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Mean Machine

2001 · 99 min Comedy Drama
⭐ 6.3 / 10 · TMDB

Disgraced ex-England football captain, Danny 'Mean Machine' Meehan, is thrown in jail for assaulting two police officers. He keeps his head down and has the opportunity to forget everything and change the lives of the prisoners. When these prisoners have the chance to put one over the evil guards during a prison football match, Danny takes the lead.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2001
Country United Kingdom
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Barry Skolnick
Runtime 99 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (616 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.

Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.

Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.

Director: Barry Skolnick

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.

🎭 Cast

Vinnie Jones

Vinnie Jones

Danny Meehan
David Kelly

David Kelly

Doc
David Hemmings

David Hemmings

Governor
Ralph Brown

Ralph Brown

Burton
Vas Blackwood

Vas Blackwood

Massive
Robbie Gee

Robbie Gee

Trojan
Geoff Bell

Geoff Bell

Ratchett
John Forgeham

John Forgeham

Sykes
Sally Phillips

Sally Phillips

Tracey
Danny Dyer

Danny Dyer

Billy the Limpet

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