Bert & Dickie (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2012, Bert & Dickie is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by David Blair, running about 89 minutes. “Going For Gold: The '48 Games” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thrown together just five weeks before the final of the 1948 London Olympics, Bert Bushnell (Doctor Who's Matt Smith) and Dickie Burnell (Sam Hoare) defied all the odds and made history in the double sculls. This is the story of how they did it - not only by pushing physical and emotional limits, but also by overcoming their vast professional and personal differences.
Who’s in it. Bert & Dickie stars Matt Smith as Bert Bushnell, Sam Hoare as Dickie Burnell, Geoffrey Palmer as Charles Burnell and Ron Cook as Albert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Bert & Dickie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bert & Dickie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bert & Dickie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bert & Dickie (2012)?
- In GB, Bert & Dickie is available to rent or buy from Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bert & Dickie worth watching?
- Bert & Dickie holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bert & Dickie?
- Bert & Dickie stars Matt Smith, Sam Hoare, Geoffrey Palmer, Ron Cook and James Frain.
- When was Bert & Dickie released?
- Bert & Dickie was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.