The Bookshop(2017)
A town without a bookshop is no town at all.
The Bookshop Synopsis
Set in a small English town in 1959, a woman decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop, a decision which becomes a political minefield.
The Bookshop (2017) is a drama film directed by Isabel Coixet, released on November 10, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy, Patricia Clarkson and James Lance. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 472 ratings.
- Director:
- Isabel Coixet
- Writers:
- Penelope Fitzgerald, Isabel Coixet
- Producers:
- Albert Sagalés, Jaume Banacolocha, Joan Bas
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Claude Larrieu
- Composer:
- Alfonso Vilallonga
- Production:
- Zephyr Films, A Contracorriente Films, Diagonal TV
- Budget:
- $5,400,000
- Revenue:
- $12,055,868
- Status:
- Released
The Bookshop (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Bookshop before you stream it.
The Bookshop Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emily Mortimer
as Florence Green
Bill Nighy
as Mr. Brundish
Patricia Clarkson
as Violet Gamart
James Lance
as Milo North
Hunter Tremayne
as Mr. Keble
Honor Kneafsey
as Christine
Frances Barber
as Jessie Welford
Reg Wilson
as General Gamart
Michael Fitzgerald
as Mr. Raven
Nigel O'Neill
as Mr. Deben
Jorge Suquet
as Mr. Thornton
Lana O'Kell
as Ivy Welford
Key crew
Directed by Isabel Coixet, written by Penelope Fitzgerald and Isabel Coixet, produced by Albert Sagalés, Jaume Banacolocha and Joan Bas.
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The Bookshop Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 472 ratings.
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The Bookshop – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bookshop online?
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The Bookshop (2017) is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Bookshop?
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The main cast of The Bookshop (2017) includes Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy, Patricia Clarkson, James Lance and Hunter Tremayne. The film was directed by Isabel Coixet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bookshop released?
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The Bookshop was released on November 10, 2017 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Bookshop worth watching?
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The Bookshop (2017) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 472 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Bookshop?
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Yes. The official The Bookshop trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.