Escapes
24 Hour Party People
19 Sep 2026
Escapes offers everyone the chance to step out of the everyday
and into the magic of cinema — for free!
Celebrating its 24th anniversary, Michael Winterbottom’s iconic film, 24 Hour Party People starring John Simm returns to cinemas with a 4K re-release.
Over 100+ participating Cinemas!
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Manchester 1976: Granada TV presenter, Tony Wilson, is at a Sex Pistols gig. Totally inspired by this pivotal moment in music history, he and his friends set up a record label, Factory Records, and proceed to sign a number of local bands destined to be some of the most influential artists of their time. First, Joy Division, who go on to become New Order; then come the Happy Mondays.
What ensues is a blackly comic tale of music, sex, drugs, larger-than-life characters, and the birth of one of the most famous dance clubs in the world, The Haçienda. Told through the eyes of one man who was in the centre of it all throughout, 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE graphically documents the vibrancy that made Mad-chester the place to be.
Director: Michael Winterbottom
Cast: Steve Coogan, Lennie James, Paddy Considine, Shirley Henderson, Andy Serkis, John Simm, Ralf Little, Danny Cunningham, Sean Harris, Kate Magowan, John Thomson
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Runtime: 117 minutes
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About This Event Series
Supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery Good Cause funding, Escapes is a nationwide initiative that makes cinema more accessible to all. With screenings at a large number of independent cinemas across the UK, Escapes is your invitation to switch off and be transported into stories on the big screen. From exciting previews of new films and beloved blockbusters to thought-provoking documentaries, every visit offers an opportunity to escape. All screenings include descriptive subtitles, so everyone can enjoy the experience.
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