2007 · 102 min · NR

This Is England

Name: This Is England
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2007
Duration: 102 min
Cast: Thomas Turgoose, Stephen Graham, Jo Hartley, Andrew Shim, Vicky McClure

Directed by Shane Meadows · Drama, Crime

This Is England (2007) is a Drama film, directed by Shane Meadows set in England during the 1980s, in summer. It runs 102 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of coming of age, prejudice & racism, and identity run throughout.

Composer

Ludovico Einaudi

Cinematography

Danny Cohen

Cast

Thomas TurgooseStephen GrahamJo HartleyAndrew ShimVicky McClureJoseph GilgunRosamund HansonAndrew Ellis

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Setting

When

Season

Premise & themes

Themes

Coming Of Age Prejudice & Racism Identity

Tone

BleakMelancholicTense

Shape

Protagonist

Child LeadEnsemble

Pacing

Measured

Dialogue

Balanced

Based on

Inspired By Real Events

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This Is England

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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