Where can I watch Blackball (2003)?

In GB, Blackball is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Blackball worth watching?

Blackball holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Blackball?

Blackball stars Paul Kaye, Johnny Vegas, James Cromwell, Bernard Cribbins and Alice Evans.

When was Blackball released?

Blackball was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.

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Blackball (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 5.2

Released in 2003, Blackball is a comedy film directed by Mel Smith, running about 96 minutes. “At Last, A Sportsman The British Can Be Proud Of” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Blackball follows the fortunes of Cliff Starkey, a working-class fine of lawn bowls with an exceptional talent. Wanting to take on the Aussies he manages to become regional champion, only to get banned. Sports agent Rich Schwartz picks him up and makes him so popular the Bowls Committee deem to lift the ban. Now the question is whether he can regain his form and his friends to beat the Aussies.

Who’s in it. Blackball stars Paul Kaye as Cliff Starkey, Johnny Vegas as Trevor, James Cromwell as Ray Speight and Bernard Cribbins as Mutley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Blackball has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $48K at the box office.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackball page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blackball tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blackball (2003)?: In GB, Blackball is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Blackball worth watching?: Blackball holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Blackball?: Blackball stars Paul Kaye, Johnny Vegas, James Cromwell, Bernard Cribbins and Alice Evans.
When was Blackball released?: Blackball was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.