Is The More You Ignore Me sad?

Yes. More sad than 88% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The More You Ignore Me violent?

Barely. Less violent than 76% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The More You Ignore Me scary?

Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The More You Ignore Me easy watching?

Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does The More You Ignore Me end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

The More You Ignore Me

Name: The More You Ignore Me
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2018
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Sheridan Smith, Mark Addy, Ella Hunt, Sally Phillips, Ricky Tomlinson

You definitely can't choose your family!

Directed by Keith English

Produced by Genesius Pictures

201890 min6.3 / 10

A bittersweet family drama set in 1980s England that balances dark humor with genuine emotional weight, exploring mental illness and fractured bonds across generations.

Based on Jo Brand's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, The More You Ignore Me is a warm, comedy drama focusing on the life of an unconventional family in 1980s rural England. The film focuses on Gina, a young mother, whose efforts to be a loving mother and wife are undermined by her declining mental health. Things deteriorate when she develops an obsession with the local weatherman, which leads to an admission to the nearby psychiatric hospital. Over the years, as she grows up, her daughter Alice struggles to relate to her heavily medicated mum, and causes chaos when she comes up with a plan to reconnect with her, which divides the family forever and leads to a moving climax. Set to the songs of The Smiths, The More You Ignore Me provides a sometimes stark, yet comical insight into life within this quirky household, whilst addressing mental health issues and their impact on the family.

Clusters

The Bittersweet Cost of Living

Genres

Comedy

Questions people ask

Is The More You Ignore Me sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is The More You Ignore Me violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is The More You Ignore Me scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is The More You Ignore Me easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Does The More You Ignore Me end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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