Beautiful Thing

Name: Beautiful Thing
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1996
Rating: 86.32833333333333
Cast: Glen Berry, Scott Neal, Linda Henry, Tameka Empson, Ben Daniels

1996·Movie

1h 32min

Ratings

86/100

My ScoreNot Rated

7.6

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92|93

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Not available to stream in (flatrate)

About

An urban fairytale.

Set during a long, hot summer on the Thamesmead Estate in Southeast London, where three teenagers edge towards adulthood.

DNA

Genres: Coming-Of-Age Teen Drama
Mood: HopefulReflectiveHeartwarmingYouthfulNostalgic
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
Coming Of AgeSelf-DiscoveryIdentity ExplorationFriendshipFirst Love
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Sexual AwakeningUnrequited LoveInterpersonal RelationshipsAdolescent AngstExploration Of SexualityFamily StrugglesTeenage RomanceSelf-Acceptance Journey
Pacing: LeisurelyEpisodic
Narrative: Episodic StructureReal-Time Narrative
Dialog: Emotional ConversationsHeartfelt Dialogue
Character Types: Romantic LeadTeenagerBest Friend
Time: 1990s
Place: LondonUrban Slums
Cinematic Style: Vibrant Color PaletteLong Takes
Costume and Set: Modern AttireUrban Settings

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Hettie Macdonald, Chris Seager, Susie Liggat

Produced by:

Tony Garnett, Bill Shapter

Composed by:

John Altman

Cast

Glen Berry

Jamie Gangel

Scott Neal

Steven Pearce

Linda Henry

Sandra Gangel

Tameka Empson

Leah

Ben Daniels

Tony

Meera Syal

Miss Chauhan

Garry Cooper

Ronnie Pearce

Jeillo Edwards

Rose

Anna Karen

Marlene

John Benfield

Rodney Barr

Sophie Stanton

Louise

Beth Goddard

Brewery Official

Davyd Harries

Brewery Official

Dave Lynn

Drag Performer

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