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Probation (1982) - Movie Browser

6 minutes of Mike Leigh proving bureaucracy is comedy gold.

cringe comedykitchen sink realismawkward encounters

Overview

A boy goes to see his probation officer.

Content warning

london, england juvenile delinquent probation officer probation

institutional power dynamicsyouth alienationperformative authorityclass anxiety

Standout Aspects

Acting

Norville's deadpan rebellion against Carrick's flustered authority.

Writing

Dialogue so natural you'll swear you eavesdropped it.

Best for:Streaming·Solo

Director

Mike Leigh

ReleasedSep 7, 1982

Runtime6m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feellight

Top Cast

Herbert Norville

Arbley

Antony Carrick

Mr. Davies

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