Sorry We Missed You
Overview
Ricky and his family have been fighting an uphill struggle against debt since the 2008 financial crash. An opportunity to wrestle back some independence appears with a shiny new van and the chance to run a franchise as a self-employed delivery driver. It's hard work, and his wife's job as a carer is no easier. The family unit is strong but when both are pulled in different directions everything comes to breaking point.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Set against the backdrop of the UK's economic austerity measures, 'Sorry We Missed You' critiques the gig economy and its impact on working-class families. The film is an insightful commentary on contemporary capitalism and its effects on society.
- The movie offers a compelling narrative about the struggles of modern-day gig economy workers, which is both thought-provoking and emotionally engaging.
- Ken Loach's direction, known for its raw realism, provides an authentic portrayal of the hardships faced by the working class in contemporary society.
- The powerful performances by Kris Hitchen and Debbie Honeywood as the lead characters bring their characters' struggles to life, making the audience deeply invested in their stories.
- The movie sheds light on important themes such as financial instability, work-life balance, and social inequality, all of which are timely and relevant today.
Fun Facts
- 'Sorry We Missed You' is a palindrome, which means it reads the same forwards and backwards.
- The movie references Ken Loach's earlier work 'I, Daniel Blake' through a subtle nod to the character Jimmy's condition.
- Some scenes were filmed in a real-life delivery van, providing an even more authentic portrayal of the protagonist's job.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
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Türkçe
TR
Title: Üzgünüz, Size Ulaşamadık
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Français
FR
Title:
"Voulons-nous vraiment un travail qui nous éloigne de la famille ?"
Pусский
RU
Title: Извините, мы вас не застали
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한국어/조선말
KR
Title: 미안해요, 리키
"매일 최선을 다하지만 현실의 벽을 마주하는 리키의, 우리의 이야기가 찾아온다"
Український
UA
Title: Вас не було на місці
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Cast
Crew
Reviews
‘Sorry We Missed You’ is a film about family dynamics as much as it is about what we sacrifice as a society for the convenience of next-day home deliveries. It’s in the quiet observation of working-class parents and their children that 83-year-old Ken Loach’s latest film hits its nuanced, deeply emotional notes.
- Jake Watt
Read Jake's full article...
https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-sorry-we-missed-you-an-incisive-look-at-the-struggle-against-debt
Well directed and well acted, ‘Sorry We Missed You’ is a touching and real portrayal of working-class people trying to survive in a cruel system.
8/10
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
Trailer
Sorry We Missed You - official US trailer
Teaser
"Powerful, profound & urgent"
Trailer
SORRY WE MISSED YOU - Official Trailer [HD]