Any recommendations for a quirky little gem of a film

[waltzingparrot]

The type that doesn't sound great in its synopsis but turned out to be brilliantly entertaining, moving, hysterical. It's probably British. Definitely understated.

I'll offer Marvellous with Toby Jones

Instantly thought of Nebraska. Really special film.

Yes. Brilliant.

The smallest show on earth
Billy and Molly

Watched Drop last night. Might notbe for everyone but if it's for you, I think you'll love it.

Does anyone know how i can watch this? It doesn't seem to be available to stream anywhere.

I recently saw the Ballad of Wallis island on its last day at our local cinema. It was good and pretty funny.

I saw one user review by someone who hated it because the plot wasn't exciting enough and moved too slowly. This person thought that the past events should have been portrayed quickly and efficiently in flashbacks. I do not think this person understood or appreciated character-driven films, but if you do, you might really enjoy this one.

It reminded me a bit of Brian and Charles, the film I mentioned earlier. Both are character-driven British films featuring a lonely, eccentric bloke who lives in a remote place and they derive much of their humour from that eccentricity. However, if The Ballad of Wallis Island is considered a low-budget film, than the budget of B&C was minuscule. Also, there's a bit of menace and nastiness in B&C, courtesy of some local thugs. But if you enjoyed The Ballad of Wallis Island, then Brian and Charles is probably for you as well.

Go to a cinema that's showing it?

@Velvian It's Summer holidays so it's mostly super hero type films at the big chains but it's available at a couple of independant cinemas near me, so try your local ones.

I watched the 2016 film Maudie this week on Prime...It's a true story about Maudie, a Canadian folk artist in 1930s Nova Scotia starring Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins. Beautiful little film, well worth a view.

Sally Hawkins is a fab actress. Have you seen X and Y?

Watched a 'Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom' last night. Beautiful film set in the kingdom of Bhutan. Stunning scenery and wonderful acting from the little children.

Indeed, it's a beautiful one, I loved it. I haven't seen the kids acting so well in a long while! And it was inspired by true stories, I think I like it even more because if this.

Love both The Station Agent and Le Weekend. Both very different but so re watchable depending on mood.

Came back here to find a film as home alone tonight. Rented Heartlands on prime.

Really enjoyed it (Heartlands)

Just watched The Clothes in the Wardrobe starring Julie Walters Jeanne Moreau and Joan Plowright and Lena Heaney

On BBC Iplayer -screen 2 presentation from the 80s or 90s over a wedding in the 1950s. I might even watch it again!

The Ballad of Wallis Island. A beauty.

i really want to see that and am waiting until it is free

Please can people mention where or how they saw a specific film? I’m desperate to find something to watch but need to know how to access the films. Thanks.

but they move @Letmeoutodhere
i always search online and it will tell you where it is streaming

Just Watch is the free app that tells you where you can find films and tv programmes. Its brilliant

that is the one i use

Fallen leaves on iPlayer. It's a Finnish romantic comedy with a very dry sense of humour. It's quite short too. It's subtitled.

Oh that’s great! I hadn’t heard of that. Thank you.

i enjoyed Fallen Leaves