Movie

Beautiful Thing

“An urban fairytale.”

★ 7.2(350)19961h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Hettie Macdonald
Release date: 1996-06-21
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Box office: $1,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Channel Four Films

Beautiful Thing — trailer

About Beautiful Thing

Beautiful Thing is a 1996 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Hettie Macdonald, starring Glen Berry, Scott Neal and Linda Henry. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 350 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Beautiful Thing in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Glen Berry

Jamie Gangel

Scott Neal

Steven Pearce

Linda Henry

Sandra Gangel

Tameka Empson

Leah

Ben Daniels

Tony

Meera Syal

Miss Chauhan

Garry Cooper

Ronnie Pearce

Jeillo Edwards

Rose

Terry Duggan

Kevin

Anna Karen

Marlene

Julia-Lee Smith

Gina

Daniel Bowers

Trevor

Themes & keywords

coming outlondon, englandsexualitybased on play or musicalmale homosexualitysummersingle motherteenage loveteenage sexualitylgbtdancing in the streetlgbt teenyoung lovewoman directorgay theme

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beautiful Thing in Mexico?+

Beautiful Thing is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Beautiful Thing on Netflix?+

Beautiful Thing is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Beautiful Thing?+

Beautiful Thing has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Beautiful Thing?+

Beautiful Thing stars Glen Berry, Scott Neal, Linda Henry, Tameka Empson and Ben Daniels.

When did Beautiful Thing come out?+

Beautiful Thing is a 1996 movie directed by Hettie Macdonald.

What genre is Beautiful Thing?+

Beautiful Thing is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Beautiful Thing?+

Beautiful Thing was directed by Hettie Macdonald.