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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Julian Jarrold

Producer:

Nick Barton, Peter Ettedgui, Suzanne Mackie

Writer:

Geoff Deane, Tim Firth

Runtime:

1hr 47m

Synopsis

A drag queen comes to the rescue of a man who, after inheriting his father's shoe factory, needs to diversify his product if he wants to keep the business afloat.

Cast

  • Joel Edgerton
  • Chiwetel Ejiofor
  • Sarah-Jane Potts
  • Jemima Rooper
  • Nick Frost
  • Linda Bassett
  • Robert Pugh
  • Ewan Hooper
  • Stephen Marcus
  • Mona Hammond

Letterboxd User Reviews

3.5
34.5K
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3.5
  • Apr 16, 2016

    me, on my deathbed: ....but why didn't Charlie and Lola end up together

    507 Likes
    Kate
    Kate
    Sep 27, 2020

    DA KINKY?

    392 Likes
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    \milo
    May 30, 2018

    Friendship was the kinkiest boot of all

    267 Likes
    Nicholas Beudert
    Nicholas Beudert
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    Jun 16, 2017

    chiwetel ejiofor not having an oscar yet is literally a crime and possibly a human rights violation

    210 Likes
    Vivian
    Vivian
    Jan 13, 2018

    honestly? lola can knock me out in a dingy london alleyway anytime

    178 Likes
    em 🍊
    em 🍊
    Feb 11, 2026

    The UK desperately needs another queer comedy film before we fall to conservatism and reform voters.

    159 Likes
    Anna🍓
    Anna🍓
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    Feb 12, 2025

    the first season of rupauls drag race uk had the same effect on rural england

    152 Likes
    Jay
    Jay
    Jul 30, 2017

    this movie IS a five (5) star film because it a) doesn't make a fetish out of drag queens b) shines the spotlight on a strong protagonist who's in the lgbt community and also isn't white* c) nick frost is in it *I had a LOT of black dysphoria at the time of watching this…

    150 Likes
    scoobert doo (aka mo)
    scoobert doo (aka mo)
    Jul 2, 2023

    Too much Charlie, not enough Lola.

    142 Likes
    Tess
    Tess
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Top Reviews
  • Bennie
    Bennie is "meh" on
    Kinky Boots

    While it heavily relies on the Britcom formula, there is some charm to it. Ejiofor’s performance is a standout and enough reason the watch the film. Overall, I think they played this film too safe. I would love a remake. 6

    1Y
    Lacey Zielinski
    Lacey Zielinski loved
    Kinky Boots

    This was art plain and simple more words would overcomplicate this masterpiece in queer mythology and the euphoria it brings to us I’m proud to have loved this as much as I did <3

    1Y
    eitka
    eitka liked
    Kinky Boots

    7/10 so good!!! saving a business andddd drag queens yass

    2Y
  • Sarah Warlow
    Sarah Warlow liked
    Kinky Boots

    Nearly too cheesey to be ok, but a lot of fun

    1Y
    taylor
    taylor loved
    Kinky Boots

    oh my god i’m so happy this became a musical

    10M
    xo
    xo loved
    Kinky Boots

    really unique story and great acting

    1Y
  • Luxana
    Luxana loved
    Kinky Boots

    I absolutely adored Lola

    1Y
    stephen
    stephen loved
    Kinky Boots

    pretty good pretty sweet

    1Y
    Nathan
    Nathan is "meh" on
    Kinky Boots

    Cringy but kinda cool

    2Y
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Metacritic

57
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Based on 31 Critics
6.8

USER SCORE (30)

Generally favorable reviews based on 30 Reviews
70

Neatly scripted by Tim Firth and Geoff Deane, this sticks to the Full Monty formula of starchy working-class types learning to loosen up about sex, but Julian Jarrold's sincere, low-key direction erases any sense of artifice.

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Metacritic review by J.R. Jones
J.R. Jones
Chicago Reader
75

This pleasant but predictable affair does one thing very well: showcasing the versatility of Chiwetel Ejiofor. The London actor can be seen as Denzel Washington's detective sidekick in Inside Man. Watch him chomp down on a New York accent with Washington, and then watch him as Lola (a.k.a. Simon), a cabaret performer in makeup, wig and wild gowns. That's acting.

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Metacritic review by Steven Rea
Steven Rea
Philadelphia Inquirer
63

Don't worry. It just sounds like another bad Sharon Stone movie. Kinky Boots trips on its contrived plot, but this blend of trash and sass is a comfy fit.

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Metacritic review by Peter Travers
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kinky Boots family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Kinky Boots?
The movie is 1hr 47min long.
What's Kinky Boots about?
A drag queen comes to the rescue of a man who, after inheriting his father's shoe factory, needs to diversify his product if he wants to keep the business afloat.
Who's the cast of Kinky Boots?
  • Joel Edgerton as Charlie
  • Chiwetel Ejiofor as Lola
  • Sarah-Jane Potts as Lauren
  • Jemima Rooper as Nicola
  • Nick Frost as Don
  • Linda Bassett as Melanie
  • Robert Pugh as Harold Price
  • Ewan Hooper as George
  • Stephen Marcus as Big Mike
  • Mona Hammond as Pat
Who's the director behind Kinky Boots?
Julian Jarrold directed Kinky Boots.
Who produced Kinky Boots?
Nick Barton, Peter Ettedgui and Suzanne Mackie produced Kinky Boots.