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This Is England

Seen it?

2007 | 102 min | Drama, Crime

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Trainspotting or Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. He comes across a few skinheads on his way home from school, after a fight. They become his new best friends, even like family. Based on experiences of director Shane Meadows.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 BAFTA: Best British Film.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $8 million worldwide on a $2 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 358K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Shane Meadows

  • Thomas TurgooseShaun
  • Stephen GrahamCombo
  • Jo HartleyCynth
  • Andrew ShimMilky
  • Vicky McClureLol
  • Joseph GilgunWoody
  • Rosamund HansonSmell
  • Andrew EllisGadget
  • Perry BensonMeggy
  • George NewtonBanjo