The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

(2018)

Lily James stars in this historical drama based on the novel of the same name. Directed by Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral), James plays free-spirited journalist Juliet Ashton, who forms a life-changing bond with the delightful and eccentric Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. She decides to write about the book club they formed during the occupation of Guernsey in WWII.

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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Its wonderful...

BY Alissa-Warren superstar

Its a beautiful and tragic story set in Guernsey, one of the channel islands that was occupied by the Germans for 5 years during WWII. This is set after the war and revolves around a literary society that sprung up as a cover during the Nazi occupation and continued because of a shared love of books that took them away from the horror around them. One member forms of relationship through letters with an author living in London and she also wracked by survivor guilt and grief feels a kinship... More with these people, eventually travelling to the island to interview them for a possible novel. Lot of lost souls , shared grief and some of the warmest most sincerely lovely characters that you will find, you'll want to take them home with you. Theres laughter and sadness with heaping spoonfuls of heart, deep bonds of friendship like family and plenty of romance as well. You will adore every moment.Hide

  • Grant Great movie. Bit slow at times, but we thoroughly enjoyed it. No bad language. Now for some potato peel pie. 😳
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  • alexander39 Heartwarming delightful movie.
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Sweet and savoury

BY KSS wannabe

A bittersweet movie with drama, romance, mystery, sadness, humour, literature and a variety of characters.

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Peel Away

BY JohnboyDunedin superstar

This movie took me in from the minute it finished until the very end. It is a love story and a mystery all rolled into one. Set in World War 2, the tragedy of war is apparent in this tale. Those left behind and those loved ones who were lost. Well cast. Great movie on a rainy day.

  • Vic "from the minute it finished until the very end" ?????
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an island's story in a great people story

BY johnpa nobody

A geat interweaving of people's lives and the events in uernsey inn WW2

  • marie who is the biological mother of elizabeth
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The Press Reviews

  • The Times (UK)

    The pity is that the film is directed by Mike Newell, who made one of the greatest romantic movies, Four Weddings and a Funeral. Full Review

  • The Telegraph (UK)

    Every location in this irresistible romantic mystery is like a little mini-break for the soul, every costume and piece of set-dressing nibble-ably gorgeous, and every character a pleasure to keep company with, even the rotters. Full Review

  • Stuff.co.nz (James Croot)

    There's enough drama and feel-good factor to leave you feeling, unlike sampling the potentially unctuous pastry of the title, more than satisfied. Full Review

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  • Graham Saw it once and I thought it was just brilliant and loved it, film critics have no clue I would give it 5 Stars out of 5.
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  • ANO Sweet film, thoroughly enjoyed it.
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  • MARILYN BEAUTIFUL STORY. WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND IT.
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  • judith a great story, beautiful scenery and a lovely ending !
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  • Kat Great film and loved the book. Follows it pretty closely.
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  • janiceneville@kinect.co.nz Would love to see this,is it coming to the Regent Theatre Greymouth
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  • Janice I think this will be lovely I love period romance and the clothes beautiful.
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  • Janice Pascoe How many weeks will this film run for in Brisbane? We would like to see it on Tuesday 15th May, will it still be on?
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