This week on Movies In A Nutshell, Marc, Darren & Paul are stranded with Tom Hanks in Cast Away (2000) — the survival drama directed by Robert Zemeckis that proves sometimes the hardest person to reconnect with… is yourself.

Hanks delivers one of cinema’s most powerful performances as a man forced to rebuild not just his life, but his understanding of what truly matters — with nothing but a volleyball for company.

Haven’t seen it? – We’ll help you decide to press play or skip with a quick spoiler-free movie breakdown.

Seen it? – We’ll make you want to watch it again by uncovering things you may have missed, even if you’ve seen it many times.

🎬 Cast Away (2000) – In A Nutshell

PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven't seen it

A spoiler-free breakdown of Tom Hanks’ gripping journey from modern-day executive to lone castaway, exploring the film’s emotional depth, tone, and pacing — plus the other movies it sits alongside in the survival genre.

PART 2 – Unboxing – If you've seen it

What Did You Miss? → Hidden meanings, character theories, and symbolism that take this film from simple survival story to something much deeper.

Paul’s Facts of the Day → Fascinating behind-the-scenes trivia and production stories (including what really went into creating Wilson).

Hate It or Rate It? → Marc, Darren & Paul give their brief opinions, scores, and see where it lands in the Legend League and the Listener League.

PART 3 – Listener Lounge

Listener shout-outs, comments, and movie requests — plus a look at where Cast Away enters the Listener League!

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This week on Movies In A Nutshell we take on The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty (2013), chosen by listeners Joel Robertson and Scott Wigglesworth! The visually stunning adventure-comedy starring Ben Stiller as a man whose vivid imagination propels him on an unexpected real-world journey.

Haven’t seen it? – We’ll help you decide to press play or skip with a quick spoiler-free movie breakdown.

Seen it? – We’ll make you want to watch it again by uncovering things you may have missed, even if you've seen it many times.

🎬 The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty (2013) – In A Nutshell

PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven't seen it

A clear, spoiler-free basic plot/style breakdown, plus movies it can be compared with and all to help you decide if it’s your kind of movie.

PART 2 – Unboxing – If you've seen it

What Did You Miss? → Hidden layers, details, surprises and things you may have missed even after multiple viewings!

Paul’s Facts of the Day → Trivia, production stories, and film facts.

Hate It or Rate It? → Marc, Darren & Paul give their brief opinions, scores and see where it lands in the Legend League and the Listener League.

PART 3 – Listener Lounge

Listener questions, shout-outs, and movie requests — including a look at where The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty enters the Listener League.

📌 Movies In A Nutshell is a movie podcast with spoiler-free breakdowns, film reviews, and trivia in every episode.

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Haven’t seen it? – We’ll help you decide to press play or skip with a quick spoiler-free movie breakdown.

Seen it? – We’ll make you want to watch it again by uncovering things you may have missed, even after multiple viewings. Plus movie trivia you never noticed!

🎬 The Running Man (1987) – In A Nutshell

PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven't seen it

A clear, spoiler-free basic plot and style breakdown, plus movies it can be compared with — all to help you decide if it’s your kind of movie.

PART 2 – Unboxing – If you've seen it

What Did You Miss? → Hidden layers, details, surprises and things you may have missed even after multiple viewings!

Paul’s Facts of the Day → Trivia, production stories, and film facts.

Hate It or Rate It? → Marc, Darren & Paul give their brief opinions, scores and see where it lands in the Legend League!

PART 3 – Listener Lounge

Listener questions, shout-outs, and movie requests.

📌 Movies In A Nutshell is a movie podcast with spoiler-free breakdowns, film reviews, and trivia in every episode.

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This week on Movies In A Nutshell we take on Hudson Hawk (1991) — the offbeat action-comedy starring Bruce Willis as a master cat burglar drawn into a wild, globe-trotting adventure. Expect inventive heists, eccentric villains, and a tone unlike anything else from the early ‘90s.

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🎬 Hudson Hawk (1991)

A clear, spoiler-free basic plot and style breakdown to help you decide if it’s your kind of movie. Plus other movie comparisons.

What Did You Miss? → Hidden layers, details, and moments you may not have noticed even after multiple viewings.

Paul’s Facts of the Day → Behind-the-scenes stories, production details, and fascinating film facts.

Hate It or Rate It? → Marc, Darren & Paul share their final scores and see where it lands in the Legend League and Listener League.

We read out your stories, we answer your questions and we ask our Question of the Week. Plus, find out what movie we’re watching next!

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This week on Movies In A Nutshell we take on Awakenings (1990), the acclaimed drama starring Robin Williams and Robert De Niro.

Haven’t seen it? – We’ll help you decide to press play or skip with a quick spoiler-free movie breakdown.

Seen it? – We’ll make you want to watch it again by uncovering things you may have missed, even after multiple viewings. Plus movie trivia you never noticed!

🎬 Awakenings (1990) – In A Nutshell

PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven't seen it

A clear, spoiler-free basic plot/style breakdown, plus movies it can be compared with and all to help you decide if it’s your kind of movie.

PART 2 – Unboxing – If you've seen it

• What Did You Miss? → Hidden layers, details, surprises and things you may have missed even after multiple viewings!
• Paul’s Facts of the Day → Trivia, production stories, and film facts.
• Hate It or Rate It? → Marc, Darren & Paul give their brief opinions, scores and see where it lands in the Legend League!

PART 3 – Listener Lounge

Listener questions, shout-outs, and movie requests.

📌 Movies In A Nutshell is a movie podcast with spoiler-free breakdowns, film reviews, and trivia in every episode.

View the Legend League:

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Darren Horne

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Paul Day

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Recorded at:

🎙️ Sunbeams Studios – https://www.thestudioatsunbeams.co.uk

🎵 Part of Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust – https://sunbeamsmusic.org

Music:

🎵 Main Theme: BreakzStudios –

Haven’t seen it? – We’ll help you decide to press play or skip with a quick spoiler-free movie breakdown.

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This week on Movies In A Nutshell we take on The Long Walk, chosen as part of our Cinema Trip Special! A rare fifth Tuesday means Marc, Darren & Paul hit the big screen together with listeners at their local independent cinema The Alhambra Penrith, this time to watch the 2025 adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian novel.

🎬 The Long Walk (2025)

PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven't seen it

A clear, spoiler-free basic plot/style breakdown to help you decide if it’s your kind of movie. Plus other movie comparisons.

PART 2 – Unboxing – If you've seen it

What Did You Miss? → Hidden layers, details, surprises and things you may have missed even if you’ve seen it many times!

Paul’s Facts of the Day → Production stories, behind the scenes info and film facts.

Hate It or Rate It? → Marc, Darren & Paul give their brief opinions, scores and see where it lands in the Legend League and The Listener League

PART 3 – Listener Lounge

From sensible shoe flashbacks to bowling injuries turned meet-cutes, this week’s listener stories are some of the most unexpected yet.

Plus, we pose a new ‘Question Of The Week’—and reveal ‘Next Week’s Movie’



📌 Movies In A Nutshell is a movie podcast with spoiler-free breakdowns, film reviews, and trivia in every episode.

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Paul Day

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Production:

🎙️ Sunbeams Studios – https://www.thestudioatsunbeams.co.uk

🎵 Part of Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust –

Haven’t seen it? – We’ll help you decide to press play or skip with a quick spoiler-free movie breakdown.

Seen it? – We’ll make you want to watch it again by uncovering things you may have missed, even after multiple viewings. Plus movie trivia you never noticed!

This week on Movies In A Nutshell we take on The Bourne Identity, chosen by listener Ady Willan! The 2002 spy thriller starring Matt Damon as Jason Bourne.

🎬 The Bourne Identity (2002) – In A Nutshell

PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven't seen it

A clear, spoiler-free basic plot/style breakdown, plus movies it can be compared with and all to help you decide if it’s your kind of movie.

PART 2 – Unboxing – If you've seen it

• What Did You Miss? → Hidden layers, details, surprises and things you may have missed even after multiple viewings!
• Paul’s Facts of the Day → Trivia, production stories, and film facts.
• Hate It or Rate It? → Marc, Darren & Paul give their brief opinions, scores and see where it lands in the Legend League!

PART 3 – Listener Lounge

Listener questions, shout-outs, and movie requests.

📌 Movies In A Nutshell is a movie podcast with spoiler-free breakdowns, film reviews, and trivia in every episode.

See where The Bourne Identity lands on our Listener League Table!

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🎙️ Hosts

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Darren Horne

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne

Paul Day

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23

Recorded at:

🎙️ Sunbeams Studios – https://www.thestudioatsunbeams.co.uk

🎵 Part of Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust – https://sunbeamsmusic.org

Music:

🎵 Main Theme: BreakzStudios – https://pixabay.com/users/breakzstudios-38548419

🎵 Music Bed: ProtoFunk – Kevin MacLeod – https://incompetech.com

(All music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License)

Haven’t seen it? – We’ll help you decide to press play or skip with a quick spoiler-free movie breakdown.

Seen it? – We’ll make you want to watch it again by uncovering things you may have missed, even after multiple viewings. Plus movie trivia you never noticed!

This week on Movies In A Nutshell we take on Crazy, Stupid, Love, the sharp and heartfelt rom-com where a middle-aged man’s life unravels after his wife asks for a divorce. With the help of a smooth-talking bachelor, he rediscovers his confidence, but love — in all its messy, unexpected forms — has other plans. Starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, and Emma Stone, this film blends comedy, romance, and plenty of surprises.

🎬 Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) – In A Nutshell

PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven't seen it

A clear, spoiler-free basic plot/style breakdown, plus movies it can be compared with and all to help you decide if it’s your kind of movie.

PART 2 – Unboxing – If you've seen it

• What Did You Miss? → Hidden layers, details, surprises and things you may have missed even after multiple viewings!
• Paul’s Facts of the Day → Trivia, production stories, and film facts.
• Hate It or Rate It? → Marc, Darren & Paul give their brief opinions, scores and see where it lands in the Legend League!

PART 3 – Listener Lounge

Listener questions, shout-outs, and movie requests.

📌 Movies In A Nutshell is a movie podcast with spoiler-free breakdowns, film reviews, and trivia in every episode.

📊 View the Legend League table:

https://linkly.link/2Bfcv

Socials:

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📬 Email: hello@moviesinanutshell.com

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Marc Farquhar

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarcfarquhar

Darren Horne

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thedarrenhorne

Paul Day

Instagram: www.instagram.com/pauldaylive23

Recorded at:

🎙️ Sunbeams Studios – https://www.thestudioatsunbeams.co.uk

🎵 Part of Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust – https://sunbeamsmusic.org/

Music:

🎵 Main Theme: BreakzStudios –