The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
“Hope is a journey.”
Synopsis
Harold Fry is an unremarkable man who has made mistakes with all the important things: being a husband, a father and a friend. And now, well into his 60s, he is content to fade quietly into the background of life. Until, one day – Harold learns his old friend Queenie is dying. Harold leaves home, walking to his post office to send her a letter. And out of the blue, Harold decides to keep walking, all the way to her hospice, 450 miles away.
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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-27
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Jim Broadbent
Harold Fry
Penelope Wilton
Maureen Fry
Linda Bassett
Queenie
Earl Cave
David Fry
Joseph Mydell
Rex
Bethan Cullinane
Young Maureen Fry
Nina Singh
Garage Girl
Monika Gossmann
Martina
Claire Rushbrook
Farmer’s Wife
Nick Sampson
Silver Haired Man
Adam Jackson-Smith
Young Harold Fry
Andrew Leung
GP
Joy Richardson
Sister Philomena
Daniel Frogson
Wilf
Jessica Kaur
Barista
Maanuv Thiara
Mick the Blogger
Naomi Wirthner
Kate
Ian Porter
Jim the Oncologist
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hettie Macdonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Rachel Joyce
- Original Score
- Ilan Eshkeri
- Original Title
- The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Embankment Films, Free Range Films, Rose Pine Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hettie Macdonald
Rachel Joyce
Ilan Eshkeri
Kate McCullough
Kevin Loader, Marilyn Milgrom, Juliet Dowling
Department Leadership Roster
Hettie Macdonald
Director
Kevin Loader
Producer
Marilyn Milgrom
Producer
Juliet Dowling
Producer
Rachel Joyce
Writer
Kate McCullough
Director of Photography
Ilan Eshkeri
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Self-harm
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
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What is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry about?
Harold Fry is an unremarkable man who has made mistakes with all the important things: being a husband, a father and a friend. And now, well into his 60s, he is content to fade quietly into the background of life. Until, one day – Harold learns his old friend Queenie is dying. Harold leaves home, walking to his post office to send her a letter. And out of the blue, Harold decides to keep walking, all the way to her hospice, 450 miles away.
Who directed The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry?
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was directed by Hettie Macdonald.
Who stars in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry?
The principal cast of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry includes Jim Broadbent, Penelope Wilton, Linda Bassett, Earl Cave, Joseph Mydell.
When was The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry released and how long is it?
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was composed by Ilan Eshkeri.
Is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry based on a book or true story?
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rachel Joyce".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry?
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).