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Meantime

1983Movie1 h 47 min

ComedyDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic69–Rotten Tomatoes90%78%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic69–Rotten Tomatoes90%78%

Summary

A working-class family in London's East End is struggling to stay afloat during the recession under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's premiership.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Background watch
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Mike Leigh
Written by
Mike Leigh
Produced by
Graham Benson
Music by
Andrew Dickson

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Facts

October 16, 1983 · 1 h 47 min · Drama, Comedy, TV Movie

Released
October 16, 1983
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Meantime?"

Questions about Meantime

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Where can I stream Meantime?

Criterion

In the United States, Meantime streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Meantime worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 69).

Will Meantime make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (5 of 10) and satire (5 of 10).

Is Meantime plot-driven or character-driven?

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