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Still from Beautiful Thing — Beautiful Thing (1996) — Hettie MacdonaldPhotographed by Chris Seager

Poster for Beautiful Thing

Hettie Macdonald

Beautiful Thing

English / 1996 / 1h 32m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy Romance

Letterboxd: 3.89/5·29.1K ratings·9.6K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

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Credits

Crew

DirectorHettie Macdonald

WriterJonathan Harvey

CinematographerChris Seager

Composer

EditorDon Fairservice

ProducerTony Garnett, Bill Shapter

Cast

Glen Berryas Jamie Gangel

Scott Nealas Steven Pearce

Linda Henryas Sandra Gangel

Tameka Empsonas Leah

Ben Danielsas Tony

Meera Syalas Miss Chauhan

Garry Cooperas Ronnie Pearce

Jeillo Edwardsas Rose

Terry Dugganas Kevin

Anna Karenas Marlene

Julia-Lee Smithas Gina

Daniel Bowersas Trevor

Martin Walshas Mr Bennett

Jonathan Harveyas Petra

Marlene Sidawayas Betty

John Benfieldas Rodney Barr

John Savageas Lenny

Liane Wareas Claire

Sophie Stantonas Louise

Catherine Sandersonas Kelly

Beautiful Thing (1996) | Criteria