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I.D.
1995 107 min United Kingdom 18+
★7.2
Crime, Drama
Director: Phil Davis
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Description
Four policemen go undercover and infiltrate a gang of football hooligans hoping to route out their leaders. For one of the four, the line between 'job' and 'yob' becomes more unclear as time passes . . .
Starring
Reece Dinsdale
Actor
Richard Graham
Actor
Perry Fenwick
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
I.D. (1995) is widely regarded as a superior entry in the football hooliganism genre, noted for its gritty, immersive portrayal of undercover police work. It is praised for its psychological depth regarding identity and moral decay, distinguishing itself from more stylized peers through its stark realism.
| Production | The film excels in its immersive, atmospheric depiction of the British football hooligan subculture. | |
| Acting | Reece Dinsdale’s lead performance effectively captures the character's shocking and profound moral decline. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay offers a nuanced perspective that challenges simplistic media narratives about hooligans and police. | |
| Ending | The ending creates debate; some viewers find the character's descent into political extremism realistic, while others find the conclusion unsatisfying or forced. |