells the story of American widow Emily Walters (Diane Keaton) who, having grown bored of her day-to-day life, sets out to find some more excitement. One day when exploring the gorgeous area surrounding her home in Hampstead Village she meets Donald Horner (Brendan Gleeson), a man who lives off-grid in his own private paradise on the Heath and the two strike up an unexpected romance. However, when unscrupulous property developers threaten to uproot Donald, destroy his home and build luxury flats in its place, Emily is determined to fight back to defend the Heath as well as the man she loves.
- Actors:
- Brendan Gleeson, Diane Keaton, James Norton, Simon Callow, Lesley Manville, Alistair Petrie, Adeel Akhtar, Hugh Skinner, Jason Watkins, Rosalind Ayres, Elizabeth Conboy, Will Smith, Brian Protheroe, Jo Wheatley, Peter Singh, John Sackville, Buppha Witt, Stavros Demetraki, Ruth Shaw, Alex Gaumond
- Directors:
- Joel Hopkins
- Producers:
- Robert Bernstein, Douglas Rae
- Writers:
- Robert Festinger
- Studio:
- eOne Entertainment
- Genres:
- Drama, Romance
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Reviews (8) of Hampstead
HAMPSTEAD - Hampstead review by BK
This film needs to be watched when you have no other pressing engagements to worry about.
It is slow moving and beautifully acted. It is well cast as Gleeson & Keaton are credible protagonists.
It highlights class differences; the hypocrisy of people trying to fit in with social protocol, which means avoiding the Truth at all costs.
The ending is real and not 'fairy-tale' like. Thoroughly enjoyable for a dull winter's day viewing.
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.
Hampstead - a good place to go! - Hampstead review by IanF
Have enjoyed this film more than I expected. The lead actors are charming and the true story is quite touching. Do watch it.
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.
Varied Life on the Heath - Hampstead review by KW
Enjoyable romcom with excellent performances from Ms Keaton and Mr Gleeson and a cast of British actors enjoying themselves in the supporting roles. My one gripe was that I could have done without the Heath Ukulele ensemble which was totally over the top!
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.