This Is England (2007)

Run with the crowd, stand alone, you decide.

This Is England (2007) poster

A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. He comes across a few skinheads on his way home from school, after a fight. They become his new best friends, even like family. Based on experiences of director Shane Meadows.

Director: Shane Meadows
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ludovico Einaudi
Cinematography: Danny Cohen
Editing: Chris Wyatt
Production: EM Media, UK Film Council, Screen Yorkshire, Big Arty Productions, Film4 Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: en

Themes

Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Addiction and Recovery, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

skinhead, england, vandalism, drugs, falklands war, xenophobia, 1980s

Trailer

This Is England Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is This Is England about?
A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. He comes across a few skinheads on his way home from school, after a fight. They become his new best friends, even like family. Based on experiences of director Shane Meadows.
Who directed This Is England?
This Is England was directed by Shane Meadows.
Who stars in This Is England?
This Is England stars Thomas Turgoose, Stephen Graham, Jo Hartley, Andrew Shim, Vicky McClure, Joseph Gilgun.
How long is This Is England?
This Is England has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is This Is England?
This Is England is a Drama, Crime film.
What is the budget of This Is England?
This Is England had a budget of $2M.
How much did This Is England gross?
This Is England grossed $8M worldwide.
Where was This Is England produced?
This Is England was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of This Is England?
The themes of This Is England include: Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Addiction and Recovery, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.