---
title: "Mike Bassett: England Manager"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mike-bassett-england-manager-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 19962
imdb_id: "tt0282744"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 75
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mike-bassett-england-manager-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mike Bassett: England Manager is a 2001 British satirical mockumentary comedy film directed by Steve Barron. The film stars Ricky Tomlinson, Amanda Redman, Bradley Walsh, Dean Lennox Kelly, and Geoff Bell, with a runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes. The story follows Mike Bassett, who is appointed as the new manager of the England national football team after the previous manager suffers a heart attack. Upon taking the position, Bassett promptly announces that the team will win the World Cup. The production was released in Great Britain on September 28, 2001.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Cineverse | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Steve Barron
- **Networks / Studios**: Hallmark Entertainment, Artists Independent Productions, Entertainment Film Distributors

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ricky Tomlinson** as *Mike Bassett*
- **Amanda Redman** as *Karine Bassett*
- **Philip Jackson** as *Lonnie Urquart*
- **Bradley Walsh** as *Dave Dodds*
- **Martin Bashir** as *Interviewer*
- **Phill Jupitus** as *Tommo Thompson*
- **Dean Lennox Kelly** as *Kevin Tonkinson*
- **Robbie Gee** as *Smallsy*
- **Geoff Bell** as *Gary Wackett*
- **Pelé** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Mike Bassett: England Manager online?
Mike Bassett: England Manager is currently available to watch or stream on Cineverse, Amazon Video, Fawesome, Amazon Prime Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Mike Bassett: England Manager worth watching?
Mike Bassett: England Manager holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 75 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Mike Bassett: England Manager and when was it released?
Mike Bassett: England Manager is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 2001. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Mike Bassett: England Manager?
Mike Bassett: England Manager was directed by Steve Barron.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mike Bassett: England Manager — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/19962)
- [Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0282744/fullcredits/)
- [Mike Bassett: England Manager - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Bassett:_England_Manager)
- [Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/19962-mike-bassett-england-manager/cast)
- [Mike Bassett: England Manager - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Mike_Bassett:_England_Manager)

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