Awaydays (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2009, Awaydays is a drama film directed by Pat Holden, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. On the Wirral in the grim early years of Margaret Thatcher's premiership, the opportunities for thrill seeking young men looking to escape 9 to 5 drudgery are what they've always been: sex, drugs, rock n' roll, fashion, football and fighting.
Who’s in it. Awaydays stars Stephen Graham as John Godden, Nicky Bell as Paul Carty, Liam Boyle as Elvis and Oliver Lee as Baby Millan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Awaydays has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Awaydays page.
If you liked it. Fans of Awaydays tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Awaydays (2009)?
- In US, Awaydays is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Awaydays worth watching?
- Awaydays holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Awaydays?
- Awaydays stars Stephen Graham, Nicky Bell, Liam Boyle, Oliver Lee and Lee Battle.
- When was Awaydays released?
- Awaydays was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.