The Trick (2021)
The Trick is a 2021 drama movie directed by Pip Broughton, with a running time of 1h 29m. It stars Jason Watkins, Victoria Hamilton and George MacKay.
The Trick tells the story of world-renowned Professor Philip Jones; Director of Climate Research at the University of East Anglia, who back in 2009 found himself at the eye of an international media storm and the victim of cyberterrorism. With time running out against an unseen enemy, The Trick looks at the potentially devastating consequences to humanity from climate change denial; how a media storm undermined public confidence in the science and how the concept of ‘truth’ took a back seat causing us to lose a decade of action.
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What is The Trick about?
The Trick tells the story of world-renowned Professor Philip Jones; Director of Climate Research at the University of East Anglia, who back in 2009 found himself at the eye of an international media storm and the victim of cyberterrorism. With time running out against an unseen enemy, The Trick looks at the potentially devastating consequences to humanity from climate change denial; how a media storm undermined public confidence in the science and how the concept of ‘truth’ took a back seat causing us to lose a decade of action.
When was The Trick released?
The Trick was released on 18 October 2021.
How long is The Trick?
The Trick runs 1h 29m.
Who made The Trick?
The Trick was directed by Pip Broughton.
Where can I watch The Trick?
The Trick is available on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, WETA+, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Trick
Stream: PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, WETA+
Rent: Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Jason Watkins as Phil Jones
- Victoria Hamilton as Ruth Jones
- George MacKay as Sam Bowen
- Jerome Flynn as Neil Wallis
- David Calder as Sir David King
- Adrian Edmondson as Edward Acton
- Pooky Quesnel as Stella Acton
- Rhashan Stone as Gareth Ellmann
- Justin Salinger as DSI Julian Gregory
- Andrew Dunn as Graham Stringer