Common (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2014, Common is a drama and crime film directed by David Blair, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Multi-award-winning writer Jimmy McGovern's brand new film based on the UK's controversial joint enterprise law. Jimmy McGovern's gritty drama stars Nico Mirallegro as guileless 17 year old Johnjo O'Shea, who goes from innocent bystander to accessory to premeditated murder after giving a few friends a lift.
Who’s in it. Common stars Nico Mirallegro as Johnjo O'Shea, Susan Lynch as Margaret Ward, Daniel Mays as Tommy Ward and Jodhi May as Coleen O'Shea, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Common has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Common page.
If you liked it. Fans of Common tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Common (2014)?
- In US, Common is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Common worth watching?
- Common holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Common?
- Common stars Nico Mirallegro, Susan Lynch, Daniel Mays, Jodhi May and Andrew Tiernan.
- When was Common released?
- Common was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.