Peterloo

2018 • 154 minutes
4.5
2 reviews
67%
Tomatometer
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About this movie

An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reform and protest against rising levels of poverty. Many protestors were killed and hundreds more injured, sparking a nationwide outcry but also further government suppression. The Peterloo Massacre was a defining moment in British democracy which also played a significant role in the founding of The Guardian newspaper.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
2 reviews
MrStanleySass
October 26, 2019
A work of impeccable conscience. Mike Leigh, a great filmmaker, expresses so much here about our age through the prism of the past. A visual feast, a rich meal for those who bemoan the meretricious nature of most films today. Only for the truly discerning.