Like It Is
Synopsis
A young, bare-knuckle boxer Craig moves from Blackpool to London, where he falls for a twenty-something music producer, Matt. Trouble ensues when shy, awkward Craig tries squeezing into Matt's glib lifestyle and Matt's scheming boss tries to break up the couple.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Oremland
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Gray
- Original Title
- Like It Is
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Oremland
Robert Gray
Jacquie Lawrence
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Oremland
Director
Robert Gray
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Like It Is
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What is Like It Is about?
A young, bare-knuckle boxer Craig moves from Blackpool to London, where he falls for a twenty-something music producer, Matt. Trouble ensues when shy, awkward Craig tries squeezing into Matt's glib lifestyle and Matt's scheming boss tries to break up the couple.
Who directed Like It Is?
Like It Is was directed by Paul Oremland.
Who stars in Like It Is?
The principal cast of Like It Is includes Steve Bell, Ian Rose, Roger Daltrey, Dani Behr, Jude Alderson.
When was Like It Is released and how long is it?
Like It Is was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Like It Is?
Like It Is holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).