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This Is England

2007Movie1 h 42 minNR

CrimeDrama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic868.2Rotten Tomatoes93%90%

A nostalgic, tense drama movie about history and growing up.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Run with the crowd, stand alone, you decide.

A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. He comes across a few skinheads on his way home from school, after a fight. They become his new best friends, even like family. Based on experiences of director Shane Meadows.

Feels like

  • 1980s England
  • Skinhead Culture
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Working Class Life
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Political Undertones
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Shane Meadows
Written by
Shane Meadows
Produced by
Mark Herbert
Music by
Ludovico Einaudi

Everyone

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Facts

April 27, 2007 · 1 h 42 min · NR

Released
April 27, 2007
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Nothing but Hits, Berserk Button, Taking the Heat +9

  • Nothing but Hits
  • Berserk Button
  • Taking the Heat
  • Important Haircut
  • Toxic Friend Influence
  • Bald of Evil
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Early-Bird Cameo
  • Broken Pedestal
  • Delinquent Hair
  • Corruption of a Minor
  • Anguished Declaration of Love

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream This Is England?"

Questions about This Is England

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream This Is England?

PhiloAMC+PlexIFC Films UnlimitedIFC

In the United States, This Is England streams on Philo, AMC+, IFC Films Unlimited, and IFC, and it is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is This Is England worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 86).

Is This Is England plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was This Is England a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$8 million

Yes: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What tropes does This Is England use?

Nothing but HitsBerserk ButtonTaking the HeatImportant HaircutToxic Friend InfluenceBald of EvilMood WhiplashEarly-Bird CameoBroken PedestalDelinquent HairCorruption of a MinorAnguished Declaration of Loveand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Nothing but Hits, Berserk Button, and Taking the Heat.