Wish You Were Here
“Some people march to the beat of a different drummer. Lynda’s got her own brass band.”
Synopsis
In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. Rebellious Lynda has been swearing constantly from an early age. At sixteen, she becomes more exhibitionist and seeks out sexual encounters challenging the prevailing lower-middle class attitudes to sex.
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Wish You Were Here (1987) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-04
Top Cast
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Emily Lloyd
Lynda Mansell
Tom Bell
Eric
Jesse Birdsall
Dave
Clare Clifford
Mrs. Parfitt
Sheila Kelley
Joan Figgis
Trudi Cavanagh
Tap Dancing Lady
Barbara Durkin
Valerie
Geoffrey Hutchings
Hubert Mansell
Charlotte Barker
Gillian
Chloe Leland
Margaret
Pat Heywood
Aunt Millie
Charlotte Ball
Lynda Mansell (aged 11)
Abigail Leland
Margaret (aged 7)
Susan Skipper
Lynda’s Mother
Geoffrey Durham
Harry Figgis
Neville Smith
Cinema Manager
Lee Whitlock
Brian
Frederick Hall
Passenger with Brolly
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Leland
- Screenplay & Story
- David Leland
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- Wish You Were Here
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Working Title, Zenith Entertainment, Film Four International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Leland
David Leland
Stanley Myers
Ian Wilson
George Akers
Sarah Radclyffe
Department Leadership Roster
David Leland
Director
David Leland
Writer
Sarah Radclyffe
Producer
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Caroline Amies
Production Design
George Akers
Editor
Ian Wilson
Director of Photography
Shuna Harwood
Costume Design
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
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wish You Were Here
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What is Wish You Were Here about?
In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. Rebellious Lynda has been swearing constantly from an early age. At sixteen, she becomes more exhibitionist and seeks out sexual encounters challenging the prevailing lower-middle class attitudes to sex.
Who directed Wish You Were Here?
Wish You Were Here was directed by David Leland.
Who stars in Wish You Were Here?
The principal cast of Wish You Were Here includes Emily Lloyd, Tom Bell, Jesse Birdsall, Clare Clifford, Sheila Kelley.
When was Wish You Were Here released and how long is it?
Wish You Were Here was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Wish You Were Here?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wish You Were Here was composed by Stanley Myers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wish You Were Here?
Wish You Were Here holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).