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  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • Menemsha Films
  • 1 h 34 m
  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • Menemsha Films
  • 1 h 34 m

Summary Curmudgeonly widower Nat Dayan (Jonathan Pryce) clings to his way of life as a Kosher bakery shop owner in London’s East End. Understaffed, Nat reluctantly enlists the help of teenager Ayyash (Jerome Holder), who has a secret side gig selling marijuana to help his immigrant mother make ends meet. When Ayyash accidentally drops his stash ...

Directed By: John Goldschmidt

Written By: Jonathan Benson, Jez Freedman

  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • Menemsha Films
  • 1 h 34 m
  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • Menemsha Films
  • 1 h 34 m

Dough

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 14 Critic Reviews
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Summary Curmudgeonly widower Nat Dayan (Jonathan Pryce) clings to his way of life as a Kosher bakery shop owner in London’s East End. Understaffed, Nat reluctantly enlists the help of teenager Ayyash (Jerome Holder), who has a secret side gig selling marijuana to help his immigrant mother make ends meet. When Ayyash accidentally drops his stash ...

Directed By: John Goldschmidt

Written By: Jonathan Benson, Jez Freedman

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 14 Critic Reviews
44
14% Positive
2 Reviews
64% Mixed
9 Reviews
21% Negative
3 Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 14 Critic Reviews
44
14% Positive
2 Reviews
64% Mixed
9 Reviews
21% Negative
3 Reviews

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75
Apr 28, 2016
Though Dough is often in danger of running off the rails with improbable and unnecessary plot twists, it is always essentially entertaining and warm in its observations of hope rekindled through simple relationships.
By Tom Keogh FULL REVIEW
60
May 5, 2016
Fortunately, the terrific lead performances by Jonathan Pryce and newcomer Jerome Holder are enough to help Dough rise above its formulaic ingredients.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
60
Apr 27, 2016
Dough should have been more easily digestible; the setup is sure to appeal to occasional stoners and Jewish foodies.
By Allen Salkin FULL REVIEW
50
Apr 27, 2016
A mirthful, edgeless dramedy.
By Chris Packham FULL REVIEW
40
May 30, 2017
The result is just a bit cringey.
By Tom Huddleston FULL REVIEW
38
Apr 29, 2016
There are some good ideas in the film, albeit a bit obvious ("why can't we all look past our differences and get along?"), and albeit done much better in other films (primarily "The Visitor").
By Sheila O'Malley FULL REVIEW
37
Apr 28, 2016
Dough never leaves any doubt about where it’s going or what it’s trying to say, serving up a recipe that we’ve not only had many times before, but we’ve had enough of.
By Stephanie Merry FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Docler Entertainment, Wolf & The Gang, Docler DProd, Dough Film, Viva Films
Release Date Apr 29, 2016
Duration 1 h 34 m
Rating Not Rated
Genres
Tagline Not just the bread's getting baked
Website http://www.vivafilms.co.uk/
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Awards

Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Under My Screen
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Green Mountain Film Festival (GMFF)
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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