---
title: "Keeping Mum"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/keeping-mum-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 9687
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Keeping Mum (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/keeping-mum-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Keeping Mum is a film first released in 2005. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Summit Entertainment, Isle of Man Film, Isle of Man Film Commission. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A preoccupied pastor misses family troubles."

### Why Watch
- features family secrets
- rated r comedy

### Caveats & Content Note
- short synopsis details
- Tone & Suitability: Rated r with comedic themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/keeping-mum-2005#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Niall Johnson
- **Networks / Studios**: Summit Entertainment, Isle of Man Film, Isle of Man Film Commission

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rowan Atkinson** as *Walter Goodfellow*
- **Kristin Scott Thomas** as *Gloria Goodfellow*
- **Maggie Smith** as *Grace Hawkins*
- **Patrick Swayze** as *Lance*
- **Tamsin Egerton** as *Holly Goodfellow*
- **Toby Parkes** as *Petey Goodfellow*
- **Liz Smith** as *Mrs. Parker*
- **Emilia Fox** as *Rosie Jones*
- **James Booth** as *Mr. Brown*
- **Patrick Monckton** as *Bob - Pond Workman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It is about a pastor preoccupied with writing a sermon while missing family issues.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is classified as a comedy.

### Q: What is the US release date?
It was released on 12/02/2005 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The runtime is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

### Q: What is the MPAA rating?
It has an R rating.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Keeping Mum — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9687)
- [Keeping Mum (1997) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/87814-keeping-mum/prehled/)
- [Keeping Mum (1997) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/150698-keeping-mum)

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