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Quadrophenia

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1979 | 120 min | Drama, Music

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Based on the 1973 rock opera album of the same name by The Who, this is the story of 60s teenager Jimmy. At work he slaves in a dead-end job. While after, he shops for tailored suits and rides his scooter as part of the London Mod scene.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 211K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Franc Roddam

  • Phil DanielsJames Michael 'Jimmy' Cooper
  • Leslie AshSteph
  • Phil DavisChalky
  • Mark WingettDave
  • StingAce Face
  • Ray WinstoneKevin
  • Garry CooperPeter
  • Gary ShailSpider
  • Toyah WillcoxMonkey
  • Trevor LairdFerdy