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Your wife forgives, your sister plots murder — family reunions are complicated.
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Redemption (1991)

Cozy British dysfunctionQuaint village noirDeadpan absurdism

Overview

ComedyTV Movie

After 16 years away Stan Peachey returns to his village. His wife still loves him but his sister wants revenge. What was his crime?

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Content warning
Forgiveness vs. justiceSmall-town secretsSibling rivalrySecond chances

Standout Aspects

Acting

Tom Courtenay's wounded dignity, Miranda Richardson's delicious menace.

Writing

Malcolm McKay's script balances cozy comedy with genuine moral unease.

Best for:Solo: Rainy Sunday with tea and biscuits, wondering what Stan actually did.·Streaming: Curious about obscure '90s British TV movies? Here's your gem.
Heads up:Emotional: Explores estrangement, aging, and irreversible family damage.
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Director

Malcolm McKay

ReleasedJul 3, 1991
Runtime1h 30m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
BBC

Top Cast

Tom Courtenay

Tom Courtenay

Stan Peachey

Malcolm Storry

Malcolm Storry

Harry Peachey

Lindsay Duncan

Lindsay Duncan

Kath Peachey

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Valerie Paris

Nick Moran

Nick Moran

Elvis Paris

Oliver Cotton

Oliver Cotton

Neville Nunn

Trevor Cooper

Trevor Cooper

Vernon Shorter

Liza Walker

Liza Walker

Carol Paris

Frank Mills

Frank Mills

Arthur Whadcoat

Michael Attwell

Michael Attwell

Oliver Rowntree

David Sibley

David Sibley

Steven Last

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Shot on location in Suffolk, using real village pubs that locals still recognize today.

Cultural

Part of BBC's 'Screen Two' anthology series, which launched careers of Danny Boyle and Stephen Frears.

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