To Olivia

2021 1h 39m EN

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6.9

SOLID

★6.9TMDB · 28

Drama

Synopsis

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In 1962, Patricia Neal and Roald Dahl retreat to the English countryside to bring up their young family. The seemingly unlikely pair find their relationship put to the test by a tragic loss.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Hugh Bonneville
Roald Dahl
Keeley Hawes
Patricia Neal
Sam Heughan
Paul Newman
Michael Jibson
Pete Perkins
Sam Phillips
Young Doctor
Bobby O'Neill
Gus Perkins
Darcey Ewart
Olivia
Geoffrey Palmer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Hay
Writers: David Logan, John Hay
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.2M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Hay, shot by Graham Frake. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Debbie Wiseman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Col Goudie shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Hugh Bonneville and Keeley Hawes and Sam Heughan carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7598106 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

John Hay directs. Graham Frake behind the camera. Debbie Wiseman scores. Col Goudie cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Shot for just $0.2M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 5 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by John Hay, shot by Graham Frake. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Debbie Wiseman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Col Goudie shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Hugh Bonneville and Keeley Hawes and Sam Heughan carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt7598106 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Graham Frake
Original score: Debbie Wiseman
Editing: Col Goudie
Production design: Richard A. Bullock
Costume design: Suzie Harman
Makeup / hair: Tatyana 'Tita' Sleptsova
Sound: Sven Taits
Runtime: 99 min · 1h 39m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $200,000
Original language: EN
Certification (US): M
IMDB: To Olivia (2021)

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Peter McGinn2021-02-23
★ 10/10
I have never followed the lives of celebrities a la People magazine or whatever, but still I was surprised to learn that children’s author Ronald Dahl and actress Patricia Neal were married. How did I not know that? This movie is apparently based on a book written by Ms. Neal. The book covers a well worn topic, a family dealing with a tragic loss that threatens to break the parents up over how they grieve differently. There is an added financial pressure applied here, as both of their careers are at a stagnant point. I thought the writing and the acting were excellent and made this the best movie so far here in 2021.

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