Millions (2004)

Director:

Danny Boyle

Writer:

Frank Cottrell Boyce (written by)

Release Date:

8 April 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Family | Fantasy

Tagline:

Can anyone be truly good?

Plot:

Ethics, being human and the soul all come to the forefront on this masterly-written, directed and acted, fun, very rare film when a 7-year old finds a bag of Pounds with a few days to spend before the currency is switched to Euros and learns what we are really made of.

Plot Keywords:

Catholic | Product Placement | Brother Brother Relationship | Burglary | Charity

Awards:

1 win & 7 nominations

Cast

Alex Etel	...	Damian
Lewis McGibbon	...	Anthony
James Nesbitt	...	Ronnie
Daisy Donovan	...	Dorothy
Christopher Fulford	...	The Man
Pearce Quigley	...	Community Policeman
Jane Hogarth	...	Mum
Alun Armstrong	...	St. Peter
Enzo Cilenti	...	St. Francis
Nasser Memarzia	...	St. Joseph
Kathryn Pogson	...	St. Clare
Harry Kirkham	...	St. Nicholas
Cornelius Macarthy	...	Gonzaga
Kolade Agboke	...	Ambrosio
James Quinn	...	Estate Agent

MPAA:

Rated PG for thematic elements, language, some peril and mild sensuality. (edited for re-rating)

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

South Korea:All | Sweden:7 | Malaysia:U | Canada:PG | Argentina:Atp | Finland:K-7 | Ireland:12A | Netherlands:AL | Singapore:PG | UK:12A | USA:PG-13 | USA:PG (edited version) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Australia:PG | Brazil:12

Filming Locations:

East Lancs Steam Railway, Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Company:

Mission Pictures

Trivia:

Instead of making cast and crew T-shirts, production donated the money to Water Aid, to build a well in Africa (like the family did in the film).

Goofs:

Continuity: When they are covering the bedroom wall with pounds, Dorothy is wearing one of Damian's mum's dresses (disclosed as such in the deleted scenes of the DVD). However, the same dress is also used as a curtain for Damian's cardboard fort (shown when "the man" is examining it).

Quotes:

[first lines]
Damian Cunningham: [voiceover] The French have said au revoir to the franc, the Germans have said auf wiedersehen to the mark, and the Portuguese have said... whatever to their thing.

Movie Connections:

References "South Park" (1997)

Soundtrack:

Nirvana

Best, most relevant, movie I have ever seen

I am a 52 year old man with 3 kids, working in the business world. Being reminded about the importance of goodness is something I needed. I have seen the movie 4 times, my wife has seen it 7 times. I cry every time. The movie will help me to be a better person. A movie has never had a "true" impact on my life before. I found the characters, charming, warm, and realistic. I truly thank Mr Boyce, Mr Boyle, the cast and the crew for this movie. I tell all of my friends about the movie, hoping it helps them in the same way. I know this sounds "sophmoric" but so be it. It should be very rewarding to those involved in the movie to know that their message was heard and it will change the way at least one person leads his life.