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Keeping Mum (2005)

โ€œSome family secrets are best kept...buried.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 638 votes 1h 43m r Comedy

#80 of 184 films from 2005 #1311 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Niall Johnson ยท Written by Richard Russo, Niall Johnson

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Overview

A pastor preoccupied with writing the perfect sermon fails to realize that his wife is having an affair and his children are up to no good.

Cast

Rowan Atkinsonas Walter Goodfellow
Kristin Scott Thomasas Gloria Goodfellow
Maggie Smithas Grace Hawkins
Patrick Swayzeas Lance
Tamsin Egertonas Holly Goodfellow
Toby Parkesas Petey Goodfellow
Liz Smithas Mrs. Parker
Emilia Foxas Rosie Jones
James Boothas Mr. Brown
Patrick Moncktonas Bob - Pond Workman
Rowley Irlamas Ted - Pond Workman
Vivienne Mooreas Mrs. Martin
Murray McArthuras Vicar's Convention Master of Ceremonies
Morgan Goweras Reverend Campbell

Facts

Release dateDecember 2, 2005
Runtime103 min (1h 43m) โ€” about the same as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$169,000
Box office$18,564,702 (109.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0444653

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Questions

How long is Keeping Mum?
Keeping Mum runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is Keeping Mum worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 638 votes, which places it #80 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 57%) and #1311 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Keeping Mum?
Keeping Mum was directed by Niall Johnson.
Who stars in Keeping Mum?
Rowan Atkinson as Walter Goodfellow; Kristin Scott Thomas as Gloria Goodfellow; Maggie Smith as Grace Hawkins; Patrick Swayze as Lance; Tamsin Egerton as Holly Goodfellow; Toby Parkes as Petey Goodfellow.
What is Keeping Mum rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Keeping Mum?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/66835.

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