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The Full Monty
1997
****
Director: Peter Cattaneo
Cast: Robert Carlyle, Tom Wilkinson, Mark Addy, Lesley Sharp, Emily Woof, Steve Huison, Paul Barber, Hugo Speer, William Snape, Deirdre Costello, Paul Butterworth

A group of unemployed Sheffield steelworkers are so desperate that they form a male striptease act. But before they can perform in front of people, they must overcome societal prejudices and personal insecurities. This delightful English comedy about friendship and self-discovery became a massive hit and was even nominated for several Academy Awards. It is a socially conscious crowdpleaser that deals with the effects of unemployment, divorce, impotence, and working class life.