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Director: Joe Penhall
Cast: Rhys Ifans, Natalie Press, Tessa Peake-Jones
An undertaker forms an awkward bond with the daughter of a man he has to bury.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Undertaker (2005) directed by Joe Penhall has received a mixed critical reception, with some praising the film's nuanced exploration of grief and human connection, while others found it slow-paced and underdeveloped. The film does not appear to have received any major awards recognition. Audience reception has been mixed, with the film holding a 5.8/10 rating on IMDb based on over 1,100 user reviews.
Why you might like this:
The Undertaker (2005) directed by Joe Penhall offers a unique and poignant exploration of the awkward bond that forms between an undertaker and the daughter of a man he has to bury. Rhys Ifans' nuanced performance as the complex undertaker at the heart of the story brings depth and empathy to this genre-blending drama.
Undertaker is another name for a funeral director, someone involved in the business of funeral rites.
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