Fords on Water
1983, English. Directed by Barry Bliss.
Influential, cult classic, UK buddy road movie about two friends, one white and one black, who bond over their desire to escape from boredom and unemployment in Thatcher's Britain.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fords on Water is streaming on BFI Player in India.
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Cast & crew
- Barry BlissDirector
- Elvis PayneWinston
- Mark WingettEddie
- Kathryn ApanowiczBeryl
- Jason RoseMac
- Allister BainWinston's Father
- David RyallMister Jack
- Michèle WinstanleyAnne
- Catherine RabettMadeline
- Mona HammondWinston's Mother
- Paola DionisottiEddie's Mother
- Mike HorsburghEddie's Father
- Christine KimberleyBenefits Clerk
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1983
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Billy Colvill, Barry Bliss
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How long is Fords on Water?
Fords on Water runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Fords on Water have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Fords on Water on?
Fords on Water is streaming on BFI Player in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fords on Water?
If you liked Fords on Water, try Hello, Driver's Ed, Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger.
Who directed Fords on Water?
Fords on Water (1983) was directed by Barry Bliss and stars Elvis Payne, Mark Wingett, Kathryn Apanowicz.