Northern Soul (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2014, Northern Soul is a drama and music film directed by Elaine Constantine, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in 1974, an authentic and uplifting tale of two friends whose horizons are opened up by the discovery of black American soul music.
Who’s in it. Northern Soul stars Steve Coogan as Mr. Banks, Antonia Thomas as Angela, Ricky Tomlinson as John's Grandad and James Lance as Ray Henderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Northern Soul has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Sky Store and Rakuten TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Northern Soul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Northern Soul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Northern Soul (2014)?
- In GB, Northern Soul is available to rent or buy from Sky Store and Rakuten TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Northern Soul worth watching?
- Northern Soul holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Northern Soul?
- Northern Soul stars Steve Coogan, Antonia Thomas, Ricky Tomlinson, James Lance and Elliot James Langridge.
- When was Northern Soul released?
- Northern Soul was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.