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The Nan Movie

The Nan Movie

A coming of age movie.

202295 minMidcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films
Director
Josie Rourke
Starring
Catherine Tate, Mathew Horne, Katherine Parkinson, Niky Wardley

Catherine Tate's iconic character Nan hits the big screen as she goes on a wild road trip from London to Ireland with her grandson Jamie to make amends with her estranged sister Nell. Militant vegan arsonists, raucous rugby teams, all night raves and crazed cops on motorbikes all make for a proper day out. An origin story that mixes Nan's present with her past where we finally find out what's made her the cantankerous old bastard she is today.

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Highlights

What stands out about The Nan Movie?

The Nan Movie earns 2 badges, led by Overhyped and Award Winner.

  • Reception
  • Awards and box office

Reception

Is The Nan Movie worth watching?

The Nan Movie's Midcredits score is the 22nd percentile of all films, from 5.6K ratings across 4 sources. 32% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

22nd percentile

Better received than 22% of films

26th percentile among Adventure23rd percentile among 2020s
Acclaim (how much people like it)21st
Approval (how many liked it)26th

52 /100

21st percentile of all films

23rd percentile among Adventure23rd percentile among 2020s

Rating distribution

Ratings scatter across the whole scale — one of the most divisive reactions in the catalog.

32% liked it

26th percentile of all films

32nd percentile among Adventure27th percentile among 2020s
32% rated it 7–1068% rated it 1–6

Critics 0% · Audience 55%

On Rotten Tomatoes, a bigger share of audiences approved than critics.

Awards

0 Oscars won · 0 Oscar noms · 1 wins / 2 noms overall

Reach

How many have seen it

76th percentile

5.6K ratings across platforms

66th percentile among Adventure75th percentile among 2020s
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 39% in 30 days

Box office

Worldwide gross$2.2M

41st percentile earner in its genre.

What reviewers say

Common ground

A one-note sketch character expanded into a feature-length road trip with WWII flashbacks, some finding it lovable fun, others a tedious misfire.

Fans praised

  • genuinely funny with laugh-out-loud moments
  • surprisingly emotional backstory and heartwarming family drama
  • Catherine Tate's committed performance as both young and old Nan

Detractors panned

  • sketch character stretched painfully past its natural length
  • jokes rarely land and humor feels stale or cringeworthy
  • studio-mandated animation and pointless subplots ruin any flow

What stands out

ActingDivisive68

Catherine Tate committed and versatile; supporting cast uneven

Emotional impactDivisive55

WWII flashbacks and sister reunion genuinely moving for some

HumorDivisive38

divisive: some find it hilarious, most call it cringeworthy and unfunny

DialogueDivisive35

few sharp one-liners buried under broad, unfunny sketches

CharactersDivisive34

Nan watered-down and inconsistent; side characters forgettable or annoying

Plot and storyDivisive30

thin road-trip structure bogged down by pointless subplots and studio interference

OriginalityDivisive20

stale rehash of dated sketch humor and road-trip clichés

Effects and spectacle18

cheap, ugly animation and poor CGI fire

Watch experience

What is The Nan Movie like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Easy laugh: browse every movie of this kind

Watch this when you want something light that makes you laugh and does not take itself seriously.

It is gentle and leaves you entertained. Skip it when you want something with weight.

ToneFeelDemandwhat the answer rests onexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

Very little.

What it feels like

Easy laugh.

Moods
AbsurdJoyfulWarmBittersweet
Heaviest: middle
Absurdist humor: Deliberately illogical; embraces nonsense.
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PlayfulAbsurdist · 7% of films: Deliberately illogical; embraces nonsense.Warm
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.
ToneThe film treats its material with a broad, exaggerated comic sensibility, leaning into Nan's outrageous behavior and wacky situations.
The rideThe film is a light, chaotic comedy with absurd and joyful set-pieces, but the family reunion subplot gives it a slightly bittersweet emotional peak during the middle stretch.
StructureThe film follows a conventional road trip narrative but incorporates flashbacks to Nan's past, as noted in reviews, providing a backstory to her character.

How it leaves you

what you carry away

Entertained.

FunBittersweet
Why it leaves you this wayLeaves you with a mix of lighthearted amusement from the comedic antics and a touch of sentimentality from the family reunion theme.
How it ends · evidence
Bittersweet ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all films
Monster — 21% of films. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of films. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 10% of films. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 4% of films. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 11% of films. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 9% of films. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 13% of films. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 7% of films. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 22% of filmsPredator — 6% of films. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 6% of films. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of films. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 2% of films. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of films. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of films. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of films. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of films. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of films. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of films. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — under 1% of films. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of films. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of films. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of films. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of films. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 4% of films. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 5% of films. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of films. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — 1% of films. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of films. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 2% of films. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — 1% of films. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of films. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — 1% of films. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 4% of films. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of films. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of films. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of films. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 1% of films. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of films. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — 2% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 2% of films. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 2% of films. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 3% of films. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 3% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 5% of films. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of films. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 2% of films. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of films. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 5% of films. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 2% of films. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).Voyage
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 21%: Predator 6% · Tyrant 6% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 2% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent under 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 10%: Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 4% · Mission 5% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage 1%
  • Voyage 4% (this title): Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 2% (this title) · Survival ordeal 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent 1%
  • Comedy 11%: Romantic comedy 4% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 1%
  • Tragedy 9%: Hubris 1% · Obsession 2% · Corruption arc 2% · Doomed love 2% · Crushed by fate 3%
  • Rebirth 13%: Redemption 3% · Healing 5% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 2%
  • Mystery 7%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 5% · Enigma 2%
  • No archetype 22%

Voyage and return: Into a strange world and back again, changed. · Fish out of water: Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).

4% of films fit this archetype

A loose fit — the map only half-holds this one.

Why this archetypeThe story is a road trip where Nan's unpredictable behavior disrupts Jamie's plan to reunite her with her sister, fitting a fish-out-of-water dynamic within a journey structure.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 27% of filmsSelf — 22% of filmsPower — 7% of filmsMorality — 16% of filmsSurvival — 15% of filmsSociety — 9% of filmsIdeas — 5% of filmsRomantic love — 15% of filmsMarriage — 2% of filmsFamily bonds — 21% of filmsParenthood — 2% of filmsFriendship — 9% of filmsLoyalty — 4% of filmsIdentity — 14% of filmsComing of age — 5% of filmsAging — under 1% of filmsSelf-worth — 7% of filmsAmbition — 7% of filmsPurpose — 9% of filmsMemory — 3% of filmsObsession — 3% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 2% of filmsCorruption — 3% of filmsGreed — 3% of filmsClass — 3% of filmsOppression — 4% of filmsFreedom — 5% of filmsJustice — 13% of filmsDuty — 2% of filmsRevenge — 4% of filmsGuilt — 3% of filmsRedemption — 6% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — 1% of filmsSacrifice — 4% of filmsBetrayal — 5% of filmsDeception — 9% of filmsSurvival — 17% of filmsWar — 1% of filmsViolence — 4% of filmsMortality — 2% of filmsGrief — 6% of filmsTrauma — 7% of filmsMental illness — 1% of filmsAddiction — 1% of filmsIllness and disability — under 1% of filmsCommunity — 14% of films. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 5% of filmsPrejudice — 3% of filmsDisplacement — 1% of filmsFaith — 3% of filmsTradition vs change — 2% of filmsFame — 3% of filmsLegacy — 4% of filmsFate — 1% of filmsFree will — under 1% of filmsTruth — 4% of filmsHope — 5% of filmsNature — 2% of filmsArt — 4% of filmsTechnology — 1% of filmsSelfFamilybonds
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 27% (this title): Romantic love 15% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 21% (this title) · Parenthood 2% · Friendship 9% · Loyalty 4%
  • Self 22%: Identity 14% · Coming of age 5% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 7% · Purpose 9% · Memory 3% · Obsession 3%
  • Power 7%: Power 2% · Corruption 3% · Greed 3% · Class 3% · Oppression 4% · Freedom 5% (this title)
  • Morality 16%: Justice 13% · Duty 2% · Revenge 4% · Guilt 3% · Redemption 6% · Forgiveness 1% · Sacrifice 4% · Betrayal 5% · Deception 9%
  • Survival 15%: Survival 17% · War 1% · Violence 4% · Mortality 2% · Grief 6% · Trauma 7% · Mental illness 1% · Addiction 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 9%: Community 14% · Isolation 5% · Prejudice 3% · Displacement 1% · Faith 3% · Tradition vs change 2% · Fame 3% · Legacy 4%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 4% · Hope 5% · Nature 2% · Art 4% · Technology 1%

Bonds

Family bondsFreedom · 5% of films
Celebrates its theme: Affirms its theme — this is good and worth having.Intimate stakes: Consequences reach a person or a household.Dual lead
How it treats its themeAt its heart, the film is about Nan's fractured relationship with her sister and the family bonds rekindled during the chaotic road trip, all while Nan asserts her independence against Jamie's plans.
StanceThe film celebrates family bonds, ultimately affirming the importance of reconnection, even amidst the chaos and irreverence.

The world

ContemporaryUrbanIn transitRuralRealistic
Orchestral classicalPopSupportive music · original score · Michael Bruce
SettingA road trip from London to Dublin, including stops at a rave and encounters with an Australian rugby team.
MusicComposer Michael Bruce provides a score to accompany the wacky road trip antics.

Content guide

Is The Nan Movie okay for kids?

As of August 31, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at minimal (8/100), sexual content at mild (29/100), language at intense (79/100), drug and alcohol content at moderate (42/100) and frightening material at minimal (8/100). Overall it is heavier than 44% of all films.

Ratings in 2 other countries
  • UK15
  • Ireland15
Overall
Moderate · all five categories
Heavier than 44% of all films
Violence & Gore
None / Minimal
heavier than 5% of all films
Sex & Nudity
Mild
heavier than 36% of all films
Profanity
Intense
heavier than 85% of all films
Alcohol & Drugs
Moderate · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
heavier than 67% of all films
Frightening / Intense
None / Minimal
heavier than 4% of all films

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

The reason to think twice is language.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other films that have them.

What content warnings does The Nan Movie have?

Not screened for content warnings yet.

Cast and crew

Who is in The Nan Movie?

Cast

Catherine Tate
as Nan
Mathew Horne
as Jamie
Katherine Parkinson
as Nell
Niky Wardley
as Officer Mahler
Parker Sawyers
as Walter
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
as Mick
Jack Doolan
as Terry
Paul Reid
as Nan's Dad
Rosalie Craig
as Nan's Mum
Bill Murphy
as Officer Jonas

Crew

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What are movies like The Nan Movie?

Movies like The Nan Movie include The Last Laugh (2019), Dirty Grandpa (2016) and Dumb and Dumber To (2014). Of the 12 closest matches, half are fish-out-of-water stories, and most are films that feel absurdist.

Balanced: every group counts the same, and production only breaks ties.

10 of these 12 share its story type: road movie. Those cards say what else they share.

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