The Martins (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2001, The Martins is a comedy and drama film directed by Tony Grounds, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Out of work, scrounger Robert Martin lives with his dysfunctional family - long suffering wife accident prone son and pregnant teenage daughter in a shabby house next door to a giant shopping center in the London suburbs. The Martins are the family from hell! Robert dreams if winning a dream holiday for his family, and when he fails to win yet another competition he flips, out tracks down the elderly winners, ties them up in the cellar and steals their tickets!
Who’s in it. The Martins stars Lee Evans as Robert Martin, Kathy Burke as Angie Martin, Linda Bassett as Anthea and Eric Byrne as Little Bob Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Martins 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 The Martins page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Martins tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Martins (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Martins change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Martins worth watching?
- The Martins holds an audience score of 5.5 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 The Martins?
- The Martins stars Lee Evans, Kathy Burke, Linda Bassett, Eric Byrne and Terri Dumont.
- When was The Martins released?
- The Martins was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.