This Is England
“Run with the crowd, stand alone, you decide.”
Synopsis
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.
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This Is EnglandOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-06-25
Top Cast
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Thomas Turgoose
Shaun
Stephen Graham
Combo
Jo Hartley
Cynth
Andrew Shim
Milky
Vicky McClure
Lol
Joseph Gilgun
Woody
Rosamund Hanson
Smell
Andrew Ellis
Gadget
Perry Benson
Meggy
George Newton
Banjo
Frank Harper
Lenny
Jack O'Connell
Pukey Nicholls
Kriss Dosanjh
Mr Sandhu
Kieran Hardcastle
Kes
Chanel Cresswell
Kelly
Danielle Watson
Trev
Sophie Ellerby
Pob
Hannah Walters
Shoe Shop Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 27, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 13, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.44x
+$5.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shane Meadows
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Burke, Shane Meadows
- Original Score
- Ludovico Einaudi
- Original Title
- This Is England
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $2.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.2M
- Production Studios
- EM Media, UK Film Council, Screen Yorkshire, Big Arty Productions, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shane Meadows
Mary Burke, Shane Meadows
Ludovico Einaudi
Danny Cohen
Chris Wyatt
Paul Trijbits, Will Clarke, Lizzie Francke, Hugo Heppell, Mark Herbert
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Wyatt
Editor
Danny Cohen
Director of Photography
Ludovico Einaudi
Original Music Composer
Mark Herbert
Producer
Shane Meadows
Director
Mark Leese
Production Design
Jo Thompson
Costume Design
Riky Ash
Stunt Coordinator
Shane Meadows
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Is England
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of This Is England includes Thomas Turgoose, Stephen Graham, Jo Hartley, Andrew Shim, Vicky McClure.
When was This Is England released and how long is it?
This Is England was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of This Is England?
This Is England had a reported production budget of $2.4M and grossed $8.2M at the worldwide box office (3.44 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for This Is England?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Is England was composed by Ludovico Einaudi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Is England?
This Is England holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).