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IMDb rating 6.9
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Critic rating 7

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Critic Simon Crook
rated 6

Mullan’s exceptional, the film warm, unfussy and moving.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Mark Kermode
rated 8

The spirit of Ken Loach hangs over this surprisingly warm and rewardingly aware tale of homelessness at Christmas.

Read full review at The Guardian

Cast & Crew

Jake Gavin
Director
Jake Gavin
Writer
Peter Mullan
As Hector McAdam
Keith Allen
As Jimbo
Gina McKee
As Lizzie
Ewan Stewart
As Peter
Christine Tremarco
As Kate, Cafe Proprietor

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Hector is a heartwarming drama that follows the life of a homeless man, Hector McAdam, who has been living on the motorways for years. The story takes place during the Christmas season, as Hector embarks on his annual pilgrimage to a temporary shelter in London, where he finds comfort, friendship, and warmth. Along the way, he decides to reconnect with his long-estranged past, and the story of how he came to be leading a marginal life begins to emerge. The film features a talented cast, including Peter Mullan, Keith Allen, and Natalie Gavin, and offers a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.

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