Meantime (1983)

Meantime (1983) poster

A working-class family in London's East End is struggling to stay afloat during the recession under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's premiership. Only the mother Mavis is working; father Frank and the couple's two sons Colin, a timid, chronically shy individual and Mark, an outspoken, headstrong young man, are on the dole. This situation is contrasted by the presence of Mavis's sister Barbara, and her husband John, whose financial and social loftiness appears to be a comfortable facade over the unspoken soreness of a lackluster marriage.

Director: Mike Leigh
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Andrew Dickson
Cinematography: Roger Pratt
Editing: Lesley Walker
Production: Central Productions, Mostpoint, Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Roommates and Living Together, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

london, england, skinhead, sibling relationship, recession, working class, apartment building, east end, dole, unemployment benefits, unemployed, 1980s, pub

Trailer

Meantime Trailer
More Films by Director: Mike Leigh
More Films in Genre: Drama, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meantime about?
A working-class family in London's East End is struggling to stay afloat during the recession under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's premiership. Only the mother Mavis is working; father Frank and the couple's two sons Colin, a timid, chronically shy individual and Mark, an outspoken, headstrong young man, are on the dole. This situation is contrasted by the presence of Mavis's sister Barbara, and her husband John, whose financial and social loftiness appears to be a comfortable facade over the unspoken soreness of a lackluster marriage.
Who directed Meantime?
Meantime was directed by Mike Leigh.
Who stars in Meantime?
Meantime stars Phil Daniels, Tim Roth, Jeffrey Robert, Pam Ferris, Gary Oldman, Marion Bailey.
How long is Meantime?
Meantime has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is Meantime?
Meantime is a Drama, Comedy film.
Where was Meantime produced?
Meantime was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Meantime?
The themes of Meantime include: Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Roommates and Living Together, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.