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Beautiful Thing

Beautiful Thing

An urban fairytale.

Set during a long, hot summer on the Thamesmead Estate in Southeast London, where three teenagers edge towards adulthood.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Beautiful Thing
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1996-06-21
  • Runtime: 92 minutes
  • Rating: 7.297/10 (315 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $1,500,000
  • Production Companies: Channel Four Films, World Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.9689
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Glen Berry

Glen Berry

as Jamie Gangel

Scott Neal

Scott Neal

as Steven Pearce

Linda Henry

Linda Henry

as Sandra Gangel

Tameka Empson

Tameka Empson

as Leah

Ben Daniels

Ben Daniels

as Tony

Meera Syal

Meera Syal

as Miss Chauhan

Garry Cooper

Garry Cooper

as Ronnie Pearce

Jeillo Edwards

Jeillo Edwards

as Rose

Terry Duggan

Terry Duggan

as Kevin

Anna Karen

Anna Karen

as Marlene

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Trailers & Clips

Mark Kermode reviews Beautiful Thing (1996) | BFI Player

Beautiful Thing (1996) | Film4 Trailer

External Links

Keywords

coming outlondon, englandsexualitybased on play or musicalmale homosexualitysummersingle motherteenage loveteenage sexualitylgbtdancing in the streetlgbt teenwoman directorgay themeteenagerromantic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beautiful Thing?

Beautiful Thing is a Comedy, Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1996-06-21.

Who are the main actors in Beautiful Thing?

The main cast includes Glen Berry, Scott Neal, Linda Henry, Tameka Empson, Ben Daniels, .

Where can I watch Beautiful Thing online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Beautiful Thing is available.

Is Beautiful Thing based on a true story?

An urban fairytale.

What is the IMDb rating of Beautiful Thing?

Beautiful Thing has an IMDb rating of 7.297/10 based on 315 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Beautiful Thing?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $1,500,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Beautiful Thing?

The soundtrack was composed by Channel Four Films, World Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Beautiful Thing filmed?

Beautiful Thing was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Beautiful Thing?

The total runtime of Beautiful Thing is 92 minutes.

Is Beautiful Thing suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Beautiful Thing?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Beautiful Thing.

Does Beautiful Thing have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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