A lifelong supporter directs this emotional chronicle of Grimsby Town FC during the 2021–22 season, capturing the club's desperate struggle to reclaim its place in the Football League after the heartbreak of relegation. This is a gritty and deeply felt sports documentary that trades the glossy corporate sheen of Premier League productions for the raw passion of grassroots competition. While the narrative follows the familiar arc of a sporting comeback, the film excels in its portrayal of a community inextricably linked to the fortunes of its team.
The inclusion of local figures and celebrity fans provides a grounded perspective on what a club means to a post-industrial town. It finds its best moments in the tension of the play-offs, delivering a stirring testament to loyalty and resilience.
Production Details
UK / Prime Video - Shush Films / 3x45 Minute Episodes / 2024
Directors: Jack Spring
Producer: Jack Spring, Giles Alderson
Music: various
Main Cast
Thomas Turgoose
Lloyd Griffith
Jason Stockwood
Andrew Pettit
Paul Hurst
Debbie Cook
Gary Croft
Chris Doig
John McAtee
Sean Scannell
Luke Waterfall
Ryan Reynolds
Rob McElhenney