Rent Beautiful Thing (1996)

4.0 of 5 from 113 ratings
1h 25min
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Synopsis:
During a long hot summer in south London, Jamie (Glen Berry) is bunking off school more than usual, scurrying back to the TV and the flat on the Thamesmead estate where he lives with his mother Sandra (Linda Henry). Meanwhile his neighbour Leah (Tameka Empson), who's been kicked out of school, spends her days listening to Mama Cass records. In the same block is Jamie's sporty classmate Ste (Scott Neal), whose home life is punctuated by the regular beatings he receives from both his father and brother. One night, in a bid to escape the violence, Ste takes refuge in Sandra's flat and sleeps head to toe with Jamie.
As Sandra struggles with a job promotion and her relationship with her hippy boyfriend Tony (Ben Daniels), Jamie and Ste gradually discover their affection for each other.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
Tony Garnett, Bill Shapter
Writers:
Jonathan Harvey
Studio:
VCI
Genres:
Comedy, Drama, Lesbian & Gay, Romance
Collections:
A World of Difference: A History of Gay Cinema, Drama Films & TV
BBFC:
Release Date:
24/09/2007
Run Time:
85 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Biographies
  • Theatrical Trailer
BBFC:
Release Date:
18/03/2024
Run Time:
91 minutes
Languages:
English LPCM Stereo
Subtitles:
English Audio Description
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Newly recorded audio commentary with director Hettie Macdonald, writer Jonathan Harvey and assistant director Susie Liggat
  • 'Beautiful Thing' Q&A (2023, 32 mins): a post-screening discussion with Jonathan Harvey, Hettie Macdonald, Susie Liggat and cast member Glen Berry
  • Living at Thamesmead (1974, 25 mins): a short film showing the architecture and landscaping of Thamesmead, and everyday lives of the residents
  • Crashing Waves (2018, 4 mins): a short film set against the backdrop of a high-rise housing estate where two young men connect
  • 'Beautiful Thing' rainbow plaque unveiling (2023, 1 min)
  • Theatrical Trailer

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Reviews (1) of Beautiful Thing

Funny, tender, dramatic and gravy sing-along - Beautiful Thing review by CP Customer

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24/02/2020

One of my go to films after 25 years when you want to not think, just enjoy and know you'll have a good day afterwards. The words stick with you over time, sneaks into memory.

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