Ashes_
"It's not just your memory that can play tricks on you."
One-time hard man Frank Barron is barely recognisable now he’s been afflicted with Alzheimer's, but when his estranged son Jamie visits him in hospital he realises the extra stress Frank is put under and decides to break him out in the hope of returning him to his family. As the two travel across the country, beginning to bond along the way, it soon transpires that both Frank and Jamie are at odds with their past.
Starring
Jim Sturgess, Ray Winstone, Lesley Manville
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Ashes was released 14 years ago in 2012.
Overview
One-time hard man Frank Barron is barely recognisable now he’s been afflicted with Alzheimer's, but when his estranged son Jamie visits him in hospital he re...
Ashes is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (13)
Jim Sturgess
James
Ray Winstone
Frank
Lesley Manville
Cath
Luke Evans
JB
Jodie Whittaker
Ruth
Alistair Petrie
Dr. Burrows
Zoe Telford
Sophie
Stephen Wight
Lee
Kellie Bright
Lisa
Ellen Thomas
Susie
Ann Queensberry
Martha
Bhasker Patel
Angry Patient
Chris Coghill
Security Guard
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Language
English
Rating
5.1/10 (15 votes)
Popularity
7
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Ashes about?
One-time hard man Frank Barron is barely recognisable now he’s been afflicted with Alzheimer's, but when his estranged son Jamie visits him in hospital he realises the extra stress Frank is put under and decides to break him out in the hope of returning him to his family. As the two travel across the country, beginning to bond along the way, it soon transpires that both Frank and Jamie are at odds with their past.
How long is Ashes?
Ashes has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in Ashes?
The cast of Ashes includes Jim Sturgess, Ray Winstone, Lesley Manville, Luke Evans, Jodie Whittaker.
What is the rating of Ashes?
Ashes has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Mystery
Thriller