Blinded by the Light
Seen it?2019 | 117 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved I Swear or Pride, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
In 1987, during the austere days of Thatcher’s Britain, a teenager learns to live life, understand his family, and find his own voice through the music of Bruce Springsteen.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$18 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 96K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gurinder Chadha
- Viveik KalraJaved
- Nell WilliamsEliza
- Hayley AtwellMs Clay
- Kulvinder GhirMalik
- Aaron PhaguraRoops
- Dean-Charles ChapmanMatt
- Meera GanatraNoor
- Nikita MehtaShazia
- Tara DivinaYasmeen
- Rob BrydonMatt's Dad