"The one movie this fall that will put a smile on your face."

2008

1h 58m

6.6(477 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate those around her.

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Videos & Trailers

4 videos

Cast & Crew

24 members

Acting

Sally Hawkins

Poppy Cross

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Eddie Marsan

Scott

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Alexis Zegerman

Zoe

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Sylvestra Le Touzel

Heather

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Stanley Townsend

Tramp

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Kate O'Flynn

Suzy

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Caroline Martin

Helen

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Oliver Maltman

Jamie

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Sarah Niles

Tash

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Samuel Roukin

Tim

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Karina Fernandez

Flamenco Teacher

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Nonso Anozie

Ezra

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Sinead Matthews

Alice

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Andrea Riseborough

Dawn

Acting

Elliot Cowan

Bookshop Assistant

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Joseph Kloska

Suzy's Boyfriend

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Anna Reynolds

Receptionist

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Trevor Cooper

Patient

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Philip Arditti

Flamenco Student

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Viss Elliot Safavi

Flamenco Student

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Rebekah Staton

Flamenco Student

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Jack MacGeachin

Nick

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Charlie Duffield

Charlie

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Ayotunde Williams

Ayotunde

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