This Is England (2007)

Name: This Is England
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2007
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Thomas Turgoose, Stephen Graham, Jo Hartley, Andrew Shim, Vicky McClure

1h 41m United Kingdom

Drama Crime

Plot

In 1983 England, a young boy grappling with personal issues finds himself entangled with a group of skinheads after a school altercation. As he navigates his turbulent adolescence, these new friends offer him a sense of belonging and camaraderie that feels like family. The film, inspired by the real-life experiences of director Shane Meadows, explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the impact of socio-political influences on youth during a tumultuous period in British history.

Cast

Thomas Turgoose Stephen Graham Jo Hartley Andrew Shim Vicky McClure Joseph Gilgun Rosamund Hanson Andrew Ellis Perry Benson George Newton Frank Harper Jack O'Connell Kriss Dosanjh Kieran Hardcastle Chanel Cresswell