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Release Date: April 19, 2018
Runtime: 124 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (4)
Genres:
Drama Romance History
Budget: $0
Revenue: $23,148,937
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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82%
Tomatometer
65
65/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
1,391 votes
7.3/10
IMDb
57,694 votes
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The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society

2018

"Letters unite hearts, revealing stories untold."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society? 🇫🇷 FR: Guernesey? 🇯🇵 JA: ガーンジー島の読書会の秘密:2018? 🇳🇱 NL: The Guernsey Society? All international titles (4) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $0
Revenue: $23,148,937
Profit $23,148,937

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The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society is directed by Mike Newell .

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Keywords

#based on novel or book 609 #london, england 127 #world war ii 120 #1940s 83 #period drama 46 #historical fiction 41 #nazi occupation 5 #german occupation 2 #channel islands 2 #book club 1 #reading a book 1 #guernsey 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society

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  • The film was primarily shot on location in the picturesque village of Castle Combe, England, which stood in for the island of Guernsey due to its similar aesthetic and historical architecture.

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  • Matthew Goode's character, Dawsey Adams, was inspired by the real-life members of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, which was formed during World War II.

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  • The film's soundtrack features a mix of traditional British music and contemporary pieces, enhancing the emotional landscape and period setting of the story.

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  • In one scene, Juliet Ashton reads a letter from Guernsey, which includes a reference to the famous book 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak, subtly linking themes of literature and wartime resilience.

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  • During the filming, Jessica Brown Findlay and Lily James developed a close friendship, which translated into their on-screen chemistry as they portrayed strong female characters in a male-dominated context.

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  • There is a continuity error in the film where a character's clothing changes between scenes without a logical explanation, which can be easily spotted by attentive viewers.

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  • Mike Newell, the director, is known for his work on other notable films such as 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' and 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire', showcasing his versatility across genres.

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