Purely Belter (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2000, Purely Belter is a comedy and drama film directed by Mark Herman, running about 95 minutes. “They're a couple of zeros short of a grand” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gerry and Sewell are broke. Gerry's still at school and Sewell is unemployed. They both wish for better things in life. Owning two season tickets to their beloved football club is their biggest dream of all. The tickets cost £1000 - they're £1000 short. But they are nothing if not resourceful, and they set themselves a mission to raise the cash. While they think up increasingly outlandish money making schemes - from selling junk to shoplifting and the odd bit of housebreaking - real life begins to interfere with the pair's final scam going hilariously awry landing them in jail, only to discover that their punishment gets them exactly where they want to be!
Who’s in it. Purely Belter stars Chris Beattie as Gerry McCarten, Greg McLane as Sewell, Charlie Hardwick as Mrs. McCarten and Roy Hudd as Mr. Sewell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Purely Belter 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 Purely Belter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Purely Belter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Purely Belter (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Purely Belter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Purely Belter worth watching?
- Purely Belter holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Purely Belter?
- Purely Belter stars Chris Beattie, Greg McLane, Charlie Hardwick, Roy Hudd and Tim Healy.
- When was Purely Belter released?
- Purely Belter was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.