[go: up one dir, main page]

    VeröffentlichungskalenderDie 250 besten FilmeMeistgesehene FilmeFilme nach Genre durchsuchenTop Box OfficeSpielzeiten und TicketsFilmnachrichtenSpotlight: indische Filme
    Was läuft im Fernsehen und was kann ich streamen?Die 250 besten SerienMeistgesehene SerienSerien nach Genre durchsuchenTV-Nachrichten
    EmpfehlungenNeueste TrailerIMDb OriginalsIMDb-AuswahlIMDb SpotlightFamily Entertainment GuideIMDb-Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysSan Diego Comic-ConSummer Watch GuideBest Of So FarDisability Pride MonthSTARmeter AwardsZentrale AuszeichnungenFestival CentralAlle Ereignisse
    Heute geborenBeliebteste ProminenteProminente Nachrichten
    HilfecenterBereich für BeitragsverfasserUmfragen
Für Branchenexperten
  • Sprache
  • Vollständig unterstützt
  • English (United States)
    Teilweise unterstützt
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Anmelden
  • Vollständig unterstützt
  • English (United States)
    Teilweise unterstützt
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
App verwenden
  • Besetzung und Crew-Mitglieder
  • Benutzerrezensionen
  • Wissenswertes
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Looking for Eric

  • 2009
  • 12
  • 1 Std. 56 Min.
IMDb-BEWERTUNG
7,1/10
18.394
IHRE BEWERTUNG
Steve Evets in Looking for Eric (2009)
Eric, a football fanatic postman whose life is descending in to crisis, receives some life coaching from Eric Cantona, the famously philosophical footballer.
trailer wiedergeben2:17
3 Videos
72 Fotos
ComedyDramaFantasySport

Eric, ein fußballbegeisterter Briefträger, dessen Leben in die Krise gerät, erhält vom berühmt-philosophischen Eric Cantona etwas Lebenshilfe.Eric, ein fußballbegeisterter Briefträger, dessen Leben in die Krise gerät, erhält vom berühmt-philosophischen Eric Cantona etwas Lebenshilfe.Eric, ein fußballbegeisterter Briefträger, dessen Leben in die Krise gerät, erhält vom berühmt-philosophischen Eric Cantona etwas Lebenshilfe.

  • Regie
    • Ken Loach
  • Drehbuch
    • Paul Laverty
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Steve Evets
    • Éric Cantona
    • Stephanie Bishop
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
  • IMDb-BEWERTUNG
    7,1/10
    18.394
    IHRE BEWERTUNG
    • Regie
      • Ken Loach
    • Drehbuch
      • Paul Laverty
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Steve Evets
      • Éric Cantona
      • Stephanie Bishop
    • 56Benutzerrezensionen
    • 136Kritische Rezensionen
    • 66Metascore
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
    • Auszeichnungen
      • 3 Gewinne & 6 Nominierungen insgesamt

    Videos3

    Looking for Eric: U.S. Trailer
    Trailer 2:17
    Looking for Eric: U.S. Trailer
    Looking for Eric
    Trailer 1:11
    Looking for Eric
    Looking for Eric
    Trailer 1:11
    Looking for Eric
    Looking for Eric
    Clip 2:10
    Looking for Eric

    Fotos72

    Poster ansehen
    Poster ansehen
    Poster ansehen
    Poster ansehen
    Poster ansehen
    Poster ansehen
    + 66
    Poster ansehen

    Topbesetzung45

    Ändern
    Steve Evets
    Steve Evets
    • Eric Bishop
    Éric Cantona
    Éric Cantona
    • Self - Host
    Stephanie Bishop
    • Lily
    Gerard Kearns
    Gerard Kearns
    • Ryan
    Stefan Gumbs
    Stefan Gumbs
    • Jess
    • (as Stephan Gumbs)
    Lucy-Jo Hudson
    Lucy-Jo Hudson
    • Sam
    Cole Williams
    • Daisy
    Dylan Williams
    • Daisy
    Matthew McNulty
    Matthew McNulty
    • Young Eric
    Laura Ainsworth
    • Young Lily
    Max Beesley Snr
    • Eric's Father
    • (as Maxton Beesley)
    Kelly Bowland
    • Ryan's Girlfriend
    Julie Brown
    Julie Brown
    • Nurse
    John Henshaw
    John Henshaw
    • Meatballs
    Justin Moorhouse
    Justin Moorhouse
    • Spleen
    Des Sharples
    • Jack
    Greg Cook
    • Monk
    Mick Ferry
    • Judge
    • Regie
      • Ken Loach
    • Drehbuch
      • Paul Laverty
    • Komplette Besetzung und alle Crew-Mitglieder
    • Produktion, Einspielergebnisse & mehr bei IMDbPro

    Benutzerrezensionen56

    7,118.3K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Empfohlene Bewertungen

    Chrysanthepop

    'Trust Your Teammates'

    In 'Looking for Eric' Loach takes a look at the complicated life of a down on his luck unhappy postman, Eric Bishop. He desperately struggles to cope with his dysfunctional home, ignorant kids and a sad breakup but all seems hopeless until he finds a way in the form of former football player Eric Cantona. Loach does a wonderful job by infusing humour, philosophy and football into the story.

    The presentation itself is very raw and suitably toned down. The sets and setting look authentic. The actors look like the common people one would see in bars. The intense scenes are very effective as the stark portrayal of Eric's struggle and despair is raw to the core. The humour comes as a welcome comic relief as it balances well. I really enjoyed the sequences with the two Erics. This is where Eric Bishop finds solace, peace and answers and his friendship with his imaginary friend is easy to relate to.

    Another theme that Loach beautifully presents in 'Looking for Eric' is the importance and love for football. Why fans excitedly watch a match and cheer or yell at the team they support, what football means to them, and the significant effect it has on the lives of fans are all wonderfully explored here.

    Steve Evets is great as Eric Bishop. His nuanced portrayal stands out beautifully. Eric Cantona perhaps delivers one of the most sincere performances I have ever seen from a sports player turned actor. Even though some may argue that he's just playing himself, I'd say that he's playing Eric Cantona from Eric Bishop's point of view, not his own. I also liked how Stephanie Bishop downplays Lily. The rest of the actors do a brilliant job.

    Ken Loach's little film is a winner all the way.
    8carlo_simone18

    Hard-hitting and Emotionally Powerful

    The concept of a downtrodden man getting his life back on track has been done many times before, but Ken Loach has managed to put a unique spin on it, as well as imbuing it with a lot of pathos.

    Having Eric Cantona in a main role puts this film in a unique position, as there aren't many players like him who are so embedded into the psyche of a city. He in a way represents Manchester, which makes sense for Eric Bishop to visualise him specifically to help him out. Cantona's own story of struggle and then redemption makes him especially suited to helping out someone who is having a tough time in their life, which is why this story works so well.

    Cantona himself has a decent screen presence, but Steve Evets puts in a powerhouse performance which really makes the film worth watching. He can really explode with fury, but his quieter scenes of disappointment, anguish and hope are also brilliant.

    Loach does well to manage the magical realism side of the story along with his usual kitchen-sink drama, and any conversation is exceptionally interesting because of that. Paul Laverty should also get a lot of credit for his screenwriting work here.

    This is something I would definitely recommend.
    8lee_eisenberg

    soccer meets philosophy

    The recent World Cup in South Africa brought everyone's attention to soccer (which most of the world calls football), but movies such as "Bend It Like Beckham" and "Looking for Eric" show why we should pay more attention to it. The Fall's Steve Evets plays down-on-his-luck postman Eric Bishop, who in his mind gets advice from footballer Eric Cantona (playing himself). Through this, Eric reconnects with his family. But when his son gets involved with a group of thugs, Eric has to take charge.

    This is only the third Ken Loach film that I've seen (the others were "Poor Cow" and "Kes"). As I understand it, Loach usually focuses on political topics in his movies. While this one isn't really political, it's still one that I strongly recommend. Everything about it feels so realistic. I'd never even heard of Eric Cantona before this. Without a doubt, the best scene in the movie is the home invasion towards the end.
    8colin_coyne

    It score's with me ...

    I think that Ken Loach has produced another winner here – it is a story of a Eric Bishop (Steve Evets), a postman going though some hard times and not being able to cope with life in general – with a painful break-up behind him, a dysfunctional home life, step kids that ignore him, he decides to escape from it all by driving the wrong way around a round-about … this prompts his friends to rally around to help him – suggesting self help techniques (very comical!) and adopting role models … and Eric B. adopts his main influence as Eric Cantona – who in his mind's eye becomes our Eric's life coach and mentor

    Eric's friends and work colleagues from the Post Office are hilarious and whenever they are on screen it is very funny – especially the character "Meatballs" – played with great aplomb by John Henshaw. Other very good performances were portrayed by Stephanie Bishop (as Lily) and of course by Eric Cantona playing himself …

    At times this film is sad, and at others truly funny – but you do take to the characters and ride along the emotional roller-coaster – because you actually start caring about the characters and what is happening to them

    Just when it seemed all was lost for Eric B. and his family – there is then a superb twist in the plot (I won't give it away here) – and you won't see it coming! – that leads to a very fitting, uplifting finale to a very well told / acted / directed story I am not a Man Utd. Fan, but this film still has a lot to recommend it – and I must say, that Eric Cantona grows on you more and more as the movie goes along

    This film's message is not really about football – it's more about the value of friends and people you can rely on when all seems lost … and as Cantona states "Trust your teammates – always – or your are nothing!"

    I found "Looking for Eric" to be a very enjoyable film - recommended!
    8hopek-1

    Lots of Laughs

    I found this film extremely good fun. The plot was a little surreal, but it held you. The acting was excellent and there were lots of laughs. Cantona acquits himself perfectly respectably. As usual with Ken Loach, there was a bleaker side to the fun and the realities of ordinary people's lives were not glossed over or "prettied up". As is also the case with Loach films, one had the sensation that this was not being "acted" by professional luvvies, but conveyed with sincerity. This must be extremely difficult to achieve and I am full of admiration for the skill involved. Manchester United fans and other football followers will enjoy some of the documentary footage. But this is not just a film for football enthusiasts. I thoroughly recommend it.

    Mehr wie diese

    Just a Kiss
    7,1
    Just a Kiss
    Sweet Sixteen
    7,4
    Sweet Sixteen
    It's a Free World
    7,0
    It's a Free World
    Land and Freedom
    7,5
    Land and Freedom
    Angels' Share - Ein Schluck für die Engel
    7,0
    Angels' Share - Ein Schluck für die Engel
    Mein Name ist Joe
    7,4
    Mein Name ist Joe
    Jimmy's Hall
    6,7
    Jimmy's Hall
    Der Club der singenden Metzger
    6,9
    Der Club der singenden Metzger
    Geschichten von den Gleisen
    6,9
    Geschichten von den Gleisen
    Route Irish
    6,4
    Route Irish
    Drug-Taking and the Arts
    7,8
    Drug-Taking and the Arts
    Anterograde
    9,2
    Anterograde

    Handlung

    Ändern

    Wusstest du schon

    Ändern
    • Wissenswertes
      When Spleen asked who's scored after he left the bar, the television on the bar showed Paul Scholes who scored the only goal in that game. It was a real game between Manchester United and Barcelona, the second leg of the champion's league semi final in 2008. Scholes's goal was the only one of either leg and sent United through to the final, where they defeated Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to win the competition.
    • Patzer
      On the bus going to the raid, the clock reports 12:12. Then, the camera goes on the passengers. When back on the bus clock, it reports 12:38.
    • Zitate

      Eric: I am not a man... I am Cantona.

    • Crazy Credits
      Credits include footage of the press conference where Eric Cantona gives his famous "seagulls" quote.
    • Verbindungen
      Featured in At the Movies: Cannes Film Festival 2009 (2009)

    Top-Auswahl

    Melde dich zum Bewerten an und greife auf die Watchlist für personalisierte Empfehlungen zu.
    Anmelden

    FAQ19

    • How long is Looking for Eric?Powered by Alexa

    Details

    Ändern
    • Erscheinungsdatum
      • 5. November 2009 (Deutschland)
    • Herkunftsländer
      • Vereinigtes Königreich
      • Frankreich
      • Italien
      • Belgien
      • Spanien
    • Offizielle Standorte
      • BIM Distribuzione (Italy)
      • Canto Bros. (United Kingdom)
    • Sprachen
      • Englisch
      • Französisch
    • Auch bekannt als
      • Đi Tìm Eric
    • Drehorte
      • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, Vereinigtes Königreich
    • Produktionsfirmen
      • Canto Bros.
      • Sixteen Films
      • Why Not Productions
    • Weitere beteiligte Unternehmen bei IMDbPro anzeigen

    Box Office

    Ändern
    • Budget
      • 4.000.000 £ (geschätzt)
    • Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
      • 55.804 $
    • Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
      • 6.743 $
      • 16. Mai 2010
    • Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
      • 11.650.726 $
    Weitere Informationen zur Box Office finden Sie auf IMDbPro.

    Technische Daten

    Ändern
    • Laufzeit
      1 Stunde 56 Minuten
    • Farbe
      • Color
    • Sound-Mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Seitenverhältnis
      • 1.85 : 1

    Zu dieser Seite beitragen

    Bearbeitung vorschlagen oder fehlenden Inhalt hinzufügen
    Steve Evets in Looking for Eric (2009)
    Oberste Lücke
    By what name was Looking for Eric (2009) officially released in Canada in English?
    Antwort
    • Weitere Lücken anzeigen
    • Erfahre mehr über das Beitragen
    Seite bearbeiten

    Mehr entdecken

    Zuletzt angesehen

    Bitte aktiviere Browser-Cookies, um diese Funktion nutzen zu können. Weitere Informationen
    Hol dir die IMDb-App
    Melde dich an für Zugriff auf mehr InhalteMelde dich an für Zugriff auf mehr Inhalte
    Folge IMDb in den sozialen Netzwerken
    Hol dir die IMDb-App
    Für Android und iOS
    Hol dir die IMDb-App
    • Hilfe
    • Inhaltsverzeichnis
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb-Daten lizenzieren
    • Pressezimmer
    • Werbung
    • Jobs
    • Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen
    • Datenschutzrichtlinie
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, ein Amazon-Unternehmen

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.