Exile (2011)
Overview
Exile is a British psychological thriller television series created by Paul Abbott and Danny Brocklehurst for BBC One. The three-part serial stars John Simm as London journalist Tom Ronstadt, whose world falls apart as a result of his own actions. Upon returning to his Lancashire hometown after 18 years, he finds his father, Sam, in the grips of Alzheimer's disease. During the course of the series, Tom begins to unravel the mystery of his childhood that drove him away many years earlier. Trying to extract information from Sam causes Tom to grow frustrated with his father's inability to remember. Tom continues on his quest for the truth, unaware he is unearthing a devastating crime that will reveal unimaginable secrets. The series received varying reviews, with praise for the script and performances but criticism for the clichés. Simm received a BAFTA nomination for his lead role, as did director John Alexander.
Where to watch Exile
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | PBS Masterpiece | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV, STV Player | — | Apple TV |
| Canada | PBS Masterpiece | — | — |
| Australia | BritBox | — | — |
| New Zealand | Neon TV | — | — |
| Sweden | Tele2 Play | — | — |
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What is Exile about?
Exile is a British psychological thriller television series created by Paul Abbott and Danny Brocklehurst for BBC One. The three-part serial stars John Simm as London journalist Tom Ronstadt, whose world falls apart as a result of his own actions. Upon returning to his Lancashire hometown after 18 years, he finds his father, Sam, in the grips of Alzheimer's disease. During the course of the series, Tom begins to unravel the mystery of his childhood that drove him away many years earlier. Trying to extract information from Sam causes Tom to grow frustrated with his father's inability to remember. Tom continues on his quest for the truth, unaware he is unearthing a devastating crime that will reveal unimaginable secrets. The series received varying reviews, with praise for the script and performances but criticism for the clichés. Simm received a BAFTA nomination for his lead role, as did director John Alexander. Exile is a Mystery, Drama series, first aired on 2011-05-01, 1 season and 3 episodes.
Is Exile worth watching?
TMDB users rate Exile 7.2 out of 10 from 23 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Exile?
In the United States, Exile streams on PBS Masterpiece. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Daniel Brocklehurst, Paul Abbott
Cast
- John Simm as Tom Ronstadt
- Jim Broadbent as Sam Ronstadt
- Olivia Colman as Nancy Ronstadt
- Nico Mirallegro as Teenage Tom Ronstadt
- Claire Goose as Mandy
- Daryl Fishwick as Wendy
- Shaun Dooley as Mike Eldridge
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Sources
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