Bait
“The view may be beautiful, but you can't eat it.”
Synopsis
Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. His brother Steven has repurposed their father’s vessel as a tourist tripper, driving a wedge between the brothers. With their childhood home now a getaway for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the picturesque harbour. As his struggle to restore the family to their traditional place creates increasing friction with tourists and locals alike, a tragedy at the heart of the family changes his world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-23
Top Cast
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Edward Rowe
Martin Ward
Mary Woodvine
Sandra Leigh
Giles King
Steven Ward
Simon Shepherd
Tim Leigh
Chloe Endean
Wenna Kowalski
Janet Thirlaway
Mrs. Peters
Isaac Woodvine
Neil Ward
Martin Ellis
Billy Ward
Jowan Jacobs
Hugo Leigh
Georgia Ellery
Katie Leigh
Stacey Guthrie
Liz Stewart
Morgan Val Baker
Husband
Tristan Sturrock
Brian Rikard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 31, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 20, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Jenkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Jenkin
- Original Score
- Mark Jenkin
- Original Title
- Bait
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Early Day Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Jenkin
Mark Jenkin
Mark Jenkin
Mark Jenkin
Mark Jenkin
Kate Byers, Linn Waite
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Jenkin
Original Music Composer
Kate Byers
Producer
Linn Waite
Producer
Mark Jenkin
Director of Photography
Mark Jenkin
Director
Mark Jenkin
Screenplay
Mark Jenkin
Editor
Mae Voogd
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bait
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What is Bait about?
Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. His brother Steven has repurposed their father’s vessel as a tourist tripper, driving a wedge between the brothers. With their childhood home now a getaway for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the picturesque harbour. As his struggle to restore the family to their traditional place creates increasing friction with tourists and locals alike, a tragedy at the heart of the family changes his world.
Who directed Bait?
Bait was directed by Mark Jenkin.
Who stars in Bait?
The principal cast of Bait includes Edward Rowe, Mary Woodvine, Giles King, Simon Shepherd, Chloe Endean.
When was Bait released and how long is it?
Bait was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Bait?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bait was composed by Mark Jenkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bait?
Bait holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).