SoulBoy (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2010, SoulBoy is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Shimmy Marcus, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. 1974. Amidst power cuts, strikes and boot-boy aggro on the football terraces, Joe McCain is bored of a life that's going nowhere. Enter hair-dresser Jane: blonde, beautiful, and moving to the beat of a whole new world of sound, movement and all-nighter dancing at The Wigan Casino - the home of Northern Soul. Swept along on this tide of pulsating dance and lust, Joe becomes embroiled in the darker side of soul scene that will put his friendship to the test.
Who’s in it. SoulBoy stars Martin Compston as Joe McCain, Felicity Jones as Mandy Hodgson, Alfie Allen as Russ Mountjoy and Nichola Burley as Jane Rogers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, SoulBoy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch SoulBoy page.
If you liked it. Fans of SoulBoy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch SoulBoy (2010)?
- In GB, SoulBoy is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is SoulBoy worth watching?
- SoulBoy holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in SoulBoy?
- SoulBoy stars Martin Compston, Felicity Jones, Alfie Allen, Nichola Burley and Craig Parkinson.
- When was SoulBoy released?
- SoulBoy was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.