Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- hopeful
- comforting
- lazy Sunday
- feel good movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film charming and well-intentioned, with Rory Kinnear’s charismatic performance carrying an otherwise artificial and formulaic social comedy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film dramatizes Dave Fishwick’s real campaign to establish a community bank while emphasizing charm, hope, and popular appeal.
Dave uses his local reputation and community support to confront established banking interests and pursue a community-focused alternative.
Dave is a self-made millionaire from Burnley who remains connected to his working-class roots and local community.
The conflict contrasts Dave’s community-minded banking project with the behavior and priorities of powerful financial figures.
Films like Bank of Dave, and why
Eddie the Eagle
Uplifting British true-story drama-comedy centered on an ordinary outsider challenging entrenched institutions.
Fisherman’s Friends
Warm, accessible British biographical comedy with a determined outsider and feel-good momentum.
The Full Monty
Inspirational British crowd-pleaser about community solidarity and resistance to established power.
Pride
Charming true-life underdog story balancing comedy, social critique, and collective ambition.
Movie Details
- Director
- Chris Foggin
- Release Date
- 2023-03-10
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (152)
Cast
- Rory Kinnear
- Jo Hartley
- Joel Fry
- Phoebe Dynevor
- Hugh Bonneville
- Paul Kaye
- Cathy Tyson
- Florence Hall
- Naomi Battrick
- Harry Michell
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Bank of Dave about?
- A buoyant Burnley entrepreneur takes on Britain’s banking establishment to build a financial institution for his community.
- What is Bank of Dave like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bank of Dave as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Bank of Dave violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Bank of Dave.
- What did critics think of Bank of Dave?
- Critics broadly found the film charming and well-intentioned, with Rory Kinnear’s charismatic performance carrying an otherwise artificial and formulaic social comedy.
- Which films are like Bank of Dave?
- Films with a similar feel include Eddie the Eagle, Fisherman’s Friends, The Full Monty, and Pride.
- How long is Bank of Dave?
- Bank of Dave runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Bank of Dave?
- In United States, Bank of Dave streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
