Blackball
2003, English. Directed by Mel Smith.
At Last, A Sportsman The British Can Be Proud Of
Blackball follows the fortunes of Cliff Starkey, a working-class fine of lawn bowls with an exceptional talent. Wanting to take on the Aussies he manages to become regional champion, only to get banned. Sports agent Rich Schwartz picks him up and makes him so popular the Bowls Committee deem to lift the ban. Now the question is whether he can regain his form and his friends to beat the Aussies.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Mel SmithDirector
- Paul KayeCliff Starkey
- Johnny VegasTrevor
- James CromwellRay Speight
- Bernard CribbinsMutley
- Alice EvansKerry
- Vince VaughnRick Schwartz
- Imelda StauntonBridget
- James FleetAlan the Pipe
- Kenneth CranhamChairman Collins
- Ian McNeiceHugh The Sideburns
- David RyallGiles Wilton
- Terry AldertonBouncer Jonno
Details
- Released
- 18 May 2003
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Tim Firth
- Box office
- $48K
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Blackball: quick answers
Is Blackball worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Blackball?
Blackball runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Blackball have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Blackball. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Blackball parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Blackball is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Blackball on?
Blackball isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blackball?
If you liked Blackball, try 29th Street, Pretty Persuasion, Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa.
Who directed Blackball?
Blackball (2003) was directed by Mel Smith and stars Paul Kaye, Johnny Vegas, James Cromwell.