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6.2 / 10(43 votes)IMDbR19981h 36mUnited Kingdom

TwentyFourSeven

“Everybody wants to be somebody.”

Synopsis

In a typical English working-class town, the juveniles have nothing more to do than hang around in gangs. One day, Alan Darcy, a highly motivated man with the same kind of youth experience, starts trying to get the young people off the street and into doing something they can believe in: Boxing. Darcy opens a boxing club, aiming to bring the rival gangs together.

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Shane Meadows on TwentyFourSeven | BFI Q&AOfficial

Type: Featurette • Published 2026-07-08

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 1, 1998

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Shane Meadows
Screenplay & Story
Paul Fraser, Shane Meadows
Original Score
Boo Hewerdine
Original Title
TwentyFourSeven
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 36m
Production Studios
Scala Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Shane Meadows

Screenplay & Story

Paul Fraser, Shane Meadows

Original Score & Music

Boo Hewerdine

Director of Photography

Ashley Rowe

Film Editing

William Diver

Producers

George Faber, Imogen West, Nik Powell, David M. Thompson, Stephen Woolley

Department Leadership Roster

Boo Hewerdine

Original Music Composer

Shane Meadows

Shane Meadows

Director

William Diver

Editor

Paul Fraser

Writer

Shane Meadows

Shane Meadows

Writer

Imogen West

Producer

Ashley Rowe

Director of Photography

John Paul Kelly

Production Design

Philip Crichton

Costume Design

Vincent Keane

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for TwentyFourSeven.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TwentyFourSeven

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is TwentyFourSeven about?

In a typical English working-class town, the juveniles have nothing more to do than hang around in gangs. One day, Alan Darcy, a highly motivated man with the same kind of youth experience, starts trying to get the young people off the street and into doing something they can believe in: Boxing. Darcy opens a boxing club, aiming to bring the rival gangs together.

Who directed TwentyFourSeven?

TwentyFourSeven was directed by Shane Meadows.

Who stars in TwentyFourSeven?

The principal cast of TwentyFourSeven includes Bob Hoskins, Danny Nussbaum, Bruce Jones, Annette Badland, Frank Harper.

When was TwentyFourSeven released and how long is it?

TwentyFourSeven was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.

Who composed the musical score for TwentyFourSeven?

The original motion picture soundtrack for TwentyFourSeven was composed by Boo Hewerdine.

What is the age rating and content advisory for TwentyFourSeven?

TwentyFourSeven holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).