Northern Soul
2014·Music·1h 42m
7.0
★
Set in 1974, an authentic and uplifting tale of two friends whose horizons are opened up by the discovery of black American soul music.
Directed by Elaine Constantine
1970s
woman director
lancashire
soul music
Trailer
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Cast
Elliot James Langridge
John Clark
Josh Whitehouse
Matt
Antonia Thomas
Angela
Steve Coogan
Mr. Banks
James Lance
Ray Henderson
Ashley Taylor Dawson
Paul
Christian McKay
John's Dad
Lisa Stansfield
John's Mum
Ricky Tomlinson
John's Grandad
Jack Gordon
Sean
Alex Esmail
Stee
John Thomson
Terry
Crew
Elaine Constantine
Director
Elaine Constantine
Writer
Henry Normal
Executive Producer
Manuel Puro
Casting
Popular Reviews
25 reviews
ximenitta
7.0★ · 03/13/26
this reminded me what my life was like without shazam dude
this reminded me what my life was like without shazam dude
Riley
8.0★ · 02/09/26
life is just a precious minute
life is just a precious minute
gerald bradfordPRO
8.0★ · 11/26/25
would wear every single one of the outfits in this
would wear every single one of the outfits in this
Ben MORTON
★★☆☆
Most British people will recognise instantly the familiar setting of 1970s Northern England (Lancashire here, to be specific) used in Northern Soul. The cultural impacts from this era on Britain are vast – particularly in music. The breakup of The Beatles and the popularisation of punk rock served as the soundtrack for the paranoia of the Cold War and rising societal tensions – yet at the same time – the forwarding of minority protection in the strides made in gay rights and women’s liberation movements. One of the most iconic musical movements of this decade was the influx of Black American soul music, labelled ‘Northern Soul’ for its popularity in the Midlands and the North. This film of the same title as the song and dance movement follows two lads who escape the mundane bleakness of British life through their consumption of soul music (and quite a few drugs).
Most British people will recognise instantly the familiar setting of 1970s Northern England (Lancashire here, to be specific) used in Northern Soul. The cultural impacts from this era on Britain are vast – particularly in music. The breakup of The Beatles and the popularisation of punk rock served as the soundtrack for the paranoia of the Cold War and rising societal tensions – yet at the same time – the forwarding of minority protection in the strides made in gay rights and women’s liberation movements. One of the most iconic musical movements of this decade was the influx of Black American soul music, labelled ‘Northern Soul’ for its popularity in the Midlands and the North. This film of the same title as the song and dance movement follows two lads who escape the mundane bleakness of British life through their consumption of soul music (and quite a few drugs).
★★☆☆
Most British people will recognise instantly the familiar setting of 1970s Northern England (Lancashire here, to be specific) used in Northern Soul. The cultural impacts from this era on Britain are vast – particularly in music. The breakup of The Beatles and the popularisation of punk rock served as the soundtrack for the paranoia of the Cold War and rising societal tensions – yet at the same time – the forwarding of minority protection in the strides made in gay rights and women’s liberation movements. One of the most iconic musical movements of this decade was the influx of Black American soul music, labelled ‘Northern Soul’ for its popularity in the Midlands and the North. This film of the same title as the song and dance movement follows two lads who escape the mundane bleakness of British life through their consumption of soul music (and quite a few drugs).
Most British people will recognise instantly the familiar setting of 1970s Northern England (Lancashire here, to be specific) used in Northern Soul. The cultural impacts from this era on Britain are vast – particularly in music. The breakup of The Beatles and the popularisation of punk rock served as the soundtrack for the paranoia of the Cold War and rising societal tensions – yet at the same time – the forwarding of minority protection in the strides made in gay rights and women’s liberation movements. One of the most iconic musical movements of this decade was the influx of Black American soul music, labelled ‘Northern Soul’ for its popularity in the Midlands and the North. This film of the same title as the song and dance movement follows two lads who escape the mundane bleakness of British life through their consumption of soul music (and quite a few drugs).
Starr Lovett
5.0★ · 08/21/25
put josh whitehouse in more 70s films pls and thank you
put josh whitehouse in more 70s films pls and thank you