
Beautiful Thing
1996, Comedy, 1h 29m
22 Reviews 10,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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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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Sandra Gangel
Jamie Gangel
Ste Pearce
Tony
Leah Russell

Marlene
Critic Reviews for Beautiful Thing
All Critics (22) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (20) | Rotten (2)
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September 7, 2011 | Rating: B | Full Review… -
Beautiful Thing might be the most beloved of all the gay-youth movies released in the late 90s
April 27, 2003 | Full Review… -
Because the film is so effective for its first two-thirds and because it has its heart in the right place throughout, audiences may be willing to forgive its final third.
February 14, 2001 | Full Review… -
Beautiful Thing isn't particularly deep, nor is it a great piece of filmmaking, but it's so sweet-natured and well-acted that it's hard to resist.
January 1, 2000 -
If Beautiful Thing were any more sensitive, it would faint.
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Reminds me of some of Jonathan Demme's early movies, where ordinary people are celebrated for their eccentricities but not condescended to.
January 1, 2000
Audience Reviews for Beautiful Thing
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May 31, 2016An unusually realistic British comedy about the teenage love between the shy Jamie and troubled Ste, they also need to deal with Jamie's nosy mum and their dysfunctional neighbour. It's really cute and natural which is why I really like the film. It was also really hilarious, but it was kinda sad to see the state of London in the 90s.Sylvester K Super Reviewer
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Jun 09, 2015I'm going to hold off on providing a higher rating for this film which probably deserves it solely for the touching nature of the two leads and how they interact with one another. What loses the film points is unlikelihood of the eventual acceptance of the couple and a plodding side story that adds nothing to the central picture other than minutes.John B Super Reviewer
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May 24, 2013For those who think the movie contains explicit gay sex scene, you can chill, it doesn't. Beautiful Thing shares the same artsy taste with Brokeback Mountain, and tells a humane & heart-wrenching tale of a gay theme coming-age love story between two teenagers against the backdrop of South London. 8/10.Mesh B Super Reviewer
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Oct 27, 2012Touching film with quite capable actors. As an American, however, I must say that it was often difficult to follow the dialogue due to the thick accents and use of unfamiliar British slang. Despite this difficulty, I would recommend this movie highly to an American looking for a well-done, meaningful LGBT film.Christian C Super Reviewer
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