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Wish You Were Here

1987Movie1 h 32 minR

ComedyDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes85%76%

A nostalgic, sensual comedy movie about growing up and history, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Some people march to the beat of a different drummer. Lynda’s got her own brass band.

In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. Rebellious Lynda has been swearing constantly from an early age. At sixteen, she becomes more exhibitionist and seeks out sexual encounters challenging the prevailing lower-middle class attitudes to sex.

Feels like

  • British Social Realism
  • Post-War Coming-of-Age
  • Class Consciousness Drama
  • Female Rebellion
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Strong Ensemble Acting
  • Seaside Town Setting
  • Provocative Youth Narrative
  • Period Piece

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
David Leland
Written by
David Leland
Produced by
Sarah Radclyffe
Music by
Stanley Myers

Everyone

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

Facts

July 24, 1987 · 1 h 32 min · R

Released
July 24, 1987
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Nudity
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Everytown, America, Bookends, Double-Meaning Title +9

  • Everytown, America
  • Bookends
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • Plucky Girl
  • Innocent Swearing
  • Flashback
  • Brick Joke
  • Double Standard
  • Caught Coming Home Late
  • The '50s
  • Show Some Leg
  • Thanks for the Mammary

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Wish You Were Here?"

Questions about Wish You Were Here

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Where can I stream Wish You Were Here?

PrimefuboTVKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

In the United States, Wish You Were Here streams on Prime and fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Wish You Were Here worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Will Wish You Were Here make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Wish You Were Here good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Wish You Were Here use?

Everytown, AmericaBookendsDouble-Meaning TitlePlucky GirlInnocent SwearingFlashbackBrick JokeDouble StandardCaught Coming Home LateThe '50sShow Some LegThanks for the Mammaryand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Everytown, America, Bookends, and Double-Meaning Title.