The Old Oak
“It's not where you're from, it's what you bring.”
Synopsis
A pub landlord in a previously thriving mining community struggles to hold onto his pub. Meanwhile, tensions rise in the town when Syrian refugees are placed in the empty houses in the community.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-04
Top Cast
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Dave Turner
TJ Ballantyne
Ebla Mari
Yara
Claire Rodgerson
Laura
Trevor Fox
Charlie
Chris McGlade
Vic
Col Tait
Eddy
Jordan Louis
Gary
Chrissie Robinson
Erica
Chris Gotts
Jaffa Cake
Jen Patterson
Maggie
Arthur Oxley
Archie
Joe Armstrong
Joe
Andy Dawson
Micky
Maxie Peters
Tommy
Rosa Crowley-Bennett
Union Supporter
Bobby Beldrum
Union Supporter
Amna Al Ali
Fatima
Yazan Al Shteiwi
Bashir
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 5, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 6, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Laverty
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- The Old Oak
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Dutch, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.7M
- Production Studios
- Sixteen Films, Why Not Productions, BBC Film, Les Films du Fleuve, Goodfellas, France 2 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Loach
Paul Laverty
George Fenton
Robbie Ryan
Jonathan Morris
Rebecca O'Brien, Vincent Maraval, Pascal Caucheteux, Grégoire Sorlat, Jack Thomas-O'Brien
Department Leadership Roster
Robbie Ryan
Director of Photography
Ken Loach
Director
Paul Laverty
Screenplay
Rebecca O'Brien
Producer
Jo Slater
Costume Design
Jonathan Morris
Editor
Fergus Clegg
Production Design
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Jack Thomas-O'Brien
Producer
Paul Heasman
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Self-harm • Discrimination
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Oak
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Old Oak about?
A pub landlord in a previously thriving mining community struggles to hold onto his pub. Meanwhile, tensions rise in the town when Syrian refugees are placed in the empty houses in the community.
Who directed The Old Oak?
The Old Oak was directed by Ken Loach.
Who stars in The Old Oak?
The principal cast of The Old Oak includes Dave Turner, Ebla Mari, Claire Rodgerson, Trevor Fox, Chris McGlade.
When was The Old Oak released and how long is it?
The Old Oak was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
How much did The Old Oak make at the box office?
The Old Oak grossed $7.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Old Oak?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Old Oak was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Old Oak?
The Old Oak holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).