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To win back the love of his life, Eric's going to need a little training.

Looking for Eric

6.52009 · 1h 56m · EN

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Middle-aged postman and football fan Eric Bishop struggles with his increasingly chaotic existence, but receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Éric Cantona.

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Steve Evets

Eric Bishop

Éric Cantona

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Stephanie Bishop

Lily

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Gerard Kearns

Ryan

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Stefan Gumbs

Jess

Lucy-Jo Hudson

Sam

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Cole Williams

Daisy

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Director: Ken Loach
Status: Released
Audience votes: 378

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