Sorry We Missed You
Film

Sorry We Missed You (2019)

2 critics 2 lists ★ 7.3 TMDb 101 min Drama

Hoping that self-employment through gig economy can solve their financial woes, a hard-up delivery driver and his wife struggling to raise a family end up trapped in the vicious circle of modern-day labour exploitation.

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The Lore ArchitectMillennial

Ken Loach’s searing indictment of the gig economy is a gut punch. It’s a raw, unflinching look at how precarious modern work impacts families, presenting a reality many of us conveniently ignore. This isn’t a comfortable watch, but its powerful social commentary and heartbreaking performances resonate long after the credits roll. It’s the kind of essential, yet difficult, cinema that can get lost amid a sea of lighter options.

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Ken Loach does it again with *Sorry We Missed You*. This film is a brutal, unflinching look at the gig economy and how it absolutely grinds down working-class families. It’s not just a story; it's a stark mirror reflecting the systemic exploitation many face. You'll feel the frustration, the desperation, and the sheer impossibility of escaping the cycle. It's a tough watch, but an incredibly important one.

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