Outside Bet

Outside Bet is a comedy set in London during the mid-1980s. Following a round of redundancies, a group of print workers who have been friends for most of their lives decide to pool their savings. They invest their money in a racehorse, hoping that a successful outcome in a final race will improve their financial situation during a period of privatization and social unrest.

The film was directed by Sacha Bennett, who later directed We Still Kill the Old Way in 2014. The screenplay was written by Nigel Smith. The cast features Bob Hoskins as Percy Smith, Jenny Agutter as Shirley Baxter, and Phil Davis as Threads, alongside Vincent Regan, Calum MacNab, and Emily Atack. Produced by Gateway Films and Talent Films, the movie had a budget of 8 million USD.

The film received a mixed reception from viewers, currently holding a rating of 4.9/10 on IMDb based on 350 votes.