Hector_
"A little bit of hope can go a long way"
Hector has been living on the motorways for years. His once comfortable family life has been replaced by a never-ending tour of service stations that offer him shelter, anonymity, washing facilities and food. The story follows his journey south from Scotland on his annual pilgrimage to a temporary Christmas shelter in London where he finds comfort, friendship and warmth. Over the course of his Homeric journey, Hector decides to reconnect with his long estranged past. As his previous life catches up with him, the story of how he came to be leading a marginal life begins to emerge.
Director
Jake Gavin
Starring
Peter Mullan, Keith Allen, Natalie Gavin
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Hector was released 11 years ago in 2015.
Hector is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 27m.
CAST (20)
Peter Mullan
Hector McAdam
Keith Allen
Jimbo
Natalie Gavin
Hazel
Ewan Stewart
Peter
Sarah Solemani
Sara
Laurie Ventry
Dougie
Stephen Tompkinson
Derek
Gina McKee
Lizzie
Sharon Rooney
Young Mother
James Tarpey
Ted
John Colleary
Sol
Christine Tremarco
Kate, Cafe Proprietor
Ashley McGuire
Chiropodist
AB
Anna Bolton
Showroom Receptionist
FM
Finlay McLean
Laurie 'Neeshy' McNeish
Hardeep Singh Kohli
Newsagent
Jamie Michie
Davey
Darren Connolly
War Veteran
CT
Charity Trimm
Paramedic
RR
Reaghan Reilly
Police Officer
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (3)
A Product of Malitsky
Aimimage Productions
Goldfinch Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
87 min (1h 27m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (27 votes)
Popularity
5
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hector about?
Hector has been living on the motorways for years. His once comfortable family life has been replaced by a never-ending tour of service stations that offer him shelter, anonymity, washing facilities and food. The story follows his journey south from Scotland on his annual pilgrimage to a temporary Christmas shelter in London where he finds comfort, friendship and warmth. Over the course of his Homeric journey, Hector decides to reconnect with his long estranged past. As his previous life catches up with him, the story of how he came to be leading a marginal life begins to emerge.
How long is Hector?
Hector has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Who directed Hector?
Hector was directed by Jake Gavin.
Who stars in Hector?
The cast of Hector includes Peter Mullan, Keith Allen, Natalie Gavin, Ewan Stewart, Sarah Solemani.
What is the rating of Hector?
Hector has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 27 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
KEYWORDS (5)
homeless person
homelessness
homeless shelter
road movie
christmas
