Look, Hampstead has its heart in the right place. It's wholesome, safe, and tries to tell an interesting true story about a London squatter who fought developers. The problem? It's just... boring.

With a 43% critic score and 42% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, plus a middling 2.8/5 on Letterboxd, the consensus is clear: this is forgettable filmmaking. The premise promised quirky charm, but the execution is paint-by-numbers rom-com that never finds its spark.

For parents: this isn't for your kids anyway—it's adult content through and through. But even for grown-up viewing, there are dozens of better romantic comedies that won't put you to sleep. If you're specifically looking for gentle, utterly safe British fare for elderly relatives or someone recovering from surgery who needs zero-stress viewing, sure. Otherwise, skip it.