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Murdered for Being Different

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2017 | 62 min | Crime, Drama, TV Movie

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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 In Cold Blood or Amadeus, start here.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 2 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Drama telling the true story of the murder of 20-year-old Sophie Lancaster in 2007, who was kicked to death in a park by a gang. Her boyfriend, Robert Maltby, was also severely beaten and put into a coma. The two of them were attacked because they were dressed as goths.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Paul Andrew Williams

  • Abigail LawrieSophie Lancaster
  • Nico MirallegroRob Maltby
  • Chanel CresswellDC Steph Farley
  • Sally LindsayTracey Maltby
  • Sophie McSheraMandy Gorman
  • Lewis BrownDanny Hulme
  • Dominic CarterDC Mark Green
  • Amelia ClarkeSam Gorman
  • Chris CoghillDave Maltby
  • Mia CrossleyMichelle Sturry