Beautiful Thing

1996, Comedy, 1h 29m

23 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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An engaging slice of life drama that happens to double as a gay coming-of-age story, Beautiful Thing captures its place and time with deceptive depth and skill. Read critic reviews

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Shy Jamie (Glen Berry) and athletic Ste (Scott Neal) are teen boys who live near each other in the London projects. Both boys think they could be gay, and finally explore their feelings when Ste is allowed to stay over at Jamie's place after an incident with his abusive father. There, the boys grow close and open themselves up to the idea of homosexuality, while Jamie's caring mother, Sandra (Linda Henry), and quirky teen neighbor, Leah (Tameka Empson), offer much needed emotional support.

Cast & Crew

Linda Henry
Sandra Gangel
Glen Berry
Jamie Gangel
Scott Neal
Ste Pearce
Ben Daniels
Tony
Tameka Empson
Leah Russell
Anna Karen
Marlene
John Benfield
Rodney Barr
Jeillo Edwards
Rose
Daniel Bowers
Trevor Pearce
Garry Cooper
Ronnie Pearce
Sophie Stanton
Louise
Julie Smith
Gina
Steven M. Martin
Ryan McBride
Catherine Sanderson
Kelly
Liane Ware
Claire
Dave Lynn
Drag Performer
Hettie MacDonald
Director
Jonathan Harvey
Screenwriter
Tony Garnett
Producer
Bill Shapter
Producer
Chris Seager
Cinematographer
Don Fairservice
Film Editor
John Altman
Original Music
Mark Stevenson
Production Design
Chrysoula Sofitsi
Art Direction
Pam Tait
Costume Designer
Andy Pryor
Casting
Gail Stevens
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