The Nan Movie

The Nan Movie

A coming of age movie.

2022 · 95 min · ★ 5.7 · Comedy

Catherine Tate's iconic character Nan hits the big screen as she goes on a wild road trip from London to Ireland with her grandson Jamie to make amends with her estranged sister Nell. Militant vegan arsonists, raucous rugby teams, all night raves and crazed cops on motorbikes all make for a proper day out. An origin story that mixes Nan's present with her past where we finally find out what's made her the cantankerous old bastard she is today.

Directed by Josie Rourke · Written by Brett Goldstein

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