Bleak Moments
Synopsis
Moments from the uncompromisingly bleak existence of a secretary, her intellectually disabled sister, aloof and uneasy teacher boyfriend, bizarre neighbor and irritating workmate.
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Mike Leigh on Bleak Moments | BFI Q&AOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-09-14
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Anne Raitt
Sylvia
Sarah Stephenson
Hilda
Eric Allan
Peter
Joolia Cappleman
Pat
Mike Bradwell
Norman
Malcolm Smith
Norman's Friend
Donald Sumpter
Norman's Friend
Liz Smith
Pat's Mother
Christopher Martin
Sylvia's Boss
Linda Beckett
Remedial Trainee
Sandra Bolton
Remedial Trainee
Una Brandon-Jones
Superviser
Ronald Eng
Waiter
Reginald Stewart
Man in Restaurant
Stephen Churchett
Remedial Trainee
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (BFI London Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
April 7, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$44K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Leigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Leigh
- Original Title
- Bleak Moments
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $44K
- Production Studios
- Memorial Enterprises, Autumn Productions, British Film Institute Production Board
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Leigh
Mike Leigh
Bahram Manocheri
Les Blair
Les Blair
Department Leadership Roster
Les Blair
Producer
Bahram Manocheri
Director of Photography
Les Blair
Editor
Mike Leigh
Director
Mike Leigh
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bleak Moments
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bleak Moments about?
Moments from the uncompromisingly bleak existence of a secretary, her intellectually disabled sister, aloof and uneasy teacher boyfriend, bizarre neighbor and irritating workmate.
Who directed Bleak Moments?
Bleak Moments was directed by Mike Leigh.
Who stars in Bleak Moments?
The principal cast of Bleak Moments includes Anne Raitt, Sarah Stephenson, Eric Allan, Joolia Cappleman, Mike Bradwell.
When was Bleak Moments released and how long is it?
Bleak Moments was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bleak Moments?
Bleak Moments holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).