---
title: "Bolan's Shoes"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bolan-s-shoes-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1092995
imdb_id: "tt14345734"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Bolan's Shoes (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bolan-s-shoes-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Bolan's Shoes
Year: 2023
Country: British
Director/Writer: Ian Puleston-Davies
Cast: Timothy Spall, Leanne Best, Mark Lewis Jones, Holli Dempsey
Genre: Drama and Music
Runtime: 1h 38m
Release Date: 03/28/2023 (US)
Music: T. Rex (Marc Bolan)
Plot:
Love letter to 70s glam rock.
Told through the eyes of Jimmy and Penny.
Jimmy and Penny are childhood friends who grew up in a children's home.
They were obsessed with 1970s singer Marc Bolan in Liverpool.
They were

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ian Puleston-Davies
- **Networks / Studios**: Buffalo Dragon (GB)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Timothy Spall** as *Jimmy*
- **Leanne Best** as *Penny / Sadie*
- **Mark Lewis Jones** as *Geraint*
- **Dyfan Dwyfor** as *Steffan*
- **Mathew Horne** as *Jez*
- **Holli Dempsey** as *Zoe*
- **Louis Emerick** as *Simon*
- **Andrew Lancel** as *The Vicar*
- **Ruby Snape** as *Delyth*
- **Terri Dwyer** as *Gillian*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Bolan's Shoes online?
Bolan's Shoes is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Bolan's Shoes worth watching?
Bolan's Shoes holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Music for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Bolan's Shoes and when was it released?
Bolan's Shoes is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 2023. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Bolan's Shoes?
Bolan's Shoes was directed by Ian Puleston-Davies.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bolan's Shoes — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1092995)
- [Bolan's Shoes - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolan%27s_Shoes)
- [Bolan's Shoes (2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1092995-bolan-s-shoes/cast)
- [Bolan's Shoes (2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14345734/)
- [Bolan's Shoes (2023) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/bolans-shoes/credits)
- [Full cast of Bolan's Shoes (Movie, 2023) - MovieMeter.com](https://www.moviemeter.com/movies/drama/bolan-s-shoes/cast)

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