The More You Ignore Me

The More You Ignore Me (2018)

You definitely can't choose your family!

Based on Jo Brand's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, The More You Ignore Me is a warm, comedy drama focusing on the life of an unconventional family in 1980s rural England. The film focuses on Gina, a young mother, whose efforts to be a loving mother and wife are undermined by her declining mental health. Things deteriorate when she develops an obsession with the local weatherman, which leads to an admission to the nearby psychiatric hospital. Over the years, as she grows up, her daughter Alice struggles to relate to her heavily medicated mum, and causes chaos when she comes up with a plan to reconnect with her, which divides the family forever and leads to a moving climax. Set to the songs of The Smiths, The More You Ignore Me provides a sometimes stark, yet comical insight into life within this quirky household, whilst addressing mental health issues and their impact on the family.

star 6.4
  • Release Date: 2018-04-13
  • Runtime: 1h 30min
  • Director: Keith English

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  • Cast

    • Sheridan Smith

      Gina Wilson

    • Mark Addy

      Keith Wilson

    • Ella Hunt

      Alice Wilson

    • Sally Phillips

      Dr Marie Henty

    • Ricky Tomlinson

      Bert Wildgoose

    • Sheila Hancock

      Nan Wildgoose

    • Jo Brand

      Sandra

    • Alexander Morris

      Mark

    • Clive Mantle

      Dunk

    • Tony Way

      Wobbly Wildgoose

    • Tom Davis

      Big Head Wildgoose

    • Roger Morlidge

      Phil

    • Elizabeth Carling

      Jean

    • Rosie Akerman

      Karen

    • Eloise Groom

      Young Alice

    • Nadine Hanwell

      Mrs. Langforth

    • Daniel Coll

      Jim

    • Lewis Fletcher

      Ted Fairfax

    • Dennis Conlon

      Taxi Driver

    • Ashley Taylor Dawson

      Dr Desmond

    • Nadine Hanwell

      Mrs Longforth

    • John Fagan

      Security Guard

    • Rod Glenn

      Ambulance Driver

    • Jamie Thurston

      Look North Presenter

    • Jeannie Calandar

      Female Customer

    • Frank Gray

      Vicar

    • Tony Blackburn

      Top of the Pops Presenter (voice)

    • Dave Simon

      Dave

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