No Holds Bard (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2009, No Holds Bard is a notable film, running about 60 minutes. “Mocumentary honouring the national poet of Scotland, Robert Burns” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Comedy following the lives of five people as they prepare to vie for the 2009 Cup O'Kindness, the trophy awarded to the champion in Robert Burns poetry recital. The film captures the ups and downs of each participant's progress as the pressure intensifies, the poems are recited and the champion is crowned. Held in Alloway, the birthplace of Burns himself, this prestigious competition is the centrepiece of the annual celebrations devoted to the Bard's immortal memory. And this year it may prove memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Who’s in it. No Holds Bard stars Tony Curran as Stevie Kerr, Laura Fraser as Sarah Rutherford, Greg Hemphill as Robert Laughlin and Ashley Jensen as Isobel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, No Holds Bard sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Holds Bard page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No Holds Bard (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for No Holds Bard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is No Holds Bard worth watching?
- No Holds Bard holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in No Holds Bard?
- No Holds Bard stars Tony Curran, Laura Fraser, Greg Hemphill, Ashley Jensen and Denis Lawson.
- When was No Holds Bard released?
- No Holds Bard was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.