People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan

People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan

Britain's finest exports

Directed by Jack Clough

Produced by Roughcut Films, BBC Film

202197 min6.5 / 10

A lighthearted comedy about a group of friends chasing unexpected international success, built on affection for the characters and their absurd aspirations.

Since the end of their pirate radio station, life has been quiet for the Kurupt FM boys, but everything is about to change. News reaches them that one of their songs has been used on a popular game show in Japan. They've made it. Their music is reaching hundreds of thousands of people. It's finally time for them to enjoy the fame and fortune that they've always known they deserved. Chabuddy G steps excitedly back into his management role as Grindah, Beats, Steves and Decoy begin their journey to international stardom - but is Japan really ready for Kurupt FM?

Questions people ask

  • Is People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

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Love45

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