On Chesil Beach
“A different time. A different love.”
Synopsis
In 1962 England, a young couple finds their idyllic romance colliding with issues of sexual freedom and societal pressure, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-22
Top Cast
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Saoirse Ronan
Florence Ponting
Billy Howle
Edward Mayhew
Anne-Marie Duff
Marjorie Mayhew
Adrian Scarborough
Lionel Mayhew
Emily Watson
Violet Ponting
Samuel West
Geoffrey Ponting
Andy Burse
Waiter One
Rasmus Hardiker
Waiter Two
Mia Burgess
Harriet Mayhew
Anna Burgess
Anne Mayhew
Bebe Cave
Ruth Ponting
John Ramm
Postman Terry
Barney Iley
Timothy
Mark Donald
Charles Morrell
Imogen Daines
Jenny
Molly Miles
Sonia
Victoria Hamnett
Elsbeth
Marianne Cecil
Young Florence
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 81 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 18, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 7, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 7, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$746K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.47x
+$2.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominic Cooke
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian McEwan
- Original Score
- Dan Jones
- Original Title
- On Chesil Beach
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $746K
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.3M
- Production Studios
- Number 9 Films, BBC Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominic Cooke
Ian McEwan
Dan Jones
Sean Bobbitt
Nick Fenton
Elizabeth Karlsen, Stephen Woolley, Robert Jones, Joe Oppenheimer, Peter Hampden
Department Leadership Roster
Dominic Cooke
Director
Ian McEwan
Screenplay
Dan Jones
Original Music Composer
Nick Fenton
Editor
Elizabeth Karlsen
Producer
Stephen Woolley
Producer
Keith Madden
Costume Design
Suzie Davies
Production Design
Sean Bobbitt
Director of Photography
Tony Lucken
Stunt Coordinator
Sheila Wickens
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On Chesil Beach
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On Chesil Beach about?
In 1962 England, a young couple finds their idyllic romance colliding with issues of sexual freedom and societal pressure, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night.
Who directed On Chesil Beach?
On Chesil Beach was directed by Dominic Cooke.
Who stars in On Chesil Beach?
The principal cast of On Chesil Beach includes Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle, Anne-Marie Duff, Adrian Scarborough, Emily Watson.
When was On Chesil Beach released and how long is it?
On Chesil Beach was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of On Chesil Beach?
On Chesil Beach had a reported production budget of $746K and grossed $3.3M at the worldwide box office (4.47 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for On Chesil Beach?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On Chesil Beach was composed by Dan Jones.
Is On Chesil Beach based on a book or true story?
On Chesil Beach is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ian McEwan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for On Chesil Beach?
On Chesil Beach holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).