Cruise of the Gods (2002)

Name: Cruise of the Gods
Director: Declan Lowney
Genre: Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Released: 2002-12-23
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Rob Brydon, Steve Coogan, David Walliams, James Corden

Comedy Drama TV Movie

Director: Declan Lowney

Cast: Rob Brydon, Steve Coogan, David Walliams, James Corden

Runtime90 min

Rating15

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Andy Van Allen, former hero of the cult 80s futuristic TV show Children of Castor, is now working as a hotel porter. When Andy receives an unusual offer - the Children of Castor fan club-organised cruise around the Greek islands, with him as the principal celebrity - a combination of Andy's cynicism, his fans' adoration, a misguided sexual encounter and an unexpected reunion with his more famous co-star, Nick Lee, ensure the paradise cruise is far from plain sailing.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Cruise of the Gods (2002), directed by Declan Lowney, is a comedy-drama TV movie that received a mixed critical reception. While it did not earn any major awards recognition, audience reviews on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes indicate the film had modest appeal, resonating with some viewers as an offbeat and entertaining look at the fandom surrounding a cult TV series.

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Fans of comedy and drama will enjoy the unique blend of genres in Cruise of the Gods, the 2002 film directed by Declan Lowney. The story of a former TV star navigating his fan club's cruise offers plenty of humorous moments, but also poignant insights into fame and fandom, with strong performances from Rob Brydon, Steve Coogan, and David Walliams.

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Cruise of the Gods is a 2002 British made-for-television comedy-drama film produced by Baby Cow Productions for the BBC. It starred Rob Brydon, Steve Coogan, David Walliams and James Corden. It was broadcast in 2002 and has since been released on BBC DVD.