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Beautiful Thing

R19961h 32mHettie Macdonald
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 92%

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"An urban fairytale."

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

ComedyDramaRomance
Coming OutLondon, EnglandSexualityBased On Play Or MusicalMale HomosexualitySummerSingle MotherTeenage LoveTeenage SexualityLgbt

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beautiful Thing (1996) about?

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

Who stars in Beautiful Thing?

Beautiful Thing stars Glen Berry (Jamie Gangel), Scott Neal (Steven Pearce), Linda Henry (Sandra Gangel), Tameka Empson (Leah), Ben Daniels (Tony). The film was directed by Hettie Macdonald.

How long is Beautiful Thing?

Beautiful Thing has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated R.

Is Beautiful Thing worth watching?

Beautiful Thing holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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