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An Englishman in New York

2009Movie1 h 15 min

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes67%71%

A moving, quirky drama movie about a real life story and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

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Story

Biographical drama based on the last 20 years of Crisp's life. The literary figure and gay iconoclast emigrated to New York in 1981 and lived there until his death. The film observes Crisp in both his public and private lives, from his seemingly cavalier response to the outbreak of AIDS to his tender relationship with his friend Patrick Angus and his own response to growing old.

Feels like

  • Biographical Character Study
  • Gay Cultural Iconography
  • Witty & Eccentric Dialogue
  • Melancholic Reflection on Aging
  • AIDS Crisis Era Drama
  • Performance-Driven Narrative
  • New York Literary Scene
  • Camp Aesthetic
  • Intimate Portrait of Friendship

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Richard Laxton
Written by
Brian Fillis
Produced by
Amanda Jenks
Music by
Paul Englishby

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 7, 2009 · 1 h 15 min · Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use

Released
February 7, 2009
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
12 countries

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Where can I stream An Englishman in New York?

PrimePhiloKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeFandorFlixFlingPlex

In the United States, An Englishman in New York streams on Prime, Philo, Fandor, FlixFling, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Filmzie, Darkroom, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is An Englishman in New York worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%).

Is An Englishman in New York a sequel?

  1. The Naked Civil Servant (1975)
  2. An Englishman in New York (2009)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after The Naked Civil Servant (1975).

Is An Englishman in New York plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.