Movie

Looking for Eric

“To win back the love of his life, Eric's going to need a little training.”

★ 6.5(373)20091h 56m

Looking for Eric is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ken Loach
Release date: 2009-05-27
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Box office: $11,057,648
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Canto Bros. Production

Looking for Eric — trailer

About Looking for Eric

Looking for Eric is a 2009 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Ken Loach, starring Éric Cantona, Steve Evets and Stephanie Bishop. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 373 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Looking for Eric in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A man trying to put his life back on track gets some advice from an unexpected benefactor -- the ex-footballer Eric Cantona.

Cast

Éric Cantona

Self

Steve Evets

Eric Bishop

Stephanie Bishop

Lily

John Henshaw

Meatballs

Gerard Kearns

Ryan

Stefan Gumbs

Jess

Lucy-Jo Hudson

Sam

Justin Moorhouse

Spleen

Matthew McNulty

Young Eric

Smug Roberts

Smug

Mick Ferry

Judge

Max Beesley Snr

Eric's Father

Themes & keywords

sportsex-loversocial satirefootball (soccer)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Looking for Eric in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream Looking for Eric on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Looking for Eric on Netflix?+

Looking for Eric is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Looking for Eric?+

Looking for Eric has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in Looking for Eric?+

Looking for Eric stars Éric Cantona, Steve Evets, Stephanie Bishop, John Henshaw and Gerard Kearns.

When did Looking for Eric come out?+

Looking for Eric is a 2009 movie directed by Ken Loach.

What genre is Looking for Eric?+

Looking for Eric is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Looking for Eric?+

Looking for Eric was directed by Ken Loach.