Cheeky (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2003, Cheeky is a comedy and drama film directed by David Thewlis, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Consumed with sadness after the death of his wife and subsequent rejection from his son, a widower, at the urging of his friends, opts to appear on a vulgar, wildly popular game show (for which his wife signed him up) and watches his life start to change for the better.
Who’s in it. Cheeky stars David Thewlis as Harry Sankey, Eddie Marsan as Reg, Lesley Sharp as Kath and Mark Benton as Big Mick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Cheeky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cheeky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cheeky tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cheeky (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cheeky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cheeky worth watching?
- Cheeky holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cheeky?
- Cheeky stars David Thewlis, Eddie Marsan, Lesley Sharp, Mark Benton and Lisa Gorman.
- When was Cheeky released?
- Cheeky was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.