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Michael Sheen’s “riveting” British drama with Stephen Graham gets new UK streaming home

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In the UK, the gripping British drama, “The Damned United,” featuring Michael Sheen and Stephen Graham, has secured a new platform for streaming.

The 2009 movie, penned by Peter Morgan, who is known for creating “The Crown,” and directed by Tom Hooper from “The King’s Speech,” features Sheen as Brian Clough, the football management legend. The story revolves around Clough’s unsuccessful tenure at Leeds United, with the main focus on this period.

Stream “The Damned United” starring Graham as team captain Billy Bremner and Timothy Spall as Peter Taylor, Clough’s trusted assistant, is now accessible on BBC iPlayer, having been added to the platform today.

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Featuring notable actors like Colm Meaney and Jim Broadbent as part of its impressive ensemble, this sports drama was widely praised when it first came out, earning a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 138 reviews.

As a captivated admirer, I can confidently say that Sheen’s performance is nothing short of a brilliant, thought-provoking metamorphosis. From start to finish, it holds you spellbound. The Guardian praised this revamping, describing it as incredibly engaging and boasting about the story’s “extraordinary appeal” due to its “remarkable watchability”.

The article was described by The Independent as never being boring, and offering delightful moments in its intricate details. Meanwhile, The San Francisco Chronicle found it to be exceptional and captivating. In addition, the piece was said to evoke memories of the Match of the Day era in a grand manner.

The Austin Chronicle expressed similar praise, stating the movie was filled with striking visuals and powerful acting performances. On the other hand, The Age found the central relationship between Clough and Taylor to be heartwarmingly touching.

Currently, you can stream the movie titled “The Damned United.” Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that David Tennant, known for his role in “Good Omens,” is part of the cast for an upcoming Christmas film called “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” In this movie, Tennant plays a character who is a struggling widower and must navigate raising two children who often argue.

The family’s routine is disrupted dramatically when an unusual assortment of gifts mysteriously appear at their home, causing intrigue among these items and leading an Animal Welfare Officer to take notice.

The Damned United is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

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2025-07-02 14:49

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