The Old Oak Movie (2023): Where to watch and stream online

The Old Oak

2023, Movie, 1h 53min

A pub landlord in a previously thriving mining community struggles to hold onto his pub. Meanwhile, tensions rise in the town when Syrian refugees are placed in the empty houses in the community.

Country: United Kingdom,Belgium,France

Director:

Ken Loach

Cast:

Kika Markham,

Lorenzo McGovern Zaini,

Trevor Fox,

Rob Kirtley

Reviews

Critic John Nugent

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---the film finds an empathetic approach with even its ugliest characters.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Brogan Morris

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...a comparatively gentle, reflective and even tentatively hopeful work.

Read full review at Paste Magazine

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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I hope that this isn’t Loach’s final film, but if it is, he has concluded with a ringing statement of faith in compassion for the oppressed.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Jake Cole

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Ken Loach’s swan song is a moving clarion call for a better tomorrow.

Read full review at Slant Magazine

Critic Brent Simon

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Poignancy and hopefulness commingle in this earnest, British-set piece of social realism portraiture.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Matt Zoller Seitz

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If it is indeed Loach's farewell, it's one hell of a fine note to go out on.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Frequently asked questions

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In a struggling mining town in northeastern England, the last pub standing, The Old Oak, becomes a refuge for locals facing economic despair. When Syrian refugees arrive in the community, tensions run high and division threatens to tear apart both the newcomers and the long-time residents. Against this backdrop of uncertainty and prejudice, an unlikely friendship blossoms between TJ, the pub's owner, and Yara, a young refugee with aspirations of becoming a photographer. Together, they embark on a journey to bridge cultural divides through shared meals and mutual understanding. As they work to unite their communities amidst adversity, hope begins to flicker in their fractured town. The Old Oak serves not just as a gathering place but as a symbol of resilience and the possibility of healing through connection.

Where can I stream The Old Oak? Toggle content

You can stream The Old Oak on: Apple TV Store

What movies are similar to The Old Oak? Toggle content

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When was The Old Oak released in theaters? Toggle content

The Old Oak was released in theaters on April 12, 2024.

When was The Old Oak released for streaming? Toggle content

The Old Oak was released for streaming on June 4, 2024.