Do Not Go Gentle (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2001, Do Not Go Gentle is a drama film directed by Emlyn Williams, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Maureen has her hands full at home and can't take care of her father William, who may be suffering from Alzheimer's. Her brothers - Alun, an alcoholic trumpet player, and John, an insensitive businessman - don't really want to help. William, a lifelong socialist, feels angry and resentful towards the British government which has abandoned him in his old age. Having been persuaded by his children to buy a council house in the booming 80s, he discovers that this selfsame government, which made such a virtue of home ownership some ten years earlier, now expects him to sell the property in order to pay for his care. Isolated in old age, Williams secretly decides to put into action a plan to get back at the system.
Who’s in it. Do Not Go Gentle stars Stewart Jones as William Davies, Gwenno Elis Hodgkins as Maureen, Arwel Gruffydd as Alun Davies and Gwyn Vaughan as John Meredydd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Do Not Go Gentle sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Do Not Go Gentle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Do Not Go Gentle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Do Not Go Gentle (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Do Not Go Gentle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Do Not Go Gentle worth watching?
- Do Not Go Gentle holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Do Not Go Gentle?
- Do Not Go Gentle stars Stewart Jones, Gwenno Elis Hodgkins, Arwel Gruffydd, Gwyn Vaughan and Rhian Cadwaladr.
- When was Do Not Go Gentle released?
- Do Not Go Gentle was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.