Slapper (2008): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
2008 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2008, Slapper is a drama film directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy watches a fight in a crowded bar: a masked man versus the people’s champ. But rather than boxing, this is an adult, brutal version of ‘Slaps’ – slaps that can break a man’s hand. Three years ago, James’ alcoholic father Michael left him and his mother, but promised he’d be back to make them proud – now, James believes the man in the mask is his father, returning as a hero, but things are not what they seem...
Who’s in it. Slapper stars Nathaniel Gleed as James, Kieran Bew as Peter, Iain Glen as Red / Michael Simmons and Bill Nighy as Arnold Percy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Slapper has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slapper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slapper tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Slapper (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Slapper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Slapper worth watching?
- Slapper holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slapper?
- Slapper stars Nathaniel Gleed, Kieran Bew, Iain Glen, Bill Nighy and Benedict Wong.
- When was Slapper released?
- Slapper was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.