Beautiful Thing
Seen it?1996 | 92 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved All of Us Strangers or Maurice, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
During a long, hot summer on the Thamesmead Estate in Southeast London, three teenagers edge towards adulthood.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 61K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hettie Macdonald
- Glen BerryJamie Gangel
- Scott NealSteven Pearce
- Linda HenrySandra Gangel
- Tameka EmpsonLeah
- Ben DanielsTony
- Meera SyalMiss Chauhan
- Garry CooperRonnie Pearce
- Jeillo EdwardsRose
- Terry DugganKevin
- Anna KarenMarlene