The Bookshop (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2017, The Bookshop is a drama film directed by Isabel Coixet, running about 110 minutes. “A town without a bookshop is no town at all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in a small English town in 1959, a woman decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop, a decision which becomes a political minefield.
Who’s in it. The Bookshop stars Emily Mortimer as Florence Green, Bill Nighy as Mr. Brundish, Patricia Clarkson as Mrs. Violet Gamart and Hunter Tremayne as Mr. Keble, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Bookshop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bookshop page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bookshop tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bookshop (2017)?
- In US, The Bookshop is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bookshop worth watching?
- The Bookshop holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bookshop?
- The Bookshop stars Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy, Patricia Clarkson, Hunter Tremayne and Honor Kneafsey.
- When was The Bookshop released?
- The Bookshop was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.