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On Chesil Beach

R20181h 50mDominic Cooke
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 62

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"A different time. A different love."

In 1962 England, a young couple finds their idyllic romance colliding with issues of sexual freedom and societal pressure, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night.

DramaRomance
Sexual AbuseBased On Novel Or BookFrigidityHoneymoonSexual RevolutionNewlywed1960sDorsetFear Of Intimacy

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Frequently asked questions

What is On Chesil Beach (2018) about?

In 1962 England, a young couple finds their idyllic romance colliding with issues of sexual freedom and societal pressure, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night.

Who stars in On Chesil Beach?

On Chesil Beach stars Saoirse Ronan (Florence Ponting), Billy Howle (Edward Mayhew), Anne-Marie Duff (Marjorie Mayhew), Adrian Scarborough (Lionel Mayhew), Emily Watson (Violet Ponting). The film was directed by Dominic Cooke.

How long is On Chesil Beach?

On Chesil Beach has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated R.

Is On Chesil Beach worth watching?

On Chesil Beach holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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