Movie

Meantime

★ 6.7(106)19831h 47m

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Good to know

Director: Mike Leigh
Release date: 1983-10-16
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Central Independent Television

Meantime — trailer

About Meantime

Meantime is a 1983 movie in the Drama, Comedy and TV Movie genres, directed by Mike Leigh, starring Phil Daniels, Tim Roth and Jeffrey Robert. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 106 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Meantime in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A working-class family in London's East End is struggling to stay afloat during the recession under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's premiership. Only the mother Mavis is working; father Frank and the couple's two sons Colin, a timid, chronically shy individual and Mark, an outspoken, headstrong young man, are on the dole. This situation is contrasted by the presence of Mavis's sister Barbara, and her husband John, whose financial and social loftiness appears to be a comfortable facade over the unspoken soreness of a lackluster marriage.

Cast

Phil Daniels

Mark

Tim Roth

Colin

Jeffrey Robert

Frank

Pam Ferris

Mavis

Gary Oldman

Coxy

Marion Bailey

Barbara

Alfred Molina

John

Tilly Vosburgh

Haley

Leila Bertrand

Hayley's Friend

Hepburn Graham

Boyfriend

Peter Wight

Estate Manager

Eileen Davies

Unemployment Benefit Clerk

Themes & keywords

london, englandskinheadsibling relationshiprecessionworking classapartment buildingeast enddoleunemployment benefitsunemployed1980spub

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Meantime in Mexico?+

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

Is Meantime on Netflix?+

Meantime is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Meantime?+

Meantime has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Meantime?+

Meantime stars Phil Daniels, Tim Roth, Jeffrey Robert, Pam Ferris and Gary Oldman.

When did Meantime come out?+

Meantime is a 1983 movie directed by Mike Leigh.

What genre is Meantime?+

Meantime is Drama, Comedy and TV Movie film.

Who directed Meantime?+

Meantime was directed by Mike Leigh.