The More You Ignore Me

The More You Ignore Me (2024)

2024

Comedy

6.7 from 10 with total 10 votes

2018-04-13

90 minutes

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.

Sheridan Smith character Gina Wilson

Mark Addy character Keith Wilson

Ella Hunt character Alice Wilson

Sally Phillips character Dr Marie Henty

Ricky Tomlinson character Bert Wildgoose

Sheila Hancock character Nan Wildgoose

Jo Brand character Sandra

Alexander Morris character Mark

Clive Mantle character Dunk

Tony Way character Wobbly Wildgoose

Tom Davis character Big Head Wildgoose

Roger Morlidge character Phil

Elizabeth Carling character Jean

Rosie Akerman character Karen

Eloise Groom character Young Alice

Nadine Hanwell character Mrs. Langforth

Daniel Coll character Jim

Lewis Fletcher character Ted Fairfax

Dennis Conlon character Taxi Driver

Ashley Taylor Dawson character Dr Desmond

Nadine Hanwell character Mrs Longforth

John Fagan character Security Guard

Rod Glenn character Ambulance Driver

Jamie Thurston character Look North Presenter

Jeannie Calandar character Female Customer

Frank Gray character Vicar

Tony Blackburn character Top of the Pops Presenter (voice)